News in Orange, CT

Ernest Lucarelli, 87, formerly of Orange, CT, passed away peacefully on April 12 at Greenwich Hospital. Born on June 21, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, Ernie grew up in a large Italian family that shaped his lifelong love of food and family.

Thankfully it’s finally Spring! So much to do, so little time, back-breaking yard work – it adds up to possible lower back strain, muscle pulls, and joint dysfunctions. Advice: Take it slow and prepare yourself for outside chores with some simple exercises.

Orange Youth Services, in conjunction with the Orange Fire Department and Orange Student Resource Officers, is offering a valuable program designed to equip 5th and 6th-grade students with essential skills for staying home alone safely. The Home Alone Program is a class focused on building

Orange teens in grades 7-12 are invited to a fun and empowering afternoon of yoga designed specifically for them. This Spring Break Teen Yoga session, sponsored by Orange Youth Services and the Orange Drug & Alcohol Action Committee (ODACC), offers a fantastic opportunity to de-stress, build strengt

A crucial opportunity to learn life-saving skills is being offered to the community through a Free 30-Minute Community-Wide and In-Person Naloxone Training. This vital training will equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses.

Orange Youth Services is hosting a free kids painting class for students in grades 3-5. The class will be held on Thursday, April 17th from 1:00-3:00 pm at the High Plains Community Center.

Orange Youth and Prevention Services is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people and the community. The organization's core mission is to engage youth, families, and community partners in youth-driven programs that promote positive youth development, reduce youth substance

Saturday, April 26 at 2:00 pm, The Yale Citations are back for a return engagement at Case Memorial Library. This a cappella group is comprised solely of Yale graduate students. Their majors represent a wide array of disciplines including science, medicine, and law – studies may range from

Students at Orange Community Nursery School had a visit with a dental hygienist from Sensitive Care in Milford. The students learned about tooth care and healthy eating through fun games and stories.

Join us this April for a month full of fun and discovery! Experience a cappella concerts, craft colorful seed bombs, code robots, discuss captivating books, and so much more at your local library.

Save the date for the Annual 5th Annual Orange Artisan Fest and Business Expo, scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Fairgrounds at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange. This marks the 5th all-outdoor event and the 23rd Business Expo

The Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast, a beloved community event that combines delicious food with a great cause. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd, and head over to the Post Road Fire House in Orange, CT for a morning filled with tasty treats

Amity Regional High School’s acclaimed Amity Creative Theater (ACT) is entering the final days of rehearsal for its production of Disney’s beloved classic The Little Mermaid, premiering April 4, 2025. Featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright

When routines become less active, maintaining movement can be harder for many. We all think about jumping back into the gym or beginning the latest diet to drop a few pounds. The one thing very few of us think about is optimizing your orthopedic health first.

Recent concerns raised by community members about Amity Regional School District No. 5’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts merit clarification. Many of these concerns are related to a U.S. Department of Education letter dated Feb. 14, 2025, which has been cited as containing a directive

The Town of Orange is hosting its second Public Workshop for the Plan of Conservation and Development on April 2, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the High Plains Community Center.

The Suzuki Music School of Orange will host a Children’s Cookie Concert on Saturday, April 5th at 3:00pm in the Social Hall at St. Barbara's Greek Orthodox Church (480 Racebrook Rd, Orange, CT 06477). The concert will feature SMS student string ensemble Vivace, performing music by Taylor Swift, One

Energize Connecticut℠ eesmarts™ Student Contest Celebrates 20 Years of Energy Efficiency Education. Connecticut teachers and students encouraged to submit creative energy efficiency solutions in the 20th annual contest; registration deadline March 21.