Community Calendar for Saturday 23 February-Saturday, 2 March 2019. To add your group event, send an email to news@orangeleader.com; put community calendar in the subject line.

Saturday, Feb. 23

Cooking Class for adults

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Orange County is holding a Cooking Class for Adults with Rocky Bridges.  This will be held on Saturday, February 23 at 10 a.m. and costs $25.  You will be having fun while cooking healthy recipes and preparing a 3-course meal.  There will also be door prizes.  Payment is due by February 15.  It will be held at the Orange County Extension Office on 1442 in Orange.  Make your reservations today by calling 409-882-7010 as the class size is limited!

 

Munchkin Parade

Munchkin Parade starts at 3 p.m. in downtown Orange.

 

Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewe Parade

Mardi Gras Krewe of Krewe Parade starts at 6 p.m. in downtown Orange.

 

Thursday, Feb. 28

Bond Groundbreaking

West Orange-Cove CISD invites the public to attend our Bond Groundbreaking on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at Leroy D. Breedlove Field at Dan R. Hooks Stadium. The program will begin at 2 p.m. at West Orange-Stark High School, 1400 Newton in West Orange. We appreciate the support of our community.

 

Retirement Reception

A retirement reception for Port of Orange Port Director Gene Bouillion is 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Orange Train Depot located at 1210 West Green Ave. in Orange.

 

Financial classes

Jackson Community Center (JCC) is partnering with Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas from 5:30 p.m. 8 p.m. to present the following topics:

1. Learn the Financial Language
2. Budget to Save
3. Save and Invest
4. Build Credit and Control Debt
5. Protect your Wealth

Seminars will be at 520 W. Decatur Ave. in Orange.  Snacks will be provided. Limited Seating. Please RSVP by Friday, February 22  with Elizabeth Campbell at (409) 779-1981.

 

Friday, March 1

Ribbon Cutting

Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon Cutting at 10 a.m. for Polished Nails located at 3731 North 16th Street in Orange.

 

Saturday, March 2

Community Trash-Off and Tire Clean Up

Community Trash-Off and Tire Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the City of Orange Boat Ramp, located on Simmons Drive in Orange, Texas with a rain date of March 9, 2019. This year’s Community Trash-Off is generously presented by INVISTA and hosted by Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. Keep Orange County Beautiful (KOCB) is also hosting a Tire Drive during the event. KOCB, with the support of Superior Tires, is collecting old tires as part of the trash off initiative.