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If you live, work, or simply just care about Milford and Orange, this is the site for you. We'll provide you with interesting news about these communities. Most importantly we want to hear from you. Feel free to contact City Editor Helen Bennett Harvey, at hbennettharvey@nhregister.com or Brian McCready, Milford Bureau Chief, at bmccready@nhregister.com

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Orange Historical Society Antique Shop "Snow Storm Sale" prices continue

At the Orange Historical Society Antique Shop, "Snow Storm Sale" prices continue, organizers said in a release.
This means that any purchase, with a total of $10 or more "will receive 10% discount on that purchase," the release said.
The store is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday. The shop offers "unique antiques and
collectibles for that hard-to-buy-for friend or family member."
"If you didn't get what you wanted for the holidays stop by and buy yourself something from the OHS Antique Shop."
 For information call 203 795-3106. The store is located at 605 Orange Center Road, Orange. Editor's note:



All information in this post was contributed. The photo is an item really bought at the store!

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Whole Foods Market to hold a '5 Percent Day' to benefit Columbus House



 Columbus House has announced that the organizarion will be the beneficiaries of the next 5 percent Day at Whole Foods Market in Milford, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 11, according to a release..

 During that time, 5 percent of every purchase will go directly to benefit Columbus House’s programs to help those experiencing homelessness, the release said.. Whole Foods Market is at 1686 Boston Post Road in Milford.

 
"Those shopping at Whole Foods Market in Milford will be doing much more than filling their carts with healthy groceries; they will be helping those experiencing homelessness get the support and attention they need to identify and overcome those factors that contributed to their homelessness while helping to secure a place to call home," the release said. "Five percent of every purchase will go directly to support Columbus House programs of– a non-profit organization serving adults, families with children and Veterans who are experiencing homelessness.

 “We are so grateful that Whole Foods Market - Milford chose to partner with Columbus House,” Columbus House Executive Director Alison Cunningham said, also in the release. “We encourage all of our friends and supporters to use this opportunity to visit Whole Foods Market in Milford, stock up on those items needed for the Holidays so that we can raise much-needed funding for our efforts to help those who are homeless.”

 "Five Percent Days are part of Whole Foods Market’s commitment to support non-profit organizations in their community," the release said.
 
 "We’re so excited to be partnering with such a wonderful community organization,” says Tiffany Chiappetta, Marketing Team Leader for Whole Foods Market in Milford.

For more information on Columbus House or their programs, contact John Brooks, Director of Development & Public Relations, (203) 401-4400 x108 or jbrooks@columbushouse.org.

 
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Orange Historical Society gift shop is open Saturdays for holiday shopping

ORANGE - The Orange Historical Society "is ready to present its holiday collection of antiques and collectibles for the Christmas season:" at its Antique Museum, according to a release.
The shop, 615 Orange Center Road, is open each Saturday from 10 am. to 3 p,m. 
"Come visit the museum and shop for those hard to buy for friends and family. You are sure to find something for everyone," organizers said in trhe release
For information and directions to the shop call 203 795-3106.

Editor's note: All information contributed. Photo by Helen Bennett Harvey at the historic Stone-Otis House in Orange.