Community Calendar and Briefs 8.15.18

Published 10:51 am Wednesday, August 15, 2018

VFW Auxiliary Garage Sale

Orange VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 will host their fall garage sale on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North(5303 N. 16th St) from 7 am until 2 pm.  Vendors will be able to set up on Friday, October 12th from 5 to 8 pm.  Rental for tables and/or space is $10 each.  Reservations can be made by sending a check for the proper amount to: MARY SNAPP; 29 SANDRA LANE; ORANGE, TX 77632.  For further information contact Mary between 10 am and 5 pm at 409-658-5423

 

Pearls and Jeans Meet and Greet

The Committee to elect Deborah Mitchell for Orange County Commissioner Precinct 2 is hosting a Meet and Greet from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17, at Orange Train Depot Museum located at 1210 Green Ave. in Orange. Create your Canvas with Sketches Jillann free for the first 30 to register and attend. Vendors contact Deborah Riley at 409-212-0923. Shape tomorrow, register and vote. For voting boxes 13, 14, 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, and 32.

 

Blue Star Gold Star mother’s search

Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 Auxiliary is looking for Orange County Blue Star and/or Gold Star Mothers.  The Auxiliary President and Americanism Chairman are hoping to compile a list for an upcoming recognition program at a later date.  All information will be kept in strictest confidence.  If you fall under one of these categories, please either call or email the information to one of the following…we would be glad to take the information over the phone or however convenient.  Please contact one of the following by August 31, 2018 so we may update our records.

Auxiliary President Cathie Duhon; 1716  37th Street in Orange. PH: 409-553-6180;  EMAIL: wjcdduhon@yahoo. com.  OR  Americanism Chairman Jeanette Clark; 3705 Martin St.; Orange, TX 77630;  PH: 409-883-0264 or EMAIL:ruwacl@yahoo.com (that is a lower case L after the c).

 

Special Angels Rodeo Link Sale

The Special Angels Rodeo annual sack lunch sale will be Wednesday, Aug. 22 at Farmers Mercantile. This year’s sale will be a little different because you will have the option of a link or boudain. Sack lunches will be $8 each and will include a link or boudain, chips, drink, and a dessert. Extra links or boudain will cost $4 each. Will be served on a bun or tortilla per your choice. Delivery available on pre-orders of 10 or more dinners. Fax your pre-order to 409-883-8476. Pre-orders are accepted until Wednesday, August 15. The sale will be located at Farmer’s Mercantile on 702 West Division Ave. in Orange.

 

Cajun Comic Relief

Cajun Comic Relief benefiting Stable-Spirit will start at 5:45 p.m., Saturday, August 25, at VFW Post 2775 located at 53093 North 16th Street in Orange. Sponsorships opportunities are available. For more information email katie@stable-spirit.org

“Getting Better” Grief Group

Best Hospice Care of Texas is holding the “Getting Better” grief group starting at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 – Tuesday, August 28. It will take place at Meadows Church of Christ located at 9195 Dishman Road in Beaumont.

 

Hand Quilting Demonstration

Thrift and Gift Shop holds a free Hand Quilting demonstration from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., every Tues. and Thurs. at 350 South 37th Street in Orange (located in the old Salk School). For more information call 409-886-7649.

 

Participants for Scrapbook Study Wanted
If you are 18 years of age or older, you can help The Portal top Texas History improve the way it digitize scrapbooks by participating in a research study examining how patrons prefer scrapbooks to be digitized and represented online. Participants will engage in a paper prototyping exercise that will last no longer than one hour. Those who complete a study session will receive a Portal to Texas History t-shirt (valued at $10) in appreciation of their participation. Those interested in participating can email Shannon Willis at Shannon.Willis@unt.edu.

 

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!!

 

Parenting Class

Wells of Agape is holding a Parenting Class from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Life Church Orange located at 18389 Hwy. 62 in Orange. Lunch is provided. Requirement to receive a Certificate of Completion is $30 per person, cash only. One must attend from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. to receive the certificate. To register or more information, Call Donna Wells at 4099-221-5425. If no answer, leave a message or text. Childcare is not provided.

 

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.

 

Back to Basics

Join us online for a week of free lessons to improve life by healthy eating, physical fitness, stretching your food dollars, and keeping your food safe! Register now at agrilife.org/backtobasics Courses are available through August.

 

 

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.

 

Pumpkins and Pearls Fundraising Gala

Wells of Agape is hosting the Pumpkin and Pearls fundraising gala from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 29. Early Bird Tickets will be sold through August 20. Early Bird tickets will be $50 and Regular tickets will be $60. This event will be adults only. The guest speaker of the night will be Mayor Larry Spears Jr. Dress code for the event is “after 5” attire. The event will take place at The Garden District located at 7536 Highway 87 N. in Orange. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information visit www.wellsofagape.org or call 409-263-0132.

 

 

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.

 

Wednesday, August 15

Golden K Kiwanis meeting

John Clarke of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Orange, will once again, on Wed., Aug. 15, entertain the members of Golden K Kiwanis and their friends with a 20-minute video, “A Rock and Roll Quiz from the ’50’s and ’60’s.” If you want, wear your poodle skirts, penny loafers, saddle oxfords, letter sweaters/jackets, headbands, Dippitydo, and Brylcream!  It will be a cool and rockin’ good time! Clarke’s wife, Jeanette, will assist her husband.  Meet us on Wed., Aug. 15, at 9:30 a.m. at the Orange Salvation Army facility, corner of MLK and Strickland (also known as Hwy. 90).  Guests are always welcomed, so come and enjoy a cup of Joe.

 

Blood Drive

LifeShare Blood Center is holding a blood drive from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15th at Saint Paul United Methodist Church located at 1155 West Roundbunch Road in Bridge City.

 

Thursday, Aug. 16

The Not So Newlywed Game

Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas invites you to The Not So Newlywed Game. This event begins at 6 p.m. Celebrity couples are from Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange counties. Funds raised will be used to support the ongoing, critical need for mental, emotional and behavioral health services in our community. By sponsoring this event, you will be supporting Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas in removing the financial barriers that keep many from seeking the help they desperately need. The event will take place at The Beaumont Event Centre located on 700 Crockett Street in Beaumont.

 

Friday, Aug. 17

Pearls and Jeans Meet and Greet

The Committee to elect Deborah Mitchell for Orange County Commissioner Precinct 2 is hosting a Meet and Greet from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17, at Orange Train Depot Museum located at 1210 Green Ave. in Orange. Create your Canvas with Sketches Jillann free for the first 30 to register and attend. Vendors contact Deborah Riley at 409-212-0923. Shape tomorrow, register and vote.

 

 

Saturday, Aug. 18

Back to School Give Away

Gate City Guild #42 Back 2 School: School Supply Give Away will be held Aug. 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lion’s Den Park in Orange. It is a free event. Children must be present with parents.

 

Sunday, Aug. 19

Back to School Event

Teens Making a Difference is hosting a back to school event from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 19 at Lions Den Park in Orange. $5 haircuts from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Activities will include face painting, 7 on 7 football tournament, waterslides, bounce houses, and valley ball.

 

Monday, Aug. 20

Blood Drive

LifeShare Blood Center is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, August 20th at West Orange City Hall located at 2700 Western Avenue in West Orange.

 

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. (Left side of the building)

Please bring a skein of Sports Weight yarn and a G hook. We are working on squares to be assembled into an afghan. You may keep your squares or donate them back. Donated squares will be assembled and donated to a local charity in December.

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.