Talk of the Towne Articles

69 - May / Jun 15

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 Special Olympians from Canada and Senegal. “This is the first... Read More →

When history is made this summer and the...

Handcrafted in San Antonio

68 - Mar / Apr 15

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, owner of Roy Step SAS Handcrafted Shoes in Orange, started... Read More →

Superior shoes and exemplary customer service keep customers...

Vogelvang Spring Boutique

68 - Mar / Apr 15

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 St., lives Anke Vogelvang, whose huge heart embraces all who... Read More →

Visit the Vogelvang Annual Spring Boutique and Charity Fundraiser in...

Woman's Club of Orange

68 - Mar / Apr 15

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 Orange. The same group rallied their resources in 1924 and... Read More →

The next time you drive into the Plaza,...

Graduating Chapman University

63 - May / Jun 14

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 and joyful end of our academic year,” says Dr. Jerry Price,... Read More →

A long-awaited occasion, college graduation brings with it...

Principal for a Day

63 - May / Jun 14

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 the experience to be especially eye-opening. “They say everything you... Read More →

Transitional Kindergarten students at West Orange Elementary School...

Stitches of Freedom

63 - May / Jun 14

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 face,” says Robles, whose son Jacob Washington is serving in... Read More →

Prior to her two sons joining the military,...

TEDxChapmanU

63 - May / Jun 14

When Greg Irwin attended TEDxChapmanU last year, the commercial account rep for an Orange graphics company left the event held on Chapman’s campus highly motivated to make some changes in his professional life. The talk that inspired Irwin given by Gwynne Shotwell, president and CEO of SpaceX,... Read More →

When Greg Irwin attended TEDxChapmanU last year, the commercial account...

Celebrating Huell Howser

62 - Mar / Apr 14

Fans of the late Huell Howser and his iconic TV show “California’s Gold” are invited to a free Open House at Chapman University on Saturday, March 29th from 9 am to 6 pm. The event will include live appearances by various stars of Howser’s public television programs and tours of the... Read More →

Fans of the late Huell Howser and his iconic TV...

R.W.B. Party Props

Bringing Parties to Life!

60 - Nov / Dec 13

When R.W.B. Party Props started in 1963, the business began as a hobby for co-owner Bob Babcock. “I always liked to build things and tinker with antique vehicles,” says Babcock, who graduated from Garden Grove High School in 1961. “Back then, I owned an antique... Read More →

When R.W.B. Party Props started in 1963, the...