OrangeLife Magazine - Summer 2022

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TOWN OF ORANGE CELEBRATES THE BICENTENNIA L

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MEDICAL WALK IN CARE Walk-in Primary Care in Orange

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GLAM SPA Commemorating 35 Years of Innovation and Serenity

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HOUSE & GARDEN Local Couple Creates Backyard Oasis

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ORANGE BICENTENNIAL The Town Celebrates 200 Years

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BICENTENNIAL SCHEDULE Summer of Celebration

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THE GARDEN CLUB OF ORANGE 92 Years of Beautifying the Town

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THE ORANGE LAND TRUST Goat Hikes, Trails, Owls and More

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BRIGHT HORIZONS Play – The Real Work of Childhood

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POURS & CARRIAGE A Traveling Bar with a Twist

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Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Annemarie F. Sliby, Executive Director Orange Economic Development Corporation Editor Mary Bialy Orange Economic Development Corporation Contributing Writers Carolina Amore, Jeanne Consiglio, Alyssa Davanzo, Shaileen Kelly Landsberg, Margherita Lisi, Maria Sandillo, Annemarie Sliby, Morgan Stein Contributing Photographers Jeanne Consiglio, Lawrence Messina, Pours & Carriage, Paula Severino, Morgan Stein, Town of Orange Design & Production Paula Severino OrangeLife Magazine is distributed semi-annually by the: Orange Economic Development Corporation 605A Orange Center Road Orange, Connecticut 06477 203-891-1045 www.OrangeLife.net | OrangeEDC.com

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Built in 1830, the Stone Otis House represents a typical home in Orange when the town was first incorporated in 1822. Read about the town’s Bicentennial beginning on Page 20.

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Publisher’s Letter This is an exciting time for Orange, as the town celebrates its Bicentennial this summer, and we are happy to highlight the event in this issue. The Bicentennial Committee has planned a multitude of events from May through September for the Summer of Celebration, which is detailed on Page 23. Many community organizations have some element highlighting the bicentennial as well, so be sure to check our general Calendar of Events on Page 38.

Also in this issue, we added a House and Garden component and feature a local couple who created a beautiful entertainment area in their backyard. This was an idea they developed during the pandemic so they could entertain friends and family in a safe, fun atmosphere.

On the business side, we feature an Orange couple who converted a horse trailer into a traveling bar, a new medical walk-in facility that offers more services than a typical walk-in practice, and a spa celebrating 35 years in operation whose name bears the initials of the owner’s children.

I hope you enjoy this issue.

ANNEMARIE F. SLIBY Executive Director, OEDC When visiting any of the businesses that have advertised or that are featured, please let them know you saw their ad or article in OrangeLife. As always, I wish to thank our advertisers, and First Selectman James Zeoli, the Orange Economic Development Commission, and the Orange Economic Development Corporation for their support.

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Walk-In Primary Care in Orange WRITTEN BY: SHAILEEN KELLY LANDSBERG

Friendly staff and a bright, welcoming, comfortable waiting room greet customers of Medical Walk In Care, a new medical practice in Orange.

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A bright, tastefully decorated waiting room and friendly, accommodating staff greet patients as they enter the practice. There are four spacious exam rooms, including one that can accommodate a stretcher for the convenience of those traveling in that manner.

Owner, Dr. Muneeb Samma.

The practice, which opened in June of 2021 is conveniently located at 385 Boston Post Road, is a primary medical care model that can take walk-ins, and offers a wide range of medical services. It is one of two offices for the practice--the other is in New Haven and was originally founded by Dr. Muneeb Samma approximately 10 years ago.

“I chose to open in Orange because it is somewhat close to the first office but far enough to let me increase my service area,” Samma explained. “It is also easy to get to for my patients from this area, and for out-of-town patients as well. I have people come to see me from as far away as New York City and Providence, Rhode Island.”

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CARING STAFF Besides Dr. Samma, there are a number of other medical practitioners at Medical Walk In Care. They are Stephanie Esposito APRN, Heather Eisenberger PA, Emily Tuozzo APRN, and Mary Sanders DNP APRN, and are all supported by multiple medical assistants. Online reviews show many satisfied patients of the practice, with the majority indicating friendly, caring staff, practitioners giving their full, undivided attention, and thorough investigation and follow-up for medical issues. “Dr. Samma is a very knowledgeable, professional, and caring doctor. I am very pleased and satisfied with his care...”

“He is a very good doctor. I love the staff and he listens to my concerns…” and “,,,Dr. Samma is attentive, great at explaining things, and puts you at ease.”

EXPERIENCE Dr. Samma, a graduate of NYU, has a background in genetics research and worked as a hospitalist at Yale-New Haven Hospital for 12 years before transitioning into primary care.

He shares that his experience as a hospitalist helped him learn to “see the patient as a whole person, not just their symptoms.”

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AN AT HOME FEEL This informed the philosophy that Dr. Samma has instilled in all the practitioners of his practice. “We have a patient-centered practice, where we want our patients to feel at home. We treat everyone as equals, and it is our goal to help everyone feel that they are the most important person when they are in our care and are working on becoming a personcentered medical home. We also charge as a primary care office, which is more affordable than a walk-in urgent care center.”

The practice’s website confirms the person-centered care, stating “at Medical Walk In Care, you are not just a number on a chart. Our physicians focus on the personal health and wellness of every patient, providing quality personalized care with routine check-ups and other special care tailored to your particular needs.

Building a trusting relationship between doctor and patient is at the heart of our operation.”

SERVICES Medical Walk In Care serves adults of all ages, and some of the services offered include rapid COVID-19 testing as well as COVID-19 vaccination and boosting, with both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines available.

There is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccination. Patients can have their routine physicals, as well as school (18 and above only) and employment physicals, and EKGs can be done on-site. Patients can also be seen for illnesses and followed for chronic medical conditions and will receive SUMMER 2022

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for ADHD and depression, smoking cessation, and they also participate in the medical marijuana program.

This full-service practice helps their patients find their optimal level of health, and telehealth visits are also available. Dr. Samma did clarify that as a primary care model, acute injuries such as bone fractures, lacerations requiring stitches, etc. are not treated at this office but would be referred to another provider. Most major insurances are accepted by the practice, including Medicare and Medicaid (Husky).

From left to right: Heather Eisenberger, PA-C and Stephanie Esposito, APRN

the personalized care to address any health issues.

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primary care, such as testosterone replacement therapy, medical weight management, diabetes, asthma, and hypertension management, treatment

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Medical Walk In Care is handicappedaccessible and is open six days per week. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm, and Saturday 8:30 am to 1 pm. Patients are welcome to make an appointment, however it is not necessary.

Contact the office at (475) 241-3816 or you can visit the website at medicalwalkincare.com. 

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Commemorating 35 Years of Innovation and Serenity WRITTEN BY: ALYSSA DAVANZO

You’re wearing sweatpants as you walk through the door. A chandelier glimmers in the lobby as you are greeted by warm, friendly members of the concierge team and led to a dim relaxation room where every thought and worry from the day dissipates.

“Our mantra is ‘Look better, feel better, live better,’” said Judi Swain, Glam Spa owner. “It is our goal for clients to leave here feeling better than when they arrived.”

BACKGROUND Back when Judi studied teaching at Southern Connecticut State University, she worked as a makeup artist during summer breaks.

Following her graduation, she began working at Beaux Visages Spa in Avon, CT, where she quickly moved up the ranks as Manager, District Manager and then Assistant Vice President.

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in Orange, and my father eventually bought it. My mother learned how to do facials and I became the manager.”

Judi changed the name to Glam Spa, with GLAM standing for the first initials of each of her four daughters’ names – Grace, Lily, Ava, and Mackenzie. Family is rooted into the core of the spa, including a mural of Nantucket in the relaxation room painted by Mackenzie, social media posts created by Lily, and products filled and labeled by Ava. SERVICES OFFERED Glam Spa focuses on providing unique and personalized experiences to match the needs of every client.

While the list of services is wide ranging, Judi’s personal favorite is the popular Rezenerate NanoFacial.

Consisting of cutting-edge Nanotechnology, Acupressure and Cold Therapy, this facial drastically reduces fine lines and leaves skin feeling and looking younger.

“I’ve retained my staff for a long time, and we have all aged with the spa, so we’re always looking for the best procedures that will require zero down time,” Judi said. “After getting a few Rezenerate facials, everyone who I ran into was amazed by my skin. This treatment focuses on the surface of the skin, and since it

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Welcome to Glam Spa, a tranquil oasis that has helped clients feel their best for the last 35 years. At 200 Boston Post Road in Orange, Glam Spa has seamlessly evolved with the wellness industry. Home to the latest treatments, from deep tissue massages and anti-aging services to makeup applications and body waxing, the spa is known for having the most innovative ingredients and equipment to achieve the best possible results.

Judi Swain and her staff - top row left to right: Pinelopi Belokas, Deirdre O’Neill, Stephanie Gagel, Judi Swain, and Jess Cowan; bottom row left to right: Lynn Burkard, Judith Diamond (Swain’s mother), and Jenette Bello (missing: Angela Velky).

became so popular, I decided to get another pen.”

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variety of personalized services.

The youngest client at Glam Spa is eight years old and the oldest is in her nineties.

The Nantucket mural in the Relaxation Room that was painted by Swain’s daughter Mackenzie.

enough to eat. The peach jellybean and blackberry vanilla bean facials were offered earlier this year, complete with hydrating, exfoliating and softening benefits.

“We are here to help everyone reach their skin care goals,” Judi said. “If someone wants to know the scoop on how to take care of their skin and address any concerning issues, we have answers and will make recommendations. The more that people use our products, the better results they see.”

SKINCARE LINE Judi and her mother developed a skincare line called Ross™, which features products such as facial cleansers, rejuvenating serums, and antioxidant tonics. All items are available at the spa or on the Glam Spa website.

day, Judi says that there are a number of are noticeable differences.

“When Beaux Visages came into the marketplace back then, one esthetician would work on two people at the same time,” Judi said.

“Spa services were less expensive, and clients weren’t given the proper amount of attention during each visit. Now, I believe that a facial is a crucial part of someone’s personal wellness maintenance. It’s just as important as getting your teeth cleaned – only it’s a good feeling!”

In efforts to reach their health and well-being goals, men and women alike book appointments for a

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Judi shares that exceptional customer service and care have led to the spa’s success and impressive list of loyal clients.

“I have a deep appreciation for the Town of Orange and the support we’ve gotten for all of these years,” Judi said. “My team genuinely wants every person who walks through the door to feel special. You can’t fake that, and customers notice.

They come out to the lobby after a treatment and say, ‘Oh my God – That was unbelievable.’”

Hours Tuesday and Thursday Noon 9 pm, Friday 9 am - 6 pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm. For information visit, glamspa.com or call 203-795-6105. 

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“My mom is 78 and I am 58, so we wanted our line to cover all ages and deliver results quickly,” Judi said. “We found a lab that made high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade products, and we studied and tested everything. Customers seem to like the line a lot, and we are planning to release a fun second line called Max and Muffin – which were nicknames my father used to call my mother and I.”

“I believe that parents want their kids to be taught young about how to relax and take care of their skin.

We are all living longer, and it sounds funny, but we will have our skin for longer,” Judi said. “There are Glam Spa customers who have been with us since we opened. One client used to come here when her daughter was five, and now her daughter is a married lawyer with a baby – and she comes here, too!”

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Local Couple Creates Backyard Oasis WRITTEN BY: SHAILEEN KELLY LANDSBERG

Life has changed a great deal for everyone over the past two years, and the shutdowns at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic put a sudden stop to most people’s social lives. Zoom happy hours became the norm for many, but it was not the same as gathering together with friends.

One Orange couple took the initiative to think outside the box during this time and designed a backyard oasis, thoughtfully created to enable them to entertain in person with a flow that allows for social distancing when needed.

Town residents Laurie and Ron Ruotolo have transformed the back yard of their house into a homebased resort, taking care in design and sourcing of materials to develop a beautiful, spacious oasis.

The first thing that greets a visitor to this amazing space is a large fencedin patio area, with an in-ground pool, granite tables with rustic wine barrel bases, and a gorgeous two-sided stone fireplace. The flow then takes guests around the fireplace and into the majestic, covered bar and outdoor kitchen area, where much of the “magic” happens.

KITCHEN AMENITIES Cedar wood was used to build the bar and outdoor kitchen space, and the pergola overhanging the actual bar is yellow Alaskan cedar. It gives a rustic yet classy vibe and goes well with the stainless-steel commercialgrade appliances, doors to storage, and the stamped stainless bar base.

Appliances include, as Ruotolo shared, “everything you could possibly want.” A full-sized refrigerator as well as a smaller one, a dishwasher, full-sized griddle, grill, smoker, wet bar, and more stand at the ready for entertaining. Standing proud at the back of the outdoor kitchen is a full-sized gas and wood-

fired pizza oven, with counter space and condiment trays for pizza prep.

CONTINUING SPACE As one exits the bar area through a gate at the back, the backyard oasis continues with a beautiful fire pit, plenty of comfortable seating, and gas lanterns. Beyond this area is a full-sized bocce court, lit by gas torches, used for Friday night bocce and pizza gatherings. An expansive yard stretches out to encompass these spaces. The bocce court was created by Newport Tennis, another local company.

Ron, who grew up in Orange and is involved with local organizations

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SHOPPING LOCAL Laurie explained that the space was designed to be welcoming, functional, and able to accommodate a good number of people. “The bar is 28 feet long in total, with a granite top from Sasso Tile, who also did the flooring and tabletops. We feel strongly about shopping local so we used local contractors and merchants as much as we could for the materials and work. The space itself was constructed by a local company, Stephan Dykun Builders.”

The fire pit area with the outdoor kitchen pavilion in the background.

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such as Orange Rotary, Inland Wetlands Commission, and Orange Lions, and his wife Laurie were “inspired by the pandemic, and wanted to be outdoors with friends,” according to Laurie. “This space brings people together and keeps people engaged. We have Wi-Fi, and music on the outdoor speakers, and a television as well, and we enjoy having gatherings and watching others have a great time.”

The couple designed the outdoor space over the course of eight months with input from architect Hunter Smith. Laurie stated “Ron owns Ruotolo Mechanical, and I previously worked at Tile America and have design exposure, so between the two of us we had the experience to put it together. We had a different theme at first but because of the supply chain issues we had to change on a dime and compromise.

Being open-minded has helped, and we love the result.”

SPECIAL GATHERINGS The couple hosts two themed parties per year, and they encourage their guests to dress for the theme. “We had a Woodstock-themed party, and it was great,” shared Laurie. “We even have a family member getting married out on the lawn area, and there are barn doors for a big window over the grill area, which makes it easy for the waitstaff to serve food right from the outdoor kitchen.”

The Ruotolo’s backyard oasis is truly a space where they and their friends and family can have fun and enjoy their time together. Laurie’s hope is that everyone will be inspired by their example to “do something with their own outdoor space” and create an inviting and comfortable place to gather at their own homes. 

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Laurie and Ron Ruotolo.

When asked what the couple’s favorite parts of the space are, Laurie smiled. “Ron’s favorite is the pizza oven and mine is the bar. I’m front of house and he’s back of house, and we have the best time.”

The expansive outdoor kitchen with heating units above the bar for chilly nights. The pizza oven stands in the distance.

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The Town Celebrates 200 Years WRITTEN BY: ANNEMARIE SLIBY

Plantings in shades of orange peppering the Town Green, flags emblazoned with the bicentennial logo aligning Orange Center Road, a grand tower clock standing tall in front of Town Hall, life size cows artistically painted pondering about, and a multitude of events all signify the Town of Orange is gearing up for a very special occasion.

In preparation for the town’s Bicentennial celebration, First Selectman James Zeoli formed a Bicentennial Committee and appointed members in October of 2021.

Former Town Clerk, Pat O’Sullivan was appointed as Chairman and the first meeting was on December 9th.

“Fashioning a theme and brainstorming ideas was the first order of business for the committee,” says O’Sullivan. “Things are different today, what was good back then, doesn’t fit in today,” referring to the town’s Sesquicentennial celebration in 1972, when a different event took place every day of the week during the commemoration.

and festivities begin with a Founder’s Day Ceremony on May 28th at the Gazebo on the Fairgrounds, where dignitaries from around the state are slated to speak. Immediately following the ceremony, will be the Bicentennial Brick Groundbreaking, a program created by the Orange Chamber of Commerce, who began selling commemorative bricks at the end of last year.

Zeoli exclaims, “I look forward to the events going on from May until the Country Fair in September, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Town of Orange!”

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Some events planned are a restaurant and business week, a parade and family dinner, a golf tournament, mud run, flower show, scavenger hunt, goat hike, falconer demonstration, historical tours, and more. In addition, the 1972 time capsule will be erected, and its items will be on display at the Orange Country Fair.

Photo: Annemarie Sliby

Remembering his experience during the Sesquicentennial, Zeoli says, “Being a 12-year-old at the Town’s 150th anniversary was an exciting time. There were many events held for young and old for an entire week, and we were allowed to stay up late and really feel the sense of celebration townwide. I have such vivid memories of the fair – the crowning of Miss Orange, the soap box derby down Greenbrier hill, the men and ladies dressed in costumes of the 1820’s for events – it was all such fun!”

EVENTS Committee meetings were twice per month, and members were responsible for organizing events. “We had a great group of people with a lot of knowledge and skill, and I commend them for donating their time,” O’Sullivan says.

The Bicentennial Committee - back row from left to right: Ginny Prostakes, Selectman Mitch Goldblatt, Lynn Plaskowitz, Patrick O’Sullivan, Ann Denny, George Lesko, and Pastor Joshua Schiff. Front row from left to right: Kevin Margenau, Santo Galatioto Jr, Polly Demirjian, and Lawrence Messina (additional members are missing from picture).

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The town welcomes the public to join in on the fun for all events.

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PAINTING THE TOWN ORANGE Besides planning events, the committee came up with ideas for creating a joyous feeling throughout town.

Orange lights will illuminate the windows at Town Hall, orange flowers will surround town buildings, and life-size cows with artistically painted themes will be scattered about.

The public can also look forward to commemorative items adorned with the official bicentennial logo, which will be available for purchase at events and via the town’s website.

A TOWER CLOCK A beautiful tower clock will be installed in front of Town Hall by the end of September. The Howard Replica clock is 16 feet, and has a double-sided 36-inch face, with Roman numerals surrounding the bicentennial logo. The clock will be placed on a concrete slab surrounded by landscaping and will be a beautiful addition to the town center.

“It’s something that we’ve wanted for a long time to commemorate the bicentennial and will be enjoyed for years to come,” says Zeoli.

He and Selectman Mitch Goldblatt came up with the idea, researched a few clock companies, and brought the information to a Board of Selectman meeting for approval.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE With a goal of creating an historic video to be posted to the town’s website, Selectwoman Judy Williams was charged with interviewing a group of people who have given insight of what Orange was like as far back as the 1930s. Williams was born and raised in Orange and her family has been in the area since 1622; so this is an appropriate task. The purpose of

the video is for future generations to hear and see what Orange was like in the past and what it is like currently.

“We are fortunate to have residents who can tell us firsthand what Orange was like in the 1930s and 1940s, but can also tell us even more information as told to them by their parents,” says Williams.

Working with Chris Kelly and his sister Lauren from Orange Government Access Television who are producing the video, Williams posed three questions to over 30 people: How and when did your family settle in Orange; what contributions to Orange did you and your family make; and what historical event in town was most memorable to you? Some of the people interviewed were, Walter Bespuda, Carmen Rodriguez, Doris Knight, and Emma Cuzzocreo.

“I had such fun speaking with this group of people, hearing their stories

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Field View Farm on Derby Avenue was established in 1639 and is still owned and operated by the Hine family.

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Wellington Andrew, Jr. and Helen Andrew Ewen in 1906 on what is now Lambert Road.

The Ewen homestead and Shamrock Farm in the distance as it stands today on Lambert Road.

of how they came to be in Orange, why their families remain here, and learning what the town was like so long ago,” says Williams, as she recalls discussions she found fascinating while interviewing the group.

A FARM TOWN Many of the interviews provided a view of how Orange changed from a town that was supporting about 30 individual dairy farms with herds of 30 to 40 cows in the 1930s.

Williams had the pleasure of interviewing Walter Bespuda before he passed away in March. Bespuda told of how his parents settled in Orange in 1930 and bought a farm (125 acres) from Mary L Tracy (the then Principal of Orange Center School), without knowing anything about farming.

Bespuda’s parents were living in Bridgeport at the time, and his dad held a full-time job there.

“They wanted land and a place they could enjoy it,” Bespuda told Williams. Beginning with working full-time in Bridgeport and part-time on the farm, they soon found out that working partially on the farm wasn’t enough. They eventually committed to farming full-time, starting with dairy cows producing 120 to | 21

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A couple in the distance strolling down Lover’s Lane, which was later developed as Chestnut Ridge Road.

140 quarts of milk a day, and then potatoes--Bespuda working side-byside with his parents.

Doris Knight and her family are the owners of Knight’s Inc, located on the Boston Post Road since 1954.

He cheerfully informed Williams, “You buy milk, you buy a potato and that went along pretty well.” The farm went from producing dairy, to vegetables, and then meats. Cedar Hill Farm is still operating today on Derby Milford Road, with Bespuda’s children and grandchildren at the helm.

OLDEST DAIRY FARM Orange evolved a bit after the war, as farming (especially dairy farming) became difficult in which to make a living, and some of the farms were sold. Although, one dairy farm that remains in operation in Orange today is Field View Farm, located on Derby Avenue. The farm, established in 1639 and owned by Walter S. Hine and generations of his family, is one of the oldest farms in United States history.

LOOKOUT TOWERS Williams recalls an amazing story during her interview with Doris Knight about townspeople looking out for enemy planes and submarines during World War II. Knight informed of how she climbed up the threestory staircase of a medal lookout tower, which was on the corner of Racebrook and Tyler City Roads. She stood on the round platform at the top and scanned the skies for planes.

In order to identify the planes correctly, the ‘lookouts’ were supplied with cards of pictures of the different aircrafts. There was also another lookout tower on top of a barn at Hayland Farm on Old Tavern Road.

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NEIGHBORHOODS CREATED As farmland was sold, it became available to the building boom, which accommodated the population growth after the war. Cow pastures turned into neighborhoods and more roads were constructed. Williams told about her father Tom Wright, who took advantage of the boom by starting his own excavating company in 1949. He began with building roads and digging cellars for new houses on Meeting House Circle, which was formerly a cow pasture that his uncle (Paul Wright) had

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used. T M Wright Excavating is still in business today and is being run by Wright’s son and son-in-law, Tom Wright Jr. and Jay Daymon respectively.

BUSINESS EXPANSION Employing skilled farm hands was a challenge according to Carmen Rodriguez, whose father Hermenejildo worked on the Cuzzocreo Farm in the 1950s. With a desire of expanding their operation to include bedding plants, the Cuzzocreo’s put up 20 new greenhouses, but did not have the staff to tend to it. Mr. Cuzzocreo went to Puerto Rico to hire skilled farmers, hired Hermenejildo Rodriguez, and brought him to Orange. “It wasn’t a boss/employee relationship, they worked side-by-side to get the job done,” Carmen Rodriguez told Williams. Eventually, Cuzzocreo was instrumental in moving the Rodriguez family to the area, as Williams reflects on her interview with Rodriguez. In addition to farming, the Cuzzocreo family went into the fencing business, and the family owns and operates Orange Fence located on the Boston Post Road, since 1930.

“Interviewing a large amount of people in such a short time was a challenge, but It was an amazing experience, and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to speak with these important townspeople,” says Williams.

A link to the video will be posted on the town’s website, orange-ct.gov. For information regarding Bicentennial events, check the Summer of Celebration on Page 23. 

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Founding Day Ceremony

Gazebo at the Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road Beginning at 10 am dignitaries from around the state will commemorate the town. Immediately following is the Orange Chamber Bicentennial Brick Groundbreaking and Community Art Project.

Restaurant & Business Week

Various Locations May 28th to June 10th Restaurants and Businesses will offer promotions and discounts honoring the Bicentennial.

Check the OEDC website for a list of participating businesses (orangeedc.com/events_activities/)

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Various Locations From May 28th to June 10th Restaurants and Businesses will offer promotions and discounts honoring the Bicentennial. Check the OEDC website for a list of participating businesses (orangeedc.com/events_activities/)

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Lunch & Historical Tours

Bryan-Andrew House, 131 Old Tavern Road From 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The house is open for tours, followed by a colonial-style lunch. Registration is required and tickets are $20 each. Call 203-795-3106 or 203-7956465 to register.

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Flower Show

High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road From 11 am till 4 pm the Garden Club of Orange will have a juried flower show with members creating the design and growing the horticulture. Arrangements will be on display in the gym.

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Orange Center Road and Orange Fairgrounds - (Rain Date: 6/26) At 2 pm, bands, floats, tractors and more will travel down Orange Center Road from Town Hall and will conclude at the Orange Fairgrounds with a Family Dinner.

25 Family Dinner Orange Fairgrounds,525 Orange Center Road - (Rain Date:6/26) Immediately following the parade (approximately 4 pm to 8 pm), expect family games, music by the band Lunch Box, with food provided by Mission BBQ, Julia’s Bakery and Dip Top. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 4 to 12. Advance ticket sales only and must be purchased by June 17th. Additional info at: orange-ct.gov.

27 Golf Tournament Race Brook Country Club, 246 Derby Avenue, Orange The tournament begins with registration and continental breakfast at 8 am and a shotgun start at 9 am. Lunch on the patio immediately follows the tournament. Rain or shine. Register at Town Hall or orange-ct.gov.

Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road A mud run with an obstacle course, followed by food, a DJ, and photo opps. T-shirts to all pre-registered; families (ages 5 & over) are welcome to participate. Event starts at 10 am. Registration is required. Visit: orange-ct.gov.

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The Floral Parade, Orange Country Fair 1911

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Historical Cemetery Tour

Orange Center Cemetery, 640 Orange Center Road At 3pm visit the final resting place of 19 century residents with a tour of the cemetery on Orange Center Road. Parking is available at the Orange Congregational Church, which will be open for a history of the church tour. th

16 A Revolutionary War Reenactment Bryan-Andrew House, 131 Old Tavern Road From 9 am - 3 pm Lebanon Town Militia will take part in a Revolutionary War Family reenactment. A bus will be available to transport visitors to the site. Tickets are $4 each. Call 203-795-3106 or 203-795-6465 to register.

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Historical Tours

Stone Otis House, 615 Orange Center Road Tours of the Stone Otis House and the adjacent herb garden will be offered. From 10 am - 2 pm. The Academy Museum is also open for tours with period artifacts on display and a schoolroom set similar to a day in 1822.

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Goat Hike

Racebrook Tract, Racebrook Road - (Rain Date: 7/30) Walk with these cute creatures through the trails at the Racebrook Tract. Goats of all sizes will be provided by Get Your Goat. Event begins at 10 am. Registration is required, hikes are in one-hour intervals, register via the Land Trust website at oclt.org.

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Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road Teams will follow clues throughout the town to solve a riddle, and prizes will be awarded. Event is from 11 am - 3 pm. There will be a limit on number of teams and registration is required. To register, go to the Bicentennial Page on the town website orange-ct.gov.

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Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road A falconer will be giving a lecture at 3 pm regarding these amazing birds. The lecture will be followed by a falcon release.

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615 Orange Center Road - (Rain Date: 8/28) Period crafters and blacksmiths will give a demonstration from 10 am - 3 pm during this outdoor event.

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Orange Country Fair

Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road The Summer of Celebration will conclude at the Orange Country Fair, where Items from the 1972 Time Capsule will be on display. For information, check the Orange Country Fair website for details at orangectfair.com

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Scan the QR Code to visit the Town of Orange Website for additional information on these events and more!

Additional town events are taking place all summer long as well. Please check our Calendar of Events on Page 38.

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92 Years of Beautifying the Town WRITTEN BY: MARGHERITA LISI

The Garden Club of Orange continues a tradition of teaching, learning, supporting conservation, and enriching our surroundings.

FLOWER SHOW The Bicentennial Blooms Flower Show is a special event this year.

This flower show will be a standard flower show with two parts: Floral Design and Horticulture. Some of the horticulture will be commemorating local landmarks such as the Turkey Hill Preserve, Wright’s Pond, and the Ewen Farm Preserve. This celebration will take place at the gym of High Plains Community Center on Sunday, June 5th, from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Gail Nixon is the Chairperson of this event and will be assisted by Lana Ho as Chair of Design with Diane Geary and Sandy Horling as Staging Chairs. Linda Bradford will serve as Chair of Horticulture. The exhibitors will be members of The Garden Club of Orange, some of whom are award winning floral designers and others are novices. They all enjoy designing and growing horticulture and love showing and sharing their SUMMER 2022

efforts with the public. The exhibits will be judged by National Garden Clubs judges and follow that organization’s standards.

PLANT SALE The Club held its annual plant sale in May and offered a variety of annuals and perennials, including many orange flowers to help members of the community beautify their front yard gardens as part of the town’s celebration.

Photo: Margherita Lisi

GARDEN TOURS The Garden Club of Orange maintains the herb gardens at the Stone Otis House and will be offering tours of the gardens coinciding with tours of the house by the Orange Historical Society on July 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Maryellen Bespuda designed this unique nineteenth century showcase herb garden.

It will be a very active season for The Garden Club of Orange as they plant Orange and encourage everyone in town to do the same. 

Photo: Margherita Lisi

This year, The Garden Club is participating in the town’s bicentennial with many activities planned specifically for this celebration.

Members started in the fall with the planting of hundreds of bulbs. The first floral display will be Fortissimo daffodils at Town Hall, the HPCC sign, and the Bryan House. Darwin, Orange Pride, and Triple A tulips will be blooming in May at Town Hall. In the spring, The Club planted orange sun-patients on the Town Green and in planters at all town schools. The Club is also encouraging citizens of Orange to use orange flowers in their own front yard gardens this year to join in the celebration.

Garden Club members ‘planting the town orange’ for the Bicentennial.

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Goat Hikes, Trails, Owls & More WRITTEN BY: JEANNE CONSIGLIO AND MARIA SANDILLO

Hiking, bird watching, picnicking, nature viewing are a few activities townspeople can enjoy within the magnificent open spaces maintained in conjunction with Orange Land Trust and the Orange Conservation Commission.

The Orange Land Trust (OLT) was organized and incorporated in December of 1968 as a private, 501C3 non-profit, staffed entirely by volunteers. The funds of the Orange Land Trust are the result of bequests, gifts, or donations from interested individuals and annual membership. The Orange Land Trust works in conjunction with the Orange Conservation Commission.

The goal of both organizations is the acquisition, preservation, and protection of natural areas, including plants and wildlife and the unique habitats they require, within the Town of Orange. Together they are both responsible for the preservation, maintenance, and management of over 1,000 acres of open space, and 18 miles of hiking trails. OLT is a familiar entity at the Orange Country Fair with their Birds of Prey exhibit.

OPEN SPACE The OLT currently holds 22 properties throughout the town, making a total of approximately 86 acres with a wide variety of habitats.

Some parcels are under an acre, and some are over 20 acres. Several of these parcels are located adjacent to the Town of Orange conservation areas and have been developed for passive use with off-street parking, hiking trails, overlooks, and benches.

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Owl Prowl hosted by the Orange Conservation Commission. This year’s event drew 50 residents of all ages who followed a guide into the woods on an educational adventure in search of owls in their natural habitat. The highlight of the event was when the guide hooted with an owl and encouraged him to fly out of his tree for all to see. The group then celebrated the sighting with hot chocolate and a bonfire. It was a great way to spend time enjoying nature during the pandemic.

In preparation for the town’s Bicentennial celebration, the Land Trust hosted a trial run of a goat hike in November, 2021 at the Race Brook Tract with Kristen Sassano Gill of “Got your Goat.” To the surprise of all in attendance, Kristen arrived in a minivan filled with goats of all sizes. As the goats hopped out of the van, it was clear they were ready to hit the trails. Kids were offered goats on a leash while others walked the trails following their sure footed, able companions. Enthusiasm and interest in this event were so great, that it will be offered again on July 23, 2022 as part of the town’s Bicentennial celebration. Keep an eye out for registration information on the Orange Land Trust Facebook page (Orange CT Land Trust).

TUCKER’S RIDGE Another favorite property is the Housatonic Overlook and Tucker’s Ridge. Set along the 200 ft eastern palisade of the Housatonic River,

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The Goat Hike at Race Brook Tract in November of 2021.

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to join in a dedication of a memorial bench on the property. The bench was purchased by the Land Trust to honor Dr. Ed Tucker’s contributions to the Land Trust as president from 1983 - 2016. If you have never been to this property, now is the time to visit and explore.

SCHOLARSHIPS The Land Trust awards scholarships to University of New Haven students that are studying Environmental Services and are in their Junior/ Senior year. This year, one of those scholarships was designated the Richard Wright scholarship to recognize his generous financial support of the mission of the Land Trust. There is also a scholarship named in honor of past President, Fred Kendrik (2017 - 2021).

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC People drive by Fred Wolfe Park, Wrights Pond, Turkey Hill Preserve, Paul Ode Nature Trail, and Wepawaug Bend, but may have never visited.

These and many other properties

Well-managed open space programs protect a community’s natural green infrastructure, providing places for recreation, preserving important environmental and ecological functions, and enhancing quality of

Photo: Lawrence Messina

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are open to the public and worth a visit. Take a hike, bring a picnic, walk your dog, bird watch, snowshoe, or photograph nature without leaving Orange. A guide to open spaces of Orange is available at Town Hall.

The memorial bench located at Tucker’s Ridgea that honors Dr. Ed Tucker’s contributions to the Land Trust.

life. Help the Orange Land Trust keep Orange GREEN by becoming a member.

Contact Dr. Lawrence Messina (President) at OrangeCTLandTrust@ gmail.com or send a message via Facebook (Orange CT Land Trust) for membership information. 

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Play - The Real Work of Childhood SUBMITTED BY: MORGAN STEIN, CENTER DIRECTOR, BRIGHT HORIZONS

For children, play is more than fun and games: it’s essential for learning and development.

Play has always been the foundation of childhood. It helps children build relationships and confidence; it supports important life skills including empathy and creativity; and when done with other children, it sparks the collaboration they’ll need throughout life. Plus, it’s a natural stress-reliever — a welcome happiness booster at a time when we all could really use one. Read on to explore the importance of play, how it helps children learn, and how to encourage rich experiences.

PLAY MATTERS — PRIORITIZE IT Family schedules are jam-packed these days. There’s more being squeezed into a typical day; free time is at a premium; and academics are rising in importance. But play should be prioritized — it helps children learn and hit developmental milestones and builds the foundation they need for the future.

LEARNING THROUGH PLAY How does play facilitate learning?

For one, it helps your child practice skills. Consider literacy – a child reading a book to an audience of stuffed animals is developing reading skills and a love of books. Play can also be used to help prepare for and relieve anxiety around upcoming situations or events, such as the first day of school or a doctor visit. It supports the development of decision-making skills, healthy habits, healthy risk-taking, and self-control. And it integrates all areas of development — physical, social-emotional, communication, and cognitive.

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CHILDREN IN CHARGE As adults, it’s tempting to try to drive play experiences ourselves. But play is richest when your child takes the lead, so allowing them to do so can make it even more meaningful. Sit in the sandbox while they go on an archeological dig. Be the audience or participate with them as they engage in dramatic play. Work together to set up an obstacle course. With your attention, it might be easier for them to talk through a tough situation with a friend, re-enact something that happened at school, or try something new and challenging, like walking on a balance beam.

OPEN-ENDED EXPERIENCES Open-ended materials, or materials without a predetermined use, are playtime gold. Blocks, sand, water, dirt, sticks, small wheelbarrows, small shovels, ramps, balls, cardboard boxes, and all the fun objects you can find around your house can nurture creativity and create some of the best learning experiences. Ask open-ended questions and statements that provoke children’s thinking, e.g., “I wonder what would happen if…” or, “What could we use this for?” A single stick can be a magic wand, a flagpole, or a cauldron stirrer. A cardboard box can become a car or a building. Let your child’s imagination run wild!

FITTING IT ALL IN Play isn’t just another task to add to your to-do list — if you let it, it can happen naturally throughout the day.

Engage your child in simple everyday moments of play, like a game of peeka-boo, joke-telling, or a treasure hunt.

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Spend time at the park, on the playground, or in your backyard. Build with household materials and make music with pots, pans, and wooden spoons. It’s all considered play - and it will all help your child learn.

Photo: Morgan Stein

THE EARLY YEARS - A JOYFUL TIME At Bright Horizons at Orange, we make sure childhood is full of learning and fun. Here, you’ll find exciting and immersive experiences that are both play- and project-based. Our Discovery Driven Learning™ approach makes learning an adventure, inspires curiosity, and encourages exploration. And it all comes together to create the best early education for your child.

Bright Horizons is located at 284 Silverbrook Road, Orange. Ready to get started? Book a virtual tour, by going to the Tuition and Openings page at child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/CT/Orange/orange.

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A Traveling Bar with a Twist WRITTEN BY: CAROLINA AMORE

Four years ago, a young woman named Sarah Currie had a dream that would soon catapult her and her family into a world full of love, success, and creativity.

Pours & Carriage began with a trailer and an idea that her husband, Nick Currie, would inspire and motivate Sarah to execute, even with the full life they led.

Sarah and Nick Currie, who live in Orange, share two children—a fivemonth-old boy and a 2-year-old boy.

Sarah worked in the restaurant industry for most of her life, and she says that “hospitality is what I know; it is my passion.” The couple’s ideas grew over the years, and in 2020, their shared dream became a reality.

One moment, Sarah was considering buying a trailer, and the next, the couple were on their way to buy one.

“This would really tie all my strengths together; he found a trailer on Facebook Marketplace the next day,” she said.

Pours & Carriage was born, a traveling bar with a twist. The bar itself is a horse trailer. “We started Pours & Carriage while I was on maternity leave in March of 2020.” Sarah says she “always wanted to be an event planner.” She noticed people shifting to outdoor parties and events after quarantine and knew it was time to cultivate Pours & Carriage into a reality.

A FAMILY BUSINESS The Curries spent a great deal of time establishing the business, from physically renovating the frame to sorting out the financial end. Pours & Carriage was established as a family business, and in that light, the Curries brought on both of their brothers as “things started rolling and coming to fruition.”

The push and pull of the Curries’ decision-making process is a crucial element to their thriving business.

Sarah spends time focusing on the intricacies of each event, and Nick endlessly inspires Sarah. Together they produce a creative component to their trailer for the special moments they are a part of in each customer’s life.

Sarah and Nick Currie worked tirelessly to create Pours & Carriage.

Their strengths and weaknesses played off one another, establishing a solid team. Sarah describes herself as cautious, who thinks through every detail; she says, “I am hesitant, and he is proactive and not nervous about anything.”

Pours & Carriage is not just a bar; it is a focal point for parties, a place for guests to gather and converse. The trailer introduces an individualized element to any event, and the Curries incorporate different items to compliment the event theme.

Photo: Pours and Carriage

TRANSFORMING THE TRAILER The trailer was completely renovated. Sarah and Nick reached out to PTG Restorations out of New Milford, who reframed the entire trailer. The wood tops came from a tree farm in upstate New York. They reached out locally to build their vision, and one element at a time, the horse trailer transformed into a mobile bar.

Owner, Sarah Currie in front of the Pours & Carriage trailer.

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The horse trailer element was inspired by both the aesthetic that it could provide to a variety of events and the opportunity to collaborate with surrounding farms. Sarah felt that the horse trailer reflected well on Orange’s rustic charm.

ECLECTIC MENU Sarah and Nick brought Pours & Carriage to several farms in Newtown and incorporated seasonal drinks and products to add creativity and individuality to their business.

“At Apple Berry Farm, we did apple cider, coffee, and cocktail kits,” said Sarah, who hand-makes the cocktail kits with her craft simple syrups and dehydrated fruit. At Castle Hill, there is a pumpkin patch, where they set

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up shop and sell coffee, apple cider, and Sangria mocktails so people of all ages can share in the fun.

Sarah takes on each event with a whole heart. She said, “I try and get to know our guests; I want to get to know their story and their aesthetic and all the details of their party so I can bring something fun along.”

In June of this year, the Curries will be bringing their mobile bar to a broker open house for realtors.

Pours & Carriage is a highly diverse company, as they can participate in events ranging from weddings to family farms and corporate events.

Having done many private functions in Orange already, they hope to participate in the town’s public events this summer.

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE Sarah and Nick Currie have created a thriving business that continues to grow. While it is important to Sarah to be personally involved in each event from start to finish, the growing

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BUSINESS EVENTS When one thinks of a mobile bar, the first thought that comes to mind is typically weddings or private events.

The Curries service events such as those, but they take their skillset further. “We do corporate events, public events.”

A custom signature cocktail with craft garnish created by Sarah.

popularity will result in two or three more trailers down the line.

Sarah has always loved the hospitality business and eventually hopes to branch into event rentals, including tables, décor, etc. She and her husband’s success in Pours & Carriage is just the beginning of a creative endeavor that has transformed their lives into the dream they have always strived for.

For info. visit poursandcarriage.com, phone 203-522-7549, or email poursandcarriage@yahoo.com. 

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Calendar of Events WRITTEN BY: MARY BIALY MAY 27: RACEBROOK SCHOOL FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL Orange Fairgrounds, at 525 Orange Center Road, 4 pm to 8 pm.

Multiple food trucks, live music, free and open to the public; free parking.

For information, check the Facebook page RBSFoodTruckFest.

MAY 29: MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Ceremony begins at 10:30 am at the Gazebo at 525 Orange Center Road.

Parade immediately follows at the corner of Pine Tree Drive and Orange Center Road and will conclude with a ceremony at the Orange Center Road Cemetery. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved inside at High Plains Community Center, and the parade will be cancelled.

JUNE 10: LION’S CLUB WINE TASTING EVENT Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Rd., 6:30pm - 9:30pm.

Tickets are $40 each and includes a stemless wine glass containing the club’s 70th logo and the town’s Bicentennial logo. For tickets, contact the Ye Old Liquor Shoppe in West Haven or call Marianne Miller at 203-795-3906.

JUNE 11: ORANGE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road, 9 am to 5 pm.

Food, live music, vendors, red car show, and more. Free admission. For information, call 203-795-9749 or check website: orangecongregationalchurgch.org.

(Rain Date: 6/12)

JUNE 23: ARTISAN FEST AND VENDOR FAIR Orange Fairgrounds, at 525 Orange Center Road from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Artisan and business vendors, food trucks, and live performance by the

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JUNE 30: ORANGE COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKET The pavilion at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

Runs each Thursday from June 30th to September 29th. A variety of vendors, food trucks and live music.

Visit the website FarmMarketOrange. com for a list of vendors each week or call 203-891-1045

JULY 16: CONCERT & FIREWORKS CELEBRATION Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road, 6:30 pm.

Welcoming comments from First Selectman James Zeoli, followed by a concert, food vendors, and a Bicentennial Fireworks Spectacular.

Free admission, parking donation of $5. (Rain Date: 7/17)

JULY 29 TO 31: TREASURES ’N JUNQUE SALE Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church 480 Racebrook Rd. The popular ‘white elephant sale’ of the Odyssey Festival is now a separate event. For more information, check the website: saintbarbara.org.

AUGUST 4 TO 7: VOLUNTEER FIREMEN’S CARNIVAL Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road.

Rides, games, food, and activities.

Proceeds go to the Volunteer Fire Association. For more information, check the website: orangevfd.org.

AUGUST 13: ORANGE ROTARY LOBSTERFEST High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Food, raffles, and family fun. For

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SEPTEMBER 2 TO 5: ODYSSEY GREEK FESTIVAL Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Road.

Greek food, dancing, live music. For more information, check website: saintbarbara.org.

SEPTEMBER 13: OEDC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Race Brook Country Club, 246 Derby Avenue.

Check in at 11:00 am, lunch reception at noon, shotgun start at 1:00 pm.

The OEDC is partnering with the Orange Volunteer Fire Department.

Registration is open on website: orangeedc.com/Events_Activities/ or call (203) 891-1045.

SEPTEMBER 17 TO 18: ORANGE COUNTRY FAIR Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road.

Agricultural fair with exhibits, contests, and food vendors. For more information, check their website OrangeCTFair.com.

OCTOBER 22: FUNTOBER AT THE FAIRGROUNDS Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Free admission; open to Orange residents only. Games, music, hayrides, magician, food available, and treats from decorated trunks. To register a car for this event, contact the Park & Rec dept. at 203-891-4790.

NOVEMBER 17: HOLIDAY FARM MARKET Pavilion at High Plains, 525 Orange Center Road., 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

A variety of farm, food, craft, and food. Free admission and parking.

Orange Economic Development Corporation at 203-891-1045.

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