News in Orange, CT

‍Summer Reading June 17-August 12 The Case Memorial Library has planned a summer full of fun for all ages. Children, teens, and adults are all invited to participate in our summer reading programs and attend exciting free events throughout the summer. Drop by the Library or

A new free book-sharing box is open on the corner of Summit Drive and Crestwood Terrace, the first of its kind in Orange. Officially chartered as a Little Free Library, all visitors to the Summit Little Library are welcome to take or share a book. Stewards Jackie Babe and Roberto Velez were inspired

The Friends of the Case Memorial Library will host a Community Book Sale from 10:00am–3:00pm on Saturday, June 24, in the Library Basement “Bookstore”. Sales are cash or check, no credit cards.Books in all genres are offered at bargain prices, $2.00 for soft cover and $3.00 for hard cover. 

Save the date for the 3rd Annual Orange Artisan Fest & Vendor Fair, scheduled on Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Fairgrounds at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange. The all-outdoor event is rain or shine and free and open to the public.

Mekhi McCoter of New Haven has been named Youth of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut, the state affiliate of the 117-year-old Big Brothers Big Sisters of America youth mentoring organization. The recognition was presented at the 2023 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Year Awards

Randy (Rumzi) Kaoud, 85, of Woodbridge died on May 6, 2023. Born in Ramallah, Palestine on February 19, 1938, a son of the late Khalil and Azizeh Kaoud. Survived by his son James (Kristina) Kaoud of Woodbridge; grandchildren Randy James “R.J.”, Jillian, and Joseph “Joey” Kaoud; brother Abe (Aida)

Threads of Love, a group of knitters and crocheters, has creatd and delivered more than 1,000 shawls to patients of serious illnesses.Begun in December 2009, shawls and lap blankets have been sent to individuals throughout the United States and to Italy and Israel. Shawls are made at home and

The Holy Infant Church Women’s Guild recently awarded scholarships to two graduating seniors. They are Caitlyn Shanley who is graduating from Sacred Heart Academy and will be attending UCONN and intends to major in Mechanical Engineering, and Kathryn Marquis who is graduating from Amity High School

Orange Congregational Church invites you to join us for worship Sundays at 10 a.m. in our Sanctuary on the corner of 205 Meeting House Lane and Orange Center Road and livestreamed to our YouTube channel. Church school for children Kindergarten through 6th grade takes place in-person during worship

Strawberries, Strawberries, StrawberriesThey are the star of the show, the fruit of the season, and offered at the festival in a variety of ways. Come enjoy a strawberry shortcake, take home a jar of homemade strawberry jam, top off your ice cream with strawberries, or walk around the grounds

Three individuals will be honored at the Living Treasure Award ceremony on June 15, 2023, from 5-8pm in the High Plains Community Center in Orange. This year’s Living Treasures are Betty Hadlock, Rowland Hine, and Maureen White.OVNA Health ChatJoin us on June 13 at 12:00; registered

The Orange Board of Finance introduced an $80.2 million budget for 2023-24, a budget that will slightly lower the mill rate for a second year in a row, all while absorbing higher expenses by both the schools and the town. Due to increased revenues from a growing Grand List the mill rate

On National Drug Take Back Day, which was held on Saturday, April 22nd, BOWDAAC collected 215/5lbs of unused, unwanted and/or expired medications. Thank you to all who helped with this effort, including the Orange Policed Department, CERT, and the CT Pharmacy Association.

In May, the Stratford Historical Society is hosting a ball in honor of Goody Bassett, a woman whose life was cut short by the lack of understanding of life, differences in people and perhaps jealousy. Connecticut colony is credited with 11 hangings of women who chose to wear their clothes different

The Great Give, a 36-hour online fundraising event created by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven in 2010, unites donors with nonprofits serving Greater New Haven in a fun and engaging way. It raises money and awareness for so many causes important to our region, with valuable matching

The Orange Historical Society will be holding a Vintage & Collectibles sale on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Academy, 605 Orange Center Road from 10am-3pm. For more information, email orangehistorical@yahoo.com or call 203-795-3106.

The Garden Club of Orange will be holding it’s annual May Market at the High Plains Community Center Pavilion on Saturday, May 13th, from 9am to 2pm. The May Market will be selling perennials grown by Garden Club members, and colorful annuals from Shamrock Farm. 

On March 31st Pack 922 held its annual Pinewood Derby. Over sixty custom cars competed for prizes ranging from fastest actual to car that doesn’t actually look like a car.