Community Calendar and Briefs 7.4.18
Published 11:38 am Tuesday, July 3, 2018
The Quest for Schmeep!
The Orange Community Players Young People’s Theatre Workshop are performing the production, “The Quest for Schmeep!” In this production, heroes race against villains to be the first to find the Schmeep. The production will be performed at 7:37 p.m. Thursday, July 12, Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14 and at 2:37 p.m. Sunday, July 15 at Little Cypress Mauriceville High School Performing Arts Center located at 7327 Highway 87 N in Orange. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at ocplayers.org or call 409-882-9137.
The World War I Homefront: Orange Goes Over the Top
The W.H. Stark House has a new exhibit that shares stories about how the Stark family and the people of Orange supported the efforts of the war. Learn about the active role the family took part in boosting the troops morale, helping the Red Cross and sending supplies to our troops abroad. The W.H. Stark House is located on 610 W. Main Ave. For more information call 409-883-0871 or visit starkculturalvenues.org/whstarkhouse.
July 4th BBQ/Membership Drive
Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 & Auxiliary, located on Highway 87 North, will host their Annual BBQ/Membership Drive for members, their immediate family and guests. Serving will begin around noon. There will be Membership Tables set up to collect dues and assist with signing up new members. This is the beginning of our Fiscal Year and this is the perfect time to pay dues and get them out of the way before the holidays begin. Post dues are $32 and Auxiliary dues are $20.
We are inviting any veteran who thinks he or she may be eligible to join the VFW or Auxiliary to bring proof of eligibility such as DD214 or other proof of overseas duty, such as Hostile Fire or Imiminent Danger Pay. To join the post is $33, then annual dues are $32 a year.
The auxiliary has new guidelinies and now can join up male relatives of an eligible veteran who does not have to be a member of the VFW. Membership in the auxiliary is limited to husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters and step children of a veteran eligible for the VFW. If the veteran is a post member, no other proof is necessary to join the auxiliary. Entrance fee for the Auxiliary is $25 then $20 a year after the first year. The auxiliary is a ‘supporting force’ to the VFW and is a working group of members.
For further information contact Membership Chairman Jeanette Clark at 883-0264 or Auxiliary President Cathie Duhon at 883-6909.
First Saturday Sale
Thrift and Gift will hold its monthly First Saturday Sale on July 7, 2018. Donations have been wonderful! Come fill a bag of selected fabrics for $1, purses are half-priced, shoes $1, clothes for babies and children 50-cents, long and short pants for women and men with jeans included are $1. We are located off Strickland Drive between the Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union at 350 37th Street in Orange. First Saturday hours are 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Phone 886-7649 for additional information.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
Noon Lion’s Club meeting
Noon Lion’s Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Domino’s Meeting/Party room located at 2107 MacArthur Drive in Orange.
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.
Wednesday, July 4
Golden K Kiwanis meeting
Golden K Kiwanis will NOT have its weekly meeting. Instead, the club will have its annual Fourth of July picnic, this year hosted by Margaret Light, Golden K Kiwanis president. More details will be forthcoming by email or by phone. Membership dues are $38 per quarter for those interested in joining this group.
Orange Concert and Fireworks
The 4th of July Concert and Fireworks hosted by the Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau will be held at 9 p.m. at the Orange Boat Ramp.
Thursday, July 5
Party Bridge
Party Bridge of OCF (Orange County Friends) will eat lunch at 11:30 a.m. and play bridge noon-2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, at the Garden District Restaurant in Orange, across from LCMHS on Hwy. 87. It costs $1 to play, and lunch is Dutch Treat. Text 409.670.5026 to reserve a place to play.
Friday, July 6
LifeShare Blood Drive
LifeShare will have a blood drive at Market Basket in Mauriceville. Hours for the blood drive will be from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The LifeShare bus will be on site. Market Basket is located at 11916 State Hwy. 62 in Mauriceville.
Saturday, July 7
The 15th Annual Camp Fire – Orange Council Golf Tournament
An annual Camp Fire – Orange Council Golf Tournament will be held at the Sunset Grove Country Club. This event is sponsored by The Ferguson Law Firm. For more information call 409-883-8841 or visit orangecampfore@sbcglobal.net.
Domino’s Grand Opening
The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the grand opening for Domino’s at 9:30 a.m. at 2107 MacArthur Drive in Orange.
Sunday, July 8
LifeShare Blood Drive
LifeShare will have a blood drive at First Presbyterian Church located at 902 Green Ave in Orange. Hours for the drive will be from 9 a.m.. to 1 p.m. The LifeShare bus will be on site.
