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Hundreds Sample Their Way Through Lions Taste Of Amity

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Apr 212013

This year’s “A Taste of Amity” hosted by the Orange Lions Club took place at a new venue and included 15 of Orange’s best eateries.

Many different varieties of food were available for sampling at the Courtyard Marriott on Marsh Hill Road. Guests were given food tickets at the door and were free to “visit” any restaurant in the hall, hand over a ticket or two and receive a small sampling of that restaurant’s specialties.

The restaurants represented this year were: Thai House, serving Thai cuisine; Applebees, American; On the Border, Mexican; TGI Friday’s, American; Orange Ale House and Grille, American; Lushe’s Diner, Ameican; Lisiano’s, Italian; Julia’s Bakery, desserts; Andni’s, Italian; Gabriele, Italian; Puerto Vallarta, Mexican; China Pavilion, Chinese; Coromandel, Indian; Villano’s, Italian; and Racebrook Wine, Beer & Liquor.

The event also featured a silent auction and Chinese auction with prizes donated by local businesses and individuals.

All proceeds from A Taste of Amity go to the Orange Lions Charitable causes.

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Hundreds Sample Their Way Through Lions Taste Of Amity

Bob Drobish pours soda for thirsty guests.
Even babies like the food at the Taste of Amity
Jim Zeoli Samples Chinese food with chopsticks — impressive.
The view of the left hand side of the room.
The girls from TGI Friday's
Racebrook offered a wide variety of wine and alcohol samplings
On The Border served up Tacos to rave reviews.
Puerto Vallarta provided wandering musicians as entertainment.
Lions Ken Lenz and Marianne Miller
Thai House had some popular choices.
Welcome to Applebees
Andini's is one of the town's newer restaurants.
Lisiano's has been Orange's Italian Restaurant for many years.
"Would you like some of these?"
Villano's ready to serve you.
Coromandel always gains new fans at a Taste of Amity.
The girls of Puerto Vallarto
Lushe's Diner had plenty of specialties to sample.
A big smile wasn't all she served up, pulled pork and lobster rolls also were on the menu at Orange Ale House.
Marianne Miller takes a picture of the auction hallway.
Chinese Auction prizes.
silent auction

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Taste Of Amity Thursday, April 18, Get Your Tickets Now

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Apr 142013

Orange Lion Marianne Miller released the following information:

The Orange Lions Club will host its annual THE TASTE OF AMITY on Thursday, April 18th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Marriott on Marsh Hill Rd in Orange.

Please note the change of venue and the earlier calendar slot.

Tickets are $30 in ADVANCE. Many wonderful restaurants will be present and it will be a fabulous evening.

The evening includes a raffle and silent auction too. If you would like to donate an item for either the raffle or silent auction OR WOULD LIKE TICKETS call (203) 795-3906. I hope to see everyone there.

Remember, you are also supporting a great cause for the many programs for blindness aid and prevention that the Lions donate to.

Originally Published on: Apr 14, 2013 @ 6:19 a.m.

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Orange Lions 2013 Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 23

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Mar 222013

Mark your calendars, the Orange Lions Club will host its 51st annual Easter Egg Hunt at High Plains Fairgrounds, Saturday, March 23, with activities beginning at 12:30 p.m. when the Easter Bunny arrives. Hunt begins at 1 p.m.

As always, local children in four age groups are welcomed to attend, meet the Easter Bunny, have his or her face painted and then show their skill at finding foil wrapped chocolate eggs in the grass.

Age groups are as follows:

Pre-school – Kindergarten

1st and 2nd Grade

3rd and 4th Grade

5th and 6th Grade

Children who possess a specially marked egg after the hunt for his or her age group is entitled to pick a prize under the pavilion.

The Lions ask that guests use the parking lot only and that no one parks on the grass.

A rain date of March 30 has been set, same place, same time.

Originally Published on: Mar 1, 2013 @ 12:06 a.m.

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Help the Orange Lions Fight Blindness, Come To The Wine And Beer Tasting This Friday

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Jan 172013

Marianne Miller, Chairman for the Orange Lions Wine and Beer Tasting and Tracy Bonoff, manager of Forest Package Store in West Haven, discuss the event and choose the wines.

The Orange Lions Club will host its annual Wine and Beer Fundraising Event.

Once again, the Wine Tasting will take place at the High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Friday, Jan. 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets are $25 dollars each in advance.They are available through any Orange Lions Club member, at Forest Package Store (their sponsor) on Forest Rd in West Haven, or by calling Marianne Miller at (203)795-3906.

Proceeds go to fund programs for blindness aid and prevention.

The talented Craig Calistro will entertain throughout the event.

You can send donations or money for tickets with a check made to ORANGE LIONS CHARITIES Marianne Miller P.O. Box 1162 Orange, Ct. 06477.

Order that night and take advantage of wonderful discounts on wine purchases from Forest Package Store.

Originally Published on: Jan. 6, 2013 @ 9:56 p.m.

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Lions Host One Of The Best Fundraisers Around on Jan. 18

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Jan 032013

Guests gather around a table to taste an intriguing variety of wine.

The Orange Lions Club will host its annual Wine and Beer Fundraising Event.

Once again, the Wine Tasting will take place at the High Plains Community Center, 525 Orange Center Road, Friday, Jan. 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Proceeds go to fund programs for blindness aid and prevention.

The talented Craig Calistro will entertain throughout the event.

You can send donations or money for tickets with a check made to ORANGE LIONS CHARITIES % Marianne Miller P.O. Box 1162 Orange, Ct. 06477.

Take advantage of wonderful discounts on wine purchases from Forest Package Store.

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Final Summer Concert of 2012 Was Spot On

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Sep 022012

The British Invasion hit the Orange Fairgrounds last night.

If you book it, they will come.

Orange residents heeded the call and came on down to the Orange Fairgrounds Saturday night, Sept. 1, for what was billed as an amazing concert … and amazing it was.

The band “British Invasion” had the audience rocking in their seats and up on their feet for three incredible sets of music: 1. The British; 2. America’s answer to the Brits and finally 3. The Beatles.

Although the band members don’t pretend to be the modern day version of the Beatles or any other ’60s era group, they were close enough in sound to transport the audience back to the early days when Mick Jagger was considered
“the cute one.”

The audience was so into the music, that some could swear they heard a girl singing a part in the Mamas and Papas “California Dreamin.’”

First Selectman Jim Zeoli said he was pleased with the turn-out. “It’s everything we’d hoped it would be. Everyone is enjoying the music, but the nice thing is, if you look out on the field, you’ll see all the kids playing — close enough to be seen but none of the parents are panicking wondering what their kids are up to.”

Throughout the evening, people were seeking out Rocky Salperto from the Orange Town News, who sponsored the concert, wanting to give him a hug or simply thank him for the amazing evening.

The Orange Lions Club even had a good night as they sold popcorn under the gazebo and the Amity Teen Center, which had its start in the town of Orange benefited from the $5 parking donations it collected at the entrance.

Who knew it would take the British Invasion to bring the best out of this all-American town?

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Final Summer Concert of 2012 Was Spot On

The British Invasion performs their Beatles Set on the Orange Fairgrounds.
The British Invasion hit the Orange Fairgrounds last night.
Children danced in the field with glow sticks

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Orange Lions Plan Giant Raffle In Celebration of 60th Anniversary

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Jul 172012

Congratulations Orange Lions!

The Orange Lions is putting together a Giant Cooler Raffle, in celebration of their 60th year of serving the town of Orange.

The Lions are looking to local businesses for donated items to fill the Giant Cooler full of prizes.

Once they have stocked up the Large Rolling Cooler with gifts graciously donated from local merchants and supporters a flyer will be created with the full the list of prizes, date of raffle. Then the flyer be posted all over the local area – along with the ability to purchase Arm-lengths of tickets for $10 at local businesses.

The ability to purchase tickets online will be available plus there will be Special Online Deal purchase two arm-lengths get the third free.

The Giant Raffle Cooler will then be on tour at local Bars/Restaurants and Businesses that would like to display the cooler.

The Lions expect the value of the prizes to top well over $1,000 — 100% of all tickets sales will benefit the Orange Lions Club.

TheOrange CT Lions Club is a Non-Profit Organization we have been committed to helping our Local Community and Services since 1952. Just a few of our activities include; Amity Scholarship Fund, Community Grants, DARE Program, Orange Public Library, Easter Egg Hunt, Seniors Thanksgiving Dinner and so much more.

Help the Lions make their Giant Raffle a huge success with your donation of a raffle prize — The prizes can be anything from Gift Certificates, Discount Coupons, Wine & Spirits, General Merchandise, Hotel Weekend Get-A-Ways, Car Detailing or Wash coupons, Arts & Crafts Items, Books, Movie Night Coupons, Buy1-Get1 Dinner Coupons, Bath & Body products… you get the idea!

Prize donations are not limited to Retail & Commercial Businesses, local and family donation are gladly excepted. Remember ALL money raised goes to the Orange Lions and is tax deductible.

Please contact the Lions at with any questions you might have or if you would like them to stop by to pick up an item for the raffle. Call 203-799-5526.

Visit their Facebook Page and “Like” it!

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