Orange County Info ~ North County

ANAHEIM

Save the dates… July 23^rd – Aug 3^rd, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey present “Over the Top” at the Honda Center. Tickets range from $16.50 – $91.50 per seat and are available via Ticketmaster at 213-480-3232 or 714-740-2000. For group rates or further information, call 877-234-8425.

 

The Anaheim Community Services Department is offering free recreational swim times at Pearson Park Pool, 400 N. Harbor Blvd. through Aug. 31^st.  The free swim times will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays & Sundays.  Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Information – 714-765-5191

 

BREA

A new series of Concerts in the Park begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7/9/08 in City Hall Park, northwest of Brea Blvd. & Elm St.  The free concerts take place each Wednesday.  Attendees are invited to bring blankets & lawn chairs.  Information – 714-990-7600

 

BUENA PARK

City Council members are expected to approve a $469,833 contract with R.J. Noble Co. to make improvements on Eighth St. from Gramercy St. to Knott Ave., and alleyway improvements north of Eighth & west of Western Ave.  The council will discuss the matter at today’s meeting at 5:00 pm in council chambers, 6650 Beach Blvd.

Information – 714-562-3754

 

CYPRESS

Save the dates… 7/24/08 through 8/28/08 at 9:00 a.m.  The Cypress Senior Center is offering a six week Healthier Living workshop for people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, arthritis & heart disease.  Program is free.  Information – 714-229-2005

 

FULLERTON

The city’s Water Engineering Division has set up a Conservation & Water Watchdog Hot- Line – 714-738-6744 designed for residents wanting conservation information to ask questions or request water surveys.

 

GARDEN GROVE

The city will kick off its free summer concert series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday 7/10/08.  The concerts begin this Thursday and end Aug. 14^th.  The concerts will be held at Eastgate Park, 12001 Mark St and are sponsored by the Garden Grove Community Foundation.  Information – www.ggcf.com

 

LA HABRA

Individuals interested in seeking election to the City Council may obtain nomination papers in the city clerk’s office beginning next Monday the 14^th.  Completed nomination papers must be returned to the city clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 8^th.

Information – 562-905-9701

 

LA PALMA

The City Council has adopted the city’s $24.9 million budget for 2008 and 2009.  As part of the budget, the city’s local utility user tax has been reduced by 1 percent.

Information – 714-690-3338

 

PLACENTIA

Save the date… 7/14 at 11:30 am.  The Placentia-Brea Women’s Connection is hosting a luncheon featuring a “Draper’s & Damon’s Fashion Show” at Alta Vista County Club.  Cost is $16.  Reservations required – 714-998-8757

 

The city has two openings on the Planning Commission, two on the Cultural Arts Commission, two on the Financial Audit Oversight Committee and one on the Traffic Safety Commission.  The deadline for filling out an application is 4:30 p.m. on 7/24.

Information – 714-993-8231

 

STANTON

The city’s Citizens Academy program is a seven-week community & leadership development program designed to heighten citizen awareness & create better-informed residents.  Sessions are once a week, from 6:00 p.m. to later than 8:00 p.m.  Applications are available at City Hall, 7800 Katella Ave.  Information – 714-379-9222 x277

 

WESTMINSTER

Save the date… 7/10/08 at 6:00 p.m.  The city will begin its free summer concert series with rock band The Answer at the Civic Center Sunken Gardens, 8200 Westminster Blvd.  Information – 714-895-2860

 

YORBA LINDA

Save the date… 8/4 through 8/15 from 8:00 am to 5:00.  The Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church is offering a Jump Start Summer Program.  Cost is $150.00 per week.  Church is located at 6550 Fairmont Blvd.  Information – 714-779-2384

 

 

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