Special Education §504 Child Find Notice

Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, school districts have a duty to identify, refer, evaluate students suspected of having a disability, and if eligible, provide a free, appropriate public education to disabled students.

For additional information about the rights of parents of eligible children, or for answers to any questions you might have about identification, evaluation and placement into the Special Education program, please contact the Director of Special Education, Buffy Knight, at 409-883-6970, bknight@lcmcisd.org, or by mail at 6586 FM 1130, Orange, Texas 77632.

For additional information about the rights of parents of eligible children, or for answers to any questions you might have about identification, evaluation and placement into Section 504 programs, please contact the District’s Section 504 Coordinator, Laurie Gordon, at 409-883-2232, lgordon@lcmcisd.org, or by mail at 6586 FM 1130, Orange, Texas 77632.

 

Pearls and Jeans Meet and Greet

The Committee to elect Deborah Mitchell for Orange County Commissioner Precinct 2 is hosting a Meet and Greet from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 17, at Orange Train Depot Museum located at 1210 Green Ave. in Orange. Create your Canvas with Sketches Jillann free for the first 30 to register and attend. Vendors contact Deborah Riley at 409-212-0923. Shape tomorrow, register and vote. For voting boxes 13, 14, 15, 16, 29, 30, 31, and 32.

 

Blue Star Gold Star mother’s search

Orange Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2775 Auxiliary is looking for Orange County Blue Star and/or Gold Star Mothers.  The Auxiliary President and Americanism Chairman are hoping to compile a list for an upcoming recognition program at a later date.  All information will be kept in strictest confidence.  If you fall under one of these categories, please either call or email the information to one of the following…we would be glad to take the information over the phone or however convenient.  Please contact one of the following by August 31, 2018 so we may update our records.

Auxiliary President Cathie Duhon; 1716  37th Street in Orange. PH: 409-553-6180;  EMAIL: wjcdduhon@yahoo. com.  OR  Americanism Chairman Jeanette Clark; 3705 Martin St.; Orange, TX 77630;  PH: 409-883-0264 or EMAIL:ruwacl@yahoo.com (that is a lower case L after the c).

 

Special Angels Rodeo Link Sale

The Special Angels Rodeo annual sack lunch sale will be Wednesday, Aug. 22 at Farmers Mercantile. This year’s sale will be a little different because you will have the option of a link or boudain. Sack lunches will be $8 each and will include a link or boudain, chips, drink, and a dessert. Extra links or boudain will cost $4 each. Will be served on a bun or tortilla per your choice. Delivery available on pre-orders of 10 or more dinners. Fax your pre-order to 409-883-8476. Pre-orders are accepted until Wednesday, August 15. The sale will be located at Farmer’s Mercantile on 702 West Division Ave. in Orange.

 

Cajun Comic Relief

Cajun Comic Relief benefiting Stable-Spirit will start at 5:45 p.m., Saturday, August 25, at VFW Post 2775 located at 53093 North 16^th Street in Orange. Sponsorships opportunities are available. For more information email katie@stable-spirit.org

“Getting Better” Grief Group

Best Hospice Care of Texas is holding the “Getting Better” grief group starting at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 – Tuesday, August 28. It will take place at Meadows Church of Christ located at 9195 Dishman Road in Beaumont.

 

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.

 

Participants for Scrapbook Study Wanted
If you are 18 years of age or older, you can help The Portal top Texas History improve the way it digitize scrapbooks by participating in a research study examining how patrons prefer scrapbooks to be digitized and represented online. Participants will engage in a paper prototyping exercise that will last no longer than one hour. Those who complete a study session will receive a Portal to Texas History t-shirt (valued at $10) in appreciation of their participation. Those interested in participating can email Shannon Willis at Shannon.Willis@unt.edu.

 

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.

 

Back to Basics

Join us online for a week of free lessons to improve life by healthy eating, physical fitness, stretching your food dollars, and keeping your food safe! Register now at agrilife.org/backtobasics Courses are available through August.

 

 

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. Early Bird Tickets will be sold through August 20. Early Bird tickets will be $50 and Regular tickets will be $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.

 

NAACP meeting

NAACP meet at 7 p.m., every fourth Thursday, at the WOCCISD Administration Building located at 902 West Park Ave. in Orange. All are encouraged to attend and join. To join, contact Franklin Gans at 409-221-8438.

 

Friends of the Bridge City Public Library meeting

Friends of the Bridge City Public Library meets once a month on the fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Join today for only $5 per year. As a member of the Friends you can help with fundraisers, the summer reading program, decorate Library for the holidays, scrapbook events from the year and Bayou Buddy Storytime.

 

Wednesday, Aug. 8

Golden K Kiwanis meeting

Golden K Kiwanis will host Katie Durio, Executive Director, Stable Spirits, located in Rose City. The non-profit, Stable Spirits, uses horses to help those with special needs.  Apparently, the horses teach those who like horses how to do things, with horses serving as therapists. Durio, retired with a Licensed Master’s of Social Work, now spends her days as facilitator of Stable Spirits.  Come hear her speak about this astounding program from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army Building meeting room, corner of MLK and Strickland, across from the Shell station, on Wed., Aug. 8.

Light refreshments will be served, and the public is certainly invited. Durio’s email is:  katie@stable-spirit.org.

 

Best Practices for Nonprofits

Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center presents Best Practices for Nonprofits 9 a.m. – 12 Noon at United Way of Orange County located at 1506 West Park Ave. in Orange. Nonprofits will gain an understanding of successful budgeting, forms needed to file to maintain funding and nonprofit status, exempt and nonexempt employee status and overtime, policies and employee handbooks and best board practices. The event is sponsored by H.H. and Edna Houseman Charitable Trust and United Way of Orange County.

 

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting at Center Stage Boutique to celebrate the Grand Reopening at 4 p.m. at 2498 MLK Drive Suite B in Orange. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.

 

Thursday, Aug. 9

Friends of the Orange Depot meeting

The next meeting of the Friends of the Orange Depot will be held at the Orange Train Depot Museum, 1210 Green Avenue, on Thursday, August 9, 5p.m. for reception, 5:30 p.m. meeting.  All board members and volunteers are encouraged to invite friends or associates to come and learn about the upcoming projects and goals of the organization. Help is needed for fall projects and museum planning.

The Depot is continuing to be a popular venue for special events.  Interested persons can contact Rose Simar, Depot Manager, at (409) 330-1576.

Regular meetings of FOOD will still be the third Thursday of every other month, with this one being an exception.

 

 

Friday, Aug. 10

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for Total Care Medical Center at 8 a.m. on Friday, August 10. The ceremony is located at 1650 Texas Ave. Ste. E in Bridge City.

 

Saturday, Aug. 11

End of Summer Rally

Victory Gospel Chapel of Orange, Texas will host an End of Summer rally beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Walgreens parking lot at the rear of the store. Free school supplies will be available while supplies last. They will be serving links, chips and drinks. Adult plates are $5, kids will eat free. Christian Rapper Grekeisha “Coco” Sims will perform live. For questions or more information contact Pastor Dwayne Gillory at 210-818-7849.

 

Back to School Drive

We Believe it Takes a Village, a non-profit organization, is hosting a back to school drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations and school supplies will be accepted. This event will be located at Thayer Dance Academy at 1201 North 16^th Street in Orange.