Anger Management Classes

Wells of Agape is holding Anger Management Classes from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 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.

 

Cancelled meetings

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 has cancelled their September 3rd meeting and the auxiliary has cancelled theirs for September 4th so members can enjoy the Labor Day extended weekend with family and friends.  The next meetings will be Post-September 17th and the auxiliary-September 18th.  Both meetings will take place at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North.

 

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 16^th 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.

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

 

Rachael Ware Benefit

Childs Ace Hardware will host a benefit for Rachael Ware who was diagnosed with Colon Cancer in March of this year. From 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. or we sell out, on Saturday, Sept. 8, we will sell plate lunches for $10. The plates will consist of leg quarters, links, potato salad, and beans. We are pre-selling tickets at the store as well as that day.

 

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).

 

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 37^th Street in Orange (located in the old Salk School). For more information call 409-886-7649.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

Saturday, Aug. 25

Blood Drive

LifeShare Blood Center is holding a blood drive from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 25^th at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas located at 608 Strickland Drive in Orange.

 

Climate Advocate Training

Citizen’s Climate Lobby is hosting climate advocate training at 9:30 on Saturday, August 25^th at R.C. Miller Library located on 1605 Dowlen Road in Beaumont. Contact Katy Swiere for more information at 409-233-9539 or katyswiere123@gmail.com.

 

AAUW information meeting

An information session about American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be held in conjunction with a homemade pizza party at noon Saturday, August 25, at 1200 Smith Street, Orange 77630.   Please contact mlight1@gt.rr.com or grootershouse@yahoo.com, 409.988.5639, for details. Future members are encouraged to attend.

 

 

Sunday, Aug. 26

Blood Drive

LifeShare Blood Center is holding a blood drive from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 26^th at First Baptist Church located at 11540 State Hwy 12 in Bridge City.

 

Monday, August 27

Blood Drive

LifeShare Blood Center is holding a blood drive from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 27^th at Market Basket located at 2005 Texas Avenue in Bridge City.

 

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.

 

Tuesday, August 28

Blood Drive

LifeShare Blood Center is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28^th at Lamar State College – Orange located at 410 West Front Street in Orange.

 

Wednesday, August 29

Blood Drive

LifeShare Blood Center is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 29^th at Lamar State College – Orange located at 410 West Front Street in Orange.

 

Golden K Kiwanis meeting

Golden K Kiwanis meets every Wed. from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the Salvation Army Building, corner of MLK and Strickland, across from the Shell and fire station.  The public is welcome to attend, and coffee is always served. Orange County Court at Law Judge Mandy White Rogers will discuss wills and probate.