Foothills Sentry Page 10 MAY 2025 6410 EAST CHAPMAN AVE. | 714.997.2910 | THEORANGEHILLRESTAURANT.COM ORANGEHILLRESTAURANT ORANGEHILLEATS BRUNCH | LUNCH | DINNER HAPPY HOUR | SPECIAL EVENTS FOR LUNCH WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY FROM 11:30AM - 2:00PM Now Open Living History Garden Party coming to Stevens’ mansion By Guy Ball The Tustin Area Historical Society is hosting a unique Living History event on Saturday, May 17 as a major fundraiser. The evening will include early architecture, with music, food, beverages silent auction, and in-person history at a Garden Party at Tustin's historic Stevens’ Square in Old Town Tustin. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Sherman Stevens was one of Orange County’s most successful and wealthiest businessmen. He and his wife Martha raised their family in Tustin, traveled the world, collected art, and played a large role in the local social and fine-culture scene. Their custom-built, 1880s Victorian style home on Main St. is still a picturesque Tustin landmark. While guests are enjoying food and drink, they will meet re-enactors portraying Sherman and Martha, talking about their early work and social life in the growing town of Tustin prior to the 20th century, as well as discuss their beautiful home and vacation trips to other parts of the world. All proceeds will benefit the Tustin Area Historical Society, the Tustin Area Museum, and its programs for schoolchildren. The Garden Party runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m., is for adults only, and tickets, $75 per person, must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available at TustinHistory. com or at the Tustin Area Museum at 345 El Camino Real. For additional information, call the Museum at (714) 731-5701 or email tustinmuseum@att.net. Historical society features the world of Eichler The Orange Community Historical Society will feature architect and historian Alan Hess, discussing the backstory of how and why Eichler homes became significant, on Wednesday, May 14. Orange hosts three Eichler neighborhoods of unique Modern homes designed 65 years ago. As Mid-century Modern style was rediscovered, those neighborhoods were given City of Orange Historic District status in 2019. Alan Hess is the author of 22 books on Modern architectural history. A graduate of the UCLA School of Architecture, Hess lectures nationally on Modern architectural history, preservation, and urban planning, and has appeared in numerous architectural documentaries. The meeting will be held the Community Room of the Main Library, beginning at 5:30 p.m. A members-only tour of selected Eichler homes will be announced at the meeting, to take place later in the month. Attendees may join the Society at the meeting, or online at historicalorange.org. Signups for the tour will follow the program. Assistance League's evening programs give volunteers more options Assistance League of Orange Orangewood activity chairs, Cheryl Scudday, left, and Lori Powell, far right, with Orange Blossoms Jessica Gonzalez and Oana Murray. Stevens' mansion Assistance League of Orange is proud to transform the lives of children and adults through community programs. One such event is the Orangewood Children & Family Center – Evening Program, offered in partnership with the Orange Blossoms Auxiliary. Each month, they host a craft night for middle and high school girls currently supported by Orangewood. These evenings are filled with creativity, conversation and a meal—an experience that lifts spirits on both sides. As many Orange Blossom members work during the day, this evening philanthropy, chaired by Cheryl Scudday and Lori Powell, is a perfect fit, allowing more volunteers to stay connected and engaged. Assistance League is always looking for ways to connect its working members with community needs through evening and weekend programs and its Assisteens and Orange Blossoms auxiliaries. To learn more, visit assistanceleague.com/orange. Rotary Club offers scholarships Villa Park Rotary is now accepting applications for two Endowment Scholarships for graduating high school seniors. The Rich Freschi Vocational Studies Scholarship is offered to a Villa Park High School senior planning to attend a vocational or trade school. The Scott Family Health Studies Scholarship will be awarded to a senior graduating from any local high school and pursuing a career in the health f ield. The deadline to inquire is May 22. Email pdmortg@msn.com and indicate which scholarship you are interested in. The awards will be presented on June 5 at the Villa Park Rotary meeting.
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