News in Orange, CT

Orange Community Women 2nd Annual Craft Fair Please join us for Orange Community Women’s second annual craft fair at High Plains Community Center on Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. With more than 60 vendors, food trucks and a raffle, there will be something there for everyone!

The students at OCNS are reveling in the beautiful fall weather, taking advantage of the crisp air and vibrant autumn colors to engage in outdoor activities, socialize, and make the most of this picturesque season.

The American Legion Post 127 and Auxiliary of Orange invites the public to a Veteran's Day ceremony on November 11, 2024. The ceremony will commence at 11am at the High Plains Community Center. Veteran's Day is a United States federal holiday that honors all military veterans who have served in the

Troop 60562 bridged from Daisy to Brownie Girl Scouts on Tuesday, October 1st. It was a special celebration and memorable event for the girls and their families reflecting on what they have accomplished and what is ahead for them. A heartfelt thank you to Troop 60821 for sharing their Girl Scout

Open to the Orange community! The annual Scholastic Book Fair Family Shop Night to benefit Mary L. Tracy School will take place in the Gym Foyer on Thursday, October 17. This is a great opportunity to connect children with bringing home new books to dive into while supporting the school.

Fall's colorful foliage might tempt you to grab a rake and tidy up the yard, but hold on! Raking can be surprisingly demanding on your body. Before you dive in, a few simple steps can prevent injuries and make the job a breeze.

Get ready for a frightfully fun time at the FUNtober at the Fairground event on Saturday, October 26th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This family-friendly event, sponsored by Orange Youth Services and Orange Park & Recreation, promises plenty of spooky thrills and treats for all ages.

The members of the Lions Club of Orange provide a Thanksgiving Dinner at High Plains Community Center, their 36th annual. Join them the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, December 1, 2024 Dinner begins at 12:30 PM. Doors to open at NOON.

Ms. Bronson's fourth grade class at Racebrook school made kindness bags for people who are struggling with homelessness, hunger, or other basic needs. All the items including the bags were donated by the student's families. Items in the bags included toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap

Four of Connecticut’s women-owned businesses are receiving $25,000 grants from the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) through its new Accelerate Grant Program. The new program is designed to foster continued growth in women-owned businesses that have previously received WBDC grants. 

Brian T. Kench, PhD., Dean of the Pompea College of Business at the University of New Haven was elected to the Orange Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.An expert in behavioral and experimental economics and the economics of organization, Kench is also a consultant in the areas of unemployment

Bring your pets to be blessed by Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus at Congragation Or Shalom, 205 Old Grassy Hill Road, Orange, CT 06447, 203.799.2341. The event is timed to take place on the weekend when the Torah reading recounts the creation of the world and will be heard in synagogues everywhere.

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following Orange students on being named to the Summer 2024 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August: Joseph Carlino and Michelle Fritz.

Congregation Or Shalom, the only Conservative synagogue in Orange, is offering all non-members an opportunity to come to a free community-wide Yizkor Memorial Service on Yom Kippur Day (October 12) at 3:30 PM.

The Holy Infant Church Women's Guild is holding an outdoor rosary on Saturday, October 19th, at 10 AM. The address is 450 Racebrook Road, Orange, Connecticut.

Michael Dow MSPT/CEO of Amity Physical Therapy was just awarded the 2024 Silver Pioneer Outstanding Alumni designation. Dow graduated from Sacred Heart 25 years ago, and the award recognizes “an alumnus who has reached a 25th milestone reunion year and whose life has been exemplary.”

Andrea Delvecchio of Orange, CT, received the MBA degree in Business Administration at Wilkes University’s summer commencement ceremony on Sunday, September 8.

Create a bouquet of “cotton stems” from crepe paper and wool roving with this take-home craft kit. Instructions and most supplies will be provided. You must provide scissors. A glue gun is helpful, but not necessary to complete this project.