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Free MMA-inspired clinic at Roosevelt Elementary on 3/25

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Are you ready for a free MMA-inspired clinic, right here in Santa Ana?

Fighting for Fitness is an Orange County-based 501c(3) non-profit organization which is hosting a free MMA-inspired fitness clinic for children ages seven to 17 at Roosevelt Elementary School in Santa Ana. The event is open to the public and takes place Sunday, March 25. Registration is 11-12 p.m., clinic 12-1 p.m., and refreshments 1-2 p.m.

What a great way to learn more about childhood obesity and ways to prevent it! Continue reading→

Free Central County Health Expo in Garden Grove on 3/24

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Assemblyman Jose Solorio invites you to the Central County Health Expo 2012 with Lestonnac.  This expo will feature free services such as vision, medical, dental, social services and health screenings.

Saturday, March 24, 2012 from, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Continue reading→

12th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Holiday celebration set for 3/31 in Santa Ana

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12th Annual Cesar E. Chavez State Holiday Celebration

Please join Assemblyman Jose Solorio, Santa Ana Councilmember Vince Sarmiento, SOLEVAR Executive Director Seferino Garcia, and community leaders to celebrate the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez.

The event will kickoff with a “¡Si Se Puede! – Yes We Can!” march and rally. There will be fun family activities, work in the “CommUnity Garden,” and an opportunity to hear Maria Elena Chavez, niece of Cesar Chavez, share some inspirational words. Continue reading→

Fundraiser to support local Santa Ana artists, on April. 7 at Gallery 207

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For Immediate Release
Contact: Jaydee Dizon, 310.962.4520

Support Our Local Artists at Gallery 207

Let’s give the “Artistes” at Santora Arts Buidling a round of applause in keeping the arts active for the past 17 years! This year, Gallery 207, a non–profit Artist Cooperative launches a fundraiser to promote their creative endeavors by showing a number of small works for purchase. Join us during April’s Artwalk on Saturday, April 7th from 6-10 PM at 207 N. Broadway St., Suite E in downtown Santa Ana. Continue reading→

Santa Ana Police Foundation to honor local heroes at luncheon on 3/14

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Advisory: SANTA ANA POLICE FOUNDATION WILL HONOR LOCAL HEROES AT COMMUNITY LUNCHEON March 14,2012

SANTA ANA POLICE FOUNDATION WILL HONOR LOCAL HEROES AT COMMUNITY LUNCHEON

SANTA ANA, California,– On Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Anaheim White House Restaurant, the Santa Ana Police Foundation (SAPDF) will honor local heroes, thirteen individuals who participated in foiling crime last year. These honorees are residents, business owners, and officers of the Santa Ana Police Department, who worked together to make our community safer. Continue reading→

Correa to host O.C. mobile home conference on March 16, in Santa Ana

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Orange County Mobile Home Conference, March 16

State Senator Lou Correa, as Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Manufactured Homes & Communities, is inviting mobile home owners and renters and other interested parties to attend the Orange County Mobile Home Conference on Friday, March 16.

A panel of mobile home residency law experts and code enforcement officials will discuss mobile home issues and answer questions relating to park inspections, health and safety codes, fair housing, senior housing, and much more. Continue reading→

Santa Ana City Council to sign pact with the O.C. Fire Authority tonight

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City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Contact: Captain Marc Stone, PIO at (714) 319-4657, Sergeant Jose Gonzalez, City of Santa Ana PIO at (714) 822-4415

Advisory: Historic Contract Signing Event Commemorating the Partnership between the City of Santa Ana and the Orange County Fire Authority for Fire
Subject: Historic Contract Signing Event Commemorating the Partnership between the City of Santa Ana and the Orange County Fire Authority for Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Who: Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board Chair Mark Tettemer will sign the contract and officially merge the Santa Ana Fire Department and OCFA. Plans and training are now underway for the 192 firefighters and 12 civilian personnel that are transitioning. Continue reading→

Don’t miss the first Saturday Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk tonight

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Check out Downtown Santa Ana this Saturday night, March 3, for this month’s First Saturday Downtown Santa Ana Art Walk. Arts, crafts and live entertainment centrally located at: Second Street Promenade (2nd & Broadway) & the East End (3rd & Spurgeon).

There is always something new to see, including:

  • The Grand Central Art Center, featuring: Imaginary Realism: Works on Paper.  An exhibition highlighting eight international artists working within the Imaginary Realism movement. This exhibition focuses primarily on contemporary surrealism and artists working within the Visionary, Fantastical, and Magical Realism genres. Imaginary Realism has become a worldwide movement and continues to claim increasing attention in Europe, Asia and America. Continue reading→

Angel great Clyde Wright to speak at NESALL’s opening day on Saturday

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The Northeast Santa Ana Little League (NESALL) is hosting their Opening Day ceremonies this Saturday, March 3, starting at 8 am. President Dwayne Angebrandt will make a welcoming statement, which will be followed by a “parade of players,” and then the National Anthem, which will feature members of the Santa Ana High School ROTC, including their Color Guard.  Rev. Gus Lujan of the Christian Tabernacle will then perform the invocation.

Other Opening Day highlights include an appearance by former Angel great Clyde Wright, who will address parents and players.  Wright pitched for the California Angels (1966–73), Milwaukee Brewers (1974) and Texas Rangers (1975). He also pitched three seasons in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants (1976–78). He is the father of Jaret Wright. Continue reading→

Ribbon cutting at new U.S. Army Reserve Center in Garden Grove, on March 4

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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, 1ST GROUP, 5TH BRIGADE, 75TH TRAINING DIVISION (MISSION COMMAND)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1 March 2012
Contact: Major Richard Binderim, Action Officer, 1st Group, 5th Brigade, 75th TD (Mission Command), (702)545-8525, richard.binderim@us.army.mil.

Ribbon-cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Opening of the Garden Grove United States Army Reserve Center

The 1st MCTG, 5th Bde, 75th TD has invited Mayor William J. Dalton to attend its ribbon-cutting ceremony on 4 March 2012 at 1PM

Garden Grove, CA — 1st Mission Command Training Group (MCTG) is pleased to announce that it will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly constructed United States Army Reserve Center located at 11751Western Avenue, Garden Grove, California onsite at 1 pm (1300hrs) on 4 March 2012. Continue reading→

The Chivas USA are coming to Santa Ana!

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Wanna bend it like Beckham? Join the Chivas USA soccer club this Saturday, March 3rd from 10am-2pm at the Westfield MainPlace Mall, in Santa Ana, for FREE Mini-Soccer skills & drills clinics; appropriate for kids of all ages and abilities.

For more information, call (310) 630-4550, ext. 3629. Continue reading→

Martinez 69th A.D. Fundraiser on March 3, at Don Krotee’s art gallery

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Local Architect and Artist, Don Krotee, Opens his Office/Gallery and Invites you to a showing, reception and open house in support of Councilwoman Michele Martinez, Candidate for the 69th Assembly District.

The reception and open house will be in the tradition of the great City of Santa Ana’s 1st Saturday-of-the-Month Gallery Open House. Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s LA Fitness to host a Member Appreciation day this Wednesday

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If you are a member of Santa Ana’s LA Fitness, located on Tustin Ave., just south of 17th, you can bring family or friends with you for free this Wednesday, Feb. 29, as they are hosting a “Member Appreciation Day.”

And if you are not a member, they do have a great deal right now.  Click here to contact Martin, he will hook you up with zero down and $29.99 a month – no contract and everything is month to month, with access to everything at the gym! Continue reading→

Get a free Metrolink pass to the Dana Point Festival of Whales on 3/3

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The Dana Point Festival of Whales attracts nearly 100,000 visitors each year. With a parade, whale watching excursions, contests, a block party, shopping and more, the festival is a great way to celebrate the annual return of the migrating gray whales.

Join us in Orange for a FREE Metrolink ticket and more!

OCTA is kicking off the Festival of Whales with a celebration at the Orange Station on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. The event will feature: Continue reading→