| August 16, 2017 |
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Volume 5 Issue 20 |
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| Summer Freedom Festival 2017 |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer (far left) speaks at the Summer Freedom Festival. Chairwoman Michelle Steel (center) and Supervisor Andrew Do (right) listen from the event stage. |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer joined Supervisor Andrew Do in a celebration of freedom at the first annual Summer Freedom Festival at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley on Saturday, August 12.
Supervisor Spitzer congratulates young performers from the Bi Trí Dũng Lion Dance Academy for their outstanding show. |
The Freedom Festival is designed as a celebration of the wide array of cultural pride observed in the melting pot of America. The free three-day intercultural festival featured performances from youth groups, booths from local businesses, and bilingual officiating ceremonies.
Supervisor Spitzer and Officer Nguyen of the Westminster Police Department laugh before the Summer Freedom Festival's opening ceremony. |
Supervisor Spitzer spoke at the event, where dignitaries from across Orange County came to show their support, and highlighted the festival’s intercultural significance by teaching the audience how to say “hello” in several languages. Supervisor Spitzer attended the event as part of the Drowning Prevention Task Force to help raise awareness across the county for drowning prevention. Throughout the weekend, the Drowning Prevention Task Force booth handed out prizes to those who could correctly answer drowning prevention and Orange County trivia questions. Carnival games and delicious worldly food trucks were also on hand to delight visitors.
Supervisor Spitzer was invited by Supervisor Andrew Do, who organized the Freedom Festival in his First District. The event successfully brought many people together and encouraged acceptance and support for diversity in Orange County. Supervisor Spitzer would like to again thank Supervisor Do for the kind invitation and looks forward to many more successful events in the future. |
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| Tele-Town Hall: The Easy Way to Stay Informed |
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The Hall of Administration at the Orange County Civic Center in Santa Ana. |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer proudly held the Third District’s first Tele-Town Hall on August 9th. The Tele-Town Hall is a unique opportunity for residents of the Third District to listen in over the phone and participate in discussion on topics affecting Orange County. The Town Hall is part of Supervisor Spitzer’s efforts to promote transparency in government and education of community issues.
The first Town Hall focused on homelessness, a difficult problem that requires practical and humane solutions. Supervisor Spitzer led the phone call along with Susan Price, Orange County Director of Care Coordination, for an hour-long discussion on the causes of homelessness, with facts and statistics, and how the County is working on solutions.
Residents of Irvine, Orange, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda, and the Canyons listened to the conversation. Supervisor Spitzer took questions from callers, helping to address their individual concerns and inform them of things they can do to help. Throughout the call, Susan Price shared her expertise with an in-depth and detailed conversation including Supervisor Spitzer and participating callers.
Homelessness is just the first of many important issues Supervisor Spitzer hopes to hold Tele-Town Halls to discuss. Watch for future Tele-Town Hall announcements on newsletters, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Were you on the call? What did you think? Did you enjoy the discussion? What ways can we improve? Feel free to offer suggestions/feedback via Supervisor Spitzer’s social media accounts or by emailing Todd.Spitzer@ocgov.com or Montana.Sudul@ocgov.com, subject line “Tele-Town Hall". |
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| Preschool Program Funds Approved for 2017-2018 Fiscal Year |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer and his colleagues on the Board of Supervisors approved receiving the funds from a very special grant for the Orange County Social Services Agency during the August 8 Board Meeting (any department in the County of Orange must receive approval from the Board of Supervisors to receive money from an outside entity totaling $50,000 or more).
The $209,201 grant from the California Department of Education (CDE), Early Education and Support Division, is to provide continued funding in Orange County for the California State Preschool Program. The approval of the grant provides the funds to increase the availability of full-day/full-year early education development programs to eligible low-income and at-risk pre-school children. The California State Preschool Program is the largest state-funded preschool program in the nation, serving eligible three- and four-year-old children with a core class curriculum that is developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate for the children.
The program is designed to promote early learning and kindergarten readiness to children who otherwise may not have access to affordable pre-school programs. Supervisor Spitzer was proud to cast his ‘yes’ vote to allow the Social Services Agency to continue funding this important opportunity for early-learner readiness. |
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| Drowning Prevention Taskforce |
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Watch the video here for more information on this important cause. |
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Summer is winding down as children start heading back to school, but it is as important as ever to be diligent about water safety.
As Public Safety and Outreach Chair with the OC Drowning Prevention Taskforce, Supervisor Todd Spitzer is dedicated to raising awareness of water safety. Watch the video above (or at https://youtu.be/tBhcYCVOdto?t=450) for more information on Supervisor Spitzer’s role.
These rubber ducky's and Water Watcher badge help encourage adults and children alike to bring a buddy and never swim alone. |
Downing is the leading cause of accidental deaths by children under the age of five in Orange County, and adults age 50 and older account for 50% of drownings every year.
Drowning is 100% preventable. Barriers, such as fences around pools, help reduce a child’s ability to get near the water. Swim lessons are also encouraged to help young children and older-adults become stronger swimmers.
Pick up a Water Watcher badge from any Orange County Fire Authority Station for free. These badges provide a clear sign about who will watch the water while others are in it.
Always watch your children around water, designate a water-watcher at group events and think twice – bring a buddy and never swim alone. These important precautions will help keep everyone safer through the summer. |
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| Toll Booth Removal |
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The Toll Road booths will be removed two-per weekend starting August 14. |
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With the conversion to all-electronic tolling along the Orange County Toll Roads, toll booths are no longer needed. Starting August 14, crews will be removing 13 toll booths at 11 ramp locations throughout the Toll Roads. The following two locations in the Third District will be affected:
- September 15-17: 133 Toll Road Irvine Blvd. southbound on-ramp
- September 22-24: 261 Toll Road Irvine Blvd. southbound on-ramp
Please be aware that these ramps will be closed on the dates indicated. The majority of work on these ramps will occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM and nearby resident may notice noise related to construction work. View The Toll Roads website for additional information: https://www.thetollroads.com/about/projects/975 |
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| Tustin Temporary Library Opening August 15th |
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The Tustin Library, pictured here, will be closed during renovation. (Photo credit: OC Register). |
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After the Tustin branch library suffered water damage, OC Public Libraries is turning misfortune into an opportunity. A new temporary library will be opening in Tustin to serve the community while the permanent library is repaired. The branch will be located in the current Tustin Community Room and courtyard.
The library will open August 15th and will provide:
- Public Computers
- Reference Help
- HOLDS Pick-up
- Books, DVDs, Audiobooks, e-books
Additionally, the library will offer programs for the community, including:
- Adult Book Club
- Story Times
- Book brunch (a book club for children grades 3rd-6th)
- Arts & Crafts
- Homework help
The library will be open Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 AM—7:00 PM, and Fridays and Saturdays 9:00 AM—5:00 PM. |
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| Follow Supervisor Todd Spitzer on his County Supervisor Accounts! |
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Follow Supervisor Todd Spitzer's County Supervisor Account on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! |
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ATTENTION: Social media followers— Please connect with Supervisor Todd Spitzer on his official County Supervisor Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts to stay informed about:
- County events
- Important updates
- Third District news
Now there are more ways to get in touch with Supervisor Spitzer. Please CLICK THE LINKS BELOW to add these Supervisor Spitzer accounts.
Facebook: Supervisor Todd Spitzer
Twitter: @SupvToddSpitzer
Instagram: SupvToddSpitzer |
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| Project Alert! Crawford Canyon Road Undergoing Construction Beginning July 31 |
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| Silverado Summer Concert Series: August 19, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
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| Villa Park Concert: August 18 at 7:00 PM |
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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
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Monday, August 21, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
400 Scout Trail, Anaheim Canyon Hills
Family Storytime
Saturday, September 9, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Movie in the Park: The Sandlot
Friday, August 18, 8:00 PM
Yorba Regional Park, 7600 E. La Palma
Irvine
Orange County Great Park Famers Market
Sunday, August 20, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
2017 Senior Fitness Expo
Friday, August 25, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rancho Senior Center, 3 Ethel Coplen Way
Splash-In Movie and Recreation Swim: Moana
$2 per child, $4 per adult
Saturday, August 26, 6:30 PM
William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center, 4601 Walnut Ave.
Orange
Learn About the Solar Eclipse
Saturday, August 19, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Orange Library Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Clear the Shelters
$17* pet adoptions (not including licensing)
Saturday, August 19, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Outlets at Orange, 561 The City Drive South
Help for Small Business Owners
Monday, August 28, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Orange Library Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Drop-in Craft Saturday: Ocean in a Bottle
Saturday, August 19, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Library of the Canyons, 28192 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Silverado Summer Concert Series
Saturday, August 19, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Silverado Community Center, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Rattlesnake Aversion Training
$75 per dog, book appointment by phone or email:
714-306-2746, tsaraye@gmail.com
Sunday, September 24, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Silverado Community Center, 27641 Silverado Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Farmer’s Market
Wednesday, August 16, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
El Camino Real & W. 3rd St.
Movies in the Park: The Book of Life
Thursday, August 17, 5:30 PM
Frontier Park, 1400 Mitchell Ave.
Tustin Community Foundation 7th Annual d’Vine Wine Affair
Purchase Tickets Here
Sunday, September 10, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Marconi Automotive Museum, 1302 Industrial Drive
Villa Park
Concert in the Park
Friday, August 18, 7:00 PM
Villa Park High Outdoor Amphitheater, 18042 Taft Ave.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday, August 22, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Movies in the Park: The Incredibles
Friday, August 18, 8:00 PM
Hurless Barton Park, 4601 Casa Loma Ave.
An Afternoon of Bluegrass
Saturday, August 19, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Yorba Linda Public Library, 18181 Imperial Highway
Chamber Music, String Quartet Concert
Sunday, August 20, 1:30 PM
Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
For questions or comments regarding Spitzer’s E-Newsletter
please contact the Supervisor's office staff at: (714) 834-3330 or Montana.Sudul@ocgov.com
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