First Presbyterian Lenten lunches
First Presbyterian Church of Orange will offering a series of Lenten meditations to the community and church members Tuesdays March 16, 23, and 30 from noon-1 p.m. Lunch will be served.
The sanctuary of the Lutcher Building, 902 Green Ave., will be open for silent prayer and meditation. Printed devotionals will be available. Director of Music Darren Hoyland will play the 50-year-old Casavant 73 rank French-style pipe organ. Sack lunches will be provided in the Fellowship Hall of the Lutcher Building – dine in or out. Donations will be accepted.
For more information, or details on Holy Week and Easter services, go to www.firstpresorange.com or call the church at 883-2097.

Wilma Horner at RE/MAX Platinum in Bridge City found this pup in the parking lot at her business this week and is searching for his family.

Chevron retirees to meet
The Chevron Retirees Association will meet at 11 a.m. March 9 in the “middle” dining room at Robert’s Steakhouse, 3720 W. Park Ave. in Orange. All Chevron, Texaco and Unocal retirees, spouses and guests are invited.
A return to Robert’s will provide a better menu selection for those with food limitations, according to the association.

Pharmacy program orientation
The Lamar Institute of Technology Workforce Training Department will host a mandatory orientation on Feb. 16 from 6-8 p.m. at the Multipurpose Center, 802 E. Lavaca St., for the LIT Pharmacy Technician/Clinical Medical Assistant programs.
Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists package or mix prescriptions, maintain client records, assist in inventory control and coordinate billing. This career is in high-demand because of the growth of the elder population.

You can’t get these on EbayUp for grabs at a silent auction Feb. 11 are two tickets to the First Lady’s Luncheon in Washington D.C. on April 28. Donated to “LCM’s Got Talent” by U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady, the tickets have a minimum bid of $200. Transportation and accommodations are not included. Sponsored by the Congressional Club, the event will be held at the Washington Hilton.
For first hand knowledge on the First Lady’s Lucheon call multi-attendee Laura Floyd at 882-0376.
Other items will be raffled at $5 a chance.
“LCM’s Got Talent” will be held at 6 p.m., Feb. 4 at Mauriceville Elem. and Feb. 11 at LCM High School.

Retired teachers to meet
The Retired Teachers of Orange County will meet at 11 a.m., Feb. 8 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 40l 37th St.
The program will be on health issues with the emphasis on stroke prevention and cardiovascular diseases.
Snacks will be provided by February hostesses.

Red Hot Flashers Mardi Gras party
The Red Hot Flashers of Orange will meet at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 28 at Madame Rebecca’s home for a Mardi Gras party. Marcie Baca is the birthday princess of the month. Members are asked to bring a salad and a door prize. For more information, call 746-2004.

Plant propagation class
Topics such as stem cuttings, dividing roots, leaf cuttings and rooting enhancement conditions will be discussed at an Orange County Master Gardeners class Saturday at the Orange County Extension Office in Mauriceville.

Project Safe Graduation senior bonfire
The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Senior Bonfire, hosted by Project Safe Graduation, will be from 8-11 p.m. Saturday at Manshack and Sons Sandpit at the end of Teal Road. Seniors can buy their tickets at the event for $10. For admission and a T-shirt, cost is $20. For $25, seniors can also bring a guest (must be in at least ninth grade and not another senior).

Legion dance
Lloyd Grubbs Post 49 of the American Legion’s New Year’s Eve dance will be Dec. 31 at the post, corner of Green Avenue and First Street in Orange.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Creole Cookin’ will perform from 7:30-midnight. BYOB beer, wine and setups available. Admission $10 per person.
 For more information, call 886-9861 after 4 p.m.

Orange County Relay for Life will hold team captain meetings on the fourth Monday of each month. Meeting dates are Feb. 22 and March 22. In April, two team captain meetings will be held. They will be April 19 and 27.

All team captains, as well as individuals interested in starting a team, are encouraged to attend. Team captain meetings are held at Lamar State College–Orange’s Wilson Building, Room 134.

WO-S baseball alumni odd/even game
All former West Orange Chiefs, Lutcher Stark Tigers, and West Orange-Stark Mustangs are invited to play in an alumni baseball game at 5 p.m. Feb. 20. Teams will be divided according to graduation year, either odd or even. It will be a rag-ball game, so even old guys need to dust off their gloves, come out and play. Meet the 2010 Mustangs and visit with former players.
Cost is $25 which includes a T-shirt. Registration and warm-up is 4-5 p.m. at Mustang stadium

Literary festival
Lamar University will host a literary festival. attracting award-winning writers to campus for events Feb. 1 and 22. Authors Robert Flynn and Jean Flynn will read from their works at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Dishman Art Museum Lecture Hall. They will attend a question-and-answer session at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in Room 101 of the Maes Building. On Feb. 22, short story writer Andrew Geyer will present a reading at 7 p.m. in the Dishman Lecture Hall, with a question-and-answer session at 5:30 p.m. in Room 101 of the Maes Building. The festival is sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Department of English and Modern Languages and Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society.

The Orange County Relay for Life will hold a kick-off event Thursday, Jan. 21 for “Re-Lei for a Cure: Island of Hope.’”

Special to the Record
Bamrom Jonathan

With a brand new year ahead, many people are ready to start fresh. From scouring cupboards and closets, to scheduling annual exams and checkups, don’t forget to assess the often overlooked medicine cabinet when conducting your annual list of to-do’s.

By Wendy Allen

The holidays are here and for many that means buying gifts to go under the tree. So we’re taking notice of some unusual gifts that can be troublesome for the recipient and family.

Children’s letters
For the third year a special Santa Mailbox has been placed at the Bridge City Post Office, according to Rose Ouzts, postmaster. Children have until Dec. 21 to drop off letters to Santa. Envelopes should include return addresses.

OCP auditions
Orange Community Players auditions for the upcoming production of “Anatomy Of Gray” will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at the playhouse, 708 W. Division Ave. Set in Indiana during the late 1800s, the drama by Jim Leonard deals with death, loss, love and healing in a unique coming of age story. Cast requirements are four males and five females aged 15-70. Performances are set for Feb. 11-13 and 18-20, directed by Brook Doss. For more information, e-mail brookdoss@sbcglobal.net.Enter your introduction text here.