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Old Towne Orange PLAZAREVIEW
From the Publisher As we enter the final months of 2021, here at the Plaza Review, we express our sincere appreciation to everyone who continues to make this publication a reality. This includes our readers, advertisers and those who open the doors of their businesses and even homes to share their uplifting stories. With each issue of the Old Towne Orange Plaza Review, we are invited into the homes of residents who are caretaking for a wide variety of historic homes within Old Towne and Orange. These gracious homeowners allow us to peek into their houses and lives. Readers tell us that they enjoy the home tours, finding them informational and inspirational. See the Old Towne home of Christy Mecxin and her fiancé, Austin Muckenthaler, on pgs. 18-21 and on the front cover. In each issue, we also take a close look at businesses and organizations that have become woven into the fabric of the Orange community. On page 16, we check in with Adel and Zalfa Mahshi, owners of Byblos Cafe, serving Old Towne for 32 years. Then on page 17, the folks at Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market, a part of the community since 2009, inform us of upcoming holiday events and offerings. You can also read about the illustrious past of the Orange Rotary, currently celebrating its 100th year in Orange (pgs. 24-25). With each issue of the Plaza Review, I’m always pleased to see so many photos of smiling faces. The joy reflected in those pictures represents the pleasure I feel in being blessed to share all these wonderful stories about a community so close to my heart. I wish you a wonderful holiday season filled with memorable times with family and friends.
What’s Happening NOVEMBER 2021 Sat / Nov 6 / 10 am - 5 pm Country Roads Holiday Open House Holiday décor, refreshments, inspiration & holiday vibes galore! 204 W Chapman Ave / 714-532-3041 Facebook.com/CountryRoadsAntiques Sat - Sat / Nov 6 - 13 / 10 am - 8 pm Community Foundation of Orange Orange Field of Valor A patriotic tribute honoring all Veterans & Active Duty Military. Handy Park: 2143 East Oakmont Ave communityfoundationoforange.org
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Sat / Nov 13 / Noon - 7 pm OHS Pub Crawl Going Back in Time Enjoy fine brew, music by DJ Richard Blade & a live performance by Idol X. 1886 Brewing 114 North Glassell www.facebook.com/ohspubcrawl Wed / Nov 17 / 5 - 7 pm Chapman University Winterfest & Doy's Tree-Lighting Live performances of holiday music, storytelling, tree lighting, Santa & snow. Attallah Piazza / 714-628-2750 events.chapman.edu/82606 DECEMBER 2021
Tue / Nov 9 / 7 pm Chapman Holocaust Lecture Series An Interfaith Service of Remembrance for Kristallnacht 1938-2021 Beckman Hall: One University Dr Chapman.edu/holocausteducation
Sat / Dec 4 / 1 - 4 pm City of Orange Heritage Days Celebrate the early history of Orange from a dusty pioneer settlement to the bustling town that grew from the Plaza. Orange Main Library 407 E Chapman Ave
Thu / Nov 11 / 2 pm City of Orange Veterans Day Tribute Honoring all who served with patriotic music & inspirational speeches. Depot Park: 100 North Atchison St 714-744-7278 / cityoforange.org
Sat / Dec 4 / 4:30 pm Rotary Club of Orange Centennial Gala A Roaring 20’s Theme with Libations, Entertainment & Dinner. 1886 Brewing 114 North Glassell St KristineReynolds.rotary@gmail.com
Sincerely, Mike Escobedo 134 South Glassell St. / Orange, CA 92866 714 - 771 - 6919 Mike@OrangeReview.com
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