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 Jack & Jill Guild Holiday Home Tour & Boutique is a longtime Orange County holiday tradition benefiting CHOC. The event traditionally features beautifully decorated Orange County homes showcasing architecture, interior design, landscaping and holiday décor, along with boutique shopping. Details for the 2026 event will be added as they are announced. 2026 Holiday Boutique … Read more
The Villa Park Summer Fest will be held in the Villa Park Shopping Center on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 from 11 am til 3 pm. The festival will feature 50 + beers from more than 25 breweries, live music from three bands plus magicians performing on stage, games, vendors and BBQ food from the Post … Read more
With the 2020 season canceled, there was apprehension over just how big of an impact the lost season and continued restrictions would have on the 2021 season. If participation is the measuring stick, VPLL was back and strong as ever. 12u VPLL Team Wins District 30 & Section 5 Championships The 12u Villa Park Little … Read more
July 17, 2021 Update Based on clarifying information from District 30, Little League’s International Tournament Committee ruled to allow two of the three coaches reinstated. One coach remains suspended indefinitely and may not be in attendance at the game site during the course of the suspension. This includes practices, pregame and postgame activities. Additionally, VPLL … Read more
Villa Park Cars & Coffee is a recurring morning meetup for car enthusiasts and spectators at The Coffee Grove in Villa Park Town Center. The event is traditionally held on the third Sunday of each month from 7:00–10:00 a.m. and is free to attend. The vehicle lineup changes from month to month, and spectators are … Read more