How to Make Jam, Scavenger Hunts, Kevin Nash & Wrestling

It's not every week that such a wide variety of events are happening in and around Orange. Here's what's happening the week of August 19.

If you'd like to add an event to our calendar, be it a tag sale, live concert or fundraiser, click here and post an event.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Opie’s World is a program to promote outdoor recreation and appreciation of nature. The family friendly event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at Maltby Lakes Recreation Area.

Activities include fishing and scavenger hunts. The Yale Peabody Museum will be there with their museum on the road. Visit the event listing for more information.

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The New Haven Chorale is hosting auditions from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Educational Center for the Arts, 55 Audubon St., New Haven.

Visit the event listing for more information.

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A jam making and canning basics workshop will take place at 6 p.m. at Chef's Equipment Emporium, 449 Boston Post Road, Orange. Cost is $65 per person.

Visit the event listing for more information.

Saturday, Aug. 24

CTWE Pro Wrestling returns to Bethany at 7 p.m. for its five year anniversary event. The event will take place at 190 Luke Hill Road. Visit the event listing for more information.

Ticket prices range from $15 to $30.

Saturday, Aug. 24

The Orange Republican Town Committee's family picnic will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Orange Fairgrounds High Plains Community Center.

Cost to attend is $35 per adult and $5 per child 12 and younger. Visit the event listing for more information.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Troop 63 is celebrating its 50th anniversary at 4 p.m. at Grassy Hill Lodge. Visit the event listing for more information.