Central West Libraries are inviting children to join in its summer reading event, their ‘One Library One Book’ – Kids community reading project.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman14 January 2021Central West Libraries, Library, Orange Library, Movie, Reading, School Holidays, ChildrenComment

Boredom is not a word in the U3A Vocabulary

After several months off, the University of the Third Age (U3A) committee and their members are very much looking forward to getting back to classes as ‘normal’.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman14 January 2021U3A, U3A Orange, University of the third age, Retirement, retiredComment

‘There is a taste out there for the sort of art that’s being done in Orange’

A local art pop-up gallery has proven popular with locals and visitors alike. Now organiser and artist Hank Spirek is looking for young up and coming creatives to get involved.

COMMUNITYGuest User14 January 2021Art, Art Orange, Art from the Heart, Summer CentreComment

Wayfinders find their way back

Volunteer Wayfinders at the Orange Health Service hospital have recently recommenced duty as of January 11.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman14 January 2021Orange Health Service, Wayfinders Orange, Orange Hospital, VolunteersComment

No matter your age make 2021 your year for music

Interested in learning an instrument, playing with a group or singing in a choir?

COMMUNITYGuest User14 January 2021Orange Regional Conservatorium, Orange NSW, MusicComment

Picture book a way to start the conversation around death

A new picture book from local author and illustrator Alan Robinson offers an opportunity for parents and their children to talk about a difficult subject.

COMMUNITYGuest User14 January 2021Childrens Book, Picture Book, Orange NSW, Orange AuthorComment

Lockdown cookbook a memento of a unique year for Orange East Public School

The global pandemic may have cancelled Orange East Public School’s annual market fundraiser, but that hasn’t stopped the school community from coming together to produce a special memento of a challenging year.

COMMUNITYGuest User10 December 2020Cook Book, Orange East Public School, Cooking, Generations, Orange NSW, FundraiserComment

Orange Ex-Services’ Club gives this Christmas

To give a little back to those in need the Orange Ex-Services’ Club board, management and staff of have banded together to encourage club members and the public at large, to donate a gift this year to the Christmas Wishing Tree.

COMMUNITYContributed10 December 2020Orange Ex Services Club, Christmas, GivingComment

United Dance set to Shine on the Big Screen

United Dance Project would usually be performing their end of year showcase at this time of the year.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman10 December 2020Dance, United Dance, Odeon 5, CinemaComment

The Dog Haven

This incredibly heart-warming story was sent to us from Sue Field.

COMMUNITYContributed10 December 2020Dog, Haven, Help, GenerosityComment

Carols on the airwaves!

It is a favourite family event on the Orange festive calendar, but like so many other things in 2020 this year’s Carols by Candlelight will be a little different.

COMMUNITYGuest User10 December 2020Radio, Airwaves, 105.1, Christmas, CarolsComment

Late night Christmas shopping fair in the CBD!

Tonight is your chance to get your Christmas Shopping done and dusted with a late night shopping fair in the Orange CDB.

COMMUNITYGuest User10 December 2020Business Chamber, Orange NSW, Late night shopping, Christmas, TradingComment

Hark the Orange Angels Sing!

HD Awareness Orange is looking to hold its first fundraiser for 2020 and spread a bit of Christmas cheer at the end of a tough year.

COMMUNITYGuest User10 December 2020Huntington Disease, Orange NSW, SingComment

Orange Students Excel

The results are in for Newcastle Permanent’s 40th annual Primary School Mathematics Competition and two Orange students have been named among the top performers across regional NSW.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman4 December 2020Maths Competition, SchoolComment

Visit Santa the COVID safe way

Orange Camera House aregiving our local familiesthe chance to catch up with the guy in the big red suit, in a very COVID safe way.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman4 December 2020Santa, Camera House, Santa photosComment

Trojan Powder Coating

Since launching in 2017, local tray manufacturer Trojan Trays Australia has built a name for quality products and shown that there is a bright future for regional manufacturing.

COMMUNITYGuest User4 December 2020Trojan Trays, Orange NSWComment

Supporting kids in need this Christmas

Christmas wishes for more than 200 local children and young adults have been placed on Christmas trees at Veritas House office in Orange.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman4 December 2020Christmas, Kids, 2020 Christmas, Giving, Christmas TreeComment

Showcasing the best of Orange to Australia and the world

After years spent showing Australiansthe best of India, Morocco and other exotic destinations, tour operator Nicole Farrell is nowshowcasing the local delights of her own region to the world

COMMUNITYGuest User4 December 2020Regional, tourism, Orange NSWComment

King of the Road

Originally from Zimbabwe, Wellington came to Australia as a student 11 years ago, studying nursing at the Australian Catholic University campus in North Sydney.

COMMUNITYGuest User26 November 2020Learn to drive, driving, Orange NSWComment