Talk of the Towne:

69 - May / Jun 15

Everyone Wins, with the CFO!
CFO provides local youth the opportunity to share their talents with the community. - - - - Community Foundation of Orange Back in 5th grade when Liliana Burns played basketball for the first time thanks... Read More →

69 - May / Jun 15

Farm Fest
When Amber Buzzard applies to colleges next year, her experience will look similar to many other high school students — with one major difference. The junior at Orange High School holds a leadership position, does... Read More →

69 - May / Jun 15

Hosting Special Olympic Athletes
When history is made this summer and the Special Olympics World Games come to Los Angeles, Orange will do its part as a Host Town. From July 21-24, Orange will house, feed and entertain 100... Read More →

68 - Mar / Apr 15

Handcrafted in San Antonio
Superior shoes and exemplary customer service keep customers returning to SAS Handcrafted Shoes in Orange. Pictured (from left) are Chuck and Christie Wilson, proprietor Jim Furry, Karen De Soto and Karen King. When Jim Furry,... Read More →

68 - Mar / Apr 15

Vogelvang Spring Boutique
Visit the Vogelvang Annual Spring Boutique and Charity Fundraiser in Old Towne March 20-22nd, and you’re likely to walk away with much more than unique gift items. In the sprawling 5,500-square-foot 1895 Victorian mansion on North Olive... Read More →

68 - Mar / Apr 15

Woman's Club of Orange
The next time you drive into the Plaza, consider this.  Nearly one hundred years ago, the City of Orange paved the road—not with money from city forefathers, but with funding from the Woman’s Club of... Read More →

66 - Nov / Dec 14

Killefer School
Adaptive Reuse
As an Old Towne resident since 1987, I have to admit being relieved in 1997 when the Old Towne Orange Historic District joined the list of historically protected properties on the National Register of Historic... Read More →

63 - May / Jun 14

Graduating Chapman University
A long-awaited occasion, college graduation brings with it excitement and anticipation. This year’s Commencement Weekend to be held May 22nd-24th at Chapman University will celebrate the many accomplishments of the school’s graduates.   “Commencement is an exciting... Read More →

63 - May / Jun 14

Principal for a Day
Transitional Kindergarten students at West Orange Elementary School in the library with Sheryl (left) and Jennifer Bourgeois. When Sheryl Bourgeois acted as Principal for a Day at West Orange Elementary recently, Chapman University’s Executive Vice President found... Read More →

63 - May / Jun 14

Stitches of Freedom
Prior to her two sons joining the military, like many Americans Jennifer Robles didn’t give much thought to those serving our country in conflicts overseas.   “I was patriotic, but unaware of the challenges they... Read More →