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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Orange, California with AmericanTowns Orange Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Orange County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Orange organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Orange is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around OrangeGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Orange areaWhat’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made... Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Orange in a Tough MarketPurchasing a home in California is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent... Read more...An Invitation to our Orange Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Orange, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in CaliforniaPining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a California Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call... Read more...
Christmas TrainTis the season, once again, for Irvine Park Railroad’s annual Christmas Train. Come with family and friends and take this enchanting night ride through historic Irvine... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her StudentsTeaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach... Read more...
Orange Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving... Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Orange Election Information and Polling PlacesPresidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Orange elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics... Read more...Orange County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Orange CountyLocal Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Orange County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the... Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for California CACalifornia Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in California. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the... 1 comment Read more...
Share and Celebrate Local Green InitiativesAmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Orange and across the country. With... Read more...Find California Corn Mazes - Get lost in a California haunted Halloween corn maze this season!Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have... 1 comment Read more...
Modesto Celebrated in New BookNew from Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History Series is Modesto. In over 200 vintage photographs and postcards, repeat author Carl P. Baggese shares the history of the... Read more...Chapman University Toyota of Orange 5-K Run/WalkThe course takes you through the Old Towne Orange Historic District, including neighborhoods listed on the National Register of Historic Places, finishing on Chapman University's... Read more...
Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for California CAWe have the best California apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of California. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms... Read more...Back to School for Orange - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and moreHey, Orange! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the... Read more...New Bill Prevents All Lenders From Pursuing Borrowers After Approved Short Salefrom:Lapeter Team Real EstateLast month Governor Jerry Brown signed a new law that has had a huge impact on the real estate short sales. This new law makes short sales more appealing as it prevents all... Read more...US Postal Service closure of Orange post office details and informationNearly 3,700 post offices could shut down starting as early as January, U.S. Post Master General Patrick Donahoe announced Tuesday. The proposal follows record-breaking profit... Read more...Tips for Buying an REO Propertyfrom:Lapeter Team Real EstateSo you've weighed the pros and cons and have decided to purchase an REO property in North Orange County. That's great! REO properties (link to previous REO blog here) can... Read more...
Ladies Night Out - Funniest Housewives and Male Exotic Dancers!!!The Funniest Housewives of Orange County are a sizzling comedic sensation and their styles are hilarious, diverse and witty! Their extraordinary ability to entertain and engage... Read more...Make a difference in Orange! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunityYou want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Orange area and around the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to GrowBev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns HomeOn April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership SkillsReilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land MinesKristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially... Read more...July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Orange County, CAOrange Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Orange County, CA. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If you... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to CaringFor some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing SchoolsDr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on... Read more...
AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for PatientsLeslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery PlansThe dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning VolunteerOver the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in HomesTeresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to CampSteve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find HappinessFowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed ChallengeDJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and HistoryDenise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to HeroesWhen a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community.Military help was called in to assist with... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less StressfulMost of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Danielle Butin Sends "Good Health" to Countries in NeedFour years ago, Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR was on vacation in East Africa, enjoying the air, the music, the wildlife, the people, the food and the beauty of the physical... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Chris Willden Acts Quickly to Save the Lives of Trapped ChildrenTwo children are alive today because of the quick thinking and heroic efforts of former police officer Chris Willden. Willden was the first on the scene when a car skidded off the... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Davidson Wants Your Pledge to Rise Above the PlasticsIf you see a grown man covered in plastic bags, don’t think he’s crazy or a homeless person trying to stay warm. Go over and introduce yourself and find out what he has to say... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Masons and Shriners Help the Community Help ThemselvesMasons and Shriners are known for their good deeds. There are Masonic lodges and Shriners temples all over the world. The principles of fraternity and charity are shared by both... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Daria Miller Recycles for ConservationThis week's hero is a conservation champion! Daria Miller was honored with an award and a $500 cash prize in the Cox Cares Conservation Champions program. Her act of recycling... Read more...
AmericanTown Heroes: John Henderson Demands Respect for the FlagWhen John Henderson saw a torn and tattered flag flying outside a local fast food restaurant he was as upset as he was sad. As a Vietnam veteran he looks on our nation's flag as a... Read more... |
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