Congratulations to Anaheim City Librarian Audrey Lujan who was recently named the 29th Senate District’s December 2023 Citizen of the Month.
Sen. Josh Newman, who represents the district, selected Lujan based on her decades-long distinguished career that has successfully led the Anaheim Public Library system to one of expanded and exceptional community services, officials said.
Some of the most recent accomplishments within the Anaheim Public Library and its 10 branch locations include launching a regional initiative for foster youths; organizing year-round cultural heritage festivals; implementing recreation and academic programs for all ages; as well as facilitating expanded weekend services at several locations.
Newman also cited Lujan’s commitment and leadership, which has amplified the impact of her creative staff enabling the Anaheim Public Library to better serve the needs and interests of the community, he said.
Lujan earned a master’s degree in library sciences from the State University of New York at Buffalo and has had a diversified career within a range of libraries. She credits her library staff and the community itself for their “out-of-the-box thinking and tireless support.”
Join the Ebell Club for a cooking experience
A special culinary program is planned during the 10 a.m. Feb. 5 general meeting of the Ebell Club of Canyon Hills, to be held in the Fellowship Hall at Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church. All women in the community interested in learning more about the Ebell Club are invited.
Fourth Vice Presidents, Program Co-chairs Gayle Cornejo and Sue Shuckhart have arranged for the owner of Pho Vina Restaurant to teach Ebell members how to make spring rolls. The popular Vietnamese restaurant is located on La Palma Avenue in the Canyon Village Plaza.
In addition to the food demonstration, the morning agenda will also include fundraising and philanthropic updates and planned social activities. Joy Lais is current club president.
Membership in the Ebell Club is open to all women in the community interested in fun, friendship and the community. Meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the first Monday of each month in the Fellowship Hall at Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church. Sharon Algeo and Mary Ohanian are third vice presidents of membership. For additional information about the Ebell Club or the February meeting, contact Joy at 714-497-9347 or email nogreaterjoy@hotmail.com.
Anaheim library award gets congressional recognition
Congressman J. Luis Correa recently honored the Anaheim Public Library on the floor of the House of Representatives with a Congressional Record for its recent “Turning Red Tape Into Red Carpet Award.” The library received one of the event’s awards for its 2022 Foster Youth Initiative from the Orange County Business Council.
The congressman applauded the library system for making resources available for children in need, including those in foster care, who are homeless or are emancipated, to receive a library card. Library cards titled, “We’re Here for You,” enable kids in need to check out library materials without a parent or guardian.
Congratulations to the Anaheim Public Library staff on this prestigious recognition.
Anaheim Hills native earns top Navy recruit honor
Congratulations to Anaheim Hills native and Seaman Recruit Ethan Africano, who recently graduated top sailor from Recruit Training Command, Division 007, earning him the Military Excellence Award.
The Navy Club of the United States Military Excellence Award is the top award presented to the recruit that best exemplifies the qualities of enthusiasm, devotion to duty and military bearing, as well as team work. Africano also received a flag letter of commendation as part of this award, which places him at the highest level among the newest sailors.
Africano, 23, graduated from Canyon High School and attended Santiago College prior to becoming a Navy recruit.
He will soon attend Intelligence Specialist “A” school, where he will learn every aspect of planning, collection, processing, analysis and dissemination of intelligence in support of all warfare domains both ashore and afloat; prepare and present intelligence products; as well as maintaining files, libraries and databases.
“Having received this award has given me confidence and affirms my ideals moving forward to be the best I can be when I’m at ‘A’ school. It will set expectations for my naval career,” he said.
Women’s Connection plans stylish lunch
A Valentine’s Day celebration and luncheon is planned for Feb. 12 at the Black Gold Golf Club by the Anaheim, Orange and Villa Park Women’s Connection, and is open to all women in the community.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing and shopping from local onsite vendors. Lunch and program begin at 11:30 a.m., and will feature Connie Allred, vice president of Park Lane Jewelry, who will demonstrate how to go from “plain to polished,” or from “a hot mess to heck yes” just by enhancing one’s personal style with confidence.
Afternoon entertainment will feature talented musical performer Kim Shipman. Guest speaker Julienne Chene will share her “Perfect Life – The Story of the Real Housewife of Orange County.” The day, which concludes at 1:30 p.m., will also include first-time gifts, hostess gifts, raffle drawing, opportunity drawing and much more.
Cost to attend is $32 per person and reservation deadline is Jan. 30. Those wishing to attend should call Barbi Zipperian at 714-280-9062.
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).
