Know the Neighbors Articles

98 - Mar / Apr 20

Orange pride will be on full display during the Orange May Parade. Among last year’s entries was the Orange High School Cheer Squad. “The parade covers the whole spectrum of the community,” says Elizabeth Holloman, the parade coordinator. - - - - Orange May Parade... Read More →

Orange pride will be on full display during the Orange May Parade. Among last year’s entries was the Orange High School Cheer Squad. “The parade covers the whole spectrum of the community,” says Elizabeth Holloman,... Read More →

97 - Jan / Feb 20

Assistance League of Orange

Local high school students pursuing a variety of disciplines received scholarships last year from Assistance League of Orange, including (from left) Vincent Bui, Kaitlyn Real, Ryan Raymundo, Abril Najera, Anh Minh Nguyen, Elianna Peng, Sarah Ando and Michelle Truong. Hailey Fink and Luiz Paz are not... Read More →

Local high school students pursuing a variety of disciplines received scholarships last year from Assistance League of Orange, including (from left) Vincent Bui, Kaitlyn Real, Ryan Raymundo, Abril Najera, Anh Minh Nguyen, Elianna Peng, Sarah Ando... Read More →

97 - Jan / Feb 20

Kiwanis Club of Orange

A donation by Kiwanis Club of Orange was instrumental in launching the “Read Like a Detective” initiative at Handy Elementary School. Reading Resource Teacher Tracy McMillen says most of the students “demonstrated a renewed interest in reading” thanks to the program. - - - -... Read More →

A donation by Kiwanis Club of Orange was instrumental in launching the “Read Like a Detective” initiative at Handy Elementary School. Reading Resource Teacher Tracy McMillen says most of the students “demonstrated a renewed interest... Read More →

97 - Jan / Feb 20

Orange Home Grown

Vincent Bui, Sophia Barr and William Perez (holding certificates) are pictured here with Orange Home Grown board members. They are among the 20 students who have been awarded scholarships by the organization since 2013. In addition to Bui, Barr and Perez, Eloi Barajas and Samantha... Read More →

Vincent Bui, Sophia Barr and William Perez (holding certificates) are pictured here with Orange Home Grown board members. They are among the 20 students who have been awarded scholarships by the organization since 2013. In... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Carter-Drenner-KALMS Foundation

Sara Drenner and the Carter-Drenner-KALMS Foundation Golf really isn’t Sara Drenner’s game. But helping kids is, which is why she signed up as the Director of Fundraising for the Carter-Drenner-KALMS Foundation. And, yes, that means she’ll once again be organizing the nonprofit’s annual charity golf tournament,... Read More →

Sara Drenner and the Carter-Drenner-KALMS Foundation Golf really isn’t Sara Drenner’s game. But helping kids is, which is why she signed up as the Director of Fundraising for the Carter-Drenner-KALMS Foundation. And, yes, that means she’ll... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Goodwill of Orange County

Through her role at Goodwill of Orange County, Lynette Page says she enjoys meeting business owners and decision makers “who have a heart for giving somebody with a disability an opportunity. We want people to have that purpose, pride and dignity of earning a paycheck.”... Read More →

Through her role at Goodwill of Orange County, Lynette Page says she enjoys meeting business owners and decision makers “who have a heart for giving somebody with a disability an opportunity. We want people to... Read More →

96 - Nov / Dec 19

Orange Senior Center

The team at Orange Senior Center includes Case Manager Tarah Rzeznik, Executive Director Katherine Connaghan, Director of Operations Gretchen Snyder, and Transportation Coordinator Susan Jeffrey. The center also relies on volunteers to help with more than 50 programs and services it offers, especially the largest... Read More →

The team at Orange Senior Center includes Case Manager Tarah Rzeznik, Executive Director Katherine Connaghan, Director of Operations Gretchen Snyder, and Transportation Coordinator Susan Jeffrey. The center also relies on volunteers to help with more... Read More →

95 - Sep / Oct 19

Gaddi Vasquez

“As I’ve watched Orange evolve, I love that this community has never lost its sense of values—strong community, family, youth activities,” says Gaddi Vasquez, at Chapman University’s George L. Argyros Global Citizens Plaza. “When you put all of that together, it equates to a great... Read More →

“As I’ve watched Orange evolve, I love that this community has never lost its sense of values—strong community, family, youth activities,” says Gaddi Vasquez, at Chapman University’s George L. Argyros Global Citizens Plaza. “When you... Read More →

95 - Sep / Oct 19

John Moorlach

Between writing and considering bills, preparing for and attending committee hearings and other duties, Sen. John Moorlach says time management is always a challenge when the Legislature is in session. “It seems there are not enough hours in the day, but you make it work.”... Read More →

Between writing and considering bills, preparing for and attending committee hearings and other duties, Sen. John Moorlach says time management is always a challenge when the Legislature is in session. “It seems there are not... Read More →

95 - Sep / Oct 19

Todd Spitzer

Todd Spitzer moved from Brea to Orange in the early 1990s to run for an open seat in the state Legislature. “I came to chase a political ambition, but it turned out to be extremely fortuitous, because my wife and I love the city,” he... Read More →

Todd Spitzer moved from Brea to Orange in the early 1990s to run for an open seat in the state Legislature. “I came to chase a political ambition, but it turned out to be extremely... Read More →