Community Calendar and Briefs 8.18.18
Published 10:11 am Monday, August 20, 2018
VFW Auxiliary Garage Sale
Orange VFW Auxiliary Post 2775 will host their fall garage sale on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the VFW Hall on Highway 87 North(5303 N. 16th St) from 7 am until 2 pm. Vendors will be able to set up on Friday, October 12th from 5 to 8 pm. Rental for tables and/or space is $10 each. Reservations can be made by sending a check for the proper amount to: MARY SNAPP; 29 SANDRA LANE; ORANGE, TX 77632. For further information contact Mary between 10 am and 5 pm at 409-658-5423
Racheal Ware Benefit
Childs Ace Hardware will host a benefit for Racheal Ware who was diagnosed with Colon Cancer in March of this year. From 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. or we sell out, on Saturday, Sept. 8, we will sell plate lunches for $10. The plates will consist of leg quarters, links, potato salad, and beans. We are pre-selling tickets at the store as well as that day.
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 16th 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 37th Street in Orange (located in the old Salk School). For more information call 409-886-7649.
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.
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 3rd 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.
Saturday, Aug. 18
Back to School Give Away
Gate City Guild #42 Back 2 School: School Supply Give Away will be held Aug. 18 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lion’s Den Park in Orange. It is a free event. Children must be present with parents.
Sunday, Aug. 19
Back to School Event
Teens Making a Difference is hosting a back to school event from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 19 at Lions Den Park in Orange. $5 haircuts from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Activities will include face painting, 7 on 7 football tournament, waterslides, bounce houses, and valley ball.
Monday, Aug. 20
Blood Drive
LifeShare Blood Center is holding a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, August 20th at West Orange City Hall located at 2700 Western Avenue in West Orange.
Crochet Class
Crochet Class is cancelled this week. It will resume next week.
Wednesday, Aug. 22
Golden K Kiwanis meeting
Golden K Kiwanis meets every Wed. from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the meeting room of the Salvation Army Building, corner of MLK and Strickland, across from the Shell and fire station. The public is welcome to attend, and coffee is always served. Tom Schulte, retired engineer and writer of two self-published Christian books and numerous short stories, will share his trials and tribulations in a writer’s world.
Blood Drive
LifeShare Blood Center is holding a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22nd at the West Orange – Stark Elementary School located at 2605 Martin Luther King Drive in the Gym Foyer in Orange.
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.
Thursday, August 23
Campaign Kickoff Breakfast
The annual Campaign Kickoff Breakfast is scheduled for 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 23. The event will be held at First Presbyterian’s Gillespie Center located at 902 Green Ave. in Orange. To RSVP, contact 409-883-3591 or visit unitedway@uworangetx.com
Cutting through the red tape
Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center presents Cutting through the red tape from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Thurs., Aug. 23, at City of Orange Neighborhood Facility Meeting Room located at 303 8th Street in Orange. Learn how to build support for your nonprofit’s mission and influence the communities you serve. Present is Lanie Brown, regional director of community relations U.S. Rep. Brian Babin, TX-36. The event is sponsored by H.H. and Edna Houseman Charitable Trust.
Blood Drive
LifeShare Blood Center is holding a blood drive from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 23rd at First Baptist Church located at 200 West Roundbunch in the Fellowship Hall in Bridge City.
Saturday, Aug. 25
Blood Drive
LifeShare Blood Center is holding a blood drive from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 25th at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas located at 608 Strickland Drive in Orange.
Climate Advocate Training
Citizen’s Climate Lobby is hosting climate advocate training at 9:30 on Saturday, August 25th at R.C. Miller Library located on 1605 Dowlen Road in Beaumont. Contact Katy Swiere for more information at 409-233-9539 or katyswiere123@gmail.com.
Sunday, Aug. 26
Blood Drive
LifeShare Blood Center is holding a blood drive from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 26th at First Baptist Church located at 11540 State Hwy 12 in Bridge City.
