Orange Community Band to meet every Thursday

The Orange Community Band rehearses every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, located at 4103 Meeks Drive in Orange. They are in need of players for the following sections; flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, and percussion, but ALL are welcome! The band performs Veteran’s Day, Christmas, Memorial Day, and Independence Day concerts. At least one traditional band concert is performed annually. Please visit us on Facebook at Orange Community Band.

Red Hot Flashers to meet Sept. 15

The Red Hot Flashers of Orange County will hold their monthly meeting Sept. 15, at Tuffy’s in Mauriceville, at 11:30 a.m.

Birthday ladies are: Lady J, Charlyn Jensen and Madam Rebecca, Becky Nation.

The ladies are planning a bus trip to Lafayette, La for the Tinsel and Treasure Holiday Market Sept. 23. Round trip tickets are $35. For additional information call Madam Rebeccca, 409-746-2004.

CASA to host volunteer training classes

The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), located at 2120 Gloria Drive in Orange, will hold a volunteer training class on Sept. 19 - 23 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, please call 409-886-2272 or log on to http://www.advocates-4-children-inc.org.

Free diabetes grocery store tour, educational classes offered

Texas AgriLife Extension Service Do Well Be Well with Diabetes will be offering a Grocery Store Tour for people with diabetes. The tour will take place at Market Basket on 16th Street in Orange Sept. 15 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.. Please call to pre-register.

September diabetes classes will be held September 19-22 from 10 a.m. to noon at Scholars Medicine Cabinet’s meeting room in Orange. Space is limited so please pre-register before the Sept. 19. All who register for the diabetes classes are encouraged to attend all five classes to obtain the full educational benefit. To pre-register for the grocery store tour or the diabetes class call the Extension Office at 409-882-7010.

Orange Boat Club to host River Run

The Orange Boat Club located at 2206 Dupont drive will celebrate their annual River Run on Saturday Sept. 17. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the first stop will begin at 11 a.m. There will be three stops at homes along Cow Bayou and one on a sandbar. Members and invited guests are welcomed. Come join the fun, games, food, drawings, and entertainment. Due to parking limitations, no boats can launch at the Boat Club on this day. Please use our ramp at Lottie’s to launch your boat.

For additional information, please contact John Clark at 409-670-0107 or by email at [email protected]

Hunters Education Safety Class set for Sept. 23

Texas Parks and Wildlife will host a Hunter Education safety class on Friday, Sept. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. and will finish on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those interested must attend both sessions. Certification is required for those 17 years and older and were born on or before Sept. 2, 1971 to hunt in Texas. Children nine years of age and older can become certified. To register, call Danny Odom at 409-883-8118.

This is not just for hunters, anyone with firearms can benefit from this class.

Farmers’ Market held Wed. and Sat.

The Orange County Farmers’ Market has opened for the season and expanded to include Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m., in addition to the usual 6:30-10 a.m. on Saturdays. The market ends when the produce is sold out, which is often earlier than the times shown.

The following items are now available: Watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes, yellow squash, peas, okra, a variety of jams and jellies, canned vegetables, fresh eggs, local honey, blueberry juice, baked goods, granola, and blueberry plants.

The market is held in the parking lot in front of Big Lots on MacArthur Drive. For additional information, contact Texas AgriLife at 882-7010.

Fraternal Order of Eagles to host dance Sept. 24

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 2523 will host a dance and party with Jesse Domingue and Jesse and Company. The dance will take place at 803 N. 28 in Orange on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The cost will be $5 for singles or $8 per couple.

Cardinal Athletic Booster Club offering ‘parking pass’

The Cardinal Athletic Booster Club is offering a “Parking Pass” for all Home Football Games for $20. The pass will reserve you a space in the parking lot in front of the Athletic Field House. Please contact Cil Dixon Athletic Directors Secretary at 350 Bower Drive or 409-735-1641 if you would like to purchase one.

Bridge City Heritage Festival set for Oct. 1

The Historical Museum of Bridge City is hosting the Bridge City Heritage Festival on Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Bridge City Community Center grounds. There will be live musical entertainment, carnival rides, antique cars, crafts and exhibits, a silent auction, bingo, children’s games and much more. For those interested in a craft/exhibit or food booth space, please contact Paige Williams at 409-738-3743, Tracey Broussard at 409-344-2341, Lisa Beuhler at 409-988-9999 or by email at [email protected] to receive a vendor packet.

Heritage House receives new shipment of ‘Picturing Orange’

Heritage House Museum is proud to announce; A new shipment of the History Book, Picturing Orange has been received and is ready for sale to the public. This very interesting and pictorial history of Orange County is the hard work of Dr. Howard C. Williams of Orange. Buy your copy at The Heritage House Museum office, 905 W. Division in Orange, Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The price is $38 including tax.

Those wishing to have a copy mailed to you or to someone else, please send the information with an extra $10 for shipping and handling and we’ll be happy to mail it.

American Legion to host pool tournament

The American Legion Lloyd Grubbs Post 49, located at 108 Green Ave. in Orange, will be hosting a pool tournament every Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight. There is a ten player maximum. The community is encouraged to join in the fun and free food to help support the Veterans. For more information, call 409-330-4847.

Orange Ladies Auxiliary getting ready for Garage Sale on Oct. 22

Orange Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2775 are renting tables at $15 each for a Garage Sale to take place at the VFW Post on Highway 87 North on Saturday, Oct. 22. There will be 40 Tables to rent at $15 each, on a first come first serve, CASH ONLY, basis at the time of rental. There will be no refunds.

Doors will open to vendors for setting up from 6 to 8 a.m. and open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for customers. No food or beverage will be allowed; no electricity is available and vendors must take their leftovers with them. Deadline is Oct. 8. For further information, contact President Cathie Duhon at 409-553-6180 before 2 p.m. or Senior Vice President Jeanette Clark at 409-883-0264.

Rape and Suicide Crisis Center to offer support group meetings

The Rape and Suicide Crisis Center of Southeast Texas will be hosting a support group for female survivors of sexual assault the first and third Wednesday of every month, starting at 5:30 p.m. Meetings will be held at the Foundation of Southeast Texas building, located at 700 North St. in downtown Beaumont.

To RSVP or for further information, please contact the Crisis Center at 409-832-6530.

BCISD to administer Credit by Examination

Bridge City ISD, in accordance with Chapter 74.24 TAC, will administer the Texas Tech University Credit by Examination Tests.

Testing dates will be December 6, 7 and 8, 2011 and June 5, 6 and 7 2012.

Students in grades first through fifth will be allowed to take each of the five tests (Math, Science, Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies) at the elementary level without prior instruction.

The student must score at least 90 on each of the five four tests to be considered eligible for grade level acceleration.

Students in grades sixth through 12 will be permitted to take an examination to earn credit for an academic course for which they have had no prior instruction.

Students must score at least 90 on the test to receive course credit.

Additional information and registration forms can be obtained by contacting Gina Mannino at: [email protected].

Orange Chapter of DAR to Meet

The William Diamond Chapter of The Daughters of the American Revolution of Orange will hold their annual Constitution Day Luncheon Saturday, September 17, at 11:00 a.m. at The Garden District, 7536 Highway 87 North in Orange. David Guidry, American History Scholar, will present the program, “Modern Patriotism and American Ideal of 1776. Cost for the luncheon is $15.00 and can be paid at the door. Any woman eighteen years of age or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of The American Revolution is eligible for membership. Anyone who is interested in becoming a member is encouraged to attend. If more information is needed, the Chapter Regent may be contacted at 409-735-5253.

American Legion Dance Sept. 17

The Cajun French Music Assoc. Gulf Coast Chapter will be sponsoring a dance at the American Legion Post in Orange on Sept. 17 at $5 per person. The Post Meeting Hall Bar will be open for beer and setups. Band. Bayou Tradition. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

Service League of Orange Community Needs

The Service League of Orange is now accepting requests from NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ONLY for application forms to receive financial assistance through their Community Needs Committee. The Service League encourages projects, events, and activities that primarily target the good of all of the entire “Orange County” community. To qualify you must be able to supply verification that you are a non-profit organization along with your Service League Needs applications.

Your community Needs application and verification of non-profit status must be returned to the Service League by Oct. 1.

Applications can be obtained by calling Carolyn Lemons to 409-670-1839 or Pat Jordan at 409-886-1795.

Hunter Education Safety Class

Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Education Safety Class on Friday September 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. & finish Saturday Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must attend both sessions. Certification is required if you are at least 17 years old and were born on or after September 2, 1971 to hunt in Texas. You can become certified if you are at least nine years old. Call Danny Odom to register at 409-883-8118

This is not just for hunters, anyone with firearms can benefit from this class.