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News and Updates
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Mobile Vaccine Services
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Want to help your community become safer and healthier by hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for family, friends, colleagues, or neighbors? The OC Health Care Agency now offers mobile vaccine service to communities throughout Orange County. Once your event is confirmed, a dedicated Community Liaison will provide promotional materials and share the event on social media platforms. For more information, visit www.Othena.com/mobilevaccineservice. Questions? Call the OC COVID-19 Hotline at 714-834-2000.
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Weekly Vaccine Clinics
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The Orange County Health Care Agency staff is hosting various COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout Orange County. Below are a few reoccurring locations in the First District: Every Monday: Latino Health Access Headquarters π 2100 E. 4th Street, Santa Ana β° 10:00am - 2:00pm 714-581-4948 Every Thursday: Consulado de México en Santa Ana π 2100 E. 4th Street, Santa Ana β° 10:00am - 2:00pm 714-581-4948 Freedom Hall @ Mile Square Park π 16801 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley β° 9:00am - 2:30pm 714-834-2000 All individuals over the age of 12 are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Youth, ages 12-17, must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian. To find out where you can get a vaccine in Orange County, visit www.Othena.com or call the County’s hotline at 714-834-2000.
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Other Mobile Vaccine Clinics
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Santa Ana College July 2, 2021 / July 3, 2021 π 1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana β° 4:00pm - 6:45pm 714-834-2000 Villa Fundamental Intermediate July 2, 2021 / July 9, 2021 π 1441 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana β° 9:00am - 2:30pm 714-834-2000 Bristol Swap Mall July 12, 2021 π 1204 S. Bristol St., Santa Ana β° 2:00pm - 6:00pm 714-834-2000 Working Wardrobes July 17, 2021 π 2000 E. McFadden Ave., Suite 100, Santa Ana β° 9:00am - 2:30pm 714-834-2000 Clinica Familiar July 18, 2021 π 517 Main St., Santa Ana β° 9:00am - 2:30pm 714-834-2000
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6/25 Video Series
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- No Social Security number is required to make an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine.
- Free COVID-19 testing is available.
- Free COVID-19 vaccinations available at participating McDonald's restaurants.
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6/18 Video Series
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- On-site mobile vaccination service for individuals, groups, employers and interested businesses.
- New feature will help homebound individuals schedule home vaccinations.
- Vaccinate as soon as possible to protect yourself from coronavirus variants.
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Zero Emission Busses
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Earlier this month, OCTA approved awarding a contract for 10 battery chargers to support a pilot program that tests how battery-electric buses perform on Orange County streets! This action is the latest among OCTA’s many efforts to move to 100 percent zero-emission technology by 2040. Click here for more information on OCTA’s Zero-Emission projects.
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Celebrating our Father Figures
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This month we celebrated Father’s Day on June 20! Special shout-out to all the father figures who have guided and inspired us! As a dad, it has been an extraordinary privilege to mentor and encourage my two daughters to reach their full potential. Check out last year’s video with a message from a few First District fathers on what fatherhood means to them: https://youtu.be/64N5_JaSMKE. Happy Father’s Day! ¡Feliz Día del Padre! Chúc mα»«ng ngày của cha!
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Fryberger Elementary School
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Congratulations to Fryberger Elementary School in Westminster for being one of only five schools in California to be named a Green Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The Green Ribbon Award is an environment-based award that recognizes educational institutions for their outstanding efforts toward sustainability. Congrats to all students and administrators at Fryberger Elementary and keep up the great work!
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Free Job-Seeking Workshops with OC Public Libraries
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Looking for a job? Throughout the months of June and July, OC Public Libraries is hosting FREE virtual workshops that will help you refresh your job-seeking skills. To register, send an email to maria.ruiz@ocr.ocgov.com.
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Free Coaching Advice and Business Attire with Working Wardrobes
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Looking for new business attire for your new job? Or need career coaching advice? Working Wardrobes offers a variety of programs for veterans, seniors, unemployed, and youth. For more information, call 714-475-1765 or check out their website at https://www.workingwardrobes.org/.
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MyOCPL Mobile App
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With the MyOCPL mobile app, you’ll have the library at your fingertips! MyOCPL is available for download on the Apple App Store and on Google Play for Androids. You’ll be able to search the OC Public Libraries’ catalog, place holds, check out eBooks and eAudiobooks, and more! Check out the flyer below for more information.
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Food Distribution & COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
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On July 10 at Willard Intermediate, the First District Team is partnering with community organizations to provide FREE groceries to families in need as well as COVID-19 vaccinations to anyone over the age of 12. Youth, ages 12-17, must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian. While supplies last. You can drive-thru or if you are walking, please bring a wagon or cart for us to fill.
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Grab and Go Meals
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Garden Grove libraries are providing nutritious meals for children and teens under 18! From now until July 23, OC Public Libraries’ Garden Grove Main and Garden Grove Chapman libraries are distributing FREE healthy meals on a first-come, first-serve basis. No registration is required! For more information view the flyer below. π Tuesdays - Fridays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. π Garden Grove Main π 11200 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove π Garden Grove Chapman π 9182 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove
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Picnic on the Patio
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Join Living Spring Church on Wednesday June 30, for an evening with FREE food, music, games, and more! Email pastors@livingspring.com or call 714-584-4144 to RSVP for Picnic On The Patio. π 9851 Bixby Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92841
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OC Virtual Coffee Talks
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Calling all OC Veterans! The Orange County Veterans Advisory Council is hosting virtual Coffee Talks with Veterans every 4th Wednesday of the month from 8:30 am to 9:30 am to discuss important topics with veterans and their families. See the flyer below for more details!
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Outdoor Movie Series
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Starting June 17, Garden Grove City Hall started hosting its Outdoor Movie Series! Head on over to Garden Grove Park for a family-friendly film. For more information, call the Garden Grove Community Services Department at 714-741-5200.
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STEAM Workshops
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Looking for summer activities for your kids? We got you covered! OC Public Libraries is teaming up with PBS SoCal to host STEAM workshops for families with young children that will teach them about space exploration and bioluminescence! Spots are limited, so register today by emailing ocplstorytimes@occr.ocgov.com. Also, OCPL is also hosting the Teen Art-Zines where teenagers can grab a FREE Art Pack at your local library and create their own mixed media Art-Zine! Register at ocplteenprograms@occr.ocgov.com. More information on the flyers below!
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