History Corner: Did You Know…?
I bet you didn’t know that we have 169 towns in Connecticut…or did you? Well, I was privileged to be part of the authorship that put together Connecticut 169 Club Your P...
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Coming Soon… The Ghostly Tales of Connecticut and New England
Tales of mysteries and legends of colonial times will greet you as you read about Connecticut’s haunted history. Once called the Nutmeg state, Connecticut’s mysterious l...
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Boy Scout Breathes New Life Into Outdoor Classroom
The aging and overgrown outdoor classroom at Race Brook Elementary School in Orange included decaying tree stump seats and dilapidated picnic benches and was in dire need...
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Orange Pack 922 Events
Along with a few other packs, Orange Pack 922 held the flag on the ice for the National Anthem during the opening ceremonies at the annual Bridgeport Sound Tigers Scout N...
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Crossing the Bridge
Bridging is a beloved Girl Scout tradition that honors girls’ achievements throughout the year and celebrates their “crossing the bridge” to the next Girl level. On Satur...
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West Haven Veterans Museum Reopens
After being closed for the past few months, the West Haven Veterans Museum and Learning Center will be reopening on Friday, July 10, 2020. The museum will be open Friday...
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Orange Lions Club Cancels 2020 Wine Tasting Event
Due to the recent postponement of Phase 3 by Governor Lamont, and in a desire to promote safety and wellness, the Orange Lions Club regretfully cancels its 2020 wine tast...
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Pandemic Distraction Leads Local Grandparents to Help Hungry Kids in Orange
Community Scavenger Hunt Introduces Orange Food2Kids To A Neighborhood Without Children-Matching $500 Grant Announced COVID-19 makes for some strange bedfellows. In this...
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History Corner: It’s a History Lesson…
As the saying goes, “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it”, written by philosopher George Santayana but in its original form it read, “Those who cannot...
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Scouts Launch Camp Phoenix – Remote Summer Camping Program
Helps Keep Current Scouts Active From Home; Opportunities For Scouts Of All Age Groups With school winding down and overnight camps canceled due to COVID-19, the Connecti...
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Floral Displays Created by The Garden Club of Orange
Over the weekend of June 12 thru the 14 the Orange Town Green was filled with beautiful floral displays created by The Garden Club of Orange. Due to the Pandemic restric...
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Thank You to Rotary
Orange Community Services would like to thank the Orange Rotary Club for its generous donation of food purchased with grant funds obtained to remediate needs due to the C...
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Operation Prom Helps High School Seniors With Virtual Prom
Streaming Prom 2020 Nationwide! The Operation Prom National Network, Inc. is the not-for-profit organization that provides free prom dresses and tuxedos to underprivilege...
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Cancellation of the 2020 Session of the Boys State Program
With the continued requirement to stay home extended into May and Eastern Connecticut State University making the decision to close for the summer, coupled with the desir...
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Orange Lions Club Reschedules Annual Wine Tasting
The Orange Lions Club would like to announce the rescheduled date for its annual Wine Tasting. The event will take place on Friday, August 7 at St. Barbara’s Church Hall...
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