CALENDAR OF EVENTS Winter and Spring

Winter and Spring Calendar of Events

WRITTEN BY: MARY BIALY

NOVEMBER 19TH: FARM MARKET HOLIDAY FAIR

The Farm Market returns for a one-day holiday event. High Plains Community Center Pavilion, 525 Orange Center Road, 3:30 – 7:00. A variety of craft, farm, & food vendors, food trucks, music and more. As always free admission and parking. Masks are required and social distancing rules will be in place, the same as the summer market. Contact Orange Economic Development at 203-891-1045 for more information.

NOVEMBER 21-28TH: 8TH ANNUAL 5K VIRTUAL TURKEY TROT & HEALTH WALK

Due to the current health crisis, the 8th Annual 2020 Rotary Club of Orange 5K Turkey Trot & Fun Walk has gone Virtual. A virtual race is a race in which you can run from any location you choose--run, jog, or walk on the road, on the trail, on the treadmill, at the gym, or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. Funds raised go directly to the community service and international relief projects that the Rotary Club of Orange sponsors. Sign up at https:// runsignup.com/Race/CT/Orange/ rotarycluboforange5kturkeytrot.

DECEMBER 5TH: VISIT WITH SANTA

Hosted by Bensen-Ferguson Hockey and Lacrosse Club, 326 Boston Post Road, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Santa will give out candy canes, T-shirts, hats and children can give Santa their Christmas lists. Masks and social distancing are required. Call the store for more information 203-932-0035.

DECEMBER 6TH: ANNUAL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL AND TREE LIGHTING

Orange Town Green, Orange Center Road. Tree lighting, tractor parade, and ice carving is planned. There will be no indoor activities due to COVID19 precautions. A time was not determined at press time, but the Tree Lighting portion will take place after dusk.

JANUARY 1ST, 2021 (POSTPONED): 24TH ANNIVERSARY CHILLY CHILI RUN 5K ROAD RACE & BRUNCH

The 2021 New Year’s Day Chilly Chili Run to benefit the Amity Teen Center is postponed due to COVID-19. A new date and time in the warmer weather will be announced.

MAY 28TH: 8TH ANNUAL RBS FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

The Food Truck Festival sponsored by Race Brook School PTA is tentatively scheduled for May 28, 2021. The event will take place at the Orange Fairgrounds. Please check Facebook and Instagram @ rbsfoodtruckfest for more information regarding the event as it gets closer.

JUNE 5TH: GARDEN CLUB 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

The Garden Club or Orange will hold a 90th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 5th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at Holy Infant Guild Hall; 450 Racebrook Road. More details to come.

JUNE 17TH: ARTISAN MARKET & VENDOR FAIR

New event! High Plains Community Center & Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road. A variety of artisans, makers, farmers and small business vendors, live music and food trucks. Hosted by Orange Economic Development and Orange Community Farmers’ Market. Time to be determined, more information to come. Check website: www.orangeedc.com/events_ activities. Any vendors interested in participating, please call 203-891-1045 for an application.

27TH ANNUAL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE OF BETHANY ORANGE WOODBRIDGE

At this time, there is uncertainty of holding 2021 events in person. The pandemic has created challenging times for all, especially cancer patients and their families and the fight against cancer. By donating or signing up for an event means that your American Cancer Society can remain of service to patients and families in this time of need. For more information about 2021 Relay for Life events, or to volunteer; contact Dana Wolf, ACS community development manager, at dana.wolf@ cancer.org or visit RelayForLife.org. Further assistance is available 24/7 at 1-800-227-2345.

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This issue of OrangeLife Magazine is dedicated to our designer Dale Pavlik who passed away suddenly in February, 2020

Dale loved and lived life to the fullest, and his family and friends were most important to him. Christina, his daughter, was the center of his universe.A truly creative soul, who loved being a graphic designer and enjoyed his work and clients. Dale had an adoration for topography, bright colors and the fall season.

He had a lingo of ‘Dale-isms’ and favorite expressions known by his friends and family including, “Beers in Heaven” referring to everything will balance out in the end.

An empathetic, loyal and caring friend; a loving and sacrificing father, son and brother; Dale will truly be missed.

Through the Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation, Dale’s family and friends created the Dale J. Pavlik Memorial Scholarship in his memory. The first award recipient was Amity High School student, Ephemia Nicolakis, who began studying communication and graphic design at Quinnipiac University this fall.

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