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West Anaheim Holiday Magic Christmas Tree Lighting FREE! FamilyFree & Low Cost Fun Activities City Council Friday, December 5 Mayor free! The West Anaheim Neighborhood Development Council, better ARTIC Grand Opening Tom Tait known as WAND, will present their annual Christmas Tree Saturday, December 13 - Open to the public! A Mayor Pro Tem Lighting event on Friday, December 5 at 6:00 pm. The evening day filled with music, food, tours, transportation information and more. This is a FREE family Kris Murray includes Holiday music, children’s crafts, and bonfire. Dress friendly event. ARTIC is located at 2626 Katella Council Member warmly for this outdoor event. Some seating is available or you Avenue across the street from the Honda Gail E. Eastman can bring your own. Food is available for a nominal fee. For more Center. 9 am - 3 pm. For more information go to Council Member information call (714) 609-8070. www.articinfo.com. Jordan Brandman free! th The Polar Express - Movie Council Member 20 Annual Nutcracker Christmas Saturday, December 13 - Bundle up and join us Lucille Kring Tree Lighting and Holiday Shopping Village for a night under the stars to view this Holiday Interim City Manager Classic at Pearson Park Amphitheatre. Santa Saturday, December 6 will be there from 5-6 pm, movie begins at 6 pm. Paul Emery For twenty years a dedicated group of community Call (714) 765-5274 for more information of in FREE! case of inclement weather. volunteers have planned and organized this festive holiday event in on Center Street Anaheim Public Library Your Community/ Promenade. This hardworking group of Anaheim residents has Holiday Program put together another fun-filled day and night for the entire family. Tu Comunidad Thursday, December 18 - Enjoy an afternoon Be sure to make plans to attend and you will not want to miss is published quarterly by of holiday stories, music, crafts and visit from the spectacular Tree Lighting Ceremony that begins at 6:00 pm a “Special North Pole Guest”. Haskett Library, Community Services featuring the Anaheim Ballet, Choirs, Santa and much more! For Department 3:30 pm. For more information go to www.ana- more information call (714) 765-5191. heim.net/library. 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Schedule of Events Saturday, December 20 - Enjoy a morning of Anaheim, CA 92805 holiday stories, crafts and music. Come listen to 10 am Breakfast with Santa – Nominal Fee performance by Christmas Carolers and a visit (714) 765-5191 10 am - 5:45 pm Snow Play – Free! Bring mittens and boots. from a “Special North Pole Guest”. Ponderosa Train Rides – Free! Joint-Use Library, 11:30 am. For more informa- Kids Crafts and Entertainment – Free! tion go to www.anaheim.net/library. Facebook 10 am - 7:00 pm International Food Fair and Gift Booths Exotic Bird free! AnaheimRec Christmas Trees for sale by the Muzeo Presentation 6:00 pm Tree Lighting Ceremony Twitter Saturday, January 31 - @AnaheimRec Learn about exotic birds, where do they live and what Free Public Parking is located holiday do they eat? Ponderosa On the Web Joint-use Library, 11:30 am. anaheim.net in the Oak Street Parking Structures and the For more information go to fun www.anaheim.net/library or call (714) 765-1880. Clementine and Center for Families Street Promenade lot. Author Visit Program free! Saturday, February 14 - Celebrate Valentine's Day with Pigs & Strawberries subscribe Author Jenni Garrick. Ponderosa Joint-use Library, If you are an Anaheim 11:30 am. For more informa- resident and would tion go to www.anaheim.net/ like to be added to library or call (714) 765-1880. the mailing list of this Chinese New Year publication call free! Celebration (714) 765-5191 Thursday, February 19 - Haskett Library, Thursday, February 19 at 3:30 pm.

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Selected STEP-UP! students perform in AB’s summer intensive performance at Pearson Park Amphitheatre

Photo: Courtesy Anaheim Ballet

[ Performing Arts ] Alumni Profile Anaheim Ballet's Step-Up! Builds Confidence and Poise Free After School Dance Program Seeks Applicants

When City Council proclaimed Anaheim Ballet to be the city’s resident ballet company in August of 1997, founding directors Lawrence and Sarma Lapenieks Anabelle performing at Youth America Grand Prix Rosenberg immediately created STEP-UP! a community outreach after-school program for underprivileged Anaheim youth. Anabelle Gunderson STEP-UP! provides free dance classes Monday “We are all very proud of Anabelle”, through Friday 3:45-4:30 pm to Anaheim residents Classes for says Anaheim Ballet Artistic Director ages 8-18 whose families are unable to afford tuition. and resident choreographer Sarma Students can receive scholarships to the Anaheim Ballet Anaheim Lapenieks Rosenberg. Rosenberg has every reason to be proud of career-track program and summer intensive training Residents 15 year old Anabelle Gunderson session based on merit, talent, or life-needs. In addition, who started dancing in STEP- all students are invited to share in a performance Ages 8-18 UP!, Anaheim Ballet’s free after experience, Anaheim Ballet’s Annual Spring Concert. school program for Anaheim youth and then received a career-track STEP-UP! alumni have gone on to work in ballet companies, music videos scholarship. She recently competed or Disneyland, but for some students the lifelong benefits of STEP-UP! are in New York City as a finalist in not demonstrated in dance. Instead, they acquire lifelong skills of confidence, Youth America Grand Prix, the self-discipline and poise along with an enhanced ability to problem solve and world’s largest international youth maintain personal standards of excellence in other areas of their lives. ballet competition. Anabelle also represented Anaheim as a guest Anaheim Ballet School artist in the Miami International 280 East Lincoln Ave., Anaheim 92805 Dance Festival. www.anaheimballet.org • [email protected] (714) 520-0904 Photo: Vam Productions

Community Services department 3 (above) Volunteers build a new playground at John Marshall Park. KaBOOM playgrounds have also been built at Modjeska Park (October 2013), Schweitzer Park, (March 2013), Stoddard Park (May 2012), Edison Disfruta AudiolibrosPark (June 2011). y your community

[ ] Libros Electrónicos Recreation Winter Classes for enEveryone, su computadora, even your teléfono pet ! The winter issuecelular of the Anaheim Activityo dispositivo Guide has hundreds of classes digital for every member of your family, even dog obedience classes for your pet! Hundreds of classes are held throughout the city and includeLas Bibliotecas dance, gymnastics, Públicas ice de Anaheim han skating, scrapbooking, art, cooking, Zumba, CrossFit and more. aumentado su colección gratuita de libros You can pick-upelectrónicos a copy of the Activity con Guide títulos at disponibles en español y any Community Center, Family Resource Center, or Anaheim Library branchuna or downloadcolección the complete infantil en donde los lectores guide at www.anaheim/net/ezrecconnect.pequeños If puedenyou are an navegar seguros en Anaheim resident, you can have it mailed for free by calling (714) 745-5191 to be addedun páginato our mailing adecuada list. para su edad. Don’t wait – register today to take a fitness class, learn to paint or teach your dog new tricks! Ice Skating classes at The Rinks in Conéctese a la Colección Digital a través de la página Recreation Classes & Activities downtown Anaheim de internet de la biblioteca en library.anaheim.net (714) 765-5191 • www.anaheim.net/ezrecconnect Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim Enjoy Free Audio and eBooks on your computer, smartphone or mobile device

Anaheim Libraries have expanded our free downloadable digital collection with the addition of Spanish titles and a separate Kids section where young readers can browse within a safe and kid-friendly interface.

Connect to the Digital Collection through the Library website at library.anaheim.net Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim

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Join Us! Call Neighborhood Neighborhood Services to find out about upcoming meetings. Councils “Helping Neighborhoods Help Themselves” Neighborhood Services facilitates a city-wide effort to improve the “livability” of Anaheim neighborhoods by enabling residents to assist themselves through the creation of partnerships between the City and other community-wide resources. Join us at one of the meetings!

You are invited! West District Wednesday, January 21 • 7 pm Anaheim Police officers and Crime Prevention Specialist hosting a Coffee with a Cop meeting. West Anaheim Youth Center (714) 765-4397 [ Neighborhood Involvement ] East District Thursday, January 22 • 7 pm Canyon Hills Library Coffee with a Cop (714) 765-5208 Creating partnerships one coffee cup at a time! Central District Wednesday, January 28 • 7 pm Coffee with a Cop meetings provide an op- throughout the city at various schools and Downtown Anaheim Community Center portunity for residents to meet Anaheim Police community venues. It’s a simple concept, po- (714) 765-4635 Officers and staff as well as other city repre- lice and community members coming togeth- sentatives that can help make our neighbor- er in an informal, neutral space to discuss South District hoods a better place to live. The meetings community issues and build relationships. Thursday, January 29 • 7 pm are a resource to address issues, concerns Don’t miss the chance to connect with your Euclid Branch Library or share ideas. They also allow for relaxed, Anaheim Police staff and to learn more about (714) 765-4635 informal one-on-one interactions in a friend- what is happening in your community, join us ly atmosphere. Coffee with a Cop is offered today! Anaheim Neighborhood Services (714) 765-4456 Anaheim Neighborhood Services www.anaheim.net/neighborhoods (714) 765-4456 • www.anaheim.net/neighborhoods

Spring Season begins February 1, 2015 Greater Anaheim Soccer League (G.A.S.L.) offers a variety of competitive and recreational levels of men’s Sunday soccer leagues at parks throughout Anaheim. ★ Registration Opens January 5 ★ 14 week Season ★ Finals Tournament ★ ★ Unlimited substitutions ★ Weekly game fees ★ Request your game times ★

For more information about the league contact: Maria Alvares at (714) 765-4247 or visit www.anaheim.net/adultsports

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[ Anaheim Youth Centers ] Teen Drop-in Basketball Program Welcomes All Skill Levels

The West Anaheim Youth Center and the Downtown Anaheim Afterschool Recreation Youth Center offer a FREE drop- FREE! in basketball program for teens that provide Provides Opportunities a safe and supervised place to enjoy a game of basketball. City of Anaheim, Senior for Anaheim Youth Recreation Leaders organize drills, skills Anaheim Youth Centers promote and development activities, pickup games, and support the safety, stability, and healthy mini tournaments throughout the year. The development of Anaheim’s young people basketball drop-in program is a fun way for by providing opportunities for youth ages 5-17 to participate in a daily after- teens to stay physically active and learn the school program that includes education, game of basketball. All levels of players are recreation, and sports activities in a safe and supervised environment. welcome to participate in this youth center Basketball at the activity. Please note: All parents of teen A variety of youth serving organizations Downtown Anaheim partner with Community Services including participants must complete a youth center Youth Center Cops-4-Kids, the Anaheim Family YMCA, membership form and Hold Harmless before the Boys and Girls Clubs of Anaheim, participating in activities. Ability First, and the Magnolia School District. The teen program is offered at each youth Downtown Anaheim Youth Center West Anaheim Youth Center center and focuses on youth leadership 225 S. Philadelphia Street • (714) 765-4501 320 S. Beach Blvd. • (714) 765-6400 development and includes academic Hours: Mon – Fri 12 – 8 pm, Sat 11 am – 3 pm Hours: Mon – Fri 12 – 8 pm, Sat 12 – 4 pm tutoring, educational workshops, sports, Teen Basketball: Thu 3 – 5 pm Teen Basketball: Tue 6 - 7:30 pm, Thu 3 – 5 pm fitness, field trips, and a whole lot of fun!

[ Health & Fitness ] Free ZUMBA Classes Promote Adult Fitness Get fit and have fun at free Zumba classes! Zumba uses salsa and other Latin dance moves to promote cardio-aerobic exercise in a great environment. Zumba is very easy to learn and open to all fitness levels. The classes are being offered by the Anaheim Community Zumba class at the Services Department as another way to promote healthy West Anaheim Youth Center living and fitness activities for our residents.

Downtown Anaheim Youth Center Ponderosa Park Family Resource Center West Anaheim Youth Center 225 S. Philadelphia Street • (714) 765-4501 2100 S. Haster St. • (714) 750-2826 320 S. Beach Blvd. • (714) 765-6400 Classes on Mondays & Fridays 9 am – 10 am Classes on Mondays 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 am – 10 am

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Nohl R Anaheim Hills a small museum with live animal exhibits. Several miles of hiking trails an Golf Course c h Cy are available for those stepping into the wilderness for the first time or n Rd. e. ano Av for those more experienced trekkers. No food or animals are allowed Serr in the park, but a picnic area is available near the parking lot.

Oak Canyon Nature Center John J. Collier Interpretive Center Trail and Park Hours 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road Open Saturdays and Sundays Trails are open 7 Days a week (714) 998-8380 • www.anaheim.net/ocnc 10 am - 4 pm sunrise to sunset

[ Project S.A.Y. (Support Anaheim’s Youth) ] Learning Through Service Anaheim Youth Train to Respond in Local Emergencies

Are you a teen interested in helping your community? If so, this is an opportunity for you! Disasters can happen at any time in Anaheim. Are you prepared to respond and know what to do during a large scale emergency? The Anaheim CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) trains com- munity members and volunteers on how to prepare for emergencies in our community.

Please join the Project S.A.Y. (Support Anaheim’s Youth) Make a Youth Development Program for a 4-week ongoing Difference training that provides students educational opportu- nities to better prepare for and respond to disasters. Join Individuals, neighborhoods, businesses, and schools Now may be on their own for more than 72 hours or more.

CERT training will provide you with the necessary and practical skills to help yourself, your family, and your neighborhood until trained emergency professionals arrive. CERT training is a course approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and provides critical skills in emergency pre- Middle School and High School students can become a part of Project S.A.Y, the City paredness and response. As a member of a of Anaheim’s free youth development program, and participate in recreation, sports, CERT Team, you can respond to disasters leadership and individualized support and guidance from our energetic staff. and participate in drills and exercises. Don’t miss this great community service opportu- / South JHS nity to better prepare yourself in case of an Call George Morales (714) 765-4401 x2223 Call Erika Sanchez (714) 765-4506 emergency. / Brookhurst JHS Sycamore JHS Call Angie Gomez (714) 765-5275 Call Alejandrina Arellano (714) 765-4507 Magnolia High School / Dale JHS / Ball JHS Project S.A.Y. - CERT training Call Veronica Guerrero (714) 765-6404 Call Robert Rivera (714) 765-3644 (714) 765-5246

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[ Seniors ] active older adult events

Holiday Luncheon Get Your Taxes Done for Free Friday, December 12, 2014 12:30-2:30 pm Income Tax Assistance in partnership Downtown Anaheim with the Orange County United Way Community Center Information: (714)-765-4510 If your household incomes was less than $58,000 in 2014, you may be eligible to file your taxes for FREE and access valuable tax credits. Also, Cookies, Coco and if you worked during 2014 and your household earned income was less Free Gift Wrapping than $52,427, you may be eligible to claim and receive the Earned Income Thursday, December 18, 2014 • 10 am-12 pm Tax Credit (EITC) of up to $6,143. This tax preparation service is offered Downtown Anaheim Community Center by the Anaheim Community Services Department in partnership with the Information: (714)-765-4510 Orange County United Way. For more information and to schedule your tax preparation appointment, please call the Downtown Anaheim Community Center at (714) 765-4500, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Income Tax Assistance in partnership with AARP The Active Older Adult Program in partnership with AARP will be assisting seniors age 60+ with their 2014 Tax Preparation during the months of February and March 2015. Appointments will be scheduled on Mondays and will be on a first come first served basis due to limited space. The tax Valentine’s Day Dance free! assistance program will be held at the Downtown Anaheim Community February 13, 2015 • 1-3 pm Center, 250 E. Center Street, Anaheim, CA 92805. Appointments will begin Downtown Anaheim Community Center being accepted Tuesday, January 13, 2015. For details or to schedule your 250 E. Center St., Anaheim 92805 appointment call the Active Older Adult Program at (714) 765-4510, Tuesday Information: (714)-765-4510 through Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Dancing, food and Valentine treats will be available for your enjoyment. For reservations, visit the Downtown Anaheim Community Center Monday through Friday City of Anaheim Active Older Adult Program from 9 am-5 pm or call the Anaheim Active Older Adult (714) 765-4511 • www.anaheim.net Program at (714) 765-4510.

Community Resources

anaheim municipal government Public Works Anaheim Anytime 311 or 765-4311 Streets and Sewers - Repair 765-6860 Mayor and City Council Office 765-5247 Street Signs - Repair 765-6837 Code Enforcement Traffic Signals - Repair 765-5202 24-Hour Graffiti Hotline 311 or 765-4311 Utilities Grocery Cart Removal - FREE (800) 252-4613 Utilities Customer Service 765-3300 Code Violations 765-5158 Power Failures 765-3300 Community Services Street Lights - Repair 765-3300 General Information 765-5191 TreePower Program - FREE 491-8733 Neighborhood Services 765-4456 Dusk to Dawn Lights - FREE 939-9020 Park Maintenance 765-5155 Anaheim Disposal/republic services Anaheim Public Libraries 765-1880 Bulky Item Pick-Up (Anaheim Disposal) - FREE 238-3300 Public safety Dispose up to 20 items at once, 3 times a year Fire & Rescue - to report fire hazards 765-4040 Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste Disposal - FREE 834-6752 24-Hour Hotline Police Department Emergencies 911 Additional resources to report crime or nuisance in progress 765-1900 Adult Protective Services - 24 Hour Hotline (800) 451-5155 Gang Detail - Police Department 765-GANG If you suspect an adult/senior is being neglected or abused CSP Gang Victim Services 935-7492 Child Protective Services - 24 Hour Hotline 940-1000 Graffiti - In Progress 765-1911 If you suspect a child is being neglected or abused Orange County Family Justice Center 765-1645 Domestic Violence Assistance Program 935-7956 Cops4Kids 533-8255 Fair Housing Council 569-0823

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