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Shangri La Programs June 19, 9:30am – 10:30am, Pheromones – Chemical Communication- How do fire ants know to sting all at the same time? How do insects find a mate? During this adult program, we will explore how insects use pheromones to communicate. We’ll also learn how scientists are using this communication to their advantage right here at Shangri La.

The Orange Amateur Radio Club will host the annual American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Day event June 22-23, 2013 at the Lamar University Student Center in Orange, Texas. Approximately 35,000 Ham Radio operators across the US will participate in emergency communications exercise designed to see how many contacts can be made in a 24 hour time period. This event will show how back up communications will work for local fire, Emergency Management, Red Cross, Salvation Army, and other served agencies that require emergency communications. Our local city and county officials have been invited to see first hand how Amateur radio works and also participate in the event as well. The public is invited. Doors will open at 11 am Saturday the 22nd until 11 am Sunday. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Rocky Wilson at rockygwilson@hotmail.com or Mike Manshack at ad5og@gt.rr.com or visit our website at www.qsl.net/w5nd.

The Fraternal Orders of Eagles, Sabine Aerie 2523, located at 803 N 28th St, Orange, Tx. is having the monthly BBQ Thursday, June 20th. The menu includes smoked chicken quarters, baked beans, potato salad, bread, cookie, BBQ sauce and trimming on the side at $7.00 a plate. Orders may be picked up, eaten at the Eagles or delivered with an order of 2 or mire plates. For more information or to place an order contact Sharon Bodin @ 719-7793, leave a message @ 886-7381 or fax 886-9725.

The City of Orange Planning & Zoning Commission will not have their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, because no applications have been made.

The West Orange-Stark Alumni Foundation recently worked to put memorial bricks around the flag pole in front of WO-S High School. The bricks were purchased by community members as a class fund raiser years ago but there were not enough to actually do the project they had in mind. The bricks were stored at The Orange Stationer for years until the Alumni Foundation found out about them and decided to put them to good use. Persons interested in purchasing a brick for the walkway may do so by logging on to http://www.WOSAF.org/Give-Back-Brick.html. Cost per brick is only $25.00. If you purchased a brick when they were originally sold and it is still in storage will be used. The Foundation is also selling quality silk ties with the Flying WOS on them. The ties are silver with blue and are $25.00 They are available by calling 409/920-2503 or log on to http://www.wosaf.org/wos-tie.html

Mark your calendars for July 22-26, for Athens, a VBS presented by four churches (Orange First Church of the Nazarene, Salem United Methodist Church, First Church of God-Orange, and First United Methodist Church). Children 5-14 are welcome to come ”visit” Athens, and experience Paul’s journey of sharing the truth. The adventure will be held at First United Methodist Church, 502 North 6th Street in Orange, from 6-8 p.m. For more information or to pre-register, contact any of the following churches. Orange First Church of the Nazarene: 409.883.4674, Salem United Methodist Church: 409.883.2611, First Church of God-Orange: 409.883.8631, First United Methodist Church: 409.886.7466.

The Orange County Republican Party will be holding it's monthly meeting for the month of June on Tuesday the 25th, social hour starts ar 6:30p.m. at the Orange County Commissioner's Courtroom at the Orange County Courthouse Annex in Orange. We will be working on planning our calendar of events and future meetings for the rest of the year and through the 2014 Primary Elections.

"Born on the Bayou" Fireworks show will take place July 4 in Bridge City near the Cow Bayou Bridge on Hwy. 87.  Live music will begin at 5pm and continue until the fireworks begin at dark.

The Deweyville Independent School District is accepting transfer students for the 2013-2014 school year. Acceptance will occur on a student by student basis for a limited open enrollment period. Enrollment into the Deweyville Independent School District is limited to available space and requires a year-long commitment. Acceptance of students will be based upon the following factors: performance on standardized achievement tests, attendance, discipline and a parent/student interview. The open enrollment period began May 20th and will end Friday, June 14th. Transfer packets may be obtained at the Administration Office or from the District website www.deweyvilleisd.com. The deadline for returning the application with required documentation will be 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14th, 2013. For additional information call the Administration Office at 409-746-2731, the Elementary Office at 409-746-2681 or the High School Office at 409-746-2685.

Faith United Methodist Church announces their annual Kidz Adventure Camp. Creative Adventures in a Christian setting that will leave a lasting impact on children. Dates for camp are July 9th through July 12th, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. For kids age 5 through entering fifth grade. Registration is limited to the first 40 children. Registration forms are available at the church, 8608 MLK Jr. Dr., Orange and on-line at: www.faithumc.org. Each child will receive a camp tee-shirt. More information call church office M-F, 9:00-1:00, at 886-1291.

The monthly meeting of the Orange County Master Gardeners is held the second Thursday of the month at the Salvation Army building on the corner of MLK and Strickland in Orange. At 6PM is a potluck supper and the business meeting and/or program will start at 6:30PM. In July we will have a program on hydroponics. At the end of each meeting door prizes will be drawn. We welcome the public to attend any of our meetings. Please visit our website http://txmg.org/orange for more information or to contact us.

The City of Pinehurst is looking for qualified men and women who would like to be a volunteer fireman. You do not have to live in the city limits to become a member. Contact Pinehurst City Hall for more information.

Hartburg Baptist Church will be having Vacation Bible School June 23-June 27(Sunday - Thursday) from 5 pm til 8 pm. Ages 4 years old - 6th grade. The focus is Everywhere Fun Fair. Family Night will be Thursday at 8 p.m. For information call 746-2841 between the hours of 9 am & 2 pm.

Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes Education Classes are for Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Classes will be held 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, once a week for eight weeks. Mark your calendar with the class dates, June 18, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30th. It is important to attend all classes to receive the full educational benefit. Classes will be held at First Baptist Church on Dayton in West Orange. $20 per person with scholarship available. Participants must call Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office 882-7010 to reserve seating.