| July 19, 2018 |
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Volume 6 Issue 24 |
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| Third District Appointee Re-elected Chair of OC Veterans Advisory Council |
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Mission Viejo Mayor Pro Tem Greg Raths and Bobby McDonald at the OC Veterans Advisory Council. |
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Congratulations to Mission Viejo Mayor Pro Tem Greg Raths on being elected Vice Chairman of the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council.
Supervisor Spitzer also extends his congratulations to Bobby McDonald, his appointee to the OC Veterans Advisory Council, for being reelected Chairman of the Council at the July 12 meeting. Mr. McDonald also serves as President and Executive Director of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County.
Created in 1978, the OC Veterans Advisory Council advises the Board of Supervisors on issues of importance to veterans and their dependents; serves as a liaison to various groups relative to veteran’s issues; and promotes involvement in veteran-related events and functions within Orange County.
The Council meets on the second Wednesday of the month and the public is welcome. For more info, visit www.veterans.ocgov.com/advisory. |
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| Spitzer Invites the Public to Attend the OC Parks Summer Concert Series |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer welcomed the crowd to OC Parks Summer Concert Series on Thursday, July 5. |
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Concert attendees dance to Stone Soul’s live music at Mason Regional Park. |
Supervisor Todd Spitzer welcomed several hundred people who attended OC Parks Summer Concert featuring the band Stone Soul at Mason Regional Park in Irvine on Thursday, July 5.
OC Parks Summer Concert Series continues at Mason Regional Park on Thursday, July 12 with Flashback Heart Attack from 5—8pm.
For a complete list of the OC Parks Summer Concert Series, visit http://www.ocparks.com/civicax/inc/blobfetch.aspx?BlobID=75507.
Each event will offer free live music and food trucks under the summer sky on Thursday evenings through August 23.
Doors will open at 5pm for guests to enjoy the beer garden, food trucks, and to save their spot on the grass for the concert! All concerts are from 6-8pm, free and open to the public of all ages. Bring your family and enjoy live music under the stars with OC Parks this summer. |
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| Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day with OC Waste and Recycling |
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| Drop Off Hazardous Waste for Free Admission to Discovery Cube OC |
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Supervisor Todd Spitzer encourages you to celebrate National Drive-Thru Day with OC Waste and Recycling on Tuesday July 24 from 9am—3pm at the OC Hazardous Waste Collection Center in Irvine, 6411 Oak Canyon.
This is a great and convenient opportunity to safely get rid of unused paints, pesticides, batteries, and other hazardous waste items. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers (HHWCC) are located in Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Irvine, and San Juan Capistrano. Upon arriving at a HHWCC, workers will take care of proper disposal and the best part is you don’t even have to take a step outside of your vehicle. It doesn’t get much easier than that plus while supplies last, visitors receive a FREE battery bucket and child’s admission to the Discovery Cube OC.
OC Waste and Recycling understands the importance of proper hazardous waste disposal and hopes to educate others and assist where needed. Hazardous waste mistakenly thrown in the landfill can have severely adverse effects on the environment. The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers operate every Tuesday through Saturday from 9am—3pm (except during rain events). Follow OCWaste on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for other recycling events, tips and promotions. For more information visit www.oclandfills.com or call 714-834-4000. |
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| Canyon Hills Library Celebrates 37th Anniversary |
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Canyon Hills Library, located at 400 Scout Trail in Anaheim, recently celebrated its 37th birthday with the annual Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday, July 14.
Supervisor Todd Spitzer send his congratulations to the Anaheim Libraries Canyon Hills Branch Library for 37 years of promoting a love of reading and learning for children, families, and neighbors of all ages.
Canyon Hills Library features free events Monday through Saturday that are sure to entertain, teach, and inspire. Visit http://www.anaheim.net/calendar.aspx?CID=23,24,38,25, for a calendar of events.
Hours:
Monday—Thursday: 11am—8pm
Friday: 10am—8pm
Saturday: 11am—5pm
Sunday: Closed |
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| Donate to Receive Free Admission to the OC Fair! |
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The OC Fair offers free admission during “We Care Wednesday” when guests donate to the weekly donation drive supporting a local nonprofit.
Donate for FREE admission to the OC Fair and one carnival ride per person. Valid noon to 3 p.m. Donations are accepted at public entrances (Blue Gate, Yellow Gate or Green Gate). Donations are not accepted at Gate 5 off Arlington Drive, and free admission will not be honored after 3 p.m. |
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| Take the OC Summer Breeze Bus |
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Third District residents can take advantage of a free shuttle bus to Laguna Beach now through September 2. The Summer Breeze bus runs Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am—midnight, and parking for the bus pickup location in Irvine is free.
Now you can enjoy all of Laguna Beach without driving and parking hassles. Climb aboard the Laguna Beach Summer Breeze (OC Bus Route 689) at the free Laguna Canyon Rd. parking lot in Irvine and travel all the way to the beach!
Stops include: Sawdust Art Festival, Laguna Art-A-Fair, Festival of the Arts, Pageant of the Masters, Laguna Playhouse, and Laguna Beach Bus Station.
From the Laguna Beach Bus Station, you can connect with the free Laguna Beach Trolley. The trolley connect with shopping and foodie destinations along Pacific Coast Highway. The beach is only a block from the Laguna Beach Bus Station.
For a schedule and directions to free and convenient parking for the Summer Breeze, visit http://www.octa.net/Bus/Routes-and-Schedules/Special-Bus-Service/Laguna-Beach-Summer-Breeze/. |
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| OC Animal Care Offers Adoption Fee Waivers for Dogs and Cats! |
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OC Animal Care has extended its free adoptions promotion for dogs and cats! See a list of pets available for adoption:
http://petadoption.ocpetinfo.com/Adopt/AdoptList.asp?type=Dog.
Due to an abundance of dogs, cats and other animals, OC Animal Care will immediately begin waiving fees for animals available for adoption longer than seven days.
The waiver includes all regular adoption fees with the exception of a $27 charge for rabies licensing. The waiver will remain in effect through August 4 or until OC Animal Care capacity level dips below 60 percent.
Numbers have hovered around an 80 percent capacity and have now reached over 90 percent.
OC Animal Care is also encouraging animal lovers to temporarily foster a shelter pet. OC Animal Care has successfully fostered over 3500 animals and this is a great opportunity to save lives and give a little personal time and attention to these animals before they make their adoption debut!
OC Animal Care is located at 1630 Victory Road, Tustin 92782. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit today and provide a forever home to an animal in need.
The new OC Animal Care shelter is located at 1630 Victory Road, Tustin 92782. Learn more at http://www.ocgov.com/gov/occr/animal/. |
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| Silverado Summer Concert Series: Saturday July 21 |
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| Concert in the (Villa) Park: August 3 at 7:00 pm |
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| Construction Alert: Trabuco Creek Road Dust Abatement |
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| San Diego Creek Sediment Removal Project |
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Click on the image above to view a PDF version. |
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| Pet of the Week |
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| Events Around the District |
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Anaheim
Hug-a-Bye Baby Storytime
Tuesday, July 24, 11:00 am – 11:30 am
East Anaheim Branch Library, 8201 East Santa Ana Canyon Road
Preschool Storytime
Friday, July 27, 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Anaheim Canyon Hills, 400 Scout Trail
Irvine
Orange County Great Park Farmers Market
Sunday, July 22, 10:00 am—2:00 pm
Orange County Great Park, 6950 Marine Way
Sizzlin’ Summer Concert: Tijuana Dogs (Dance Party Rock)
Sunday, July 22, 5:30 pm
Mike Ward Community Park, 20 Lake Road
Orange
2018 Summer Reading Club for Adults: Reading Takes You Everywhere
Now—July 28, 10:00 am—6:00 pm
Library Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Mandala Rock Painting
Saturday, July 28, 11:00 am—12:30 pm
Library Main Community Room, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
Silverado
Family Drop-In Crafts
Saturday, July 28, 11:00 am — 2:00 pm
Library of the Canyons, 7531 East Santiago Canyon Rd.
Tustin
Movies in the Park: Life of Pi
Thursday, July 19, 5:30 pm
Peppertree Park, 230 West First Street
Family Sunset Storytime
Wednesday, July 25, 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Tustin Library, 345 E. Main Street
Villa Park
Author Visit: Michelle Gable
Saturday, July 28, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Villa Park Library, 17865 Santiago Blvd.
Yorba Linda
Sunday Concerts: OC Sound Sweet Adelines Chorus, Director Bonnie McKibben
Sunday, July 22, 1:30 pm
Richard Nixon Library and Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Tweens Make Garden Art
Monday, July 23, 3:00 pm — 4:15 pm
Yorba Linda Public Library, 18181 Imperial Highway
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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