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Come get it while it’s hot! On Saturday August 3 at 2:00 PM, the Friends of Case Memorial Library will host the soul-and-jazz singer Rhonda Denét. If August is not already warm enough for you, then come and hear Rhonda as she heats up her venue. This powerhouse serves up some sizzling soul in many
The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Congregation Or Shalom on July 16, 2024, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event is located at 205 Old Grassy Hill Road, Orange, CT 06477.
Rika Howard has earned a spot on the Goodwin University Dean's List for Spring 2024. Rika, a student from Orange, is one of 752 students to make the Dean's List, reserved for those who demonstrate great academic performance.
![Orange firefighter Tom Bartiss utilized his CPR training to save a boy’s life at a Cancun resort. Although he received no formal recognition, Bartiss, an experienced firefighter and chaplain, remains grateful for being in the right place at the right time.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63c014173ecb8ac1cf830b88/665f84e9c28d521586d643cd_Tomalone.webp)
![Orange firefighter Tom Bartiss utilized his CPR training to save a boy’s life at a Cancun resort. Although he received no formal recognition, Bartiss, an experienced firefighter and chaplain, remains grateful for being in the right place at the right time.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63c014173ecb8ac1cf830b88/665f84e9c28d521586d643cd_Tomalone.webp)
Tom Bartiss has responded to more than his share of emergency calls as a member of the Orange and West Haven fire departments, but emergencies were the furthest thing from his mind as he and his wife relaxed in Mexico. But when he saw a boy in trouble by the resort swimming pool
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History buffs and community members, rejoice! The Bryan Andrew House is hosting a special Open House on Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This is your chance to explore this historic landmark, nestled at 131 Old Tavern Road, and discover exciting opportunities to get involved.
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The annual Pride Shabbat, honoring the diversity of gender identity and sexual orientation of the community, will be celebrated Saturday, June 8 at Congregation Beth El – Keser Israel [BEKI]. A festive meal will follow. Details at beki.org.
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The Town Clerk’s Office would like to remind all owners of dogs six months or older that June is the renewal month for dog licenses. One of the three ways to obtain a license is to visit the Town Clerks Office at Town Hall Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
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Balance issues can be a tricky thing to self assess, until there is a fall that causes injury, or unfortunately more serious conditions such as fractures of ankle or hips. Balance issues can affect all ages, and often gets ignored in the elderly or just attributed to getting older.
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Orange Rehabilitation and Health Care Center (aka Orange Health Care Center) has received a Center of Distinction Certificate, awarded by Wound Care Specialists, LLC, Connecticut’s largest provider of post-acute and long-term care wound management services.
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Republican delegates from Milford, Orange, and West Haven came together at the Milford City Parsons Government Center on Thursday night, unanimously endorsing Ray Collins III as their candidate for State Representative in the 117th district.
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Or Shalom hosted the Yom Hashoah program, Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sunday, May 5th for the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven. What an amazing turnout. Thank you to the Co- Chairs, Lynn Brothman and Gladys Horowitz and the whole Holocaust Memory Committee.
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Brooke Matyasovsky, Master Business Administration graduated from Carson-Newman University at the conclusion of the institution’s Spring Semester.
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Are you looking for a good book to read? Are you looking for a book to take on vacation? Are you looking for a book that you can keep forever or to give as a gift? Are you looking for a book that doesn’t cost you a fortune?
You sound like the kind of person who needs to come to the Friends
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We are excited to invite you to an incredible community event: Expecting Expo & Touch a Truck 2024! This event is perfect for all ages and stages, and it’s completely free and open to the public.
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The Amity Board of Education would like to thank the support of the community for the successful passage of the 2024-2025 Amity Regional School District Budget. The final vote count across the three towns was 979 in favor and 407 against. Additionally, each town individually approved the budget.
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Mickey will return for another beading class on Tuesday, June 4, at 10:00am. Be sure to reserve a seat by calling (203) 891-4784.
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Join Bookcase leader Toby Zabinski for a discussion of Nothing More Dangerous by Allen Eskens. This program will be held on Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
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The Town of Orange will be hosting an Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Display at the Orange Fairgrounds on Friday, July 5th. The rain date for the event is Sunday, July 7th.
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