Orange Community Historical Society
"Separate but not Equal: Placing the Et al. back in Mendez v. Westminster" Hear how the Orange local Rameriz family (along with other members of the Estrada, Guzman & Palomino families) played a prominent role in the landmark 1947 federal Mexican American schoolsegregation case that paved the way for national racial desegregation.
Orange Main Library: 407 East Chapman Ave., Old Towne Orange, CA 92866
(714) 202-7570
Old Towne Preservation Association
This post dates back to 1928 as the former home of the Orange Armory of the National Guard. Join this tour, led by the Historian of the Post, as he shares fascinating facts and losts of details about the history of this historic building and the museum that is housed in the builidng. RSVP is necessary and attendance is limited to the first 25 people only. Select to view archival May/Jun 2025 American Legion Post 132 article.
143 South Lemon St., Old Towne Orange, CA 92866
(714) 639-6840
Chapman University
Chapman University's annual celebratiion of the winter holidays. All are welcome to this free, festive, family friendly, community event! 5:00 PM: Holiday Songs & Activities 5:30 PM: Winterfest Program
Attallah Piazza: One University Dr., Old Towne Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-6810
Orange Chamber of Commerce
Join us for Scrabble Networking, a creative twist on connecting! Each attendee gets a letter, and your mission is to mingle and form the highest-scoring word with others. It's a playful, engaging way to spark conversations, build connections and have some competitive fun. Let's spell out success together!
The Event Spot: 1403 North Batavia St., Suite 115, Orange, CA 92867
(714) 604-8914
Orange Elks Lodge 1475
Every Third Thu
Please join us as we ceremoniously lower our flag, as set forth by the Orange Plaza Patriots. Now on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Listen to veteran and guest speakers, gain information on veteran outreach programs, volunteer opportunities, hear experiences of our veterans, history of our flag, patriotic holidays, and join in to respectfully sing our National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance and more. Oct 16: US Navy Birthday Nov 20: USMC Birthday (cake cutting)/Veterans Day Dec 18: US Space force Birthday/Pearl Harbor Day
Plaza Park, where Chapman Ave & Glassell St meet in Old Towne Orange
Orange Home Grown Educational Farm
Every Fri
Lend a hand, every Friday, as we open up the farm to the community to try their hand at growing food. We plant, harvest, compost, mend the soil, pull weeds, and more. All ages are invited, as new volunteers are paired with seasoned volunteers to work on farm projects together.
356 North Lemon St, Orange CA 92866
(714) 397-4699
Orange Home Grown
Every Sat
A great way to start the weekend with OHG! Purchase fresh, quality, local produce and enjoy the company of good people. Aug 9: Celebrate farmers, artisans, staff, volunteers and customers who make our market possible. 1st Sat: Yoga 2nd Sat: Cooking Demo / 3rd Sat: Kids Club, Seed Lending / 4th Sat: Handmade Market Place. Select to read archival 2011 article.
303 West Palm Ave, Orange CA 92866
Naranjita Flamenco Dance Studio
Every Sat
Let's Dance! Learn flamenco with Richard Chavez. Select to read archival 2018 article.
301 East Katella Ave, Orange CA 92867
(714) 400-2939
Friendly Center
Instead of traditional Thanksgiving pre-packaged baskets, our Full Shelves, Full Hearts Drive gives every family the choice and dignity to fill their own grocery bags with food items they need. Schedule your food drop-off donations on Monday, November 25, and help fill our Friendly Mart shelves. Select to view our archival Jul/Aug 2024 Friendly Center article
147 West Rose Ave., Orange, CA 92867
(714) 769-8869
Orange Public Library
Every Mon
Love a good mystery? Whether it's a heart-pounding thriller that's mere steps behind the killer until the end or a cold case finally solved as newly uncovered clues start to link everything together, discuss the plot twists and turns with our Monday Mysteries Book Club.
Orange Main Library: 407 East Chapman Ave, Orange CA 92866
(714) 288-2400