News in Orange, CT


Student News for May 2023
Sara Cable of Orange, CT, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Cable was initiated at The University of Tampa.


Recycled Runway Fashion Show
The Goddard School of Orange recently hosted its Pre-K Recycled Runway Fashion Show to celebrate Earth Day. Students upcycled different projects made from discarded materials as well as other eco-friendly projects inspired by science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM).


Notice To Former Amity Students
Amity Regional School District #5, as per state guidelines, is properly disposing of student special education records. The records of any student who has received special services are maintained for six years after their class graduates.
Cable Advisory Council Area 2 Announces Three New Scholarships
The Cable Advisory Council of Area 2 (CAC) will bestow three new $1000 scholarships in memory of former longtime Chairperson Howard Jacobson. In order to apply, you must be a high school or college student studying film, mass communications, television or media studies. The selected students will
The Holy Infant Church Women’s Guild Holds Outdoor Rosary
The Holy Infant Church Women’s Guild is having an outdoor rosary on Saturday, May 13th at 10 am. It will be on the lawn of Holy Infant Church. It is a celebration of the 106th anniversary of the first apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the children of Fatima. Please bring your own lawn


Orange Congregational Church for May 2023
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. You can also view our livestreamed services online at our “Orange Congregational Church, UCC” YouTube page.On Saturday, May 6 from 12-1


Congregation Or Shalom for May 2023
Join in for the last three sessions of this year. May 3rd, 10th & 17th, Wednesday 11-noon. The topic is "THE PROPHETIC REVOLUTION: How a Handful of Eccentric Visionaries Revised God’s Message to the World”. We gather to explore the ancient texts of our tradition and the light they shed on the
Chabad of Orange Woodbridge News for May 2023
Join Chabad of Orange/Woodbridge for a Shabbat together with Scholar in Residence, Professor David Imbo.Dovid Yehuda Imbo was born and raised on the Near West Side of Chicago. He received his Ph.D. in theoretical physics from the University of Texas at Austin in 1988


Document Shredding Event at Temple Beth Sholom
All items should be in a box that can easily be picked up. Paper items only. No trash bags, paper bags, etc. No trash or non-paper items. No CDs, X-Rays, etc. Paper clips and staples CAN be shredded.


Spencer-Bunnell Wed
The marriage of Dr. Lisa Marie Spencer and Mr. Justin Anthony Bunnell took place on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Henry Ford’s Lovett Hall in Dearborn, MI. The ceremony was officiated by the bride’s brother, Mr. Christopher Spencer of Trenton, MI. Lisa is the daughter of Michael and Kathleen


Case Memorial Library for May 2023
All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own supplies. The Hooked on the Sound (HOTS) Crochet Guild is a non-profit group of enthusiastic crocheters in New Haven county. HOTS meets monthly to share stitch successes, assist with pattern problems, education, and generally having a great time


Talking of Orange: Bicentennial Interviews Now Online
Storytelling, it seems, is a very trendy art form, used sometimes to build connection between people. Selectwoman Judy Williams last year conducted a series of interviews with treasured citizens as part of the town’s Bicentennial celebration. Those videotaped interviews - 37 of them


Vote May 2 – Amity Budget Referendum
One of the requirements of being a member of the Orange Board of Finance (OBOF) is to inform the public. In fact, I consider this an obligation of this elected position. What we are talking about is the spending of millions of dollars of hard-earned money of the people who reside in the Town.


Case Memorial Library for April 2023
Recycle broken crayons into works of art! We’ll use crayons, wax paper, and cardstock to make beautiful suncatchers. Registration is required. Go to https://sqr.co/suncatcher/ to register.


Orange Firefighters Honor a Century and Half of Service
Firefighters honored seven members who have given a total of 145 years of service to the town and celebrated the rescue of one firefighter by another. The tributes came at the recent annual meeting of the Orange Volunteer Fire Department.


Youth Services for April 2023
The DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, April 22nd from 10:00am-2:00pm at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road in Orange. All unused/unwanted/expired medications will be taken (including liquids, sharps, and pet medications).


Turkey Hill School Drama Club’s “Beauty and the Beast” Receives Standing Ovation from Audience
On Friday, March 10th and Saturday, March 11th, the Turkey Hill School Drama Club put on an unforgettable performance of “Beauty and the Beast”. One hundred and five talented actors took the stage leaving the audience in awe.The main sponsor of the show was the Jaime Hulley Arts Foundation, who has


The Yale Whiffenpoofs Sing in Orange
The world renown singing ensemble, The Yale Whiffenpoofs, will perform at the Orange Congregational Church on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 4:00 pm. The Whiffs are returning to the Yale campus for a brief time as the semester ends and we are fortunate to have the opportunity to hear the 2022-23 singers