Talk of the Towne Articles

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 love of cooking fresh foods with Orange Home Grown Farmers and Artisan Market attendees. - - - - Visitors to the Orange Homegrown Farmers and Artisan Market... Read More →

70 - Jul / Aug 15

Army Navy Store

A Family Commitment with the Alvarez family

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 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),... Read More →

70 - Jul / Aug 15

The Hart Beat Continues

with Communications LAB & Orange County Taxpayers Association

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 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... Read More →

69 - May / Jun 15

Everyone Wins, with the CFO!

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 their talents with the community. - - - - Community Foundation of Orange Back in 5th grade when Liliana Burns played basketball for the first time thanks... Read More →

69 - May / Jun 15

Farm Fest

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, 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... Read More →

69 - May / Jun 15

Hosting Special Olympic Athletes

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 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... Read More →

68 - Mar / Apr 15

Handcrafted in San Antonio

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 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,... Read More →

68 - Mar / Apr 15

Vogelvang Spring Boutique

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 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... Read More →

68 - Mar / Apr 15

Woman's Club of Orange

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, 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... Read More →

63 - May / Jun 14

Graduating Chapman University

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 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... Read More →