A “Recycle Saturday” sponsored by the Knights of Columbus at San Antonio Catholic Church is scheduled from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 6 for collecting CRV containers including glass, bottles and cans.
Those wishing to participate in the recycling event, can drop off their CRV marked beverage containers in the church’s south parking lot off Solomon Avenue. The recycling fundraiser will help the Knights provide needed assistance to various charitable organizations. Some of which include: Thomas House, Mary’s Kitchen and Grandma’s House of Hope, which aid the homeless and those in need.
For additional information, contact the church office at 714-974-1416.
Mark the new year with the Women’s Connection
The Anaheim Hills, Orange and Villa Park Women’s Connection is extending an invitation to all women in the community to its New Year’s Celebration luncheon on Jan. 8 at the Black Gold Golf Club.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for socializing and participating in a holiday silent auction consisting of women’s fashion accessories. Luncheon and program follow at 11:30 a.m.
Vocal talent Julie Fullerton will provide the afternoon entertainment. A special program presentation by America’s Christian Credit Union will offer important ways to protect your assets and essential information about fraud prevention. And, guest speaker Karon Kanadjian will share why “My Life is Like a Roadmap: My Journey from Fear to Faith.”
Guests are encouraged to wear a favorite bling outfit and join in the fun and festivities as well as raffle and opportunity drawings. The day concludes at 1:30 p.m.
Cost to attend is $32 per person and reservation deadline is Dec. 29. Contact Barbi Zipperian at 714-280-9062 to make your reservation.
Rotary Club helped many in 2023
This year has proven a busy one for members of the Anaheim Hills Rotary Club. Their philanthropic efforts will have left an indelible footprint with 45 events and projects by year’s end, including several donations and grants.
One of the most significant and visible events was the placement of 200 flags at Eucalyptus Park for the club’s annual Veterans Day celebration. Some of the other highlights included Halloween and holiday events at Canyon Hills School for kids with special needs; the collection of purses and personal items for Joanie’s Purse, which helps women in transition from shelters and motels; and medical supply packing parties for delivery to developing nations.
Rotary’s STEP program (Supporting Teacher and Educational Programs) is yet another notable one that has provided grants in excess of $100,000 over the last 10 years.
Plans for 2024 include the group’s marquee community Easter Festival project at Ronald Reagan Park slated for March 24. featuring a silent auction, crafts, face painting and a hunt with 9,000 candy-filled eggs. Another noteworthy event is the Rotary Walk for Mental Health, a district-wide Rotary event set for April 27 at Yorba Regional Park.
Club president Bernie Correa-Henschke is extending an invitation to join them as a guest for dinner at one of their meetings on the 1st, 3rd, or 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., at the Anaheim Hills Golf Clubhouse. Contact Tony at dvaguy@aol.com for more info.
Get in the Mardi Gras mood with the Women’s Club
Members of the Anaheim Hills Women’s Club have selected a “Mardi Gras” theme for their Jan. 17 luncheon scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 .m. at the Anaheim Hills Golf Club. And the social organization is extending an invitation to all women.
Enjoy the talented music group The Memfus Kings during the lunch.
Cost to attend is $35 per person and reservation deadline is Jan. 8. Contact Karon at 714-912-4907 or at gmakelleher@gmail.com for reservations or more information.
Community enjoys holidays at Canyon Hills Library
The Canyon Hills Library transformed into a winter wonderland during its recent Holidays in the Hills event that attracted more than 200 jolly visitors.
Upon entering the inaugural holiday event, kids were immediately directed by the head crafting elf, Library Technician Amanda Packard, to Santa’s Workshop for creating crafts representing Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.
Younger visitors found a fun playtime in the children’s space at the Reindeer and Friends Stables with puppets, a pop-up barn, visits with Santa and photo opportunities assisted by Santa’s head wrangler, Children’s Librarian Jennifer DeBaun-Holm.
Everyone had the chance to enjoy hot cocoa and treats in the Outdoor Reading Garden hosted by the library’s teen volunteers under the direction of Librarian Jessika Martinez and Library Assistant Carl Salbacka. Friends of Canyon Hills Library members Louise Fry, Diane Shannon and Barb Wahlbrink provided the delicious cookies and caramel corn.
The special holiday program culminated with families grabbing refreshments and gathering together to watch the movie “Elf,” that was projected onto the outdoor movie screen. Canyon Hills Library staff credits the success of the holiday event to the financial and volunteer support from Friends group, the hard-working staff and communications team for promoting and photographing the event.
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).
