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I wanted to pass along this info about the changes in waste billing in Orange. Here is the official press release explaining the changes that will be effective tomorrow, July 1st:

ORANGE, CA — Effective July 1, 2011, residents and businesses in the City of Orange will be billed for trash and recycling services directly from CR&R, the City of Orange’s trash and recycling services provider.

Prior to this change, the City included trash and recycling service charges on bi-monthly utility bill in the amount of $22.84 ($11.42 per month). These charges were for trash and recycling services already received. Because the City bills for past services, customers will continue to receive a prorated bill for trash services through August. Once any outstanding City trash service charges are paid, they will no longer show up on City utility bills.

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Chapman University is hosting their annual FREE summer concert series on the Wells Fargo Stage at the Fahmy Attallah Piazza the end of July to mid-August. The concert series is kicking off on Friday, July 29th with the Nocturnes.

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What’s not to love about free music concerts? During July and August, the City of Orange is putting on a FREE summer concert series where you can listen to all different genres such as Latin, 80s New Wave, Big Band, traditional & contemporary Irish music and more! There is guaranteed to be something for everyone. The concerts are held every Wednesday from July 6th until August 24th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Hart Park Band Shell.

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Jack Grisham, singer of the famed O.C. punk band T.S.O.L., will be at Moonlight Graham on Thursday, June 30th at 6:30 p.m. His memoir, An American Demon, has recently been published and he will be doing a reading, signing and Q&A with fans. An American Demon is a story of punk rock, loss, sobriety and redemption. T.S.O.L. emerged in the punk scene of L.A. in the early 80s and is still making music today. Jack Grisham has been involved in a number of musical projects and is sure to have some interesting insight in the life of a punk rocker.

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Since 1996, the City of Orange has been celebrating America’s independence on not one, but two days. We just do it big here in Orange! On Sunday, July 3rd, this year’s 16th Annual “3rd of July” celebration kicks off at El Modena High School at 4:00 p.m. Residents, friends, family and visitors are encouraged to attend this exciting community event which will surely be one of the biggest days of summer. There will be live music, inflatable activities, non-profit vendor booths and a hometown carnival atmosphere which will lead up to the grand finale at 8:00 pm at Fred Kelly Stadium. At the grand finale, the Orange Community Master Chorale will perform followed by a spectacular fireworks show choreographed to music. Come out and celebrate with your neighbors!

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Have kids that love art? There are two awesome art camps going on this summer that you should sign ‘em up for!

At the Kids Art Camp at Schroeder Studio Gallery July 18th-22nd from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., your children will be introduced to various media and be able to explore their own artistic expressions.

The Bite Market is also putting on a Kids Summer Character Design Class. It’s all about how to create characters from cartoons which kids will be sure to love!

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I just wanted to let you guys know about a new service available through the Orange Public Library! If you have ever wondered what new books, DVDs and CDs are at the library then you should consider signing up for Wowbrary. Wowbrary is a weekly email update which showcases the library’s most recent acquisitions. The titles are categorized, there are reviews and descriptions available and you can easily place one of the new items on hold through the library website. Wowbrary was generously donated by the Friends of the Orange Public Library. This is a really cool resource available for Orange residents so be sure to sign up for it …

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On Saturday June 25th, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Sunday, June 26th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., there are special deals, such as all jeans are buy 1 get 1 50% off and for every $100 you spend you get a $10 giftcard. There will also be raffles going on both days and everyone who comes in to shop gets a raffle ticket. There will be a lot of other great deals and a ton of sales items so make sure to check it out this great shop this weekend! Happy Anniversary Laurenly!

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Are you a fan of the Old Towne Orange’s Certified Farmer’s & Artisians Market which happens every Saturday? If you are, then you should come out to Memphis at the Santora this Sunday, June 26th to support Orange Home Grown, the organization that puts on the Farmers & Artisans Market. A portion of the proceeds from Orange Home Grown’s Backyard BBQ fundraiser will go to helping put on their weekly Farmer’s Market.

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