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 Villa Park Community Services Foundation is offering a fun at home in their Villa’ event to the VP residents. By making a video of their family quarantined and submitting it, money can be earned for the charity of their choice. Villa Videos Contest Details Create 1 -2 minute video from your home. Email or … Read more
Archived page: This 2020 page is kept for the record and is no longer updated. Updated March 31, 2020 Due to the growing concerns involving the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) many precautions are being taken by the City of Villa Park, OUSD and other organizations. This includes the City, OUSD and many other organizations … Read more
The longstanding Yang Ming Garden previously located in Orange has replaced another longstanding restaurant, China Panda in Villa Park. Known for their Chinese noodle and rice dishes, Yang Ming Garden serves items such as Moo Goo Gai Pan, Kung Pao Chicken, Mu Shu Pork, Sweet and Sour Pork and Beef Chow Feng Noodles. Owner Daniel … Read more
The Casino Night Fundraiser will be held to benefit Villa Park High School Spartans Baseball. Join us on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Gather with the VPHS Baseball community to enjoy an evening of fun and games all while supporting the Spartans. Event Details Purchase Tickets Online at www.vphsbaseball.com What: VPHS Baseball Denim & Diamonds Casino … Read more
What is happening with the Villa Park High School Track & Field? That is the question many people are asking of the much-loved community track and field used by both students and neighbors alike for physical fitness activities such as walking and jogging. Find out why Villa Park High School’s football track field is being … Read more