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The Irish Street Banger food booth was a FUNdraising success!

The pleasant smelling food aromas wafting in the breeze lured thousands of folks to Orange's annual street fair and eventually to Old Towne Preservation's food booth on Irish Street.

It was party time on Irish Street with great eats, drink and toe tapping music! This year OTPA served hot-off-the-grill sausages and sauteed onions and peppers creating a wonderful combination of spicy, sweet, and creamy. The combination of tasting new foods, being with friends and soaking in the sunshine was simply intoxicating. Many thanks to those who supported the food booth in buying a banger and a drink, and to those who volunteered behind the booth serving customers with a genuine smile.

We value our dedicated volunteers and thank them for their time and energy making the OTPA food booth a success.

For anyone not listed, but who volunteered their time and smiles, please forgive our oversight if your name is not shown.

Jim & Susan Bonk Michelle & Brett Jackson Monica Richards Annalee Johnson and her friend, Tina Linda Corcoran Joan Panther Ted & Sandra Robinson Mary & Tom Matuzak John & Arty Molina Tim Dunn Cindy Davis Sheri & Joe Ledbetter Julie Kersting Greg Lepore Jeff & Sandy Frankel Chris & Becky Glos Kevin Calles Bonnie & Hailey Haskell Bob Hitchcock Karen and John von Drak

Shannon & Frank Tucker and Frank's sister, Jean Mike & Michelle Ochs Diana & Gary Zdenek Steve & Wendy Bennett An Ngo Mike Clements Vickie Laughlin Sandy Quinn Joe & Kay Moreland Laree & Chris Lopez Shelley Anderson Jeanine Ciulik (who pulled 3 straight shifts to close out Sunday!) Glory Johnson & Wayne Gensler Leslie Webber Max Soira Patty Von Voorst Mark Kreider Joseph and Kathleen Barbeito

And to our 'regulars' who couldn't make it this year, we'd like to thank you for being there in spirit: Al Ybarra and Pam Kaa.

 

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Join OTPA Wednesday, October 12 @ St. John's Church, 154 South Shaffer Street at 6:30 for a fun history lesson.

Dr. William Heide will discuss the history surrounding the 125-year-old church including the buildings and what came before. Dr. Heide's grandfather was the third head minister for the church and his mother was raised in the parsonage (now the community music conservatory). Dr. Heide is currently the head of worship and music for the church. There will be a DVD presentation chronicling its history.

Free parking in surrounding streets and in the parking lot behind the Orange Civic Center.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Lights, camera, action!
Chapman University's Dodge College of Film & Media Arts is the host for the next Old Town Orange Preservation Association meeting

Join us on August 10 and hear from the Dean of the college, Bob Bassett and see footage of local film projects. Dean Bassett has lead the film school to one of the fastest growing, most complete film and media programs in the nation with 1,300 students and more than 150 feature films in its filmography. Hear the latest on Dodge College, see footage, and enjoy appetizers and wine while visiting with your old towne neighbors. As always, there will be door prizes!

The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the lobby of Dodge College located at 283 N. Cypress. Free parking is available in the surrounding streets. Remember to R.S.V.P. to Sheri Ledbetter, at sledbetter@socal.rr.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Join us at The French Estate for OTPA's June 8 General Meeting

Mark your calendars for the next Old Towne Preservation Association membership meeting - June 8, at The French Estate where we will hear from experts from the Fullerton Arboretum, the largest botanical garden in Orange County. Since 1979, the Fullerton Arboretum (www.fullertonarboretum.com) has served as a premier resource for ecological, horticultural and historical education.

Following the presentation, enjoy appetizers and wine while mingling with your fellow old-towners in the gardens of The French Estate – an old-school working estate built in 1892 right here in Orange. The address is : 248 S. Batavia, Orange, CA 92868

The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. As always, there will be door prizes. Come and enjoy the camaraderie while learning something new. There is limited capacity, so RSVP now to Sheri Ledbetter at sledbetter@socal.rr.com.

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First ever membership meeting held at Ruby's Diner, a whistling success!

More than 50 members and guests arrived to observe a new and improved Historic Orange Train Depot. Complete with wood trim, earthen toned painted walls throughout, arched walking passages and of course small scale trains chuffing from above.

"We were pleased to see so many OTPA members at the April meeting; and it was a pleasure to be a part of revealing both Ruby's and Orange Home Grown to the Old Towne residents. We know that both will be wonderful partners with the community," said Sheri Ledbetter, OTPA education and research chair.

Ruby's Diner and Old Towne Preservation Association drew on each others strengths to attract the largest attendance record for an OTPA membership meeting. With many thanks to Sheri for coordinating this effort.

"Both Ruby's and Orange Home Grown are top-notch organizations. The OTPA was pleased to be able to partner with them at this membership meeting. Based on the turnout and the fun and relaxed atmosphere of the evening, I would call this event a success," said Michelle Carder, OTPA president.

Raffle prizes were plentiful this night with Tshirt giveaways from Orange Home Grown won by Brian Parrott and Emily Weerheim, spice rub and barbecue sauce gift basket from Memphis Cafe was taken home by Tita Smith, Mayor pro tem. Bob Hitchcock and Dan Slater claimed the two Old Towne Orange Walking Food Tours give away, and Tara Klasna won the Ruby's Diner gift certificate for an upcoming dining experience.

Bob Hitchcock receives his gift from Renee Dallas of Old Towne Orange Walking Food Tours.		Stella and Gabbi Goodman work on putting together the Ruby's paper cars while they wait for their meals.
Sheri Ledbetter and Laree Lopez supply information and name tags the membership meeting attendees.		Member, Glory Johnson makes a selection from Ruby's complimentary appetizers before the membership meeting begins.
Michelle Carder, president calls the OTPA membership meeting to order before introductions.

 

The OTPA Holiday Decorating Contest Tinsel Town in Old Towne Orange All that glitters is great when it comes to the annual OTPA holiday decorating contest held on Dec. 12. Luckily for this year’s volunteer judges some folks have difficulty deciding when enough, is indeed enough. Some might just figure, “never!” and the proof is found in many Old Towne quadrants where the residents have delved into the holiday spirit with hearts and eyes wide open. Congratulations to all who participated and came within bulbs of clutching top marks! Most Beautiful: 205 N. Pine Most Old Fashioned: 438 S. Grand Best Use of Lights: 258 N. Center Most Original: 237 N. Pine Best Block: “Candy Cane Lane” 100 N. Pine
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