Talk of the Towne Articles

130 - Nov / Dec 25

is Making 'Em Dance

John Maher John Maher’s career in music and marketing spans decades, from his meteoric rise in the musical instruments industry, to landing the director of communications role for the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) in 1995. He gained endless wisdom from colleagues and musicians... Read More →

John Maher John Maher’s career in music and marketing spans decades, from his meteoric rise in the musical instruments industry, to landing the director of communications role for the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

Orange Unified Public School Foundation

Pathways to Possibilities

The Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation (OUPSF) hosted the second annual Celebration of Schools on October 15, 2025, at Villa Park High School. This year’s event, themed “Pathways to Possibilities,” highlights the exceptional educational programs, resources and achievements across all levels of learning within the... Read More →

The Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation (OUPSF) hosted the second annual Celebration of Schools on October 15, 2025, at Villa Park High School. This year’s event, themed “Pathways to Possibilities,” highlights the exceptional educational programs,... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

Secrets that Remain: The Emil Fricker Story

by Julie Bawden-Davis & Lynn Rose Ann Kelley

One of my favorite parts of being editor of the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review is how deeply rooted our publication is in history. We shine a light on the people and stories that shaped our town and continue to give it heart today. Orange... Read More →

One of my favorite parts of being editor of the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review is how deeply rooted our publication is in history. We shine a light on the people and stories that shaped... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

St. Norbert Catholic School

Nurturing Faith, Inspired Action & Academic Excellence

For 60 years, St. Norbert Catholic School has been more than just a place of learning, it has been a second home for generations of many families in Orange. From its modest beginnings to its vibrant present, the school has carried on a legacy of... Read More →

For 60 years, St. Norbert Catholic School has been more than just a place of learning, it has been a second home for generations of many families in Orange. From its modest beginnings to its... Read More →

129 - Sep / Oct 25

Galla-Rini Roofing

Providing Honest Work and Generations of Trust

As Orange County braces for another rainy season, one local family business has been maintaining roofs, and peace of mind, for more than three decades. Based in the City of Orange, Galla-Rini Roofing, Inc. has built its reputation not through taking shortcuts, but through honest... Read More →

As Orange County braces for another rainy season, one local family business has been maintaining roofs, and peace of mind, for more than three decades. Based in the City of Orange, Galla-Rini Roofing, Inc. has... Read More →

129 - Sep / Oct 25

Matt Parlow

Leads Chapman University into Prosperous Future

Chapman University's 14th President As a baseball fan and expert in sports law, Matt Parlow sees more than just nine players on a field and 25 players in the dugout when he watches a game. He draws parallels between the teamwork that happens on that... Read More →

Chapman University's 14th President As a baseball fan and expert in sports law, Matt Parlow sees more than just nine players on a field and 25 players in the dugout when he watches a game.... Read More →

129 - Sep / Oct 25

Youth Food Literacy Program

Orange Home Grown

Youth Food Literacy Program Learning comes alive when students see the purpose behind it. When they understand not just the facts, but why they matter—and then apply that knowledge through hands-on experience—they gain skills that last a lifetime. That’s the promise of Orange Home Grown’s... Read More →

Youth Food Literacy Program Learning comes alive when students see the purpose behind it. When they understand not just the facts, but why they matter—and then apply that knowledge through hands-on experience—they gain skills that... Read More →

128 - Jul / Aug 25

Army Navy Store

A Family-Run Operation for 70 Years

- - - - Army Navy Store An Old Towne business has reached a milestone that few retailers achieve: 70 years in operation. Army Navy Store in the Plaza continues to serve customers whose families have shopped there since it opened in 1955, making it... Read More →

- - - - Army Navy Store An Old Towne business has reached a milestone that few retailers achieve: 70 years in operation. Army Navy Store in the Plaza continues to serve customers whose families... Read More →

128 - Jul / Aug 25

Orange Grove Lodge #293

Secrets, Service and History: Inside Old Towne Orange's Hidden Masonic Legacy

Pictured here are the 2025 Orange Grove Lodge Officers. Seated in front is Cesar Bustos; (back row from left) are Karl Sandhoff, Shawn McCuen, Jim Berry, Dennis Rootes, David Shaffer, Paul Overton and David Soliven and in the middle (from left) are Leon Lowe, Jerry... Read More →

Pictured here are the 2025 Orange Grove Lodge Officers. Seated in front is Cesar Bustos; (back row from left) are Karl Sandhoff, Shawn McCuen, Jim Berry, Dennis Rootes, David Shaffer, Paul Overton and David Soliven... Read More →

128 - Jul / Aug 25

Orange Police Foundation

Secures Funding to Expand Access to Life-Saving AEDs

Thanks to the Orange Police Foundation, citizens of Orange can feel safer. Recent funding provided by Providence St. Joseph Hospital will help the Foundation equip police department marked patrol vehicles with life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices. “When it comes to many cardiac emergencies, time... Read More →

Thanks to the Orange Police Foundation, citizens of Orange can feel safer. Recent funding provided by Providence St. Joseph Hospital will help the Foundation equip police department marked patrol vehicles with life-saving Automated External Defibrillator... Read More →