2019 – City Events

Mayor Dwayne D. Warren Esq., the Orange Municipal Council

and The Department of Community Services offer the following calendar of programs, services and events to all of the Orange community.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Department of Community services consist of the Division of Health, Older Adults, Cultural Affairs, and Recreation.  Director’s Office – Wendy Sykes, MHS, Director – 973-266-4082 or 973-266-4071.  Call for more information on the following:

• Mayor’s Circle of Excellence Summer Camp/YMCA
• Summer Time City Pool OPENING –
  –   Central Playground and Metcalf Park pools open July 1st
  –   Colgate Park pool opens July 8th
• FREE Summer Breakfast & Lunches

DIVISION OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Events, programs & services below are offered to ALL Orange Residents. 

For more information, questions or to sign up for an event you can visit our website at  www.ci.orange.nj.us or call the Cultural Affairs Office at (973) 266-4053.

• April 15th – Open Mic (Spoken Word) Orange Public Library 348 Main St. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Come share your talent)
• May 18th – ORANGE COMMUNITY DAY – Monte Irvin Park (Orange Park) 12:00pm – 5:00 pm      Bring your family & friends & blankets for fun, entertainment and BBQ (Propane grills ONLY).
• May 17th – Haiti Flag Day – The national flag will be raised in front of City Hall.  If you would like your country represented at the 2020 Multi-Cultural Flag Raising Celebration contact Ms. Sykes or Mr. Godfrey at 973-266-4082 or 973-266-4053.
• May 20th – OPEN MIC (Spoken Word) Orange Public Library 348 Main St. 6:00 pm -9:00 pm  (Come share your talent)
• May 27th – Memorial Day Ceremony – Elks Lodge 475 Main Street 10:00 am – 12:00 pm    Join us as we commemorate the men and women who died while in the military service.
• June 12th – Sept 18th – COMMUNITY FARMER’S MARKET (Co-sponsor:  HANDS, Inc., Essex County Local Arts, RPM Development)  Every other Wednesday  Tony Galento Plaza (Train station – S. Essex Ave.) 12:00pm – 6:00 pm
• June 15th – OPEN MIC (Spoken Word) Orange Public Library 348 Main St. 6:00 pm -9:00 pm  (Come share your talent)
• June 29th – GOSPEL FEST – Monte Irvin Park (Orange Park) 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Bring a chair)
• July 15th – – OPEN MIC (Spoken Word) Orange Public Library 348 Main St. 6:00 pm -9:00 pm  (Come share your talent)
• August 3rd – Ecuador Festival – Monte Irvin Park (Orange Park)  Come celebrate the Ecuadorian heritage with food, music and fun.  1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• August 6th – Jamaica Flag Day – The national flag will be raised in front of City Hall.  If you would like your country represented at the 2020 Multi-Cultural Flag Raising Celebration contact Ms. Sykes or Mr. Godfrey at 973-266-4082 or 973-266-4053
• August 9th – Ecuador Flag Day – The national flag will be raised in front of City Hall.  If you would like your country represented at the 2020 Multi-Cultural Flag Raising Celebration contact Ms. Sykes or Mr. Godfrey at 973-266-4082 or 973-266-4053
• August 10th – CARIBBEAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL – Monte Irvin Park (Orange Park) 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• August 19th – OPEN MIC (Spoken Word) Orange Public Library 348 Main St. 6:00 pm -9:00 pm  (Come share your talent)
• August 30th – Trinidad Flag Day – The national flag will be raised in front of City Hall.  If you would like your country represented at the 2020 Multi-Cultural Flag Raising Celebration contact Ms. Sykes or Mr. Godfrey at 973-266-4082 or 973-266-4053
• September 12th – Mexico and Central America Flag Day – The national flag will be raised in front of City Hall.  If you would like your country represented at the 2020 Multi-Cultural Flag Raising Celebration contact Ms. Sykes or Mr. Godfrey at 973-266-4082 or 973-266-4053
• September 19th – St. Kitts Flag Day – The national flag will be raised in front of City Hall.  If you would like your country represented at the 2020 Multi-Cultural Flag Raising Celebration contact Ms. Sykes or Mr. Godfrey at 973-266-4082 or 973-266-4053
• October 1st – Nigeria Flag Day – The national flag will be raised in front of City Hall.  If you would like your country represented at the 2020 Multi-Cultural Flag Raising Celebration contact Ms. Sykes or Mr. Godfrey at 973-266-4082 or 973-266-4053

DIVISION OF RECREATION

Events. programs & services below are offered to ALL Orange Residents.  For more information, questions or to sign up for an event you can visit our website at  www.ci.orange.nj.us or call the Recreation Office at (973) 266-4045 or (973) 299-4046.

• Now thru April 26th –
  –   Safe Haven – Central Playground Field House.  School-aged children have a safe place to dwell after school hours for activities, homework assistance and more.  3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  –   Orange Extended Day Program – Orange Preparatory School (400 Central Avenue)  School-aged children have a safe place to dwell after school hours for activities, homework assistance and more.  6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
• April 13th – EASTER CELEBRATION – Central Playground Tennis Court 9:00 am – 3:00 pm  Take pictures with Easter Bunny, free baskets, register for summer camp.
• April 20th – Basketball Championship – Orange High School 400 Lincoln Avenue   9:00 am – 12:30 pm.
• May 11th – BASEBALL OPENING DAY – Metcalf Park  10:00 am
• June 1st – Track and Field Championship – Glenn Ridge, NJ 9:oo am – 2:00 pm  (Call 973-266-4045 for more info.)
• June 8th – Fishing Derby – Monte Irvin Park (Orange Park) 8:00 am – 11:00 am
• June 22nd – ORANGE WELLNESS RUN – Essex County Parks Boat Pavilion 9 Cherry Lane West  (Co-Sponsors:  St. Barnabas Medical Center, RWJ Health, Essex County Govt., & Orange Public Schools)  9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• August 6th – Hassan Miller Stop the Violence Basketball Games – Central Playground 7:oo pm – 10:00 pm
• August 6th – NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME – (Orange Police Dept.) Join Mayor Dwayne D. Warren, Esq., the Orange City Council and Orange residents in a City-Wide celebration focusing on raising awareness in the community.  Help us promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer.
• August 24th – MAYOR’S BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT – (Co-Sponsor:  Michelle Gill Foundation, DJ Bad Indian & Radio Road Block) – Music, Free Book Bag giveaways, raffles, games, food and more… Central Avenue/Central Playground – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.  Register to receive a free book bag for the 2019-2020 school year.  Registration will begin on July 15, 2019.

IF YOU ARE AN ORANGE STAKEHOLDER – JOIN THE NETWORK.

HEALTHY ORANGE COALITION

“ARE YOU IN”

CALL 9973) 266-4082

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