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Monthly Archives: December 2009

Santa Ana’s Road Less Travelled features green products and more

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Road Less Travelled Store

Have you been to Santa Ana’s The Road Less Traveled Store?  The Road Less Traveled is an environmentally & human conscious store dedicated to bringing alternatives to every aspect of life.

Here is what they are up to this month:

Truffles: Simple & Sinful – $35
December 13 (sun), 11am-2PM
Learn how to make decadent chocolate treats from C-Salt Gourmet owner, Courtney. Create a number of yummy flavors and make decorative boxes.

Kids Beading – $25
December 13th (sun), 3-5PM
All you need to know to make earrings, bracelets & necklaces! Easy step by step instruction, how to booklet & all materials included! Continue reading→

Free screening of Memorias de un Mexicano at the Bowers Museum on Dec. 10

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Memorias de un Mexicano

The Mexican Consulate in Santa Ana invites you to their “Mexican Festival of Cinema,” at the Bowers Museum, on Thursday, Dec. 10, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This Thursday’s film is “Memorias de un Mexicano,” which was filmed in 1950.  The remastered, edited version of Salvador Toscano’s film about the Mexican Revolution will be screened. Continue reading→

Assemblyman Jose Solorio invites you to a Holiday Party on Dec. 10

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Jose Solorio and Mickey Mouse

State Assemblyman Jose Solorio cordially invites you to attend the Assembly District’s 3rd Annual Holiday Party

Thursday, December 10, 2009
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
2400 E. Katella Ave., Suite 640, Anaheim, CA 92806
(Just west of the Katella exit off the 57 freeway)

Join us in celebrating our third successful year in the Legislature and discuss ideas for 2010! Continue reading→

Free Santa Ana Business Emergency Response class on Dec. 10

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H1N1 Business Preparation

The Santa Ana Police Foundation is offering a FREE Business Emergency Response Team (BERT) class this Thursday, Dec. 10, starting at 7:10 a.m., to 8:45 a.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, which is located at Tustin Ave. & Fairhaven, at 2625 N. Tustin Ave., in Santa Ana.

If your business is willing to host a future event please let the foundation know by clicking here. 

Also, please RSVP by clicking here.

Session one: “What do YOU need this year?”

Bill Cunningham will lead a working session to identify the specific training YOU need for YOUR business. We have a powerful outline of sessions available to us already, and this session will fill in the blanks with specifics as you describe them to us. CLICK HERE to see the sessions in place.

**Please sign up now** Continue reading→

Senator Lou Correa’s 9th Annual Santa Ana Zoo event this Sunday

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Lou Correa at the Santa Ana Zoo

State Senator Lou Correa greets local residents at his Santa Ana Zoo event

State Senator Lou Correa will be hosting his 9th Annual Santa Ana Zoo event this Sunday, Dec. 6, from 10 am to 2 pm.

Correa is offering free admission to the Zoo, and free food too!

Correa and his staff will be collecting canned food and unwrapped toys for needy families.

The Santa Ana Zoo is located at Prentice Park, at 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., in Santa Ana, nearby First St. and the 5 Freeway.  Click here to get directions and to see a map to the zoo, or see the graphic below. Continue reading→

Steven Greenhut signing his new book on Thursday, near Mainplace

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The Forum Press
is pleased to announce the
1st Southern California Book Signing Event for:

Steven Greenhut
author of
Plunder

PLUNDER!

How Public Employee Unions are Raiding Treasuries, Controlling our Lives and Bankrupting the Nation Continue reading→

Jill Arthur’s son receives a $25K donation for college, from Judge Jim Gray

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Chase Arthur

Chase Arthur, Picture Courtesy of the O.C. Register

Santa Ana External Affairs Director Jill Arthur was in the news today as the O.C. Register revealed that an anonymous donor stepped up to help pay for her son Chase Arthur’s first year of college, at the exclusive Santa Clara University.

The donor’s name was revealed when Jill had to file paperwork with the state FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission) due to her job and that of her husband, Craig Arthur, an Orange County Superior Court Commissioner (that means he is essentially a judge).

The donor is my good friend Jim Gray – a retired Orange County Superior Court Judge who is well known for his books about legalizing drugs.  He is also a Libertarian and he has run for Congress.  Today he writes a column for a local newspaper. Continue reading→

Heritage Park Library Bookstore sale this Saturday

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Heritage Park Library

The Heritage Park Library Bookstore, in neary Irvine,  is having a huge book sale this Saturday.  Click here to learn more about it.

 It is one of their biggest and best sales events.  Here are the prices:  

The Heritage Park Friends of the Library Book Sale

December 5th 10am – 1pm

14361 Yale Avenue (Corner of Walnut & Yale), Irvine, CA Continue reading→

Santa Ana College students raising money by selling parking spaces

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SSRF Parking Red

The students at Santa Ana College have come up with a novel way to raise money, so they can save the classes that are in danger of being cut.  Here is an explanation of this new fundraising program, from Alex Flores, the President of the Associated Students at Santa Ana College:

As students, we are taking action by circulating petitions and raising our voices to the Legislature on how these cuts are impacting us. But at the end of the day, we know there will be substantial cuts, no matter how much we protest—at least in the short term. That is why the Associated Student Government is taking the lead to address the problem locally in partnership with the SAC Foundation by initiating a fundraising campaign to generate a new revenue source for student priorities. For every $4,500 we are able to raise, a class section can be restored which will benefit 30 students. Our goal is to raise enough money to restore as many class sections as possible. We recognize this as a local problem that requires a local solution. Continue reading→

State Senator Lou Correa’s Holiday Party was a big hit!

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Alfredo Amezcua and Lou Correa

Santa Ana Mayoral Candidate Alfredo Amezcua and State Senator Lou Correa

State Senator Lou Correa’s Holiday Party was a big hit today.  The party was held at the board room of the Rancho Santiago Community College District.  A Correa staffer estimated that over 500 people attended throughout the evening.

Correa recognized his Young Senators – a group of high school students that Correa mentors.  Their families and friends were in attendance along with many elected officials and political candidates.

There were quite a few Republicans in attendance, including former state legislator Todd Spitzer; Anaheim Councilman Harry Sidhu; OC GOP Hispanic Outreach Coordinator Manny Padilla; former Santa Ana Councilman John Acosta and his wife; and past Assembly candidate Otto Bade. Continue reading→

7-Eleven celebrates the grand opening of its newest store in Santa Ana

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7-11 logo

Paul and Manjeet Ghuman are opening their new 7-Eleven store on Saturday, Dec. 19.  They will offer raffle prizes, free samples and meal deals!  The Ghumans are supporters of their local community want to continue their involvement. They are currently the sponsors for the Westminsters Founders Day Parade, and the Fountain Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony. They also donate products for the Riverview West Neighborhood Association Meetings, Santa Anita Neighborhood Association Meetings, and the Path of Hopes Thanksgiving Dinner.

Here is the press release announcing their grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony:

The Sign of Convenience Opens its Doors in Santa Ana

7-Eleven Celebrates the Grand Opening of its Newest Store with Fun-Filled Events, Music and Refreshments

WHAT: 7-Eleven will celebrate the opening of its newest location in Santa Ana on Saturday, December 19th with a grand opening celebration. The festivities will include a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening as well as an appearance by a DJ, as well as free samples, meal deals and raffle prizes for the community. Continue reading→

State Senator Lou Correa invites you to his Holiday Open House

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Senator Lou Correa as Santa Claus

Senator Correa played Santa Claus last year when he delivered toys to the kids at the Multicultural Center at St. Anselm’s

State Senator Lou Correa is hosting a “Holiday Open House,” on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, from  4:00 – 6:30 pm, at 2323 North Broadway, Santa Ana.

Here is Lou’s invitation to the public:

Come visit our District Office and meet our staff, local elected officials, community leaders, business leaders, and maybe your neighbors!
Learn about new laws that will affect all Californians in 2010. Continue reading→

Iams Home 4 The Holidays & Hilary Swank Aim To Place 1.5 Million Pets Into Homes This Holiday Season!

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Iams Home 4 the Holidays (IH4TH) needs your help to place 1.5 million pets into loving homes by January 4, 2010!

  • With nearly 8 million homeless animals in the U.S. today, and almost half scheduled to be euthanized this year alone, our help is needed now more than ever.
  • You can help by adopting a pet this holiday season at IH4TH.com and receive a complimentary adoption kit to help with your new family member. Continue reading→

Loretta Sanchez goes green by using a Holiday e-card this year

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 Loretta Sanchez Christmas Card 2009

Rather than print thousands of cards this year, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez will instead make donations to Orange County non-profits in need by sponsoring a holiday donation competition, according to her campaign website.

Your favorite non-profit could benefit – click here to apply today! Deadline is Monday, December 16.

“In light of these tough economic times and given the continued focus on climate change and the need to do more to protect our environment, there was no question that for the first time ever, the right thing for me to do this year was to go green with my holiday cards,” said Sanchez. “Those who typically receive my cards will still receive my card, only this year they will receive an electronic version. And with the money we normally spend on printing and mailing the cards, my campaign will give donations to needy non-profits in Orange County through a competitive application process.” Continue reading→

Coalition of OC Animal Groups Promote Adopting a Pet for the Holiday Season

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christmas-puppy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:

November 30, 2009 Ryan Drabek at ryan.drabek@occr.ocgov.com or (714) 935-7107

KatieIngramatkatie.ingram@occr.ocgov.com or (714) 935-6194

Coalition of OC Animal Groups Promote Adopting a Pet for the Holiday Season

(Orange, CA) OC Animal Care, along with other local Orange County Shelters, non-profit animal rescue organizations, and animal advocacy groups including the Friends of Lake Forest Animals, are joining together to provide resources for Orange County residents considering a new forever friend this holiday season. The coalition will announce the effort during a press conference to be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at the OC Animal Care Center, 561 The City Drive South, in the City of Orange.

“During the holiday season, it is important to remember how many wonderful pets are without homes.” said Ryan Drabek, Interim Director of OC Animal Care. “Orange County residents considering a new pet for the holiday season are encouraged to look to their local animal shelter or non-profit animal rescue organization and give one of our pets a new forever home.” Continue reading→