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In this issue:
✅ Orange County Fall Job Fair Coming September 17
✅ West Orange Holds Budget Hearing Thursday
✅ Orange Recreation Center Hosting Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Sept. 26
Orange County Local Events
Tuesday, September 8
City Council Meeting — 9 AM, City of Orange. More info →
Literary Loops — 5 PM at Orange Public Library. More info →
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting — 5:30 PM, City of Orange. More info →
Wednesday, September 9
Open Mic Wednesday at Rikenjaks Vidor — 7 PM. Weekly open mic for area songwriters and musicians. More info →
Friday, September 11
SMA Playdate — 10 AM at Stark Museum of Art. Children's art program. More info →
Friday Night Lights — 6 PM at War Wagon Cigars. Football season kickoff hangout. More info →
Southern Made Band — 6:30 PM at 2900 W. Sunset Dr, Orange. Live music. More info →
Classic Movie Nights: West Side Story — 7 PM at Jefferson Theatre. Tickets →
Saturday, September 12
Community 5K Run/Walk — 9 AM at Claiborne West Park, Vidor. Rotary Club fundraiser for local community projects. More info →
CCOC Hats & Heels Women's Conference — 9 AM at Cowboy Church of Orange County. Faith, fashion, and fellowship. More info →
Texas Comedy Showcase: Ryan Shields — 8 PM at The Hattman. Tickets →
Joe (21+) — 8 PM at Golden Nugget Lake Charles. R&B superstar. Tickets →
Orange County Fall Job Fair Coming September 17
If you're looking for work or ready for a career change, mark your calendar for the Orange County 2026 Fall Job Fair on Wednesday, September 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2266 MacArthur Drive in Orange. The event is hosted by Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas and gives job seekers the chance to meet hiring employers face-to-face and explore a variety of career opportunities. Language services are available free of charge upon request. Read More
West Orange Holds Budget Hearing Thursday
The City of West Orange will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 city budget this Thursday, September 10, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at West Orange City Hall. The proposed budget would raise property tax revenue by $30,908 — a 3.85% increase over last year. Residents can review the full budget at cityofwestorange.com or at the City Secretary's office at 2700 Western Avenue. Read More
Orange Recreation Center Hosting Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Sept. 26
The City of Orange Recreation Center is putting on a Co-Ed Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, September 26, starting at 10 a.m. at 1405 W. Orange Avenue. Every member of the winning team takes home a laptop as the grand prize. For more information, call (409) 883-1072. Read More