Santa Ana’s NJB – National Junior Basketball, is registering players now for youth basketball for boys and girls, K-8, December through February. You can walk up and register on 10/25/2012 at 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Memorial Park, by the Football Snack Bar. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2012
Contact: Deidra Powell Chief Communications Officer, 714-558-5555 – Office, 714-673-4995 – Cell
CITY OF SANTA ANA AND SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY TO COMMEMORATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW JOINT-USE COMMUNITY CENTER/MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND SCHOOL CLASSROOM PROJECT AT GARFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Continue reading
Media Contact: Cynthia Adair, 714.633.1442, cadair@fairhavenmemorial.com
FAIRHAVEN MEMORIAL PARK’S
“Dia de los Muertos”
Santa Ana, CA — Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary will host its Dia de los Muertos Service at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 2nd at the North Gardens Pavillion in Fairhaven Memorial Park.
Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) is a celebration of the lives of those who have passed, honoring the dead with art, music, altars, and plenty of smiles and is held on November 2, when tradition says the souls of departed loved ones return to partake of the offerings (flowers, candles, food and drink) set out for them on ofrendas by families and friends. The Day of the Dead is considered a day of celebration, instead of mourning. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County Community Alert:
Grand Opening of the City’s First Exercise Park
SANTA ANA, CA – (October 23, 2012) – The
City of Santa Ana, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency proudly announces the opening of a new exercise park in the Madison Park Neighborhood. On October 27, 2012, at 9 a.m. a Ribbon Cutting ceremony will take place at this exciting new park, which is located, adjacent to the very popular Pacific Electric bike trail. This new .41-acre park is located on Maple Street just north of Occidental Street. As you are biking, walking or running south on the Pacific Electric trail, you will find this new oasis of health just south of Edinger Ave. The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m., where light refreshments will be served and a drawing will be held for a new bike. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County Community Alert:
Voter Registration Deadline and Popular Drive-Thru Services Return
SANTA ANA, CA (October 21, 2012) – The deadline to register to vote in the November 6, 2012 Presidential Election is Monday, October 22, 2012. In an effort to provide greater flexibility for citizens to participate in the election, the Orange County Registrar of Voters will remain open until midnight on the 22nd to provide drive-thru voting and registration. Continue reading
Mother’s Market in Santa Ana is hosting a fun 34th Anniversary Celebration this Saturday, 20 October 2012, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Join Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido at 10 am as he opens the celebration and welcomes what is sure to be a huge crowd. Continue reading
An e-Waste Collection Event In Support of the Church of the Foothills, is set for Sunday, October 28th 2012, from 8:00am – 1:00pm, at 19211 Dodge Avenue at Newport, in Santa Ana. The Church of the Foothills will accept functioning and non functioning: TVs, Computer Monitors, Laptops, Big Screen TVs, Computer Towers, Cell Phones, inkjet/toner cartridges etc. Continue reading
Announcement: Santa Ana Youth & Government presents:
Announcement: Santa Ana Youth & Government presents: FORUM FOR SANTA ANA SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES for Rancho Santiago College Community District & Santa Ana Unified School District Board Candidates. Thurs., Oct.18, 2012, 6:30-8:30 pm at 1532 E Chestnut St, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (Across the street from the SAUSD office). Continue reading
Dear Friend,
As you make end-of-year decisions for worthy non-profit organizations to support, I hope you’ll consider the Orange County Leadership Fund. Your support would not only help our Solorio Scholars cause, but also provide you with an eligible tax deduction.
The Orange County Leadership Fund supports leadership workshops, innovative education initiatives, neighborhood clean-up projects, and programs addressing local and state policy issues. Continue reading
Roxy Barragan (left) & Anthony Jianuzzi (right) Santa Ana College Veteran Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2012
Contact: Judy Iannaccone, Director, Communications, Phone: (714) 480-7503, e-mail: iannaccone_judy@rsccd.edu
November 8th Soldiers to Scholars Reception Benefits Veterans Programs at Santa Ana College
(Santa Ana)—It’s an uphill battle for returning veterans as they transition to civilian life. For many Santa Ana College veteran students who are utilizing their veteran benefits to access higher education, the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is the first place they turn. Last year, there were 502 veterans enrolled in classes at Santa Ana College. Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 15, 2012
Contacts: Judy Iannaccone , Director, Communications, Phone: (714) 480-7503, e-mail: iannaccone_judy@rsccd.edu
Orange Education Center Hosts Free Fall Job Fair on October 19
*Fair Features More Than 20 Employers with Job Openings*
(Orange)— Santiago Canyon College’s Orange Education Center (OEC) invites the community to attend its annual fall job fair. The event is scheduled on Friday, October 19, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Orange Education Center, 1465 N. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92867. Entrance and parking are free. Continue reading
KARINA ONOFRE, SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL Ward #5
Join us for a reception supporting the election of Karina Onofre for Santa Ana City Council: Continue reading
Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido will be speaking this Sunday, October 14, at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Bao Quang Temple Buddhist Cultural Center, located at 713 N. Newhope St. (Newhope & Hazard),in Santa Ana.
Here is the event program: Continue reading
NEWS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2012
Subject: Firefighters Show Their Skills at Orange County Fire Authority’s 7th Annual Open House – October 13
Contact: Lynnette Round, Supervisor (714) 290-7772 or lynnetteround@ocfa.org
Captain Marc Stone (714) 319-4657 or marcstone@ocfa.org
Irvine, CA – It is three days away, the most hands-on firefighting experience here in Orange County. Bring your family and friends to see live fire demonstrations, put out make-believe fires, take a ride in a fire engine, try on firefighter turnouts, and discover life and fire safety in a fun-filled environment. Continue reading
Santa Ana’s English as a Second Language (ESL)Toastmaster Club No. 1 celebrates the 2nd and 88th Anniversaries
October 2012 is the 2nd year Anniversary of the ESL Toastmaster Club No. 1 and the 88th Anniversary year of Toastmasters International-founded on October 22, 1924 in Santa Ana, California, Ca at the YMCA.
In October 2010, a group of multilingual international adults from various professions decided to charter an ESL Toastmasters Club to help them improved their English language, speaking and leadership skills. They decided October as the month to charter the club so that each year both events (the club’s anniversary and Toastmasters Anniversary) could be celebrated together. Continue reading