Not Even Thanksgiving Yet, But Never Too Early For Santa's Helper

For the first 25 years of Santa’s Helper Elf Mama Annie Davis worked hand-in-hand with me on publicizing the annual fundraising event that benefits the Orange Volunteer Fire Department. Annie passed away in September 2019 and things have changed. Covid even forced the cancelation of the event last year. But I found this information on … Read more

Auxiliary Will Help Fund Fire Station Upgrades and New Air Packs

During the annual Firemen’s Dinner on Tuesday, the Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary announced it would be donating the money it has raised from its fund-raising efforts to the department for station upgrades and new air packs. Auxiliary President Jillian Gagel talked about the success of new events the group had featured in the past … Read more

Santa’s Helper 2019: Making Elf Mama Proud This Weekend

Please be advised, Santa’s Helper 2019 has a NEW DATE!!! Saturday, December 14, 2019, Santa will arrive between 2:00 and 8:00 P.M. Our Santa Teams at the Orange Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary are busy getting ready for our 25th year of delivering gifts, smiles, and fun to dozens of families in Orange. Santa’s Helper is a … Read more

Donations Sought To Purchase Memorial Bench For Annie “Elf Mama” Davis

Annie “Elf Mama” Davis was a huge part of the Orange Community, For more than 20 years, she took the reigns of the OVFD Auxiliary’s Santa’s Helper program and helped bring joy to thousands of children and families across town. While at home with her only son, Michael, on Monday, Sept. 23, Annie wasn’t feeling … Read more