Community Calendar and Briefs 6.9.18
Published 6:17 am Saturday, June 9, 2018
Texas Master Naturalists training
The Sabine Neches Chapter will be conducting a training session this fall for persons interested in becoming Texas Master Naturalists. The program is open to all persons interested in learning and playing an active part in conservation. Volunteers will receive a minimum of 40 hours of basic training from educators and specialists from places such as universities, natural resource agencies, nature centers and museums. Training topics include interpretation and management of natural resources, ecological concepts, eco-regions in Texas and natural systems management. Interested persons can visit https://txmn.org/sabine for signup information.
Volunteers Wanted
The Clifton Steamboat Museum is hosting a Volunteer Brunch Thursday, June 21 at 10 a.m. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the Clifton. We are looking for volunteers to greet visitors, help in the gift shop, lead story time, garden, decorate for special events, complete improvement projects and more. Individual and groups welcome. Student volunteers under 14 welcome with a chaperone. We look forward to you joining us however, if you cannot attend, please contact us about volunteering.
Memberships available
Memberships in AAUW are available for those with 2-year or 4-year degrees for $65 per year. Friend memberships for those without a degree are offered for $25 per year. AAUW is proud of its achievements, including the scholarships, a scholarship dinner with Silent Auction, books contributed to North Early Learning Center to a local AAUW-created program called Book of Their Own, another local AAUW-created program called Library Family of the Year in connection with the Orange Public Library, a monthly book club called Book-Ins, a dining club called Galloping Gourmet, a Christmas covered-dish party, and annual participation in Art in the Park. Years ago, AAUW ran a pre-school for young children and composed several cookbooks for fundraisers, as well as garage sales. AAUW has been part of the Orange community for 69 years, forming in Orange in 1949.
Nehemiah’s Vision
We are gearing up for our Summer Volunteers!!! If you are in need of debris clean up please give us a SHOUT!! You can call our office at (409) 617-1038 or visit our website www.nehemiahsvisionrecovery.org, click the “GET HELP” tab, fill out the form and someone will contact you for more information! Please help us spread the word!!
Run/Walk Series
Sea Rim Striders is holding it’s 2018 Summer Run/Walk Series. Volunteers are needed with prize drawings at end of summer for those who sign up to help! Gatorade, water, pizza and fruit at the finish line for each 5K Run/Walk. Free and open to the public. Schedule for events are listed below:
June 11 Port Arthur
Lamar State College – PA
June 18 Vidor
Claiborne West Park
June 25 Beaumont
Tyrell Park
July 2 Beaumont
Gulf Terrace Hike & Bike
July 9 Port Arthur
Lamar State College – PA
July 16 Vidor
Claiborne West Park
July 23 Beaumont
Tyrell Park
July 30 Orange
Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center
August 6 Port Arthur
Lamar State College – PA
Crisis Counseling Program
Southeast Texas Disaster Assistance and Crisis Response Services through Region 5 Education Service Center is offering assistance with identifying needs and resources as well as referrals for available disaster assistance resources and crisis counseling for those struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Call 409-951-1771 for more information.
Horsemanship Clinic 101
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County 4-H will be hosting the Horsemanship Clinic 101 Saturday, June 30, 8 a.m .to 2 p.m. at the Tin Top 2 (T2) Arena, 3810 Old Peveto Road in Orange. Deadline to register is June 20. The cost will be $15 per person and includes meal and supplies. Cogging papers are required to participate with your horse. Sierra Hutchison, Orange County 4-H member will be teaching basic horsemanship skills and safety around horses. No Stud Horses allowed. You do not have to own a horse to attend. For additional information contact Orange County 4-H Office at 409-882-7010.
Hurricane Harvey recovery
Were you affected by Hurricane Harvey? Do you need assistance with a recovery plan, including home repairs? Do you have unmet or basic needs because of flooding? Contact the Tri-County Disaster Rebuild SETX Case Management Team. Case managers are ready to work with you to begin addressing your recovery needs. Call 409-241-9700 or email tricountysetx@gmail.com
CASA informational meeting
The second Tuesday of each month, CASA holds an information meeting to answer questions on how to become a CASA representative. The meetings are at 6 p.m. at the CASA office located at 2120 Gloria Drive in Orange. To reserve a seat, call 409-886-2272.
Youth Summer Programs Offered by AgriLife Extension
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County will be offering several programs for youth this summer. The registration for the programs will be online at orange.agrilife.org and you will select the tab for the program interested in. If you do not have computer access, please call the AgriLife office the day registration opens. Classes fill up quickly so do not wait to register.
Starting in June we will have our Youth Cooking Camp for ages 8-14, June 11-15th, 10 a to 2 pm. The Youth will be cooking 8 recipes a day for 3 day then will have a food challenge on the 4th day and awards on Friday. Cost is $45 per child, limited scholarships available. Cooking camp is limited to 60 youth. Registration opens online May 1st.
The 3rd Annual Michael Hoke Memorial Outdoor Awareness for Kids is Free with lots of Fun, food and nature will be held June 21st at Claiborne West Park, 9 am to 2 pm. Deadline to register is June 8th online or by calling the AgriLife office.
Registration for July classes will open online June 1st. July will start with Good Table Manners, “Please” and “Thank you” along with Etiquette, this will be a three day class held July 16th-18th, 9 am to 1 pm, Cost is $10 per child with lunch provided. Open to ages 8-18. Youth Canning Class will be held July 19th, 9 am to 2 pm for ages 8-14. Cost will be $25 per child. They will be canning strawberry jam and making homemade bread. Next class will be Sewing 101 for beginners only, July 23rd-25th, 9 am to 2 pm, cost is $20 per person, kids will bring their own lunch and drink.
The last program for the summer will be Clover Kids Camp for ages 5-8, July 31st-August 2nd, 1 pm to 4 pm cost will be $25 per person. The youth will have hands on cooking, sewing, robotics and science. If you have any questions about our summer programs, please feel free to contact the AgriLife office at 409-882-7010.
Orange County senior citizens meeting
Orange County senior citizens are meeting on the 2nd Monday every month at 9:30 a. m. at Salvation Army Bldg. on corner of MLK and Highway 90 in Orange. Bingo, Prizes, Pot luck Lunch. All are invited to attend. For more information please call, Dermal at 730-5722.
NAACP meeting
NAACP meet at 7 p.m., every fourth Thursday, at the WOCCISD Administration Building located at 902 West Park Ave. in Orange. All are encouraged to attend and join. To join, contact Franklin Gans at 409-221-8438.
Friends of the Bridge City Public Library meeting
Friends of the Bridge City Public Library meets once a month on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Join today for only $5 per year. As a member of the Friends you can help with fundraisers, the summer reading program, decorate Library for the holidays, scrapbook events from the year and Bayou Buddy Storytime.
OC Texas AgriLife collecting UPC labels
We’re collecting UPC labels for our Youth Cooking Camp. Please join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s H.O.P.E. Committee (Helping On Purpose Everyday) by collecting Best Choice UPC Labels from your local Market Basket. We appreciate your support! Labels can be dropped off at the AgriLife Office 11475 Farm to Market Road 1442 in Orange or call, (409) 882-7010.
Anger Management Classes
Wells of Agape is holding Anger Management Classes from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Life Church Orange located at 18389 Hwy. 62 in Orange (near State Hwy. 62 and Hwy. 105 intersection) Requirement to receive a Certificate of Completion is $30 per person, cash only. Must be paid prior to first class. One must attend all three Tuesday classes to receive the certificate. To register or more information, Call Donna Wells at 4099-221-5425. If no answer, leave a message or text.
Saturday, June 9
Art in the Park
The 16th Annual Art in the Park will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Stark Park in downtown Orange. Over 100 artists and crafters, food vendors and children’s activities on site as well as live music.
Book sale
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will have its annual used book sale on Sat., June 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., on the porch of the Lutcher Theater, right in the middle of the annual Art in the Park. Used books of every genre will be available at very low costs. All proceeds go to scholarships each year for a graduating senior girl from both LC-M and WO-S High Schools. Extra donations are always accepted.
Monday, June 11
Orange County Senior Citizens meeting
Orange County Senior Citizens meets on the second Monday of every month at 9:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army Building on the corner of Hwy. 90 and MLK. Bingo, prizes, and Pot Luck Lunch. Fun, Fun, Fun. For more information, call Derral 409-730-5722. All are welcome, hope to see you there.
Crochet Class
Crochet Class at 6:30 p.m. at Orange First Church of the Nazarene, 3810 M.L.K. Jr. Drive in Orange. The class is in the Dining Room behind the church. Please bring your current project. If this is your first time to crochet, bring a G hook and one ball of 100% cotton yarn (Peaches ‘N’ Cream). Class is free and open to the public. Knitters welcomed. For more information, contact Dawn through the Orange First Church of the Nazarene (ofcnazarene) Facebook page.
Tuesday, June 12
Ribbon Cutting
Bridge City Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to a Networking Coffee hosted by Granger Chevrolet Orange at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 12 located at 2611 MacArthur Drive, Orange. Please come to support the employee of the Month and Business of the Month. For more information, call 409-735-5671 or email bcchamber@bridgecitychamber.com
Wednesday, June 13
Golden K Kiwanis meeting
Golden K Kiwanis will again welcome Mike Louviere, writer for The Orange Leader. He will share human interest stories based on Orange’s past which he has researched. Meeting is 9-10 a.m. Wed., in the Salvation Army meeting room, corner of MLK Drive and Strickland (Old Highway 90). Coffee will be served.
Bookkeeping 101
Lamar University Small Business Development Center is holding a Bookkeeping 101 Seminar from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 13 located at 5091 Rolfe Christopher Drive in Beaumont. Cost $20. Register for seminars online at http://www.lamarbmt.sbdcnetwork.net/beaumont/Calendar.asp
Training on Damage Prevention Laws
Enertech Mock Line Strike is hosting a free program on Damage Prevention Laws at 7 a.m. Wednesday, June 13 at Burton Coliseum-Outdoor Arena & Chalkley Room located at 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles. Registration and breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m. For updates and event details contact: Heather Beeson at 316-858-8008 ext. 1029 or email heatherb@enertech.com
