News in Orange, CT


Kyle Wasilewski Joins Amity Chamber Board of Directors
Kyle Wasilewski, a member of the Bethany Economic Development Commission, was recently elected to the Amity Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. A Senior Aircraft Technician at Lockheed Martin for over seventeen years, Wasilewski is an advocate and understands the challenges of today's


Do I Need Surgery For My Rotator Cuff Tear?
One of the most commonly injured areas of the body is the shoulder. It is a dynamic joint, allowing us the greatest mobility of any articulating joint. But with great mobility, comes great potential for injury.


St. Mary School Christmas Tree & Wreath Sale
St. Mary School in Milford is once again transforming its campus into a winter wonderland for its annual Christmas Tree Sale! Shop under twinkling lights at our beautiful farm stand beginning November 28th at 12:00 PM and continuing until Christmas! We will have freshly cut Christmas trees, wreaths


Reverse Tashlich: Clean-up Gathers 45 lbs of Debris
During Rosh Hashanah, it is a tradition for members of the Jewish community to visit a body of water and symbolically cast away their sins into the water in the Tashlich Service.


Family Fun at Library Christmas Tree Lighting on December 6
The Case Memorial Library is scheduled to host a variety of family activities on Saturday, December 6th, starting at 3 p.m., at its Christmas Tree Lighting event. Attendees are invited to the library's meeting room at 3 p.m. to sing along with Al deCant.


Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service
The Orange Interfaith Community invites all residents and neighbors to join in a special Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service on Thursday, November 23, at 7:00 PM at Congregation Or Shalom, located at 205 Old Grassy Hill Road in Orange.


Case Memorial Library: November Events & Book Sale Fun
Holiday Closing: The Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Veterans Day. The Library will reopen on Wednesday, November 12 at 10 A.M.


Orange Lions Club Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
The members of the Lions Club of Orange provide their 37th annual Thanksgiving Dinner each year at the High Plains Community Center. Join them the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 30, 2025. Doors open at noon, and dinner begins at 12:30 PM.The dinner is open to everyone free of charge, but their


Amity Chamber Launches 9-Day 'EATS Week' Food & Drink Event
The Amity Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of “Amity EATS Week!” To be held over a nine-day, two-weekend timeframe, the inaugural event runs from Friday, November 7th, through Saturday, November 15th. With over 17 Amity Chamber Members participating, a wide variety of delectable food


Halloween Fun with the 3’s Class at OCNS Parade
Happy Halloween from the 3’s class at OCNS! Thank you to everyone at High Plains Community Center for making our first school Halloween parade so much fun!


Amity Girls Volleyball Tops Sacred Heart to Win SCC Title
Amity Girls Volleyball clinched the SCC championship with an impressive 3-1 victory over the top-ranked Sacred Heart Academy. This win marked a major milestone for the team, showcasing their skill and determination throughout the match. The players demonstrated strong teamwork, strategic plays, and


Reporting Title IX Issues in Orange Schools
Director of Special Services, Mrs. Mary Edo, is the Title IX Coordinator for the Orange Public School district. If you or someone you know is believed to have experienced sex-based discrimination, please file a complaint using the appropriate form located at https://www.oess.org/ under Faculty


Middle Schoolers Run Orange Town Hall for a Day
Amity Middle School Social Studies teachers, Jennifer Marganski and Matthew Williams worked in collaboration with Orange town officials and Orange Youth Services to plan Government Day. Students had the opportunity to shadow local government officials in various departments including the First


Visit St. Mary School Pre-K Open House on Dec 6
St. Mary School is thrilled to announce their upcoming Prekindergarten Open House on December 6th from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. They warmly invite interested families to join them to tour our Prekindergarten classrooms, meet the teachers, and see what makes the school such a special place to learn


Farm Fun for the Four-Year Olds
The 4s class from OCNS (Orange Community Nursery School) enjoyed a truly beautiful day for their visit to Buttermilk Lane Farm. The sunny weather provided the perfect setting for the children to explore the farm's various attractions and get an up-close look at farm life.


Coffee & Learn: Ancient Texts at Or Shalom
“Coffee & … Learn” is a group of people of all persuasions who come together to explore the ancient texts of our heritage, and the light they shed on the issues of our day. It takes place at Congregation Or Shalom in Orange on Wednesday mornings, from 11am till noon, late fall to late spring.


7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee Opens New Location
7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee and the Amity Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the coffee chain's new stand at 212 Boston Post Road, Orange.


October-November Library Events: Storytime, Films & More!
Preschool Storytime, Lapsit Storytime, and Toddler Storytime are canceled the week of October 20 due to the paving schedule. If you plan to visit the Library when the parking lot is closed, please park at Town Hall.


