Community Briefs

 

Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records

This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Little Cypress-Mauriceville Consolidated Independent School District’s (LCMCISD’s) intent to destroy the Special Education records of students born in the year 1990, who are no longer receiving Special Education services. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise.

Special Education records, which have been collected by LCMCISD related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of Special Education in the District, must be maintained under state and federal laws for a period of five years after Special Education services have ended for the student. Special Education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, completes his or her educational program at age 22 or moves from the district.

After five years, the records are no longer useful to the District, but they may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request the records in writing or in person at the following address:

LCMCISD Special Education Office

6586 FM 1130

Orange, TX  77632
Phone: 409-883-6970

Fax: 409-883-3509

Requests for records must be received prior to November 30, 2018.

 

 

Hunter Education Safety Class

Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education Enhanced Safety Course 4 hr. Field Part will be taught

Sunday, Nov 11 from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m. at Orangefield Ag Shop. You must complete the

FREE Hunter Ed On-Line Home Study computer sections, print completed tests and bring

them to class. Last class for this year. You must register on TPWD web site. Call Danny Odom

at 409-882-4298 for any questions.

This class is not for just hunters but, anyone who handles firearms can benefit from it.

 

Fall Fling at the Nazz

Lost and Found Student Ministries is hosting Fall Fling at the Nazz, an 18-hole Disc Golf Tournament at Orange First Church of the Nazarene, 3810 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Orange. Check-in is from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. with a Players Meeting at 9 a.m. Tee Off time is at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. The 18-Holes Double Tournament is open to all. Fees are $40 for Advanced Division and $20 for Novice Division. Fun for the whole family as there will be a bouncy house, a Kids Fun Zone, Corn Hole, games and concessions. To register, go online at https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournaments/Fall_Fling_2018

 

 

 

Planting Asparagus, Composting, and Recycling Class

The Orange County Master Gardeners Assn. in conjunction with the Field of Plenty will be presenting a fall program on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at the Field of Plenty on Wickard St behind Orange Christian Services on planting asparagus, composting and recycling.  Dot Chauvin will present a slide presentation on her book “Asparagus Tips”.  The Master Gardeners will explain how to “Compost it-Don’t Bag It” and the Trashy Ladies will go over recycling in Orange County.  The cost is $20, which includes an autographed copy of Mrs. Chauvin’s book and 2 raffle chances for a composter.  Payment will be collected the day of the event at the Field of Plenty gate.  Please RSVP by going to Orange.AgriLife.org and clicking on the registration tab.  Call the Extension office at 409-882-7010 if you have any questions.

 

 

Special Angels Rodeo Volunteers

Special Angels Rodeo will be at T2 Arena & Event Center located at 3810 Old Peveto Road in Orange. To volunteer, Get VOLUNTEER form: specialangelsrodeo.org, FORMS TAB, VOLUNTEER

EACH  Volunteer must complete, sign and submit all packet pages.

For more information, email; info@specialangelsrodeo.org or fill out our contact form:

Orange County Special Angels Rodeo

702 W Division Ave

Orange, Texas  77630

Connect with us on Facebook to learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

 

Intro to Beekeeping class

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in conjunction with the Orange Apiary Committee is having an Intro to Beekeeping class on December 8, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Check-in will be at 8:30 a.m.  This is a free class and will cover the topics of Equipment, Personal Protective Gear, Honey & Hive Production, and Source for Bees.  Snacks will be provided.  This will be held at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center at 11475 FM 1442, Orange, TX.  Please RSVP by November 21, by calling the Extension Office at 409-882-7010.

 

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.

 

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!!

 

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.

 

 

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