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 McArthurPast event: This page describes the 2022 Villa Park Junior Cheer Clinic, held Sunday, September 18, 2022, which has passed. Next date TBA. The annual Villa Park Junior Cheer clinic will be Sunday, September 18, 2022 followed by opportunity, to cheer with the squads and perform at a VPHS Varsity football game at Fred Kelly … Read more
The OC Brew Ha Ha Silverado Showdown will be held at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, CA on Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 12 pm to 10 pm. The rock & rev daytime party will feature live performances from an impressive lineup of artists, tasty food vendors including vegan options, and views of Irvine Lake. The bands … Read more
Fall brings plenty of family activities to Villa Park and surrounding Orange County, from pumpkin patches and apple picking to community Halloween celebrations, zoo events, hiking and seasonal day trips. This guide highlights family-friendly ways to enjoy the season and points you to dedicated event guides for current dates, admission and registration details. Fall event … Read more
Short-term rentals are prohibited in the City of Villa Park. Under Villa Park Municipal Code Section 23-3.5, a residential dwelling, dwelling unit or room may not be rented for compensation for fewer than 30 consecutive days. Advertising a prohibited short-term rental is also not allowed. This means typical Airbnb- or VRBO-style stays of a few … Read more
The Villa Park High School Pancake Breakfast will be held at VPHS on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The Villa Park High School Parent Faculty Organization (PFSO) will be hosting the annual Pancake Breakfast for the community. The PFSO as well as Booster Clubs on campus are selling tickets for $10 per ticket. 100% of the … Read more