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    Anaheim briefs: Poetry contest to celebrate the voices of Anaheim
    • March 13, 2025

    Celebrating the Voices of Anaheim is a poetry contest scheduled for April 12.

    Everyone is encouraged to submit a poem for the contest by March 15.  Anyone who lives, works, or goes to school in Anaheim is encouraged to submit a poem.

    Winning poems will be published in a zine for the Anaheim Public Library collection. And there will be a special program for the contest at the Sunkist Branch Library at 2 p.m. on April 12.

    For more information, call 714-765-1880

    Easter extravaganza in the planning for Anaheim community

    A family friendly, fun-filled happening will be presented by Mondragon Family Market and Wings of Kindness next month in celebration of Easter and bringing people together.

    There will be free Easter baskets for kids, photos with the Easter Bunny and special appearances by Anaheim Fire, Anaheim Police Association and city of Anaheim Community Services.

    The event is free and scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. on April 18 at the Mondragon Family Market, 407 E. North St.

    If you would like to volunteer, contact [email protected], and if you want to be a vendor or participate as a nonprofit, use the same email. The event is a collaboration with District Councilwoman Natalie Rubalcava, local nonprofits and community partners dedicated to giving back. Contact Marina Porras Mondragon at [email protected]

    Mystery writers to talk shop

    The Anaheim Public Library Foundation is presenting its 28th annual Mystery Authors Luncheon on May 6.

    Guest authors Gary Phillips, Adam Sikes and Terry Shames will be featured guest authors at the luncheon fundraiser to be held at the Sheraton Park Hotel beginning at 11 a.m.

    Tickets are $90 per person or $850 for a table of 10.  For more information visit anaheimlibraryfoundation.com.

    Be a Muzeo member

    Don’t miss your opportunity to “be a star.”

    Your name can be featured in the newest exhibit at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center, “Painted for the Pictures.” Support the arts with a custom vinyl star at the new exhibit area.

    Put your name, your family’s name, your grandchild’s name or such in the limelight with a contribution.  Visit muzeo.org for more information.

    A membership with the Muzeo includes year-round benefits such as unlimited free admission, exclusive access to programs and previews and discounts on downtown dining.

    Annual Children’s Festival is in the planning

    The Anaheim Children’s Festival will be celebrating 34 years this spring.

    Everyone is invited to this free event and Anaheim and Orange County organizations are encouraged to have a booth at the May 17 festival to be held at Pearson Park.

    Nonprofit and for-profit groups are encouraged to join the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in bringing the arts to our Anaheim and Orange County families. Easy sign up is available on the  muzeo.org website. Entertainers are also encouraged to sign up and join the fun onstage.

    Call Andrea, 714-815-3885, with any questions.

    Taste a bit of what Orange has to offer

    The Taste of Orange is scheduled for May 4.

    The Orange Blossoms Auxiliary of Assistance League of Orange is presenting the annual event from 3 to 7 p.m. at 124 S. Orange St., in Orange.

    Taste of Orange will feature samplings of food, beer, and wine from top local restaurants, plus drawings, live entertainment and more. For tickets, visit freshtix.com.

    Mills Act/historic home workshop coming up

    The Anaheim Planning Department and the Historic Preservation Committee will host a community meeting on May 28 for historic homeowners.

    The Mills Act will be explained and discussed, so if you have a home with a Mills Act agreement (particularly if you purchased your home with the Mills Act already in place and want more information on what that entails) or if you are interested in finding out if your home qualifies for the Mills Act, you don’t want to miss the 6 to 7 p.m. meeting.

    Learn more about the Mills Act at anaheim.net/748/Mills-Act-Program and watch for more information on the workshop.

    Andrea Manes shares with her neighbors events and news about the Anaheim community. If you have an event to share, contact her at [email protected] or 714-815-3885.

    ​ Orange County Register 

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