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New Vineyard Now Open + Fall Vendor Fair
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Good morning, Orange! Hope you're having a great week so far. Here's the latest local news, events and community posts courtesy of Friday morning's issue of the Orange Daily.
Here you'll find new stories, as well as stories you may have missed this week, among other helpful information relevant to Orange!
Let's get started, shall we?
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First, today's weather:
Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 65.
Here are the top stories today in Orange:
- New Stappa Vineyard opens in Orange (News 12 Bronx)
Now here are some fun upcoming events in Orange, via the Patch calendar:
Craft Fair
- Sat, Sept. 18, 2021 at 10 a.m.
The Friends of Beacon Falls Library is hosting a Fall Vendor Fair on the St. Michaels Church Grounds. Entry is FREE! Shop from a variety of 30+ vendors who will have cash & carry items.
More info here.
Teen Take & Make Kit: Mochi Ice Cream
- Mon, Sept. 20, 2021 at 10 a.m.
For teens in grades 7-12. Create your own mochi ice cream with this tasty take-home kit. Ingredients to make mochi and the mochi molds will be provided.
More info here.
The Fall Classic Outdoor Tournament to Benefit Bridges Healthcare
- Fri, Sept. 24, 2021 at 1 p.m.
Join us to support our outdoor charity golf outing. Golf Lounge 18 has teamed up with Bridges Healthcare for the inaugural tournament.
More info here.
Grand Opening to a New School
- Sat, Sept. 25, 2021 at 12 p.m.
Fresh Start Technical will be held on Sept. 25 from noon to 5:30 p.m. There will be games, a tour of the facility and more.
More info here.
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Orange Patch Notebook
- Yale School of Nursing: "September marks the on-campus arrival of Dr. Angela Richard-Eaglin, DNP, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, the school's first fulltime Associate Dean for Equity (ADE). A member of Dean Kurth's senior leadership team, Dr. Richard-Eaglin will collaborat..." (Facebook)
- Orange, CT Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations to STAPPA VINEYARD on your ribbon cutting! It was a glorious event full of fun, family, friends and community. Starting on September 20th, the vineyard will be offering 10% off your bill to card carrying Shop Local Club m..." (Facebook)
- Yale School of Nursing: "We hope everyone observing Yom Kippur has an easy fast on this day of reflection. G'mar chatima tova." (Facebook)
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- Christ Church Bethany Community Celebration (September 18)
- Multi-Family Tag Sale Park Circle Milford (September 18)
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- The Valley Psychic Fair (September 26)
- Fairfield Prep Open House (October 3)
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