Talk of the Towne Articles

124 - Nov / Dec 24

Fraser Family Serves Up Generations of Flavor!

Pictured here are members of the Fraser family, which founded Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill. Standing (front row, from left) Kathleen Fraser, Lisa Fraser, Suzanne Fish, Sabrina Sandoval, Kyle, (middle row) Emmerson Gunzelman, Melinda Fraser, Linda Fraser, Rick Fraser, Rod Fraser, Faith Fraser, (back row) Chris Bohning,... Read More →

Pictured here are members of the Fraser family, which founded Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill. Standing (front row, from left) Kathleen Fraser, Lisa Fraser, Suzanne Fish, Sabrina Sandoval, Kyle, (middle row) Emmerson Gunzelman, Melinda Fraser, Linda Fraser,... Read More →

124 - Nov / Dec 24

The Dragonfly Shops & Gardens

Holiday Handmade Gift Workshops

With the holidays upon us, it’s time to start thinking about gifts. Chances are you don’t want to give those special people in your life just any present, though. The best gifts are unique and irreplaceable—and homemade crafts fit that description perfectly. No need to... Read More →

With the holidays upon us, it’s time to start thinking about gifts. Chances are you don’t want to give those special people in your life just any present, though. The best gifts are unique and... Read More →

123 - Jul / Aug 24

Celebration of Schools

Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation

The City of Orange is full of hidden gems and one of these gems will be shining bright at the inaugural “Celebration of Schools” event. On Wednesday October 9, from 4:45 to 8 pm at Canyon High School, the Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation (OUPSF)... Read More →

The City of Orange is full of hidden gems and one of these gems will be shining bright at the inaugural “Celebration of Schools” event. On Wednesday October 9, from 4:45 to 8 pm at... Read More →

123 - Sep / Oct 24

Community Foundation of Orange

Bringing Pride to the Field of Valor

For the past decade, members of the Community Foundation of Orange (CFO) have put their hearts into raising funds for veterans by hosting the annual Field of Valor in Orange’s Handy Park. Held each year during Veterans Day week, the event began when... Read More →

For the past decade, members of the Community Foundation of Orange (CFO) have put their hearts into raising funds for veterans by hosting the annual Field of Valor in Orange’s Handy Park. Held... Read More →

123 - Sep / Oct 24

Experience Orange

Open Rewards App

The trips Kati Bye takes to Old Towne have been filled with a little more excitement in the last few weeks thanks to a new app introduced by the City of Orange. Known as Experience Orange, the rewards program gives customers who shop in the... Read More →

The trips Kati Bye takes to Old Towne have been filled with a little more excitement in the last few weeks thanks to a new app introduced by the City of Orange. Known as Experience... Read More →

123 - Jul / Aug 24

Orange Garden Tour

Southern California is known around the world for its lush gardens and meticulously curated homes, but many gardens fall into disrepair as soon as summer ends. Local landscapers and gardeners often take note of that, and some of them plan to do something about it.... Read More →

Southern California is known around the world for its lush gardens and meticulously curated homes, but many gardens fall into disrepair as soon as summer ends. Local landscapers and gardeners often take note of that,... Read More →

122 - Jul / Aug 24

Concerts in the Park

Enjoy New Sounds Every Week

Concerts in the Park School is out and so is the sun, which means it’s time for Concerts in the Park. A long-standing tradition in Orange, these free weekly summer concerts have brought joy and entertainment to community members for about 20 years. This year... Read More →

Concerts in the Park School is out and so is the sun, which means it’s time for Concerts in the Park. A long-standing tradition in Orange, these free weekly summer concerts have brought joy and... Read More →

122 - Jul / Aug 24

Tiddlywinks Toys & Games

Bringing the Fun to a New Location

Tiddlywinks Toys & Games If the Game of Life had custom spaces to represent her life as an entrepreneur, for Jeanie Viveros they would say things like: “find a community like Orange,” “develop friendships with longtime customers” and “watch families and children grow.” The reward... Read More →

Tiddlywinks Toys & Games If the Game of Life had custom spaces to represent her life as an entrepreneur, for Jeanie Viveros they would say things like: “find a community like Orange,” “develop friendships with... Read More →

121 - Mar / Apr 24

California Turtle and Tortoise Club of Orange County

Inspiring Proper Care for Turtles & Tortoises

California Turtle & Tortoise Club of Orange County Although he can’t explain his fascination for them, John Kim has always liked turtles and tortoises. “My first pet (in 1st grade) was a turtle,” says Kim, who today serves as President of The California Turtle and... Read More →

California Turtle & Tortoise Club of Orange County Although he can’t explain his fascination for them, John Kim has always liked turtles and tortoises. “My first pet (in 1st grade) was a turtle,” says Kim,... Read More →

121 - May / Jun 24

Kid's Musical Theater

Acting, Song & Dance

For nearly 20 years, Kid’s Musical Theater (KMT) has delivered youth community theater to Orange. The program provides kids 8 to 18 the opportunity to participate in production performance in acting, song and dance. In 2005 Mignon Whitaker wrote a proposal, resulting in Kid’s Musical... Read More →

For nearly 20 years, Kid’s Musical Theater (KMT) has delivered youth community theater to Orange. The program provides kids 8 to 18 the opportunity to participate in production performance in acting, song and dance. In... Read More →