In response to the cancellation of Mardi Gras due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Old Orange Historic District is planning a Yardi Gras. Visitors are encouraged to drive through the Old Orange Historic District from Feb. 1-16. 2021, and view the house floats.
The map detailing the location of the floats is below.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office if offering the following programs in February:
February 9th: Food Handler’s Training Class: This class is recommended for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. The cost is $20 and is from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Make checks payable to FPM Account 230202 and bring them to the class. No cash accepted.
February 16th – 17th: Certified Food Managers Two-Day Course with Test: Every business that cooks and serves food needs to have at least 1 Certified Food Manager on-site at all times. The classes will from 9:00 AM to 5:00 pm each day. The course costs $125 for the class and test. You must register by February 1st and you can print out the registration form here. (You do not need to call the Extension office to register for this class).
February 27th: Jam and Jelly Making Class: Come and learn how to make jams and jellies. This class will start at 10:00 am and will cost $20. Registration fees need to be paid by February 22nd. Space is limited so call to reserve your spot.
Please call the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Orange County if you have any questions and to register for these classes at 409-882-7010. All classes and programs will be held at the Extension Office at 11475 FM 1442, Orange, TX 77630.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Orange County has scheduled a five-class series on diabetes management, called Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Orange County office, 11475 FM 1442 in Orange at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center. The classes will be held from 6-8 PM on March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
In the class, participants will learn how to prevent Type 2 diabetes, eat healthily, and get more tips to control diabetes. To get the full educational benefit, you need to attend all 5 classes if possible.
The class is free of charge, but reservations are required by calling the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office at 409-882-7010.
Shangri La Gardens staff visited Orange City Hall to discuss the 2021 Virtual Community Trash-Off to be held Saturday, February 27. Due to COVID issues, this is the first year that a virtual version of the event will be held.
More details will be added as they become available about the 26th Annual Community Trash-Off.
Grab your candy and popcorn! The City of Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting Friday Night Reels – a drive-in movie event. Friday Night Reels is scheduled to be held Friday, February 5, at 7 PM at the City of Orange Boat Ramp.
The featured movie will be Dirty Dancing.
Snag your FREE tickets here: https://bit.ly/3axmYtM
**Only one ticket needed per vehicle.**
Food and drink vendors will NOT be available on site. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite bite to eat and enjoy a picnic while watching the movie. Tune in through your radio and watch from the comfort of your vehicle or bring your own seating and watch from your parking space.
All attendees are encouraged to practice 6ft social distancing and mask-wearing when social distancing is not possible. No dogs and no pets will be allowed at the City of Orange Boat Ramp during this event
Check out their Facebook page or call 409.883.1010 for more info.
