Know the Neighbors Articles

63 - May / Jun 14

At his studio at 55 Plaza Square, Master David M. Clawson teaches young and old the ancient practice of Pa-Kua, a Chinese martial arts tradition that promotes health and wellbeing. - - - - Pa-Kua, Orange Enormous picture windows reveal all the action inside Pa-Kua... Read More →

At his studio at 55 Plaza Square, Master David M. Clawson teaches young and old the ancient practice of Pa-Kua, a Chinese martial arts tradition that promotes health and wellbeing. - - - - Pa-Kua,... Read More →

63 - May / Jun 14

The Potting Shed

Horticulture expert Jack Carlisle (front) and partner Luis Sardinas bring a bounty of offerings to The Potting Shed, which is located in the courtyard of Vintiques Home Décor near Ruby’s Diner. The Potting Shed A relaxing retreat from the world at large, the newly opened... Read More →

Horticulture expert Jack Carlisle (front) and partner Luis Sardinas bring a bounty of offerings to The Potting Shed, which is located in the courtyard of Vintiques Home Décor near Ruby’s Diner. The Potting Shed A... Read More →

61 - Jan / Feb 14

French Inspired

with Paris in a Cup

It’s teatime at Paris In A Cup with store owner Cheryl Turner (center) and her team of associates. From left to right: Chef Joshua Backstrom; Venis Iberra, prep cook; Valerie Berry, food service manager and Brandee Youngdale, retail sales manager. - - - - Paris... Read More →

It’s teatime at Paris In A Cup with store owner Cheryl Turner (center) and her team of associates. From left to right: Chef Joshua Backstrom; Venis Iberra, prep cook; Valerie Berry, food service manager and... Read More →

60 - Nov / Dec 13

Katie Wagner

with Rambling Rose Estate Jewelry

Katie and Matt Wagner pose with their daughter, Madison, in front of Katie’s store, Rambling Rose Estate Jewelry, located inside the Orange Circle Antique Mall. - - - - Katie Wagner of Rambling Rose Estate Jewelry is surrounded by gemstones every day. But the real jewel in... Read More →

Katie and Matt Wagner pose with their daughter, Madison, in front of Katie’s store, Rambling Rose Estate Jewelry, located inside the Orange Circle Antique Mall. - - - - Katie Wagner of Rambling Rose Estate Jewelry is... Read More →

60 - Nov / Dec 13

Megan Penn

with Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market

Megan Penn and her husband Travis enjoy taking their daughter Madison on treks through the Plaza, including to the weekly farmers’ market that Megan helped to establish. - - - - Megan Penn Co-founder of the Old Towne Orange Farmers and Artisans Market, Megan Penn wants everyone... Read More →

Megan Penn and her husband Travis enjoy taking their daughter Madison on treks through the Plaza, including to the weekly farmers’ market that Megan helped to establish. - - - - Megan Penn Co-founder of the Old... Read More →

60 - Nov / Dec 13

Tracey Curtis

with Orange Plaza Rotary

Tracey Curtis, pictured with her husband Jason and their daughters Tiffany Jo and Jianna Tessa. The mother of a four-year-old daughter, Tracey Curtis thought she knew exactly what to expect with the birth of her second daughter this May. But nothing prepared her for the... Read More →

Tracey Curtis, pictured with her husband Jason and their daughters Tiffany Jo and Jianna Tessa. The mother of a four-year-old daughter, Tracey Curtis thought she knew exactly what to expect with the birth of her... Read More →

59 - Sep / Oct 13

Joe Moreland

In his self-published memoir, Old Towne resident Joe Moreland chronicles his unorthodox childhood growing up in a vagabond family that lived on the outskirts of society. For author Joe Moreland, life in Old Towne is a far cry from his childhood in the Pacific Northwest where... Read More →

In his self-published memoir, Old Towne resident Joe Moreland chronicles his unorthodox childhood growing up in a vagabond family that lived on the outskirts of society. For author Joe Moreland, life in Old Towne is a... Read More →

59 - Sep / Oct 13

Kergan Edwards-Stout

Acclaimed LGBT author Kergan Edwards-Stout has just completed a collection of short stories for the holidays. His new book, Gifts Not Yet Given, is available at Eikon Gift & Home on South Glassell in Old Towne. In 2011, Orange County native Kergan Edwards-Stout received much acclaim for... Read More →

Acclaimed LGBT author Kergan Edwards-Stout has just completed a collection of short stories for the holidays. His new book, Gifts Not Yet Given, is available at Eikon Gift & Home on South Glassell in Old... Read More →

59 - Sep / Oct 13

Paul Clark

Historian and author Paul F. Clark strikes a pose in front of the Plaza Historic District commemorative wall at Almond and South Glassell where his name is listed as a contributing citizen. His new book reveals the life and times of his great grandmother, Mary Teegarden Clark, a ranching pioneer of Orange. Orange... Read More →

Historian and author Paul F. Clark strikes a pose in front of the Plaza Historic District commemorative wall at Almond and South Glassell where his name is listed as a contributing citizen. His new book reveals the life and... Read More →

58 - Jul / Aug 13

Ernie Gonzalez

Orange High Principal

Though Orange High School Principal Ernie Gonzalez initially planned to go into business, during college he realized that his personal goals were more aligned with helping young people succeed. Ernie Gonzalez,Orange High School During his senior year of high school in the late 1980s, Orange... Read More →

Though Orange High School Principal Ernie Gonzalez initially planned to go into business, during college he realized that his personal goals were more aligned with helping young people succeed. Ernie Gonzalez,Orange High School During his... Read More →