We Give Thanks has been feeding those in need on Thanksgiving Day for 37 years and its volunteers are ready to serve a free dinner again for the holiday this year.
The community dinner will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Honda Center in Anaheim, 2695 E. Katella Ave. Free parking, too.
For more information and to help with donations, visit wegivethanksinc.org.
Celebrating community and culture
The Anaheim Public Library has so many things happening.
Today, Nov. 9, at 3:30 p.m. at East Anaheim Branch there will be “California Native Legend Storytime & Craft” and at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 15, the movie “Windtalkers” will be screened for the community at the at Euclid Branch Library.
At 1 p.m. on Nov. 19, the library will be hosting “The Art of Hoop Dance” at the Central Library branch.
For more information call 714-765-1880.
Festival of Trees planned
Altrusa International of Anaheim is presenting its annual Festival of Trees on Nov. 11.
The 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. event will feature opportunity drawings for decorated holiday trees, homemade treats for sale, other activities and a silent auction. All donations benefit Altrusa’s community service projects.
The fundraiser will be held at the Anaheim United Methodist Church, 1000 S. State College Blvd. Tickets are $25 advance purchase and $30 at the door. Visit altrusaanaheimca.org for information and to purchase tickets.
Paint with the Ebell Club
The Ebell Club of Anaheim is presenting Wine & Painting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 25. A professional artist will guide participants in creating their painting while enjoying wine and appetizers.
Only $35 for a fun evening and all art supplies are included. The fundraiser will be held at the Ebell Club, 226 N. Helena St., Anaheim. Proceeds benefit fine arts scholarships for Anaheim students.
RSVP by Nov. 21 by calling 714-776-6909.
Help others this holiday season
The Orange County Family Justice Center and Foundation’s annual Adopt-a-Family program is celebrating 14 years of helping those in crisis and creating better outcomes.
Call Kristal Landry at 714-318-6810 for more information on how to get involved.
Also, the holidays bring an opportunity to help with the center’s holiday drive. Donate items to gift to those in need this holiday season, such as gift cards, diapers, tote bags and much more is needed.
Drop off at between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays at 150 W. Vermont Ave., in Anaheim.
Light up the season
There will be a holiday lights exchanged on from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 18 on the Center Street Promenade.
Trade in your strand of old holiday lights or donate to the toy drive and receive two strands of new, energy saving LED holiday lights.
Information: Anaheim.net/holidayLights.
A personal note of thanks
Many years ago, Ruth Vonderloh, a dear friend and an Anaheim resident for many years, decided to retire from her job as a neighborhood column writer for the newspaper. She asked me to take over and convinced the editors with a glowing recommendation.
Ruth died on Oct. 30, here at her home in Anaheim. She was 97 years old. She still enjoyed sitting at her kitchen table, reading the paper every day.
She was a joy to know and a mentor. Thank you, Ruth, for everything.
Andrea Manes shares with her neighbors events and news about the Anaheim community. If you have an event to share, contact her at andreadeemanes@gmail.com or 714-815-3885.
