Talk of the Towne Articles

73 - Jan / Feb 16

Field of Valor In April 2015, when Gary Remland proposed that the Community Foundation of Orange (CFO) spearhead a Field of Valor in Handy Park on Veterans Day weekend to honor vets and raise funds for veterans’ causes, many doubted if the event could be... Read More →

Field of Valor In April 2015, when Gary...

Hilbert Museum of California Art

73 - Jan / Feb 16

Hilbert Museum of Califonia Art With its unique combination of manmade and natural—from the mountains and ocean to Hollywood—California is truly like no other state. It is the Golden State’s majesty and vibrant history that is depicted in the extensive California Scene painting collection at... Read More →

Hilbert Museum of Califonia Art With its unique...

Cholame Vineyard

72 - Nov / Dec 15

When Orange Park Acres landscape professional David DuBois and his wife decided to buy property in 2005 in San Miguel, he found the land well suited to growing wine grapes, so he prepared 10 acres and planted the best grape varietals for the location. “It... Read More →

When Orange Park Acres landscape professional David DuBois...

Culinary Enthusiast

71 - Sep / Oct 15

Living a lifelong dream, Lisa Gilmore shares her love of cooking fresh foods with Orange Home Grown Farmers and Artisan Market attendees. - - - - Visitors to the Orange Homegrown Farmers and Artisan Market find the experience provides a chance to come together as... Read More →

Living a lifelong dream, Lisa Gilmore shares her...

A Family Commitment

with the Alvarez family

70 - Jul / Aug 15

Proud of their Old Towne business’s heritage for the past 60 years, The Alvarez family stands in front of the Army-Navy Store. Shown here are family matriarch Connie Alvarez in the foreground (light blue blouse), surrounded by her children (left) Steve Alvarez, Pat Lueras, Jake... Read More →

Proud of their Old Towne business’s heritage for...

The Hart Beat Continues

with Communications LAB & Orange County Taxpayers Association

70 - Jul / Aug 15

Communications Lab / Orange County Taxpayers Association Back in 1976 when longtime Orange resident Scott Richmond and his father ran a law practice in the Plaza, a friend told him about a property going on sale at 701 East Chapman Ave. “My wife, Jill, and... Read More →

Communications Lab / Orange County Taxpayers Association Back...

Everyone Wins, with the CFO!

69 - May / Jun 15

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 to funds provided by the Community Foundation of Orange (CFO)... Read More →

CFO provides local youth the opportunity to share...

Farm Fest

69 - May / Jun 15

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 an extracurricular activity and even works with kids. Amber, however,... Read More →

When Amber Buzzard applies to colleges next year,...

Hosting Special Olympic Athletes

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...