St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange to hold Treasures 'N Junque sale

 

Holiday Fantasy of Trees slated at St. Barbara Social Hall in Orange

Valley Goes Pink slates fundraisers for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin

 

St. Barbara Church in Orange to host annual Odyssey Greek festival

ORANGE - Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's "Odyssey: A Greek Festival" returns this Labor Day Weekend! 

This 43rd annual 4-day celebration of Greek food, music and culture features authentic Greek cuisine (gyro, souvlaki, moussaka, pastitsio, Greek salads, meze, pastries, loukoumades, and more), live Greek music and dancing, Greek dance lessons, bustling Greek marketplace, cooking demonstrations, raffle, church presentations and tours, kids’ activities, and more. 

Hours: 12 noon-10 p.m. Fri., Sat., Sun., 8/29, 8/30, 8/31; 12 noon-6 p.m. Mon. 9/1.

The church is at 480 Racebook Road.

Rain or shine, indoors and out on 10 country acres. 

Free admission. Free onsite parking (continuous free shuttle to additional free parking at High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road. [1.3 mi.]). 

Info: 203-795-1347.

Shared from the church Facebook page.

Orange volunteer firemen to mark 100th anniversary at annual summer carnival

The fairgrounds are at 525 Orange Center Road.

Save the date: Greater Valley Chamber's 29th annual Golf Classic July 21

 

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange to host 'A Taste of Greece'

ORANGE - Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will present "A Taste of Greece" May 3 and 4.

The church is at 480 Racebrook Road.

The menu will feature a selection of authentic Greek favorites, including gyro, souvlaki, spanakopita, pastitsio, Greek salad, pastries, and more. 

Free parking, free admission. Cash and credit cards accepted. Kali orexi! We look forward to seeing you!

Hours:
Saturday: 12 to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m.

Shared from a Facebook event page.

Save the date: Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce to host golf classic July 21

 

Holiday Fantasy of Trees slated at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange

The Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will present its 11th annual HOLIDAY FANTASY OF TREES on Nov. 16 and 17. 

This 2-day celebration features holiday treats, music, mouthwatering Greek cuisine, and a raffle of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, urns, and gifts. 

Get a jump on your shopping at our Holiday Marketplace, which includes new and many returning vendors. Held in the Social Hall of Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church at 480 Racebrook Road in Orange, A HOLIDAY FANTASY OF TREES offers something for the entire family. 

In support of Connecticut Food Share, we are asking attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to help feed our hungry neighbors in Connecticut.

HOLIDAY FANTASY OF TREES includes:
• Holiday Raffle – beautifully decorated trees, urns, wreaths, gifts, and services sponsored/donated by area businesses (Drawing Sunday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. (Need not be present to win)
• Greek Cuisine – Spanakopita (spinach cheese pie), Pastitsio (layers of ground beef, macaroni, and a soufflé topping), Moussaka (layered eggplant baked with seasoned ground beef, topped with a béchamel sauce), Avgolemeno (egg-lemon chicken) Soup, Keftedes (Greek meatballs), Chicken, Pork, or Lamb Souvlaki, and Greek Salad
• Sweet Shoppe – Greek pastries and holiday treats featuring Baklava (filo, nuts, and butter topped with syrup), Kourabiedes (shortbread dusted with powdered sugar), Finikia (light, syrup-dunked walnut cookie), Koulourakia (braided cookie topped with sesame seeds), Ryzogalo (creamy rice pudding), and more
• Holiday Marketplace – Area Vendors present great gifts for the holidays!
• Dance and Musical Performances – Suzuki School of Music (Sat) Lee Lund Studio of Dance (Sun)
• Santa’s Workshop –Take Photos with Santa (Rick George) (1-4 p.m., Saturday & Sunday)
• Food Drive – Drop-off site for Connecticut Food Share food collection
• Free Admission and Free Parking

HOURS:
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday
Noon-5 p.m. Sunday

FREE ADMISSION and FREE (onsite) PARKING.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Derby-New Haven RR

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features an image of Engine No. 1 from the Derby-New Haven Railroad.

The railway was originally chartered in 1864 to help facilitate transportation between New Haven and the Naugatuck Valley.

Although construction did not begin until 1867, there were several delays including one contractor quitting due to plans to extend the line past Derby into Ansonia. Nevertheless, the first full train of "proper New Haven citizens" arrived in Ansonia on August of 1871.

Stations were built in Orange, Tyler City, Derby, and Ansonia. The railway ceased operations in 1941.

Although most of the tracks and infrastructure was torn up, there are still remnants of it around CT. The abutment of one of its trestles remains on Derby-Milford Road.

This was first published on Sept. 12, 2017.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

St. Barbara Church in Orange to host Odyssey Greek festival this weekend

 

Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley to hold golf tourney in Orange

8-10 a.m. - Registration & Driving Range

10 a.m. - Shotgun Start

Followed by Awards & BBQ Lunch

The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has been changing the lives of young people in our area for 65 years. 

Proceeds from this charity golf tournament will help us provide services regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Thank you for helping us help those who need us most!

This is shared from the Club's website.

Save the date: Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce slates annual golf classic

 

Church in Orange to present 2-day 'A Taste of Greece' food festival

ORANGE - Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will present "A Taste of Greece" March 9 and 10 at 480 Racebrook Road.

 

The menu will feature a selection of authentic Greek favorites, including gyro, souvlaki, spanakopita, pastitsio, Greek salad, pastries, and more. 

Free parking, free admission. Cash and credit cards accepted. Kali orexi! We look forward to seeing you!

Hours:
Saturday: 12 to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Visit Holiday Fantasy of Trees this weekend at Saint Barbara Church in Orange

ORANGE - The Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will present its 10th annual HOLIDAY FANTASY OF TREES from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 12-5 p.m. Sunday. 

This two-day celebration features holiday treats, music, mouthwatering Greek cuisine, and a raffle of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, urns, and gifts. 

Get a jump on your shopping at our Holiday Marketplace, which includes new and returning vendors. 

Held in the Social Hall of Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church at 480 Racebrook Road A HOLIDAY FANTASY OF TREES offers something for the entire family. 

In support of Connecticut Food Share, we are asking attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to help feed our hungry neighbors in Connecticut.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Holiday Fantasy of Trees slated at Saint Barbara Social Hall in Orange

 

TEAM to host 58th annual meeting at Race Brook Country Club in Orange

 

Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Orange to present Odyssey

 

Valley Chamber seeks prizes for golf classic at Race Brook Country Club in Orange

27th Annual Golf Classic

Monday, July 24th - All Day

Race Brook Country Club

Hey, there is still time for you to be a part of this special event, even if golf isn't your bag.

Wanted: Raffle Prizes!

Certificates… wine….baskets…..we welcome you to get creative.

Bill will announce your company name as donating the gift and your company will also be listed in the program.

It’s a great and inexpensive way to market yourself. Most important, be sure to include your business card and/or brochure about your business. 

Let Laura or Nancie know if you can donate by Wednesday 7/19. We would need gift by 7/21 and are willing to pick up.

PS - A quick reminder that the Chamber office will be closed on Monday for the tournament.

Save the date: Greater Valley Chamber to host 27th annual golf classic in Orange

Race Brook Country Club is located at 246 Derby Ave. (Route 34), Orange.