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“Dancing” Queen sings, acts and dances her way to the top You’re Invited

Experience these Holiday Tree Lighting Celebrations

DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM NUTCRACKER TREE LIGHTING AND HOLIDAY VILLAGE December 1, Noon Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street

HOLIDAY MAGIC CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING December 7, 6 P.M. Twila Reid Park

SUGAR PLUM HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING December 8, 5 P.M. John Marshall Park

for more information on these holiday events, call (714) 765-5191 Features

11 Profile of a Veteran Anaheim paramedic James McDuffie speaks on military duty and Veterans’ Day. On the Cover 11 12 Shooting Star Sabrina Bryan speaks on Dancing with the Stars and being a Cheetah Girl. Sabrina Bryan: Anaheim’s Shooting Star. ©Brian Bowen Smith 16 Giving Thanks ‘Tis the season to give back. Departments 12 2 City Scene Imperial Rome debuts at Muzeo; Anaheim Shores Celebrates 30th anniversary; Mayor ESPN announces inaugural Anaheim Classic; Call 3-1-1 to reach City Hall; Anaheim and Mito celebrate sister city partnership; Ebell Society turns 100; Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hernandez Anaheim rings in the New Year with roses. Council Member Lorri Galloway Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. 8 Newsmakers Council Member Lucille Kring 16 Anaheim’s Clipper Girl—Tiffany Miller joins Spirit Dance Team; Tanner Robinson—Eight-year-old Anaheim resident named national trampoline champ. City Manager David M. Morgan 9 Building for the Future Managing Editor John James Nicoletti Maxwell Park undergoes expansion; Red Cross House re-dedicated; Anaheim introduces commemorative brick engraving campaign. Editor Jeanne Meehan Editor Nikki Moreno 8 17 Calendar of Events Contributors: Breana Gattari, Celeste Navejas, Kate Westervelt, 18 Business Connection Marisa Campos, Meghan Schinderle, Tavia Jefferson Java Jean Bar serves up coffee beans and designer jeans; Restaurants opening in Anaheim’s GardenWalk; Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. After School Fund supports local activities; Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing Disney expands Grand Californian Hotel. Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of 18 government. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager About Anaheim: Celebrating its 150th Anniversary, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and ’s 10th most pop- oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. If you have any ulous city. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 345,500 residents and 2,117 City employees. The municipal corporation’s annual budget concerns regarding the City of Anaheim, simply dial 3-1-1 from is $1.363 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as CKE Restaurants, Inc., L-3 Communications, Pacific Sunwear, any landline phone or using an AT&T mobile phone. Others and Resort. Successful sports franchises including Champion , Angels , Anaheim Arsenal, and the callers can call (714) 765-4311. Anaheim Anytime representa- USA Men’s National team call Anaheim home. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim tives are available 7:30 A.M.—5:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, Center, The Grove of Anaheim and of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes Recorded information is also available. millions of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.

Winter 2008 T Anaheim CITY SCENE College Takes the Court in Anaheim

Football is not the only sport to watch this Fall—watch some of the best collegiate basketball teams go head to head at the Anaheim Convention Center !

HE INAUGURAL ANAHEIM CLASSIC, AN EIGHT-TEAM, 12-GAME, NCAA BAS- KETBALL TOURNAMENT, WILL TAKE PLACE THANKSGIVING WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 22, 23 AND 25 AT THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER ARENA. The teams include USC, UC Irvine, Southern , -Ohio, South Alabama, Mississippi State, and Tennessee-Chattanooga. “The Anaheim Classic will present an outstanding oppor- tunity for our teams to play against quality competition,” said Dennis Farrell, commissioner of the . “The event further supports Anaheim as a city of destination for college basketball.” A few weeks later on Dec. 8, the 14th Annual John R. Wooden Classic will bring together four of the nation's premier college basketball teams to compete at the . Game one starts at noon with San Diego State taking on Saint Mary’s and game two starts at 2:30 P.M. with UCLA taking on Davidson. The Anaheim Classic will air on ESPN affiliate stations. The John Wooden Classic will air locally on KCAL 9. Visit www.ticketmaster.com for ticket information on both events. T

Anaheim T Winter 2008 ©Mark Cowan/Icon SMI/Corbis 2 CITY SCENE

November 22, 23, and 25, 2007 • Anaheim Convention Center • Anaheim, CA

Inaugural Event • Hosted by ESPNU and the Big West Conference

All times Eastern Standard Time (EST) / Pacific Standard Time (PST) • All games subject to change *Big West is always the home team • Home team is listed on the bottom of each match-up

3 ©Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Winter 2008 T Anaheim CITY SCENE Anaheim and Mito: Strong Connections Bridge Great Distance

OR THE PAST 30 YEARS, ANAHEIM AND MITO, HAVE ENJOYED THE SPECIAL CONNECTION OF BEING SISTER CITIES. To mark this 30th anniversary milestone, in November 2006, Anaheim City representatives were given a warm wel- come in Mito, Japan. They enjoyed the dedication of a friend- ship monument, bridge, park benches and table in Mito Park. The bridge, carved from solid granite stone, depicts the unbro- ken 30-year friendship between Mito City and Anaheim. To thank Mito for their hospitality and conclude the anniver- sary celebration, the Anaheim Sister Cities Association and the City of Anaheim recently entertained Mito City representatives in Anaheim, November 11-14. During their visit, the delegates visited the Muzeo, Anaheim’s new cultural and heritage center; Anaheim City Hall, where the Sister Cities display is located; and an expanded display at Anaheim Museum. The delegation also made a trip to Mito Bridge, a replica of an actual bridge in Mito City, located in the Anaheim Shores neighborhood. Did You Know? Since 1980, the two cities have had an exciting student exchange pro- gram. If you are a student in grades 10-12 who lives or attends school in Anaheim and would like to find out more information about the pro- gram, please visit www.anaheim- sistercities.org. If you are an Ana- (TOP) The unveiling of a friendship monument during Anaheim’s sister city anniversary celebration visit to Mito in 2006. heim family interested in hosting Mito students, please visit the web (ABOVE) Mito exchange students visiting the Mito Bridge located in Anaheim Shores. Friendship monument site as well.

The Sister Cities program promotes cultural understanding, tolerance and encourages economic development, trade and tourism. Anaheim Sister Cities Association membership is open to local businesses or those who live or work in the City of Anaheim. Associate Memberships are available to anyone interested in promoting the goodwill of the Sister Cities Inter- national Organization. (ABOVE) A bridge in Mito carved from one solid granite stone depicting the unbroken For information, please call (714) 283-2223. T friendship between Mito and Anaheim.

Anaheim T Winter 2008 4 CITY SCENE Anaheim Shores Muzeo Brings Celebrates Imperial Rome 30th Anniversary to Life

N NOVEMBER 11, ANAHEIM SHORES, HE MUZEO, A UNIQUE CENTER FOR ARTS, A LAKESIDE COMMUNITY, CELEBRATED ITS KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURE, OFFICIALLY 30TH BIRTHDAY. OPENED ITS DOOR ON OCTOBER 16 WITH THE To commemorate the event, colorful banners were created HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EXHIBIT, “IMPERIAL ROME, to hang along Anaheim Shores Drive. The banners were des- DISCOVERING THE ANCIENT CIVILIZATION.” igned to reflect the nature of this unique Anaheim neighbor- hood. The Mito Moon Bridge along with Koi and The monumental exhibit explores the Roman Empire and waterlillies are printed on 3' x 9' its lasting impression on Western Civilization. panels. In addition, one street in Museum goers will have the opportunity to view more than the community, renamed Mito 450 antiquities. Bronze and marble statues, urns, ceramics Walk, will be dedicated to and a selection of Roman coins are part of the display. Mito, Japan, Anaheim’s Be sure to visit the Muzeo, featuring “Imperial Rome,” sister city, fulfilling a before the exhibit closes on January 7. For more information 30 year promise. T please visit www.muzeo.org. T

5 Winter 2008 T Anaheim CITY SCENE Ebell Society Celebrates 100 Years

LONGSIDE ANAHEIM’S 150TH ANNIVER- SARY, THE MEMBERS OF EBELL CLUB OF ANAHEIM HAVE UNITED IN 2007 TO CELE- BRATE 100 YEARS OF THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN INTELLECTUAL CULTURE AND INDI- VIDUAL PURSUITS. On July 10, 1907, Mrs. Harry W. Dyer invited nine women to gather at the Anaheim Masonic Hall to explore establish- Anaheim Rings ing a club that would further the cultural and intellectual pursuits of local women. On November 23, 1907, the Ebell In the New Year Society of Anaheim was officially established and was later incorporated in 1922. Today, Ebell is affiliated with the Nation- al Federation of Women’s Clubs, Orange District. with Roses Over the past century, Ebell has become one of Anaheim’s most notable women’s clubs. Intensely interested in civic devel- HE SWEET SMELL OF ROSES WILL RETURN TO opment, Ebell Society supported the City library and furnished its Children’s Room, endorsed teaching domestic science and ANAHEIM VOLUNTEERS THIS WINTER AS manual training in local schools, and worked to establish a THE CITY HOSTS ANOTHER FLOAT IN PASADENA’S City park, among many other things. FAMED OURNAMENT OF OSES® The Ebell Club of Anaheim has evolved from a focused T R . cultural entity, to a non-profit organization that keeps its Last year’s entry, themed appropriately with the City’s 150th finger firmly planted on the cultural pulse of the City. Its Anniversary motto, “Always Fresh & Never Grows Old,” took diverse members have nurtured Anaheim’s heritage, advanc- home the Mayor’s Trophy, naming it the most outstanding ing its cultural and intellectual growth, while helping to City entry. provide a base for a proud and promising future for the City Anaheim’s 2008 entry themed, “Anaheim, the World’s Cele- of Anaheim. bration Destination,” will hope for similar accolades. For more Serving as a positive role model for women of all ages, the than 150 years, people have traveled from near and far to Ebell Club of Anaheim’s motto stands strong, “Live as if you Anaheim to celebrate. Whether that celebration is for a pro- would die tomorrow; learn as if you lived forever.” fessional sports world championship, an anniversary or a For more information, visit www.ebellclubofanaheim.org. T birthday, Anaheim provides a host of amenities for people to enjoy life’s achievements great and small. The City’s float design demonstrates that all roads lead to Anaheim. Roadways comprise the focus of the City’s entry, providing visitors with endless access to the City and its mul- tiple world-class attractions, which include the Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks, the Angels baseball team, Honda Center and the .® A multitude of cars, buses and even a helicopter transport the celebration-bound to the City’s attractions and its palm tree dotted resort environment. Dry decoration starts in Pasadena in December 1. Those indi- viduals or groups interested in volunteering to decorate Anaheim’s 2008 Float can sign up on the Anaheim 150 webpage The Ebell Club of Anaheim building (circa 1938). located at www.anaheim.net. T

Anaheim T Winter 2008 6 CITY SCENE Call 3-1-1 to Reach City Hall

NAHEIM RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES NOW Police Expand Online Reporting HAVE AN EASY WAY TO REACH CITY HALL. The City of Anaheim recently launched its 3-1-1 non-emer- gency customer service hotline, enabling anyone within City limits to easily gain access to City services and employees, as well as information from City Hall. This new service elim- inates the need for a long list of City phone numbers, as well  as the confusion of knowing which City department to con- Continuing Anaheim’s efforts to make it easier for residents to utilize City tact to handle a specific request or question. Now, residents services, the Anaheim Police Department has broadened its online reporting have one central phone to get all their City-related system, adding several key features and languages. questions answered.  The online reporting system allows residents to file police reports online To use this service, simply dial 3-1-1 from any landline for incidents that are: or AT&T cellular phone within Anaheim city limits. Callers Non-emergencies Occurred within City limits outside of Anaheim or using another mobile phone service Have no known suspects Did not occur on a State freeway provider can dial (714)765-4311. Bilingual Anaheim cus- tomer service representatives are available to answer calls  New features added to the online police report system include a Frequently Monday through Friday from 7A.M. to 5:30P.M. After hours, Asked Questions section and additional languages, including: callers can leave a message or listen to a list of frequently Spanish French Chinese requested information.  To file an online police report in Anaheim, visit www.anaheim.net. For more information, call 3-1-1 or visit www.anaheim.net. T

7 Winter 2008 T Anaheim NEWSMAKERS

Resident Joins Clippers’

Tiffany Miller Dance Team

IFFANY MILLER, 19, OF RECENTLY BECAME A MEMBER OF THE Tanner Robinson (Left) winning another title. L.A. CLIPPERS’ SPIRIT DANCE TEAM. Miller, a Cal State Fullerton sophomore was one of 18 Anaheim Youth women selected from a group of about 300 who auditioned this past summer. The squad performs at Clippers basketball games. Jumps for National As the second youngest member of the squad, Miller has 15 years of dance experience and despite her busy schedule, she Championship still finds time to substitute teach at various dance studios throughout Orange County. NAHEIM RESIDENT TANNER ROBINSON The Clippers kicked off their regular season schedule earlier this month, please visit www.clippers.com for information. T WON THE TITLE OF NATIONAL CHAMPION AT THE JUNIOR OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIP FOR TRAMPOLINE & TUMBLING IN MEMPHIS, TEN- NESSEE THIS SUMMER. Robinson, 8, competed in the 9-10 year-old bracket and scored 25.7 out of a possible 30.0 points, allowing him to take home the title. His success at Nationals stems from his accom- plishment at the State Championships in April. The third-grader placed second in Trampoline and first place in Double Mini Trampoline, making him the State Champion in Double Mini. With two titles in Robinson’s first year of competing, his fam- ily couldn’t be happier. “It’s truly overwhelming. He’s worked so hard for it, this is such a huge milestone at such a young age,” mom, Dina Robinson, said. Tanner has been around trampolines since he was six months old and has been bouncing for recreation most of his life. His pre-team training began in January 2006 and he soon joined the competition team in September 2006. Along with Tanner’s natural ability, his coaches, Logan Dooley (currently training at the Olympic Training Center in ) and Robert Null (2000 USA Olympic Coach) are a big part of the young athlete’s success. When Tanner is not studying or training six hours a week, you can find him doing flips and jumping with his brother and sister on his family’s trampoline here in Anaheim. T

Anaheim T Winter 2008 8 BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Fresh Foundations In Anaheim

N HONOR OF ANAHEIM’S 150TH ANNIV- ERSARY AND IN CELEBRATION OF ITS HISTORY, THE CITY KICKED OFF A COMMEM- ORATIVE BRICK ENGRAVING CAMPAIGN ON OCTOBER 5, 2007. Join friends, colleagues and neighbors in creating a perma- nent link to Anaheim’s future by purchasing an Anaheim 150 brick, engraved with your personal message. The names, dedications and words you choose to engrave on this special part of history will become part of Anaheim’s legacy for generations to come. Take part in enhancing the charm of our community, while helping to beautify down- town Anaheim in a way that will shape the City’s future and acknowledge its past. The brick display will be placed in the Downtown his- Red Cross House toric Colony District. With your involvement and dedica- tion, many will enjoy the charm and beauty of the area for years to come. Restored Bricks are $150 each and are available for purchase at www.anaheim.net. The last day to purchase Anaheim 150 NAHEIM’S HISTORIC WOELKE-STOFFEL sesquicentennial bricks is December 31, 2007. T HOUSE, ALSO KNOWN AS THE RED CROSS HOUSE, WILL BE RESTORED AND PAINTED FOR Maxwell Park Grows! RE-DEDICATION THIS SPRING. The elegant three-story Queen Anne Revival style property, located at 418 West Street, next door to the historic Mother AXWELL PARK, CURRENTLY 15 ACRES, WILL Colony House, was built by John Woelke in 1894 near the SOON BE EXPANDED TO APPROXIMATELY southwest corner of Palm (now Harbor Blvd.) and Center (now Lincoln Ave.) Streets. 22.7 ACRES FOR ANAHEIM RESIDENTS AND VIS- In November 1907, the property was purchased by Peter ITORS TO ENJOY. Stoffel, who operated a grocery, fuel and feed store on Center Street. The City will be converting land west of the existing park, On June 17, 1949 the Woelke-Stoffel House was moved to between Orange Avenue and Broadway, west of Magnolia, its current site. It was dedicated on July 16, 1950 by the Native into recreational area. The new, larger park Sons and Daughters of the Golden West and a few years later will feature a youth baseball field, two it was donated to the American Red Cross, Anaheim Chapter. small parking lots, a new restroom In May 1973, the house was officially turned over to the Red and landscaping. Cross Orange County Chapter and served as a Red Cross The groundbreaking for the service center for many years. Maxwell Park Expansion will be The City purchased the house in September 2006. The held on Tuesday, November 27. Anaheim Red Cross House will continue to play a noteworthy Please visit www.anaheim.net role in the City’s history and community as a historic park is for more information. T planned at the house in the future. T

9 Winter 2008 T Anaheim

VETERANS’ DAY PROFILE

ANAHEIM PARAMEDIC JAMES MCDUFFIE

leven-year City of Anaheim employee EJames McDuffie is a proud veteran. McDuffie spent eight years in the Marines— four years in active duty and four years as a reserve—and currently works as an Ana- heim Fire Department Paramedic. “The Marines made me grow up,” says McDuffie. “It gave me responsibility, taught me to be more independent, self sufficient James McDuffie and gave me a better outlook on life.” During his military duty, McDuffie spent eight months as part of the 3rd battalion 9th Marines in the Middle East during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. With Veteran’s Day this month, McDuffie is proud to be to one of those Americans that have served this country. “Veteran’s Day celebrates the fact that there are people who are willing to risk their lives to provide freedom for America and for the families that live here,” says McDuffie. Some of his best experiences in the military included going overseas to countries such as Turkey, , , Africa and Israel. “It was interesting seeing how others live,” recalls McDuffie. “It made me realize how good it is to know that I come from America.” The City of Anaheim would like to thank all Anaheim res- idents and employees who have served or currently serve their country in the military. T

11 Winter 2008 T Anaheim 12 Anaheim T Winter 2008 ©Keith Munyan  Anaheim’s Starlet to Watch

Anaheim Hills resident Sabrina Bryan is more than just a rising star — she’s a compassionate, talented and successful performer who is taking the entertainment world by storm… and setting the stage on fire. A dancer since age 7, Bryan catapulted to fame when she was cast as “Dorinda” in the movie, The Cheetah Girls. The movie, debuting in August of 2003, broke the ratings record as the most successful Disney Channel movie in history at that time—its soundtrack alone sold 2 million units. The second movie, : When In Spain, was just as successful. Now, the girls are at it again with The Cheetah Girls 3 being released Summer 2008. Bryan, with her fellow Cheetah Girls, and , recently completed one of the top 10 most successful tours of 2006, selling out 87 dates and becoming one of the top five merchandise selling acts in history. To top that, the girls’ latest album “TCG” was released this September.

13  Winter 2008 T Anaheim (LEFT) Sabrina Bryan hanging out with her fellow Cheetah Girls Adrienne Bailon and Kiely Williams. ©Brian Bowen Smith (BELOW) Sabrina Bryan and wave hello from the 102.7 KIIS FM Homecoming Float in the 2007 Anaheim Spooktacular Halloween Parade.

(OPPOSITE) Mark and Sabrina having a blast. ©Carol Kaelson

What made you want to be an entertainer? My older cousin was a dancer and I would visit her at the studio when I was little. I just loved to watch her dance, and I knew it was some- thing that I wanted to do, so I went after it. I eventually talked with my parents and let them know that I was also interested in acting, and got into some extra work. By age 11, I had secured a role in the Hallmark musical, Mrs. Santa Claus, starring Angela Lansbury, and found my love for singing. So, I decided to pursue all of it—dancing, singing and acting. When I joined the Cheetah Girls, I was able to utilize all three of these passions. The Cheetah Girls have been quite successful. What do you like most about being part of such a well-known group? ut, being a Cheetah Girl isn’t Bryan’s B I love it! Most importantly, the Cheetah Girls provide a great only claim to fame. She recently starred message for girls—a message of girl empowerment. I also on ABC’s hit show, Dancing with the like how the movies have made girls excited about musicals. Stars, in addition to working on a book You’ve created your own fitness video, BYOU, and a youth fitness video. Oh, and we that encourages young girls to be fit and healthy. almost forgot to mention that she’s also What encouraged you to do this? currently in college! But this “girl-who- I felt it was an awesome opportunity to get a strong message of girl empowerment and self-esteem to young girls. I heard does-it-all” hasn’t let fame completely a statistic that the average age for girls to start dieting is nine. overtake her schedule—making time I was completely upset by this fact and wanted to create a positive, “cool” way for kids to be fit. My message is that it’s for her hometown magazine. not about being skinny, it’s about being healthy and comfort- able in your own skin! You were recently on “Dancing with the Stars.” What was dancing with your partner, Mark, like? What did you learn from him? Mark was amazing. He’s a great teacher—he knows the ins and outs of every dance. He also taught me the origin of dances. I’m very thankful that I had such an accomplished partner. 14 Anaheim T Winter 2008  You are very active in other aspects of your What are your favorite places in Anaheim? career right now, why did you take on such I love going to . It has a great theater and a time-consuming project? ESPN Zone is the best! Everyone in Downtown Disney seems to be happy and that makes me happy. I love dancing, and Dancing with the Stars enabled me to learn how to dance in a different style. Also, my mom is a huge fan and I took her to watch the show. After the taping, I was What would you tell another local Anaheim kid automatically hooked. It was the perfect opportunity for me; who looks up to you and wants to pursue a career I couldn’t pass it up. in the entertainment business? You are enthusiastic all the time, how do you stay Perfect your craft. Practice, practice, practice. Whether I was dancing or playing soccer as a kid, I always practiced and so upbeat with such a busy schedule? took classes. Also, it is important to get yourself out there. If you want to act, join theater groups and gain stage experi- I’m very blessed to have had the amazing opportunity to be ence. Most importantly, believe in yourself. Don’t let anyone on such a hit show, and was honored to be working with Mark. discourage you! T The busy schedule was a huge challenge, but I like challenges. I was always up to give them my best. What are your career goals? My is to own my own production company. I’d love to take good book ideas and turn them into films. I want to create films that spread positive messages of self-esteem. Who is your biggest idol? . No question. And she’s from Anaheim! I’ve always looked up to her—she is such an icon and a successful businesswoman. She has class, is a tremendously hard worker, and commits herself to every project she’s involved in. I love how she has kept her OC style and makes family a priority. She’s extremely down to earth. Los Angeles can jade you and I feel that OC makes you grounded. Like Gwen, I always want to be grounded. What high school did you attend? Esperanza High! We know you attend . What are the challenges you have faced being in the lime light while also getting a college degree? It is very difficult and if I had a normal schedule, I would already have graduated. But, I don’t let that get me down. I have a mentor at Chapman who guides me through accomplishing my degree while maintaining a busy schedule. 15  Winter 2008 T Anaheim ‘Tis SeasonThe of

n Anaheim, we have many things for which we can be In addition to these City-sponsored programs, other organ- thankful.Thanks This holiday season, Anaheim residents and izations throughout Anaheim offer additional ways to give businesses can show their gratitude by helping those back during the holidays. For the past 20 years, La Casa Garcia whoI may be less fortunate. The Anaheim Community Ser- Restaurant and We Give Thanks, Inc., a nonprofit charitable vices Department offers the following suggestions: organization, has been serving Thanksgiving dinner to those in need. More than 15,000 people participate annually in • The Thanksgiving Food Basket Program provides Thanks- what has become the largest Thanksgiving Day Dinner for giving dinners for families in need to enjoy on this special the less fortunate in Orange County. This year’s We Give holiday. The Thanksgiving baskets should contain the con- Thanks, Inc. 21st Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will take tents of a normal holiday dinner, including mashed potatoes place at the Honda Center parking lot on November 22, from and gravy, yams, green beans, cranberry sauce, stuffing, 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Visit www.wegivethanksfoundation.org for and a $20 gift certificate for a turkey. Pledges for food bas- donation and participation information. kets can be made until November 16. Call the Downtown Just across Katella, the Angels’ Groundskeepers will hold Community Center at (714) 765-4500. their annual canned food drive Nov. 16-18. Fans have the op- portunity to step to the plate at Angel Stadium of Anaheim • Similarly, the Holiday Adopt-A-Family Program allows you and swing for the fences. Donations of canned food items to help low-income parents provide gifts for their families. will be good for swings against a pitching machine. All pro- Adopting a family during the holidays is easier than you ceeds from the Thanksgiving Drive benefit Second Harvest think and can be done within your own holiday budget. Food Bank of Orange County in the fight against hunger Food and new clothing for family members, as well as toys during the holiday season. For more information, please visit and gifts for the children, are all accepted. The last day to www.angelsbb.com. adopt a family is December 21. To participate, call the For more ways to get involved in Anaheim all year long, contact Ponderosa Park Family Resource Center at (714) 750-2826. Anaheim’s Community Services Department at (714) 765-5996. T

Anaheim T Winter 2008 ©Andrew Hall/Getty 16 C ALENDAR OF E VENTS

Upcoming events at Public events at Selected events at Upcoming shows at Honda Anaheim The Grove House of Blues

Center Convention of Anaheim Downtown Disney (714) 778-BLUE 2695 E. Katella Avenue Center 2200 East Katella Avenue www.hob.com (714) 704-2500 (714) 712-2700 www.hondacenter.com 800 West Katella Avenue www.thegroveofanaheim.com (714) 765-8950 www.anaheim.net ©David Schrott 17 November 20 November The Great Bridal Expo Hellogoodbye & Say Anything

4 December 24 November 15 November L Andre Rieu The Fenians L Victory Records Tour with Bayside (ABOVE), The Sleeping, June, A Day to Remember, ©Marty Philbey and Driver Side Impact ©Rebecca Carter

8 December John R. Wooden Classic 22-25 November College Basketball Tournament L ESPN Anaheim Classic Presented by Toyo Tires 29 November L John Butler Trio San Diego State vs. St. Mary’s 24 November with Special Guest Brett Dennen UCLA vs. Davidson Empresa Frias Dance 19-21, 27-28 Nov. 11-12 December 9 December 8 December L Social Distortion Dane Cook Acquire the Fire

23 November 15 December 15 December 15 December Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Andre Bocelli AUHSD Song and Cheer Competition L Tori Amos Big Holiday Show

17 Winter 2008 T Anaheim BUSINESS CONNECTION

Disney rendering of the new nighttime spectacular at Paradise Pier. Artist’s Concept: ©Disney

I NEW CONSTRUCTION I Pixar animated film Cars, are just some of the new features that will be added to California Adventure, contributing to the Disneyland Resort Expands Resort’s success as a multi-day world-class tourist destination. The Grand Californian Hotel will also grow by 2.5 acres, and he Company recently announced plans will add the first vacation-ownership villas the company has Tto significantly expand the Disneyland Resort, adding on the West Coast. The expansion will bring the Grand Cali- new entertainment and major family-oriented attractions to fornian to nearly 1,000 rooms—making it the third largest Disney’s California Adventure and approximately 250 units hotel in Orange County. to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa. The Grand Californian expansion is expected to be complete A Little Mermaid attraction, a groundbreaking, signature in late 2009. Expansions to California Adventure are expected spectacular and a 12-acre Cars Land, inspired by the hit Disney/ to take place over the next several years. T

Anaheim T Winter 2008 18 BUSINESS CONNECTION

I RESTAURANTS I I SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT I Restaurants Shoppers Delight in Coffee Opening in Beans and Designer Jeans Anaheim ho said you can’t have your cake and eat it too? In this case, you can buy your jeans and coffee, too! The he restaurant W unique Java Jean Bar is the brainchild of owner Michelle business is booming T Macis, who wanted a place where customers can easily relax at GardenWalk, the City’s newest outdoor retail and enjoy good food and beverages, all while shopping for and dining center located in the District. premium clothing. Restaurant openings start this month with Bubba Gump The recipient of the 2007 Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Shrimp Co. and The Cheesecake Factory. California Pizza Best New Business Award, the Java Jean Bar opened in Dec- Kitchen will come shortly thereafter in December and P.F. ember 2006, offering a wide selection of designer jeans and Chang’s, McCormick & Schmick Grill and Roy’s of Hawaii clothing, and an equally diverse assortment of quality cuisine, will start serving after the New Year. coffee and beer. “I wanted to step out of the box and be dif- More trendy eateries are scheduled to open throughout 2008. ferent,” said Macis. “At Nordstrom, they have the clothing and Visit www.anaheimgardenwalk.com to discover your new fav- the coffee separate. They don’t want to take the chance of orite restaurant. T ruining the clothing. I wanted to make my customers feel as if they’re at home. I think the risk to the clothing is minimal and the payback is definitely worth it.” The slogan says it all: Taste it, wear it, live it. “Java Jean Bar is I I EDUCATION SERVICES a look at fashion and food as a destination lifestyle,” says Macis. “You don’t have to go to a trendy district or to the beach— Calling All Businesses— we have it here in Anaheim.” Support After School Java Jean Bar regularly hosts Activities events and entertainment in the evening. Call (714) 685-0800 he City of Anaheim, the Anaheim Union High School Dis- or visit Java Jean Bar at 116 S. Ttrict, and the Anaheim business community have teamed Fairmont Boulevard in East up to develop the Anaheim After School Fund, a partnership Anaheim. T that is committed to fund, support, enhance and sustain pos- itive after school activities on junior and senior high school campuses in the City of Anaheim. The Anaheim Union High School District provides edu- cation services for 17 schools and 30,000 students who are looking for after school and sports activities. The fund sup- ports everything from boy’s flag football to girl’s , to an annual spelling bee. Additionally, the fund has a unique strategy for success. Half of the money accumulated is for immediate use in the current school year. The remainder is set aside in an endow- ment to assure that after school activities for Anaheim youth will continue throughout the 21st Century. For more information, or to contrib- ute, please contact Tom Danley at (714) 999-5641. T Michelle Macis

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Anaheim Municipal Government Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills) ...... 997-6100 Building Inspections ...... 765-4626 General Information ...... 311 or 765-4311 www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us Code Enforcement ...... 765-5158 www.anaheim.net Placentia Linda (K-12) ...... 996-2550 Planning Department ...... 765-5139 Administration Savanna (K-6) ...... 236-3800 Public Safety Mayor/City Council Offices ...... 765-5247 Santiago Community College (Anaheim Hills) ...... 628-4900 Fire Department Administration City Manager’s Office ...... 765-5162 Emergency Services 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor City Management Fire ...... 533-1305 Business ...... 765-4000 City Attorney ...... 765-5169 Fire/Paramedic Emergency ...... 911 Emergency ...... 911 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Police ...... 765-1911 Bicycle Licenses ...... 765-4000 Community Development ...... 765-4300 Police Emergency ...... 911 Paramedic Billing ...... 765-4060 Community Services ...... 765-5191 24 Hr. Utility Emergency Police Department, Administration, Convention, Sports & Entertainment ...... 765-8950 Electric outage/lines down ...... 765-3300 425 S. Harbor Boulevard Finance ...... 765-5195 Water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Business ...... 765-1900 Fire ...... 765-4000 Earthquake Preparedness ...... 765-6951 Emergency ...... 911 Human Resources ...... 765-5111 Report Street Flooding ...... 765-6860 Gang Detail (Police) ...... 765-GANG Planning ...... 765-5139 Employment www.anaheim.net Gang Detail (en Espanol) ...... 765-1410 Police ...... 765-1900 Anaheim Career Employment Center, Parking/Traffic Violations Public Utilities ...... 765-5137 50 S. 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Center Street ...... 758-0222 Administration ...... 704-2400 Utilities and Services www.anaheimchamber.org www.hondacenter.com Water and Electricity Economic Development ...... 765-4323 Anaheim Ducks ...... 704-2700 Anaheim Public Utilities, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard Community & Neighborhood Centers www.anaheimducks.com www.anaheim.net Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue . . . . 765-3373 Housing Information Administration ...... 765-5137 West Anaheim Senior Programs ...... 765-3415 Fair Housing Council Advantage Services/Conservation ...... 765-4250 Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street ...... 765-4500 Labor ...... 569-0823 Customer Service ...... 765-3300 Senior Programs ...... 765-4510 Landlord-Tenant Problems ...... 569-0823 Emergency reporting of power outage, lines down Youth Center ...... 765-4501 Homeless Shelters (Referral) ...... (888) 600-4357 or water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Youth Boxing Club ...... 765-4508 Neighborhood Preservation ...... 765-4340 Spanish ...... 765-3300 East Anaheim Community Center Library www.anaheim.net Deaf/Hearing Impaired (TDD) ...... 765-5125 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road ...... 765-3904 Administration ...... 765-1810 Electrical Engineering ...... 765-5156 Manzanita Family Resource Center, 1260 Riviera Street ...... 765-3776 Main Library, 500 W. Broadway ...... 765-1880 Water Engineering ...... 765-5196 Ponderosa Family Resource Center Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail ...... 974-7630 Cable TV 2100 S. Haster Street ...... 750-2826 Euclid Branch, 1340 S. Euclid ...... 765-3625 Time Warner Cable ...... (888) TV-CABLE Convention Center 800 W. Katella ...... 765-8950 Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist ...... 765-3576 Garbage Collection Administration ...... 765-8950 Other Services Anaheim Disposal, Ticket Information ...... 765-8900 Anaheim Museum, 241 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 778-3301 1131 N. Blue Gum Street ...... 238-3300 County of Orange www.oc.ca.gov Bookmobile ...... 765-1738 Gas Service Animal Control ...... 935-6848 Anaheim History Room ...... 765-1850 The Gas Company Birth Certificates, 630 N. Broadway, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Mother Colony House, 414 N. West Street ...... 765-1850 131 Center Street Promenade ...... (800) 427-2200 County Government Information ...... 834-5400 Parks, Recreation & Community Services Streets, Traffic & Transportation Dog Licenses ...... 935-7419 Administration, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 765-5191 Flooding ...... 765-6860 Health Department ...... 834-7700 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 Nohl Ranch Road Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) ...... 765-3300 Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Golf Reservations ...... 998-3041 Street Repairs ...... 765-6840 Orange County Sheriff’s Department ...... 647-7000 The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Street/Parkway Trees ...... 765-6920 Disneyland 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard ...... 781-4000 Banquet Reservations ...... 998-3041 Traffic Signal Repair ...... 765-5202 www.disneyland.com Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Street OC Transportation Authority www.octa.net ...... 560-6282 Education Golf Reservations ...... 765-3481 Bus Schedule ...... 636-RIDE Anaheim City (Elementary) ...... 517-7500 Restaurant ...... 535-8770 U.S. Government www.acsd.k12.ca.us Neighborhood Services ...... 765-4456 Postal Service ...... (800) 275-8777 Anaheim Union High (7-12) ...... 999-3511 Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . 998-8380 Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 ...... (800) 772-1213 www.auhsd.k12.ca.us Recreation Classes & Programs ...... 765-5228 Visitor & Convention Bureau www.anaheimoc.org ...... 765-8888 Centralia (K-6) ...... 228-3100 Therapeutic Recreation ...... 821-6510 Voter Information Magnolia (K-6) ...... 761-5533 Senior Citizens Programs ...... 765-4510 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 North Orange County Community College District ...... 808-4500 Planning, Zoning and Building County Registrar of Voters www.nocccd.cc.ca.us Building Division ...... 765-5153 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana ...... 567-7600

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