Monique McArthur has lived in Villa Park for 20 years and has written about it for years, here and on Enjoy Orange County. Her kids went to Villa Park Elementary. Her son's at Villa Park High now, and her daughter went to Orange Lutheran. Along the way she was a Little League team mom, ran the VPLL snack bar, worked with the VPHS baseball boosters, helped run the Villa Park Halloween event and was a homeroom mom at Villa Park Elementary. These days she runs through town almost every day, shops the Town Center and Ralphs, and grabs a bite at Bagel Me or The Post, so she usually knows what's opening, closing or changing before most people do.
Her husband's family has been here since 1978. He and his four siblings went to Villa Park High and Orange Lutheran, and his parents still live in town, so a lot of what she knows about Villa Park's history, and how it's changed, comes straight from them.
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Monique McArthurThe City of Orange’s 3rd of July Celebration has traditionally brought the community together for an early Independence Day celebration at Grijalva Park. The longtime Orange tradition dates to 1996 and has featured patriotic music, family activities and a fireworks show. 2026 Update: The City of Orange did not hold its traditional 3rd of July … Read more
The California is for Lovers Festival will be held on two stages at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, CA on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The Is For Lovers Festival is a touring festival which features artists, which vary from location to location, including Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Alkaline Trio, The Story So Far, 3OH!3, Bayside, … Read more
The Annual Taste of Yorba Linda is scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Yorba Linda Community Center starting at 6 pm. This Food, Wine and Beer Event features over 70 restaurants from all over North Orange County, a variety of wines from California and craft beers from Orange County breweries. The eateries, breweries … Read more
Orange County athletic directors and principals have proposed new league configurations that would see football-only leagues and a 15-school non-football Century Conference. County high schools are at the end of the current two-year league cycle where county athletic directors and principals begin to propose new league memberships. The CIF Southern Section Council will vote on … Read more
Villa Park High School Baseball Boosters hosts the 2023 VPHS Youth Baseball Summer Camp for players of all skill levels, aged 6 to 14. The week-long summer camp will immerse young players in the game of baseball with games and skills development. High school coaches and players will work with campers to learn catching, pitching, … Read more