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Anaheim briefs: City hosts health fair, fun for active older adults

April 27, 2023

The city’s Active Older Adult Program will be holding a spring boutique and health fair in partnership with the Anaheim Senior Citizen’s Club on April 29 at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 E. Center St.

The event will have unique gift and craft items, entertainment, demonstrations, health screenings and resource services available.

The health event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the boutique will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a light lunch served from noon to 1 p.m. for event participants. There is no cost for the event.

For additional information call 714-765-4511.

Showing veterans appreciation

A Vietnam veterans appreciation dinner is planned for April 30 at the Anaheim Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3173.

The 4 to 8:30 p.m. event is a collaboration between the son of a Vietnam veteran, David Keil, and the VFW Post.

Join brothers and sisters in arms and refugees for an evening of remembrance and comradery, the invitation says. Guest speakers will include Brittanie Ngo, USAF, and Col. Quy Nguyen, USAF retired.

Tickets are $25 for general admission and are free for U.S. Vietnam veterans and Army of the Republic of Vietnam veterans, plus one guest. For more information contact [email protected] or call 949-954-0605.

Check out rocks and minerals

The Searchers Gem & Mineral Society is holding its annual rock and mineral show in Anaheim on April 29.

The show includes door prizes, lapidary demonstrations, exhibits, gold panning, children’s treasure hunt and ring-making, gem and mineral vendors and a large silent auction of rocks, minerals and jewelry.

There will be free admission and parking at the Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave.

Celebrate children

Don’t miss Day of the Child celebrations at Anaheim libraries.

Two celebrations are planned for April 27, both at 4 p.m. One will be at the Central Library and another at the Ponderosa Joint-Use Branch.

For more information call the Central Library at 714-765-1880.

Eat, drink and support the Rotary

The Rotary Club of Anaheim will be presenting its Grapes & Grains fundraiser on May 17.

The evening will feature a reception and silent auction at the City National Grove of Anaheim. Bruce and Johrita Solari will be honored for all of their work in the community and with the Rotary.

The event begins at 4 p.m. and is $39 per person in advance, $45 at the door, which includes all food, wine and beer tastings. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com. All proceeds benefit local youth and seniors served by the Rotary Club of Anaheim.

A magical night with Anaheim First Presbyterian

Anaheim First Presbyterian Church is offering an “evening of music, magic and mystery.

John Guastaferro, an accomplished Spanish, Flamenco and jazz guitarist, as well as a magician and frequent headliner at the Magic Castle, will share live music, moments of magic and stories that weave them together.

The event is 6 p.m. on May 11 with a $20 donation to the church at the door – refreshments are included. There is parking behind the church at 310 W. Broadway at Clementine Street. RSVP to Linda Newby at [email protected]

Parade through Old Towne Orange

The Orange May Parade is set to step off at 10 a.m. on May 6.

The Orange Chamber of Commerce announced the parade will be hosted again through Old Towne Orange. The theme is a throwback to the 1970s: “Peace, Love and Orange!”

The chamber has hosted the event since 1933. Local schools, nonprofits, community groups and more will be there. The Grand Marshal is Vikki Vargas, former KNBC reporter.

Teens can get volunteer hours

The city of Anaheim is again offering its Summer VolunTEEN program.

There are volunteer opportunities for teens ages 13 to 17 throughout the city this summer. Applications are due on May 12.

Applications can be found at Anaheim.net/volunteens. For more information call the volunteer coordinator at 714-765-4994 or email [email protected].

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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Anaheim briefs: City hosts health fair, fun for active older adults

Showing veterans appreciation

Check out rocks and minerals

Celebrate children

Eat, drink and support the Rotary

A magical night with Anaheim First Presbyterian

Parade through Old Towne Orange

Teens can get volunteer hours

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