| September 10, 2014 |
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Volume 2 Issue 35 |
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| September 11th Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance |
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Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the country joined together in a remarkable way to convey a great spirit of empathy and patriotism. In honor of the victims, survivors and those who offered their help the United States Congress designated September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.
September 11 will always be remembered as a day of tragedy and a day of heroism. Many people, who remember experiencing the loss of September 11, feel that the best method to remember the anniversary is to reflect on the innocent lives that were lost and join others in the community in service.
“Offering your time and support in the spirit of service on or around 9/11 is a respectful way to remember the lives that were lost and brave actions of those who continue to serve today,” Supervisor Todd Spitzer said. |
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In 2009, when Congress designated September 11 as National Day of Service and Remembrance, the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) was charged with supporting this effort across the country. CNCS provides tools and resources for organizations and individuals to become engaged in service activities, including grants to organizations to support volunteer projects across a state or throughout a multi-state region. Visit the 9/11 Day of Service website for more information on how to get involved.
There are several events in the Third Supervisorial District to commemorate September 11.
The City of Tustin will hold a memorial event in honor of the victims of the 9/11 attacks at 5:00 PM at the Wally Karp Memorial Statue in front of the Tustin Police Department. Parking is available in front of the police station and City Hall at 300 Centennial Way. For more information, call (714) 573-3000.
At the Richard Nixon Library, in Yorba Linda a 9/11 program will be held, including remarks by United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General David H. Berger, Commander of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Pendleton. Patriotic musical performances will be given by the Villa Park High School Ensemble, the Orange High School Concert Choir and the Orange County Master Chorale. The free program will start at 11:00 AM at the Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. Click here for more information.
Irvine Valley College will hold a 9/11 Commemoration ceremony that will begin at noon in the Performing Arts Center and feature patriotic songs performed by IVC student Brittany Case and professional singer Robbie Britt as well as presentations by the Irvine Police Color Guard and OC Fire Authority Bagpiper. The featured speaker will be OC Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. Other speakers will include Irvine Mayor Steven Choi (Pledge of Allegiance); Irvine Police Department Deputy Chief of Police Mike Hamel; and OC Fire Authority Interim Chief Jeff Bowman. For more information, contact the Irvine Valley College Foundation at (949) 451-5290.
Also, the Interfaith Council of North Orange County’s annual remembrance is called this year, “The Blessings of Living in America.” It will include music, a keynote speaker, youth performers and candle lighting at 7:00 PM at Jessamyn West Park at Yorba Linda Blvd. & Palm Ave. in Yorba Linda. For more information call (714) 801-7953. |
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| Register Now For the 5th Annual AlertOC Regional Test |
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(Portions courtesy of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department)
On September 23, 2014 over two million Orange County residents will receive a call to test AlertOC. This is the fifth annual regional test of the system and will include 25 participating cities and the County’s unincorporated areas.
Residents are encouraged to self-register their email addresses, cell phone numbers and other alternate numbers to be a part of the regional test. The key feature of AlertOC is the ability for residents to register more than one contact method at a specific address. Registrations of cell phone and alternate numbers increase the potential of reaching the greatest number of community members as rapidly as possible. This enables landlines, cell phones and e-mail addresses to be incorporated into a single notification system.
The AlertOC drill on September 23, 2014 will replicate a large scale, multi-jurisdictional emergency requiring thousands of numbers to be called simultaneously across Orange County’s entire region. The phone message will urge all residents to prepare for real-life emergencies by registering their cell numbers, text numbers and e-mail addresses at AlertOC.com for the best chance to receive vital, timely information when away from home.
AlertOC smartphone apps are also available for iPhone and Android smartphones. For more information or to register alternate phone numbers or email addresses, visit AlertOC.com. |
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| Irvine Park Railroad’s 9th Annual Pumpkin Patch |
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(Portions courtesy of Irvine Park Railroad)
Irvine Park Railroad’s 9th annual Pumpkin Patch is fun for the entire family! Children and adults are invited to the Pumpkin Patch which is open daily at 10:00 AM, beginning September 20 through October 31. Irvine Park Railroad is located inside of Irvine Regional Park at 1 Irvine Park Road in Orange.
The Pumpkin Patch is located in Locomotive Loop and Miner's Meadow just behind the train station. Thousands of pumpkins, in all shapes and sizes, fill the areas behind the train station. All visitors are sure to find the perfect pumpkin!
This year’s Pumpkin Patch activities include: Train rides, hay rides, panning for gold, a child-friendly haunted house, a hay maze, a moon bounce, carnival games, cookie decorating, John Deere tractor racers, face painting, picture stands, great food, and a lot more!
Admission into the Pumpkin Patch is free. Prices for all other activities vary; please visit www.IrvineParkRailroad.com for additional information and costs.
Irvine Park Railroad welcomes schools and groups. Please visit www.IrvineParkRailroad.com or call (714) 997-3968 for school and group information. |
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| 4th Annual Orange County Stand Down |
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| The Orange County Stand Down is set up like a military base, at which homeless and at-risk veterans and their families can come in off the streets and receive a variety of social services from community and government agencies, including the County of Orange Social Services Agency. Services are available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Veterans are welcome to sleep on site and use the facilities throughout the weekend. To sponsor or volunteer, call (714) 547-0615 or click here. |
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| Pet of the Week |
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Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Preschool Story Time
Friday, September 12, 10:30 AM
Canyon Hills Branch Library, 400 Scout Trail
Family Story Time
Saturday, September 13, 11:00 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Irvine
Certified Farmers Market
Sunday, September 14, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park
Global Village Festival
Saturday, September 27, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bill Barber Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza
Orange
Paws to Read
Monday, September 15, 3:30 PM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 Chapman Ave.
Container Gardening
Monday, September 22, 6:30 PM
Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 Chapman Ave.
Silverado
All Canyons Clean-Up Event
Saturday, September 20, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Calvary Chapel of the Canyons, 8002 Silverado Canyon Road
8th Annual Silverado Summer Concert Series
Fractal Mountain (Funky Rock) Calistoga Falls (American Bluegrass) and Tommy Reiser (Rock & Roll Classics)
Saturday, September 20, 6:00 PM
Silverado Community Center, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Free Document Shredding
Saturday, September 27, 10:00 AM
City Hall, 300 Centennial Way
Water Symposium & Open House
Tuesday, September 30, 4:00 PM
Clifton C. Miller Community Center, 300 Centennial Way
Villa Park
Presentation on Water Rebates and Conservation
Monday, September 15, 7:00 PM
Villa Park City Hall, 17855 Santiago Blvd.
City-wide Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Tuesday, September 30, 7:00 PM
Villa Park City Hall, 17855 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Blood Drive, Placentia-Linda Hospital
Thursday, September 18, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
1041 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Suite 203
Wonders of Magic with Allen the Magician
Thursday, September 25, 10:00 AM
Yorba Linda Library, 18181 Imperial Hwy.
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Melanie.Eustice@ocgov.com
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