ORANGE — An upcoming art show at Stage on Main, 17 South Main St., will display the marquetry furniture of a longtime Orange resident.
“Peek Into The Drawers of Ralph L. Henley’s Marquetry Furniture,” will open Jan. 9, 2020, from 5 to 7 p.m. A sneak peak of the art show will also open on Dec. 31 for the town’s Starry Starry Night New Year’s Eve celebration.
According to a Stage on Main press release, Henley (1915-2002) practiced making marquetry — a woodworking technique using wood veneers to make designs that are then put on the surface of something, in this case furniture. The furniture was used in his home in Orange, and included drawers showing sailing ships and animals.
In addition to his furniture, several of Henley’s paintings will be displayed, many of which depict Orange. These haven’t been shown since the Orange bicentennial celebration in 2010, when “The Henley Show” exhibited more than 40 of Henley’s paintings of the town, according to the release. Henley’s paintings are scattered throughout the region in public and private collections.
According to organizer Denise Andrews, his furniture has been exhibited locally before, including at the Salmon Falls Gallery in Shelburne Falls, the Arts Council of Franklin County and Haley’s Antiques in Athol.
Admission to the exhibit is free. Donations are gratefully accepted. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, call 513-633-4302 or visit Stage on Main’s Facebook page.
ORANGE — The Pioneer Junior Women’s Club raised $3,286.30 for its Orange Santa Fund.
According to Brenda Taylor, the group’s president, the Orange Santa Fund “helps families in need to make Christmas special for the children in our community.”
Donations came from the Athol Lions Club/Ellinwood Golf Club Tournament, $2,326; Orange Merchants Group, $550; Orange Gun Club, $134; Susan Tandysonger, $50; Unity Club/Marion Nason, $50; Central Congregational Church of Orange, $40.30; North Orange Grange, $25; Athol Credit Union, $25; Jumptown Skydiving/Jessica Pertuz, $25; Kurt and Susan Enko, $25; Four Columns Realty, $25; and “the anonymous gentleman customer at Walmart,” $11.
ORANGE — Dog licenses for 2020 are available in the town clerk’s office at Town Hall, 6 Prospect St.
Dog licenses are $20, but neutered and spayed dog licenses are $10. Proof of neutering and spaying and proof of valid rabies vaccination are required. Licenses can also be obtained online at townoforange.org.
Dogs 6 months old and older must be licensed by March 31. Failure to license before March 31 results in a $50 late fee per dog.
The town clerk’s office hours are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch) and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch).
Those who no longer have their dog should inform the town clerk, Nancy M. Blackmer, at 978-544-1100.