Community Calendar for Wednesday, March 20th to Saturday, March 23rd, 2019. To add your events, please click here

 

Wednesday, March 20

Golden K Kiwanis Meeting

Golden K Kiwanis meets every Wednesday, 9:45-10:45 a.m., at the Salvation Army Building, 1960 MLK in Orange. Orange County Commissioner John Gothia will speak about the county’s current newsworthy events.

 

March 21-31, 2019

Southeast Texas State Fair

 

Thursday, March 21

Ribbon Cutting

Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon Cutting at Central Office Supply (COS Printing) at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 21 at 1600 Texas Ave. in Bridge City.

 

Disaster Recovery Assistance Program Informational Sessions

Legacy Community Development Corp is holding a Disaster Recovery Assistance Program Complimentary Informational Sessions at United Way of Orange County from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at 1506 West Park Ave. in Orange.

Learn about Disaster Recovery Assistance available to those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Orange County. Sessions will include Program Overview, Eligibility Guidelines, Documentation. A question and answer session will follow each session. For questions about this event, contact Stacy Matthews at stacy@legacycdc.org

 

Community Info meeting

Bridge City ISD will hold a Community Information meeting at 6 p.m. at the  BC Middle School Library.

 

Friday, March 22

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 22, March 29, April 5 and April 12. Dinner includes two pieces of fish, french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, drink and dessert for $8.

 

Fundraiser Dinners

$10 Dinner Sales! Pick your entree: Leg quarter and Link or three pieces of fried catfish. Sides are dirty rice, green beans, potato salad, bread, cake, and a drink. Staring at 11 a.m. at 110 Amaryliss Ave. in Orange. Contact Benitris Edwards at 409-330-6730. All proceeds to benefit Gate City Guild #42.

 

Annual Spelling Bee

The annual spelling bee, the main fundraiser for GOALS (Greater Orange Area Literacy Services), is set for Friday, March 22, 

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Lamar State College-Orange Student Gym.  The theme of the Spelling Bee this year is “Books and Storybook Characters.” Master of Ceremonies will once again be KFDM-TV weather personality, Dana Melancon.  A light lunch is provided, and fun costumes and face paints are welcome!  This is an annual event in the Orange community.  Individuals may attend for a $15 fee, with lunch provided.

 

 

Saturday, March 23

Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair

The Orange County Master Gardeners are holding their 6th Annual Bloomin’ Crazy Plant Fair Saturday, March 23, 2019, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield. Hundreds of nursery & member-grown plants will be for sale including many varieties of citrus, berries, cold-hardy avocados, fig trees, Texas Superstars, perennials, natives, annuals, house & tropicals along with succulents, lilies and many other hard to find & unusual plants. Plant specialists & members will be available to answer questions and to assist you in selecting your plants. Specialty booths will be set up with unique gardening and craft items. For more information check out http://txmg.org/orange  or contact us at sheribethard@yahoo.com if you are interested in being one of our vendors.

 

Church Wide Garage Sale

First United Methodist Church is hosting a Church Wide Garage Sale from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23 at 502 North 6th Street in Orange. Items include couches, tables, chairs, stoves, books, toys and more.

 

Annual Spring Garage Sale

Orange VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 is holding their Annual Spring Garage Sale on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North.  Vendors will be allowed to set up on Friday, March 22, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  For further information, call Mary Snapp at 409-697-0380 and leave a message for a call back.