In this issue:
✅ Stark Museum Invites Families to Try Pen & Ink Drawing for Inktober
✅ Bridge City's National Night Out Is Tonight — Free Fun for the Whole Family
✅Local Rescue Team Finishes 9th in the World at International Competition
Orange County Local Events
Tuesday, October 6
Scarecrow Festival — 9:00 AM–5:00 PM at Shangri La Botanical Gardens. Runs daily through Oct. 24. More info →
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting — 5:30–6:30 PM, City Council Chambers (Public Library Auditorium). More info →
Wednesday, October 7
Colton Horner — 6:00 PM at Tia Juanita's Fish Camp, Orange. Live music. Event page →
Open Mic Wednesday at Rikenjaks Vidor — 7:00 PM. Event page →
W.H. Stark House Guided Tours — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. More info →
Thursday, October 8
Faith Pumpkin Patch — Opens 10:30 AM at 8608 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Orange. Open Mon–Sat 10:30 AM–6:30 PM and Sundays 12–5 PM through Oct. 31. Event page →
Thursday Night Karaoke w/ DJ Lisa — 9:00 PM at Brick & Barley, Orange. All-request music and karaoke (21+). Event page →
Friday, October 9
The Bogarts — 6:30 PM at 2900 W. Sunset Dr., Orange. Live music. Event page →
War Wagon Anniversary Pre-Party — 1:00 PM at War Wagon Cigars. Event page →
W.H. Stark House Guided Tours — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. More info →
Foreigner: Celebrating Fifty Years (21+ Event) — Doors 7:30 PM, show 8:30 PM at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, Lake Charles. Tickets →
Saturday, October 10
Mid-County Farmers & Crafters Market — Inside Central Mall, between TJ Maxx and Target. Twice-a-month indoor vendor market, rain or shine. More info →
War Wagon Anniversary Party — 6:00 PM at War Wagon Cigars, Orange. Event page →
Vana — 6:30 PM at 2900 W. Sunset Dr., Orange. Live music. Event page →
Sunday, October 11
Slow Down Sundays (every Sunday) — 7:00 AM at Lynnwood Pine Forest. Event page →
Stark Museum Invites Families to Try Pen & Ink Drawing for Inktober
Looking for a creative Saturday outing? The Stark Museum of Art is celebrating Inktober with a hands-on CREATE! Workshop: Pen & Ink Drawing on Saturday, October 17, with two sessions — morning (9:30–11:30 a.m.) and afternoon (1:30–3:30 p.m.). Participants of all skill levels will explore line, shading, and pattern techniques to create their own original artwork. The workshop is open to adults and children ages 7 and up — kids under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. The materials fee is just $5, and space is limited to 20 people per session, so registration is required. Register for the morning or afternoon session at starkmuseum.org/create-workshops. Read More
Bridge City's National Night Out Is Tonight — Free Fun for the Whole Family
Head to Bridge City Park tonight for a free community celebration! The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is hosting National Night Out 2026 from 6–8 p.m. at 105 Parkside Dr., bringing neighbors and first responders together for food, drinks, and entertainment — all at no charge. The annual event is all about building police-community partnerships and showing appreciation for local first responders. Businesses and organizations interested in setting up a free booth can call 409-735-5671. Read More
Local Rescue Team Finishes 9th in the World at International Competition
Orange County can claim some international bragging rights — Triangle Rescue Team finished 9th out of 15 teams at the True North Rescue Challenge, a three-day international rescue competition. Team leaders Dylan Compton and Matt Wright, both first responders with the Port Arthur Fire Department, led the squad through grueling evaluations that tested every aspect of technical rescue: patient care, rigging, haul systems, and patient access under pressure. Competing against elite rescue teams from across the world and landing in the top 10 is a significant achievement that puts Southeast Texas on the international rescue map. Read More
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