Community Calendar for Saturday 2 March 2019-Saturday 9 March 2019. To add your event send an email to news@orangeleader.com or click the link HERE

 

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 a.m. to 1 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.

 

Thrift and Gift Sale

The Price is right on all blouses 50 cents, large selection of jackets and coats for the ladies, children’s clothes $1, men’s and women’s shoes (boots excluded) $1, linens half-price. Bargain room has some good buys. Thrift & Gift is located at 350 37th Street. First Saturday open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Turn off Strickland between the Salvation Army and Sabine Credit Union. Call 886-7649 for more information.

 

Monday, March 4

Community Info meeting

Bridge City ISD will hold a Community Information meeting at 6 p.m. at the BCISD Admin Building.

 

Tuesday, March 5

Ribbon Cutting

Bridge City Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting for Gyros Gyros at 8 a.m. at 1925 Texas Ave. in Bridge City, next door to Market Basket.

 

Gumbo Meal

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church located at 945 W. Roundbunch Round in Bridge City is hosting a Gumbo Meal for $9.50. Dine in, take out or delivery available. Call 409-735-4573 or email goodsheperddoctx@gmail.com

Your purchase helps Good Shepherd Lutheran Church to provide two Lamar University music majors with a fall and spring scholarship.

 

Jam Session

VFW Post 2775 in Orange is hosting Jam Session Fat Tuesday Party at 7 p.m. No cover charge. No telling who will walk in and play. VFW will sell barbecue links and nachos. Smoke-free with an indoor smoking area. Come join the fun and good music.

 

Wednesday, March 6

Golden K Kiwanis meeting

Golden K Kiwanis will meet at 9:45 a.m. at the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club located at 1960 MLK in Orange. A representative from CASA will discuss its mission, goals, and services offered in Orange County as a non-profit.  Cody Vasquez of Orange has been director since October 2018. 

 

Thursday, March 7

Breakfast Connection

Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Breakfast Connections at 7:30 a.m. hosted by First Financial Bank at its new location at the corner of Park Ave. and 16th Street in Orange.

 

Friday, March 8

Lenten Fish Fry

St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council 13825 is selling fish dinners in the San Damiano Center (behind the Church) located at 4300 Meeks Drive from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the following Lenten Fridays: March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, April 5 and April 12. Dinner includes two pieces of fish, french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, drink and dessert for $8.

 

Saturday, March 9

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.