Fresh Start to a Healthier You!

Better Living for Texans a part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Orange County invites you to join us for A Fresh Start to a Healthier You series. You will learn tips on saving money at the grocery store, food safety, and meal planning. We will be meeting at the Raymond Gould Community Center 385 Claiborne Street in Vidor once a week on Thursdays for four weeks, 11 a.m. to 12 noon, dates are September 27, October 4, 11, and 18. This program is free and available to everyone. Please contact, Tommy Byers, 409-882-7010 for additional information or to sign up.

 

GOALS

The Greater Orange Area Literacy Services (GOALS) is now offering Reading, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Graduate High School Education (GED) tutoring to all adults 16 and older at no cost.  Volunteer tutors are willing to meet once or twice a week at various locations.

Please telephone the GOALS office at 409-886-4311 and ask for Rhonda to register.  You may email the office of GOALS at rhonda@goals-setx.com.

 

Orange County Ranchers Roundup

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension of Orange County is having an Orange County Ranchers Roundup on September 18, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Extension office on Hwy 1442.  The speaker will be Dr. Mike Meaux, DVM, Southwest LA Veterinary Clinic.  He will be addressing Cattle Health and Nutrition in Southeast Texas & Southwest Louisiana.  2 CEU’s offered to licensed pesticide holders.  There will be door prizes and a 52 card drawing for a new shotgun.  Dinner will be provided.  Please call the Extension office at 409-882-7010 to register.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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. Tickets are $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 3^rd Tuesday of the month in the Domino’s Meeting/Party room located at 2107 MacArthur Drive in Orange.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 5

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. Pat Gibbs will speak about harsh realities of Identity Theft.

 

OC Parkinson Awareness support Group meeting

Orange County Parkinson Awareness support Group will have its regular support group meeting on Wednesday September 5, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church Hall, 4300 Meeks Dr., Orange, Texas. Please contact Wanda Simar at 409- 779-2558 or Ella Guillory at 409-886-4877 for more information.

 

Thursday, Sept. 6

Breakfast Connection

Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Breakfast Connections at 7:30 a.m. hosted by Bill Clark Pest Control at Orange Train Depot Museum at 409 11^th Street in Orange.

 

OC Democratic Meeting

Orange County Democratic party would like to invite everyone to our monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at Tuffy’s Eatery, 11261 Hwy. 12 in Mauriceville. Come and sit down with your fellow democrats to learn about all the stuff we have coming up, learn about our AMAZING candidates, and hear what we are doing to ensure the Orange County Democratic party has a bright future. We will also be thanking our wonderful volunteers for all their hard work and dedication to the party. We will also be having a postcard party during this meeting so bring your artistic side. All needed supplies will be provided. Appetizers will be provided.

 

Saturday, Sept. 8

Keep Orange Clean

The Litter Squad will cleanup different locations throughout the city on the second Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Locations will be determined and posted so that all groups and citizens are aware and encouraged to attend. Please bring gloves and wear appropriate attire.

 

Benefit

A benefit for Vinton, Louisiana Police Officer Jason McGee will start at 10 a.m. at Ward 7 Recreation Center. A Silent Auction will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. with a Live Auction set to start at 6 p.m. Jambalaya, provided by the KCs, will be for sale by the bowl. Live music and a DJ will provide entertainment throughout the day. The pool will be open so bring your bathing suit.

 

Scrapping for Cans

The Salvation Army Women’s Ministries is sponsoring a day of laughter, encouragement, and crafting from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 1950 MLK Drive in Orange. Must RSVP by Thursday, Sept 6! Cost -$25 which includes a table to claim as your own space to craft, scrap, color or just sit and enjoy some time away from your regular routine with other ladies, a free salad and sandwich type lunch and two 2 make and take classes. First class is Pinterest project – State of Texas In Bottle Caps and the second a Stamping Up Card Project. We will have Door Prizes. All proceeds from the event go to purchase canned goods for the Salvation Army Food Pantry. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 409-291-8400.

 

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.

 

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.