Talk of the Towne Articles

89 - Sep / Oct 18

Kiwanis Tour D' Historic Orange Bicycle Event

Kiwanis Tour D' Historic Orange Bicycle Event On the wheels of its success last year, the Kiwanis Club of Orange is hosting its second Tour d’ Orange bicycle event on October 13. Renamed “Tour d’ Historic Orange,” the fundraising event has cyclists riding through... Read More →

Kiwanis Tour D' Historic Orange Bicycle Event On the wheels of its success last year, the Kiwanis Club of Orange is hosting its second Tour d’ Orange bicycle event on October 13. Renamed “Tour... Read More →

89 - Sep / Oct 18

The Jill Foundation Cut-a-Thon

The late Jill Etzold Kester is the inspiration behind the Jill Foundation annual Cut-a-Thon, which raises funds for local hairstylists with breast cancer. Jill is pictured here with her daughters Kylie (left) and Lacey (center). Kylie followed in her mom’s footsteps and is now a... Read More →

The late Jill Etzold Kester is the inspiration behind the Jill Foundation annual Cut-a-Thon, which raises funds for local hairstylists with breast cancer. Jill is pictured here with her daughters Kylie (left) and Lacey (center).... Read More →

88 - Jul / Aug 18

Le Tour De Toddlers

Le Tour De Toddlers When the First United Methodist Church of Orange (FUMCO) decided to reopen its preschool, Pastor Bill Johnson put his whole heart into the idea. His early childhood was marked by an impairment, so he knew he wanted to contribute to... Read More →

Le Tour De Toddlers When the First United Methodist Church of Orange (FUMCO) decided to reopen its preschool, Pastor Bill Johnson put his whole heart into the idea. His early childhood was marked by... Read More →

88 - Jul / Aug 18

Orange Senior Center Golf Tournament

Orange Senior Center Golf Tournament Tee time is fast approaching for the Orange Senior Center’s 20th annual Golf Tournament at Alta Vista Country Club in Placentia. Set for July 23, the event promises to be a special afternoon on the course, says Katherine Connaghan, the... Read More →

Orange Senior Center Golf Tournament Tee time is fast approaching for the Orange Senior Center’s 20th annual Golf Tournament at Alta Vista Country Club in Placentia. Set for July 23, the event promises to be... Read More →

88 - Jul / Aug 18

The People's Court

Chapman's New Lastinger Tennis Center Offers Public Playing Hour

Old Towne residents Doug and Susie Willits may be the only folks around with fond memories of the dusty old Chapman University tennis courts. The couple met for the first time as Chapman students taking a tennis class on the courts on the northeast corner... Read More →

Old Towne residents Doug and Susie Willits may be the only folks around with fond memories of the dusty old Chapman University tennis courts. The couple met for the first time as Chapman students taking... Read More →

87 - May / Jun 18

Chapman University 2018 Economic Update

Chapman University 2018 Economic Update Orange residents may not be aware that we live just down the street from an economic center that has made history for 40 years. At the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research at Chapman University (ACER) established in 1978,... Read More →

Chapman University 2018 Economic Update Orange residents may not be aware that we live just down the street from an economic center that has made history for 40 years. At the A. Gary Anderson Center... Read More →

87 - May / Jun 18

DisAbility Summit

Don Cardinal, Chapman University’s Director of the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability and Autism (TPI), shares state-of-the-art research on educational disabilities at the 2017 annual DisAbility Summit. - - - - DisAbility Summit In order to offer a broader perspective of what it’s like... Read More →

Don Cardinal, Chapman University’s Director of the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability and Autism (TPI), shares state-of-the-art research on educational disabilities at the 2017 annual DisAbility Summit. - - - - DisAbility Summit In... Read More →

86 - Mar / Apr 18

American Visionary

John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times—at the Bowers Museum Today, the image of John F. Kennedy is so prevalent and familiar that the man himself almost recedes into myth. He stares wisely from coins, commemorative plates, coffee mugs and other collectibles. The mystery of his... Read More →

John F. Kennedy’s Life and Times—at the Bowers Museum Today, the image of John F. Kennedy is so prevalent and familiar that the man himself almost recedes into myth. He stares wisely from coins, commemorative... Read More →

86 - Mar / Apr 18

Values & Villa Ford

with General Manager Scott Wade

Anyone who has remodeled their home (or watched shows like HGTV’s “Fixer Upper”) will tell you it takes a lot of vision, patience, as well as a healthy budget. Now imagine remodeling a car dealership for almost a year while still serving customers. That’s what... Read More →

Anyone who has remodeled their home (or watched shows like HGTV’s “Fixer Upper”) will tell you it takes a lot of vision, patience, as well as a healthy budget. Now imagine remodeling a car dealership... Read More →

85 - Jan / Feb 18

Couture Handbags

at Watch & Wares

Any woman with a passion for designer couture handbags will find a treasure trove of vintage scores at Watch & Wares in Old Towne. The small but mighty shop features a vast collection of guaranteed-authentic bags from Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Chanel and more. The... Read More →

Any woman with a passion for designer couture handbags will find a treasure trove of vintage scores at Watch & Wares in Old Towne. The small but mighty shop features a vast collection of guaranteed-authentic... Read More →