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 Rock For Veterans Day outdoor music festival will be Friday, November 11, 2022 at Irvine Regional Park in Orange, CA . The event is free and open to the public. The special guest of the day will be Medal of Honor recipient David Bellavia. The music festival will have not one but two concerts … Read more
In October 2022, longtime Villa Park restaurant First Class Pizza became Buccaneer Pizza, marking a new chapter for a pizzeria that had served the community since 1978. Looking for current hours, menu and location information? See our Buccaneer Pizza Villa Park Business Spotlight. From First Class Pizza to Buccaneer Pizza First Class Pizza opened in … Read more
The annual Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival will be on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at the lawns of Sea Terrace Park in Dana Point. The event includes unlimited tastings of of seasonal specialties, rare pours, and plenty of holiday cheer. The selection will include limited, one-off and exclusive releases from top local and regional breweries. … Read more
The Orange May Parade returned to Old Towne Orange on Saturday, May 2, 2026, continuing a community tradition with roots dating to 1933. Local school bands, drill teams, color guards, JROTC units, community organizations, nonprofits, youth groups, civic organizations and floats took part in the celebration. The 2026 parade theme was “Orange You Glad It’s … Read more
Pure Skin OC isn’t just about facials, it’s about making you love what you see in the mirror and getting that confidence back. That is what Devyn, the owner and esthetician, wants for her clients. “When your skin is clear and you see that glow, you just feel better,” says Devyn. Devyn McArthur was raised … Read more