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Old Towne Orange PLAZAREVIEW
From the Publisher As we wind down a challenging year, I’m reminded that for many, the time spent in isolation earlier in the year highlighted the value of personal interaction with one another. Though we’ve been apart this year more than we’ve been together, it’s apparent as I look around Orange that community members have grown even closer. With the holidays upon us, I encourage you to visit Old Towne to enjoy the camaraderie of seeing old friends and meeting new ones. The merchants in the Plaza could use our support this year. To check off your holiday shopping list, consider visiting the Plaza’s many friendly merchants for one-of-a-kind gifts. Once you’ve finished shopping, stop at one of our many restaurants for a hearty, satisfying meal. In this issue, we look at the Plaza Review’s journey from a modest newsletter 19 years ago to the robust publication it is today. In the article, “Our 100th Edition” (pg. 14), we talk to community movers and shakers about the Plaza Review, such as former Orange Mayor Carolyn Cavecche, who reads each issue from cover to cover. “I get goosebumps when the Plaza Review gets delivered to me,” she says. In these pages, meet Joseph Mahon and his new venture with Jaxon’s Scratch-Made Chix Tenders (pg. 10), the Army Navy Store (pg. 12) and Tiddleywinks Toys & Games (pg. 13). As usual, our Orange neighbors also share their talents, including Clyde San Juan (pg. 22) and Richard Turner (pg. 24), both of whom have released books. As you check out this issue, you’ll notice that the people within these pages have big smiles for you. It’s all part of what makes the Orange community so friendly. Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday Sincerely, Mike Escobedo
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What’s Happening
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OCTOBER 2020 Mon / Oct 12 / 10 am Community Foundation of Orange Rubber Ducky Derby We'll be racing ducks & raising money to help build strong foundations here in the greater Orange community! LIVE on Facebook www.communityfoundationoforange.org
Sat / Oct 24 / 4 - 8 pm Old Towne Preservation Association Haunted Halloween Decorating Contest Judges will be caravanning the streets of Old Towne Orange to determine witch homes have the best decorations. Nominate a home at www.otpa.org 714-639-6840
Sat / Oct 17 / 10 am - 12 pm Clyde The Hippo In-Store Book Signing Meet the dynamic duo & creative team of Keith & Larissa Marantz, author & illustrator. Tiddlywinks OC 129 North Glassell RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/clyde-thehippo-book-launch-online-and-in-storebook-signing-tickets-124026826577
Thu / Oct 29 / 3 - 6 pm Fairhaven Memorial Park Fall Festival FREE walk-thru family friendly Fall Festival with ten holiday themed treat stations throughout the park. 1702 Fairhaven Ave, SA 714-633-1442 / FairhavenMemorial.com
Fri - Thu / Oct 23 - 29 City of Orange Festifall at City Hall Dress in costume, bring a decorated pumpkin & help turn City Hall into a Pumpkin Patch, grab a take-home craft, escape the maze & use the photo booth to capture a family memory. City Hall: 300 East Chapman Ave 714-744-5599 / www.cityoforange.org
Fri & Sat / Oct 30 & 31 / 4:30 - 6 pm Backyard Art Camp Halloween Art Class! Watercolor PUMPKIN & VINTAGE TRUCK painting! Each student will go home with their masterpiece, new watercolor paints, and a bag of candy from Tiddlywinks. Costumes welcomed. Tiddlywinks OC 129 North Glassell Sign Up: www.hellomeghan.com/currentclasses.html
134 South Glassell St. / Orange, CA 92866 714 - 771 - 6919 Mike@OrangeReview.com
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