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🌱 Patch AM: Orange Students Eligible For Cable Advisory Council Media Scholarships

And on the Orange Patch calendar - Complimentary Presentation - Reimagining Retirement

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Good morning Orange! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Orange media students can apply for new $2,500 scholarships
  • What's new on the Satellite Tent menu at this year's fair?

Also on today's calendar: Complimentary Presentation - Reimagining Retirement and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 67.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orange Students Eligible For Cable Advisory Council Media Scholarships (patch.com) — Students in Orange who are pursuing media-related studies can now apply for one of two $2,500 scholarships offered by the Cable Advisory Council of Area 2. Eligible high school and college students with Orange home addresses must submit a short essay and portfolio details by December 1 for consideration during the 2026-27 academic year.
   

• Get Ready, The New Satellite Tent Menu Is Here! (orangectlive.com) — Food lovers in Orange can start planning their visit to the Satellite food tent at this weekend's Orange Country Fair on Orange Center Road, where a new menu of creative treats awaits. From Nashville hot pizza to deep-fried cheesecake chimichangas and returning fried peaches, the tent offers indulgent options throughout fair hours on Saturday and Sunday.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • "Commercial Leasing: Types, Terms, Taxes" Seminar to be Held September 22nd —Barry Lee Cohen Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Edner Desira (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Judith G. "Judi" Camera (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Derby, CT in Derby. Apply here.
  • Benchmark Senior Living Nashua Crossings posted a job opening for Server-Part Time in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Woodbridge

  • Woodbridge Students Eligible For Cable Advisory Council Media Scholarships (patch.com)

Ok Orange! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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