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St. Barbara’s Presents A Holiday Fantasy of Trees (and More)

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Dec 042013
 

Screen shot 2013-12-04 at 7.53.45 PMThe Holiday Fantasy of Trees sponsored by Porch & Patio, Barnum Financial Group, The Milford Bank and ABCO The Paperman will take place at Saint Barbara Community Center, 480 Racebrook Road, Friday, Dec. 6 – Sunday, Dec. 8. 

The Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saint Barbara, known for their philanthropic work, is cooking and baking your favorite Greek treats for a 3-day holiday event.  Enjoy the beautifully decorated Trees, Wreaths, and Urns.  There will be a holiday raffle for an opportunity to win a beautifully decorated tree and take it home.  There will also be great gifts for the entire family.  

Jocelyn Maminta of News Channel 8 will be our special guest on Saturday. Expect to be entertained by area musical and dance groups while you browse, or enjoy a piece of pastry with coffee or hot chocolate.  On Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Barnum Financial Group sponsors Santa’s Village with a visit and photos with Santa.  Are you hungry yet?  Stop by our Greek Café for a snack or light meal of our popular Greek cuisine.  And make sure to stock up on Greek pastry for your Holiday entertaining.

Hours: Friday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Raffle Drawing will be 4:00 pm Sunday.  Free admission and free parking.  Call 203 795-1347 for more information.

Come and walk around, enjoy the beautiful lights, brighten up your holiday and smile at the surroundings of the Holiday Season!

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Suzuki Music School Hosts Free Concert Nov. 24

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Nov 182013
 

Screen shot 2013-11-18 at 10.58.53 PMThe Suzuki Music Schools of Westport & Orange presents a recital featuring faculty members playing violin, viola, guitar and piano.

The repertoire will include works by Beethoven, Monti, and Molino.

The concert will take place at the Library of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Road, Orange, on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m.

Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.

The Suzuki Music School Background

The Suzuki Music Schools of Westport & Orange offer instruction in violin, viola, cello, flute, guitar, piano, chamber music, ensemble and music theory. The school follows the teachings of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, providing a high quality music education that promotes the values of respect, discipline, personal confidence, teamwork and a strong work ethic. Our mission guides students to acquire a lifelong love of music and develop excellent musical skills within a nurturing environment that enriches family bonds.

The school is a non-profit organization and provides an international faculty trained in the Suzuki Method and highly experienced as both teachers and performers. Alongside the many learning opportunities at the school, we encourage our students to share their gifts with the wider community in performances and class opportunities.

For more information visit: www.suzukischools.org

Obituary: Wadi “Willy” Kaoud, 81, An Outgoing Family Man, Father of Nancy Arnold

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Oct 102013
 

Screen shot 2013-10-10 at 2.26.43 PMWadi “Willy” Kaoud, age 81, a 50 year resident of Woodmont, beloved husband to Rahil Jaser Kaoud, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven.

Born in Ramallah, Palestine on February 19, 1932, he was the son of the late Khalil Kaoud and the late Azizeh Misleh.

Willy was known for his outgoing personality and sociable nature; well known in his neighborhood, he would always stop to enjoy a conversation with friends and familiar faces. Willy was well loved by all who knew him, a kind, gentle hearted man, who loved and cherished his family deeply and will be greatly missed.

In addition to his wife Rahil of 60 years, he is survived by his six daughters; Samia Samander (Hanna) of Milford, Salwa Jaser of West Haven, Sylvia Abid (Malik) of East Haven, Wafia Jaser of CA, Grace Baranowsky (Frederic) of Milford and Nancy Arnold (Jay) of Orange; twenty grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings; Abe Kaoud (Aida), Randy Kaoud (Salwa), Fuad Kaoud (Afaf) and Widad Elfar; his sister-in-law, Jackie Kaywood and brother-in-law, Joe Jaser (Sue) and many loving nieces and nephews, (including Jim Kaoud — Kaoud Rugs in Orange) family and friends.

He was predeceased by his brother, Sam Kaywood and his brother-in-law Fuad Elfar.

Friends and family may call on Thursday, October 10th from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460.

 

A Trisagion Service will be held on Friday, October 11th at 11:00 am at St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Rd., Orange, CT 06477.

Interment to follow at King’s Highway Cemetery, Milford.  To leave online condolences please visit our website at www.codywhitefuneralservice.com

Funeral Home on Plan & Zoning Agenda

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Sep 162013
 
File photo from zoning meeting

File photo from zoning meeting

The Town Plan & Zoning Commission meeting will take place at the Town Hall, 617 Orange Center Road, Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

During the regular portion of the meeting, the Commission will cover:

1.   Review of the Minutes from the September 3, 2013 meeting.

2.   Old Business.

3.   New Business.

  1. Report of the Zoning Enforcement Officer.

-Review of Zoning Activities Log.

  1. Discussion on a moratorium on Production, Distribution, and Dispensaries for Medical Marijuana.

Then, at 8 p.m.

6.  PUBLIC HEARINGS (*4)

*RE-ADOPTION OF THE ORANGE ZONING MAP WITH ASSOCIATED REGULATION CHANGE, – Upon the initiative of the Orange Town Plan and Zoning Commission.  The Orange Zoning Map has been digitally “updated.”  There are no changes to any zoning districts or boundaries.  In conjunction with re-adopting the Zoning Map, it is also proposed to amend Section 383-16 – Zoning Map, of the Orange Zoning Regulations.

*PETITION TO AMEND THE ORANGE ZONING REGULATIONS, – Submitted by Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.  To define and provide for Undertaker Establishments as a Special Use in the Residential RES District.

*APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION, PERMIT OR USE, – Submitted by Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.  The proposal is to locate a funeral home/undertaker establishment at property known as 460 and 480 Racebrook Road.  A SITE PLAN APPLICATION has been submitted.

*APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION, PERMIT OR USE, Submitted by Barbara Thomas for property known as **350 Boston Post Road.  The proposal is to locate a ‘Smoothie King’ retail store/beverage establishment with a ‘drive-thru’ service window.  Also proposed is a service counter and take out service. (Sections 383-50 A., E., F., and Article XIV of the Orange Zoning Regulations).  A SITE PLAN APPLICATION has been submitted.

**350 Boston Post Road is the plaza in which OLA Restaurant is located, across from Fire Station #2.

 

 

Dialogue About Violence In Our Culture Continues Tonight at 7 p.m.

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Apr 232013
 

stop violenceOn February 25, the Orange Interfaith Clergy Fellowship hosted a discussion group on Violence in our Culture.

The dialogue continues tonight at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Road, at 7 p.m.

Childcare is available. Call the office at 203-795-6577  for details.

A Taste Of Greece Today, Enjoy All Of Your Favorites

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Mar 092013
 

17F58793-0E28-4E29-B7291BEA071294DESaint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church announced details regarding A TASTE OF GREECE, to be held Saturday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

This one-day food festival held in the Social Hall of the beautiful Byzantine-style Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, A TASTE OF GREECE offers a sampling of all the well known dishes and desserts we’ve all come to love at the annual Greek Festival every Labor Day Weekend.

A TASTE OF GREECE includes:

•  Classic Greek cuisine – Avgolemeno Soup (egg lemon), Greek Salad, Spanakopita (spinach pie), Tiropita (cheese pie), Gyro, Pork Souvlaki, Lamb dinner, Pastitsio (Greek style lasagna), Greek style roasted Chicken

•  Greek Pastries (glyka) – Baklava (layers of nuts and filo, drenched in syrup), Kourabiedes (shortbread dusted with powdered sugar), Galatoboureko (flaky pastry filled with custard), and Ravani (moist almond and honey cake).

•  Eat-In or Take-Out – Dine in our elegant social hall, and/or take food and pastries to go for another Greek meal.

Prices are the same as what you pay at the Greek Festival.

For 32 years Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church has delighted the senses at ODYSSEY, A GREEK FESTIVAL with a feast of Greek cuisine. Now you don’t have to wait for Labor Day weekend! Due to popular demand, on Saturday, March 9, A TASTE OF GREECE will treat your taste buds to some of your favorites.

Meet friends and family in Saint Barbara Social Hall to dine Greek style.  Take home some of your favorites for another meal.

FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING (on-site). RAIN OR SHINE

For more information, call 203-795-1347 or visit www.saintbarbara.org

Originally Published on: Feb 10, 2013 @ 10:34 p.m.

Interfaith Conversation Focuses on Problems of Violence In Our Culture

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Feb 132013
 

Leaders of the Orange Interfaith Clergy Fellowship invite the public into a Conversation on the Problem of Violence in our Culture.

This event will take place on Monday, February 25th 2013 from 7-9 pm at St. Barbara’s Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Road in Orange.  This opportunity for community dialogue is open to all.

The event will be moderated by the Rev. Ann Ritonia and prayers and perspectives will be offered by members of the Orange Interfaith Clergy Fellowship.

An age appropriate movie and childcare will be available for children 12 and younger.

Older teens are welcome to participate in this dialogue. For more information please contact 203-795-6577 .

Originally Published on: Feb 13 @ 9:07 a.m.

Evening Scenes From The Odyssey Greek Festival in Orange

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Sep 032012
 

The Senior Odyssey Dancers entertain a full house on Sunday night.

The 32nd annual Odyssey Greek Festival has been going strong for three days. Sunday’s crowd was phenomenal, the food was going out as fast as the cooks could prepare it.

The senior Odyssey dancers – high school students ages 14-17 – entertained, with the boys wrapping up the show with the “Zorba Dance.”

Today is the final day of the festival, so if you haven’t gone yet, or even if you have, come on by and enjoy the great food, music and dancing between 12-8 p.m.

Remember, the Greek Festival only comes once a year.

OPA! Odyssey Greek Festival Today 12-8 p.m. Odyssey Dancers, Food, Music, Kids Rides

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Sep 012012
 

St. Barbara’s Greek Orthodox Church invites you to the Odyssey festival Labor Day weekend.

For some, Labor Day means the end of summer, closing up the pool and preparing the kids for full weeks of school. But in Orange, it means it’s time for the St. Barbara’s Church Greek Festival, with the smell of roasted lamb floating through the air as the Odyssey Dancers entertain on the grassy field below.

St. Barbara’s has gone through changes in the past few years, in fact during a construction project during the last decade, some out-of-towners wondered if the festival would go on at all. But the church had it covered, borrowing parking space from neighboring churches and town locations and shuttling visitors in to the festival without missing a beat.

Why does everyone love the Greek Festival so much? Some appreciate the beauty of the Church with its stained glass windows and painted walls; others enjoy strolling through the Hellenic agora (marketplace) and checking out the wide variety of  items it has to offer; crowds always gather for the Greek cooking demonstrations and others sit in the grass for hours listening to the live band and watching the Odyssey Dancers of all ages perform traditional Greek dances each day; children look forward to the rides and games.

But if you ask anyone no matter what their heritage, it’s the food that keep them coming back year after year.

Scenes from last year’s Odyssey Greek Festival

The menu includes appetizers (meze), Greek pastries; (glyka), lamb roasted on the spit; (souvla), moussaka; gyro; spanakopita (spinach pie) and pastitisio (Greek style lasagna) and don’t forget the loukoumades (fried dough balls).

Some prefer the “Meze Grill” with specialty gourmet appetizers (meze), including saganaki (Greek cheese flamed with brandy), grilled seafood, and more, and featuring live Greek and Anatolian music.

The Greek Festival is open Rain or Shine, through Monday, Sept. 3.

Parking and admission are free on-site at 480 Racebrook Road and next door at Holy Infant Church.

Sunday, Sept. 2 and Monday, Sept. 3, festival open noon to 8 p.m.

For more information, call 203-795-1347.