ORANGE —
Murder, Mayhem and Marshmallow Salad
Little Cypress Baptist Church on Little Cypress Drive will hold a Christian mystery dinner theater fundraiser, “Murder, Mayhem and Marshmallow Salad,” at 6 p.m., Saturday, June 23. Dinner is being served on a donation basis. Call 409-779-8125 for reservations.
Class of 1992
The Bridge City High School Class of 1992 wil hold its 20th class reunion on Saturday, June 23, at Bridge City Community Center. Family lunch is from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The evening event is from 6 p.m. - 1 a.m., with catered dinner at 7 p.m. Please register if you are going to attend. More info is available at www.facebook.com/groups/162727317099517/
Triangle Trade Days
Triangle Trade Days is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday, and is located next to New York Pizza and Pasta off South Street along Interstate 10 in Vidor. The public is invited.
Farmers Market
The Orange County Farmers’ Market will be held in the parking lot in front of Big Lots on MacArthur Drive in Pinehurst from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., every Wednesday, and 7 a.m. - 10 a.m., every Saturday. Items available are tomatoes, corn, carrots, green beans, greens, cucumbers, lettuce, potatoes, snow peas, eggs, local honey, peppers, flower plants, blueberries, jams and jellies and more. Call 409-882-7010 for info.
Kidz Adventure Camp
Faith United Methodist Church, 8608 MLK Drive in Orange, will hold Kidz Adventure Camp for ages 5 thru those entering fifth grade from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 10 (Power in Science) and Thursday, July 12 (Power of Art), Tuesday, July 24 (Power of Cooking) and Thursday, July 26 (Water Power). Call 409-886-1291 for info or registration form or register online at www.faithumc-orange.org.
Bingo
American Legion Auxiliary Post 49, 108 Green Ave. in Orange, plays bingo starting at 6:30 p.m., every Sunday. The public is invited. Call 409-886-7202 for information.
Youth Dept. anniversary
The El Bethel Youth Department will celebrate its anniversary at 3 p.m., Sunday, June 24, at the church, 704 N. 12th St. in Orange. Special guest is Re. Roger Shillow and the congregation of Greater Mt. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church of Kountze. The public is invited.
Vacation Bible School
West Orange Christian Church, 900 Lansing St. in West Orange, will hold Vacation Bible School from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Sunday, June 24 - Friday, June 29. Activities include Bible stories, skits, crafts, songs, games and snacks provided. Register early from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., June 23. Call 409-882-0018 or visit www.westorangechurch.org for info.
Vacation Bible School
McDonald Memorial Baptist Church, 2015 Sims in West Orange, will hold Vacation Bible School for children ages 4 through sixth grade from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Sunday, June 24 thru Thursday, June 28. Family night is 6 p.m., Friday, June 29. Call 409-883-3974 for more information.
Vacation Bible School
Starlight Church of God in Christ, 2800 Bob Hall Road in Orange, will hold Vacation Bible School inside the E.B. Lindsey Family Life Center from 9 a.m. - noon, Monday, June 25, through Friday, June 29, for youth ages 5-18.
Orange AA
Want to stop drinking? Call the Orange AA at 409-779-4286.
Orange Senior Center
All domino and 42 players are invited to meet at the Orange Senior Center for fun and fellowship at 9:30 a.m., weekdays.
Vidor AA
The Vidor AA Group meets at 8 p.m., every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Call 409-651-0593 for details.
Vidor Rotary
The Vidor Rotary Club meets at noon, every Monday, upstairs in the Capital One building on North Main Street.
VHS Athletic Boosters
The Vidor Pirate Athletic Booster Club meets at 5:30 p.m., every other Monday, at Vidor Junior High in room 303 of the third wing. All parents of Vidor boys and girls athletics, and the community, are invited to attend.
Vidor TOPS Chapter
The Vidor Chapter of TOPS meets at 7 p.m., every Monday, at First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Main in Vidor. Weigh-in is from 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Call Mildred Bellar at 409-769-2708 for info.
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Call AA in West Orange at 409-886-8772 for info.
Weekly Bible Study
Pastor C.W. Crawford and Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 512 John St. in Orange, will hold a weekly Bible study at 6 p.m., every Tuesday. The public is invited.
Vidor Runners and Walkers
Vidors Runners and Walkers meet at 5:30 p.m., every Tuesday, at Claiborne West Park. Runners and walkers of every age and level are invited.
OC Republican Party
The Orange County Republican Party will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 26, at Hamilton Banquet Hall, 10861 State Highway 62 in Mauriceville. The public is invited.
Bible Study
New Life Assembly Church, located at Elks Road and FM 105, invites you to join in Bible study at 7 p.m., every Wednesday. Call 409-735-4709 for more info.
Wild Wednesday’s
Shangri La will hold a program on “Owl Puke” at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 27. Explore the food chain by dissecting owl pellets and learn about and meet Maxine, Shangri La’s Barred Owl. Call 409-670-9799 to RSVP.
Revival
Gateway Christian Church will have its Five Fold Ministry Revival at 7 p.m., nightly, Wednesday, June 27 - Friday, June 29. Prophetess Debora Walker is main speaker as God has given her a word for his people. Other speakes are Rev. Kenneth Walker, Rev. Don Brooks and minister Patrica Turner.
TOPS
Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., every Thursday, at Bethel Baptist Church 2906 Western Ave. in West Orange. The public is invited to come and lose weight and get in shape. Call Ruby at 337-743-6845 or Freda at 409-886-5485 for information.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous is here to help. Drug problem? We can help. Call 409-861-1161.
Fraternal Order of Eagles
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2523, located at 803 N. 28th Street, holds a pool tournament every Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. The community is invited to come meet the members of Aerie 2523 and join in the fun. For more information call Sharon Bodin at 409-735-8662 or at 409-719-7793.
Gospel Singing
New Annointing Church, 10681 N. Hwy 87 in Orange, invites the public to attend its good old gospel singing at 7 p.m., Friday, June 29. Bring your favorite gospel song on tape or CD, musical instruments are welcome, or have musicians accompany you. Refreshments will follow the singing. Call 409-746-9515 for info.
Buckle Series Playdays
Cowboy Church of Orange County will be hosting its Buckle Series Playday on June 30 at the Cowboy Church Arena. Awards presented to first, second and third place. Buckle events include poles, speed race, cloverleaf barrels, straight barrles and mutton bustin’. Must compete in 2 of 3 Buckle Series Playdays to be eligible. Current negative coggins and signed release form required. Call Jackie at 409-423-9724 for info.
Granger Family-Friends Reunionl
A reunion of the Tresmond Edgar Granger family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 30, at Hubs RV Recreational Building in Orange, starting at 9 a.m. Guests are asked to bring a covered dish and drinks for the family. Barbecue will be furnished. There will be games and children’s activities. Call Vicki Durden at 409-920-5798 for more info.
Link and garage sale
First Baptist Church of Orange, 602 Green Ave., will have a garage sale and link sale to help raise funds for its Preschool and Children's Ministries, from 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, June 30, inside the Family Life Center gym. Items in the sale include clothing for all ages, baby and children's things, household items, electronics, tools, shoes, purses, furniture and lots of knick-knacks. Contact Brenda Byington at 409-886-7461 or brenda@fbco.org for info.
Car and Motorcycle Show
First Assembly of God, 201 Roberts Ave. in Bridge City, will hold its annual “Freedom Celebration Car and Motorcycle Show” at 6 p.m., Saturday, June 30. There will be prizes, trophies, childrens activities, food and fun and five categories of competition. The event is free and open to the public. Call 409-735-4810 or visit www.bcfirstag.com for info.
Pastor and Wife Appreciation
New Beginning Church Outreach Ministries, 1512 15th St. in Orange, will hold its Pastor and Wife Appreciation at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 8. Call 409-886-5166 for info.
Vacation Bible School
Maplecrest Baptist Church, 1005 North St. in Vidor, invites children Pre-K 4 through sixth grade to Vacation Bible School, Sunday, July 8 - Thursday, July 12. Call the church at 409-769-3567 for times and information.
Vacation Bible School
Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 1113 N. Second St. in Orange, will hold Vacation Bible School from 9:30 a.m. - noon, Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15. VBS will include Bible study, arts and crafts, music and recreation each day. Lunch will be provided.
Zumbathon Fundraiser
Little Cypress Baptist Church, 3274 Little Cypress Drive, will hold a Zumbathon Fundraiser for women only from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m., Friday, July 13. Cost is $10 per person and all proceeds benefit a mission trip to Africa. Tickets at the door or call 409-779-8125. Come join us for faith, fitness, fun and door prizes.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 2775 will begin meeting the first and third Monday of each month at 7 p.m., July 19. Meeting nights were changed to coincide with the post meetings. For further information, contact President Cathie Duhon at 409-883-6909.
Meet and Greet Brunch
The Women’s Ministry of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church will hold a Meet and Greet Brunch for Minister Lenail Denice Crawford who will minister the Word at 11 a.m., Sunday, July 29th service. We will have vendors, games and door prizes. The brunch is free and open to the public.
Picturing Orange
The Heritage House Museum has received a new shipment of the book, “Picturing Orange,” the pictorial history book of Orange County by Dr. Howard C. Williams. Books are $38 and on sale in the Heritage House office, 905 W. Division in Orange. Office is open 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday - Friday. Call 409-886-5385 for info.
58th Class Reunion
The Lutcher Stark High School of Orange will be having its 58th Class Reunion on Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 at Sunset Grove Country Club in Orange. Letters have been mailed and notice via e-mail has been sent to those on file. Reservation deadline is Aug. 15. Contact Joette Evans Webb at 409-883-9432 or 409-920-8683 or e-mail jwebb4@gt.rr.com if you have not received notice.
Local News
Area Calendar 6-23-12
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Funnel clouds spotted in BC
Inclement weather conditions and the sighting of funnel clouds sent students and employees indoors at one area school.
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Forensically speaking....
Liz Foshee, a member of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and its Criminal Investigations Division, spoke recently at Vidor High School to Carrie Willette’s Forensic Science classes and Tammy Landry’s Criminal Law classes.
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Masquerade at the Mansion for BC Junior-Senior Prom
Bridge City High School held its annual Junior-Senior Prom on Saturday, May 11, at The Brown Center in Orange.
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Suspect located in April animal cruelty case
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has a suspect in an animal cruelty case that stems from 15 dead cows found on April 15.
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The winner is...
Bettie Morrow is the winner of this beautiful painting presented on May 7.
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Speaking of accomplishments....
Travis Maines, principal of Vidor High School and a member of the Vidor Rotary Club, served as the Rotary club’s guest speaker recently.
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Singing the hits...
The Vidor Middle School Choir presented its annual End of the Year concert for family members, friends, students and staff recently.
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Shangri La to hold Memorial Day event
Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will host a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 27.
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Orange Police investigate burglary, stabbing
A 9-1-1 call at approximately 11 p.m. Wednesday in the area of 6th Street and Cheery Ave. led Orange Police Department to discover a man with multiple stab wounds lying in the street.
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Orange resident becoming king of ‘Ts’
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