Orange County Info ~ Central County

COSTA MESA

Save the date… 7/9/08 at 11:30 a.m.  The Orange County Freedom Committee will meet at the Costa Mesa Historical Society, 1870 Anaheim Ave.  Costa Mesa resident Hank Hornsveld will talk about his experiences fighting Nazis during World War II.

Information – 714-549-3793

 

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

Save the date… 7/9/08 at 7:00 p.m.  Learn how to build an insect collection at the Fountain Valley Library, 17635 Los Alamos St.  Information – 714-962-1324

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Save the date… 8/1/08 at 7:30 p.m.  Comedy night fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit community theater, the Huntington Beach Playhouse.  $15 for general admission & $10 for Seniors & students.  Information – www.hbph.com or 714-376-0696.

 

The Huntington Beach Police Dept. will offer its Citizen Academy class, starting mid-September.  The academy lasts 12 weeks and includes some hands-on training.  The class will be held from 6:30 – 9:30 pm Wednesdays.  Information – 714-960-4540 or dboldt@hbpd.org.

 

IRVINE

Save the date… 7/21 at 9:00 am.  The Sea and Sage Audubon Society will hold a “Hot Times at the Marsh” nature walk that will last about an hour and a half and is an easy walk to explore the paths and ponds of San Joaquin Marsh to see how birds & plants cope with the hot, dry summer.  Meet at the Audubon House, 5 Riparian View

Information – 949-261-7963

 

LOS ALAMITOS

The Police Department is encouraging residents to sign up for its e-mail-based community outreach program to keep residents informed about public-safety issues.  To sign up for the program, visit www.losalamitospolice.org.

 

NEWPORT BEACH

A proposed legal settlement with Sober Living by the Sea, the largest operator of drug-rehabilitation homes in Newport Beach, will be discussed during the city Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. tonight, 3300 Newport Blvd.  Information – 949-644-3005 or

www.city.newport-beach.ca.us

 

ORANGE

Save the date… 7/12/08 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The Friendly Center’s annual Health & Resource Fair will be held at Killefer Park, 147 W. Rose Ave.  Entry & refreshments are free.  Information – www.friendlycenter.org or 714-771-5300

 

The Orange International Street Fair is looking for volunteers for the 2008 Street Fair, taking place Aug. 29 – 31.  High school & college students needing community service hours are encouraged to apply.  Information – 714-532-6260

 

SANTA ANA

Save the date… 7/09/08 at 7:00 p.m.  Dr. Chris Lowe, a marine biologist, will give a free lecture on sharks & stingrays at the Santa Ana Zoo.  1801 E. Chestnut Ave.

Information – www.santaanazoo.org

 

SEAL BEACH

Grace Community Church of Seal Beach is looking for donations for care packages for troops deployed overseas.  The church recently shipped 60 care packages but is continuing to collect boxes.  Soldiers are most in need of phone cards, toiletries, sunscreen & socks.  To make delivery arrangements, contact 562-799-4990.

 

TUSTIN

The city sponsors concerts at Peppertree Park from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays through August 13^th.    

 

VILLA PARK

Residents who wish to run for one of two seats up for election on the City Council may pull nomination papers starting July 14^th.   www.villapark.org/election/2008/general.html

~ by Michael A. Caruso on July 8, 2008.