In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the East Anaheim branch library is offering an opportunity to participate in making a mini-sarape weaving craft from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 at the branch.
Additionally, the branch will also feature a special dance performance by Ballet a Folklorico Las Estrellas at 1 p.m. on Sept. 30. Crafts featured throughout September will include weave bowls, tiled mirrors and the sarape weaving will also be available to make following the performance. There is no charge or pre-registration required. For additional information, call 714-765-3887.
Also, a special “Alice in Wonderland” program is planned at 11 a.m. on Oct. 7 at the branch. All kids are welcome to attend.
Helping military families with homes
The ninth annual Patriots and Paws car show fundraising event will be 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Canyon RV Park, 24001 Santa Ana Canyon Road. The community is invited.
Among the day’s activities will be vehicle displays, live music, vendors, opportunity drawings and great food from Coaches Pit BBQ and Marine Riders available for purchase.
Parking is $10 per carload. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Patriots and Paws and its commitment to providing home furnishing items for newly acquired residences of Veterans, active military, reserves and their families as well as rescue companionship animals to help support the transitioning process from military to civilian life.
For additional information about the event or the nonprofit, visit patriotsandpawscarshow.com.
Recently, members of the Ebell Club of Canyon Hills brought donations of household items for the Patriots and Paws organization during their Sept. 11 general meeting.
These items consisted of linens, bathroom and kitchen items to support the group’s mission. Joy Lais, 1st vice president, philanthropy, had coordinated the community service project.
Membership in the Ebell Club is open to all women in the community interested in fun, friendship as well as the community. The nonprofit meets at 10 a.m. on the first Monday of the month in the Fellowship Hall at Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church. The club does not meet in July.
Mary Ohanian and Sharon Algeo are the 2nd vice presidents, membership, and Judy Dougal is current club president. For additional information about the Ebell club or membership, email her at dougaljude@aol.com.
Young men volunteer, grow together
Membership is open in the Greater Orange Chapter of the National League Young Men, a nonprofit organization open to young men in grades 9-12 that fosters their development into community leaders through leadership opportunities, charitable and community service, cultural experiences and protocol education. The chapter encompasses high schools within the Orange Unified School District including Canyon, Villa Park and Orange as well as Orange Lutheran.
A certifying organization for the President’s Volunteer Service Award, the young men together with their moms, have various opportunities to earn service hours. Chapter meetings offer opportunities for the boys to build friendships, gain leadership skills and give back to their communities. Various guest speakers attend meetings focusing on such things as helping members create effective resumes as well as job interview techniques.
The chapter recently congratulated members of its 2022-23 graduating class including: Joshua Santangelo, Luke Ogburn, Russell Coulter, Andrew Krodel, Mason Shortall, Aiden Choi, Aaron Trinh, Kyle Douglas, Cal McCandless, Bryce Solinger, Owen McLeary, Gavin Grahovac, Robby Wiens, Ari Sternshein, Clark Enge, Maddox Shortall, Mason Milles, Jackson Chastain, Brett Baker, Tyler Howard, Jake Shcharber, Tyler Brinley and Briggs Berkson.
Visit nationalleagueofyoungmen.org/greater-orange for additional information.
Book sale planned this month
The Friends of Canyon Hills Library will host a September Flash Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 26 and 27 at the branch.
The sale will feature a wide variety of fiction, non-fiction, children’s and special interest books – all a bargain prices. There are also opportunities to purchase a unique and exceptional item featured in the group’s boutique.
Remember, all proceeds fund the various services and programs that members of the Friends group provide for the community. For additional information, contact the library at 714-765-6444.
Women’s Connection plans country fun
A “Western hoedown” is planned for the next Anaheim, Orange and Villa Park Women’s Connection meeting on Oct. 9 at the Black Gold Golf Club. And all women are invited.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m., for shopping with onsite vendors, followed by lunch and program at 11:30 a.m. The afternoon program will feature Ksenia Kineever from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Diamond Bar, who will dance and teach some line dance moves. Barbara Romano will entertain with her gift of music and guest speaker Valerie Potter will share her story about finding “Love in the Single Ad.” The day concludes at 1:30 p.m.
Cost is $32 per person and the reservation deadline is Sept. 2. Call Barbi Zipperian at 714-280-9062. Put on your boots and hat and join the fun.
Sharon Hlapcich writes about events and happenings in the Anaheim Hills area. Reach her by phone (714-998-4604 or e-mail (smhlapcich@sbcglobal.net).
