Dear Fellow Congregants Sadly, in light of the events in Pittsburgh almost two weeks ago, I am sending out this email to provide everyone with an update on our security measures at our synagogue. Over the past ten days, the Synagogue leadership team has participated in daily discussions and meetings to determine how to best … Read more
Twenty-five distinguished Chinese educators, mostly principals, will be visiting the Amity Middle Schools in Bethany and Orange on Tuesday, November 13. These educators have been selected by Guangdong Province, one of China’s most progressive provinces, to come to the United States this year. The trip for the delegation, which is visiting Connecticut November 4 through … Read more
The Rotary Club of Orange will host its 6th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5k Road Race on Thursday, Nov. 22. The race is certified and will start at the High Plains Community Center and run through Orange with a finish back at the Community Center at 8 a.m. Contact Roger Tausig, 203-605-5151 or send an e-mail There is a … Read more
The Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation, based in Orange, invites everyone to a “Preview Night” Fundraiser at the Square Foot Theater, 950 Yale Ave., Wallingford on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. This is a wonderful, intimate BYO cabaret-style venue, where you can bring your favorite food and drinks to enjoy before and during the show. … Read more
The Town Plan & Zoning Commission met on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Town Hall. The agenda was sparse, but it included two very important business presentations. Winery on Route 34 There is some movement with the Vineyard on Derby Avenue. The grapevines that were planted when the family first purchased the property are now established … Read more
The members of the Lions Club of Orange will host their annual Thanksgiving Dinner the first Sunday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25. The dinner is open to everyone but their target guests are the town’s elders, shut-ins, and all those in need of good food and fellowship. Entertainment during the event is provided. For more information, call Joan … Read more
Sidney Alan Griffith, 94, died on Thursday, November 1, 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Mabelle Perkins Griffith and Franklin D. Griffith; brother, Irving Griffith; sister, Charlotte Griffith Bailey; and two brothers who died in infancy. He was born in Wyoming, New York on October 2, 1924. Sid was a veteran and very proud … Read more
Congregation Or Shalom, 205 Old Grassy Hill Road, begins its Coffee & Learn series again this Wednesday, Nov. 7. Every Wednesday, beginning on November 7, (please call the office for schedule) Rabbi Alvin Wainhaus teaches an hour-long class focusing on the ancient texts of our heritage and the light they shed on current issues. The … Read more
Voting was brisk all day on Tuesday. The rain couldn’t keep people away from the polls, and, as you can see from the color-coded winners (In the town of Orange), many Orangeites stuck to their Republican roots and voted for the GOP candidates. Although, as of 6 a.m. we still do not know who our … Read more
The Orange Chamber of Commerce has another informational meeting planned for Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 8 a.m. This early morning chamber event will take place at Raymour and Flanigan, 538 Boston Post Road, Orange. Learn What Is New In The Marketplace for 2019. Finding Affordable Health Insurance for the Small Employer and Independent Business Owner. Learn … Read more