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The Santa Ana Public Library presents “Guanaco Storytime” at the Santa Ana Zoo

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Santa Ana, CA: The Santa Ana Public Library will be hosting “Guanaco Storytime” on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Santa Ana Zoo from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. The event will offer an innovative storytime to children that will engage curiosities about the vast world of camelid species like Guanacos, Llamas, Vicunas and Alpacas while developing basic literacy skills as the community comes together to learn more about these remarkable mammals native to South America.

All ages are invited to participate in the storytime readings, sing-a-longs, and arts and crafts activities that will help the community learn more about our South American camelid friends!

The program will be held on the front lawn by the playground at the Santa Ana Zoo. Zoo admission is required to attend. Free parking is available on a first-come-first serve basis.

For more information, please call (714) 647-6913 between the hours of 3-8 pm Monday through Thursday, Fridays 3-6 pm, and Saturdays between 10-6 pm. Additional information is available online at https://www.santa-ana.org/events/guanaco-storytime.

Location:
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E. Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701

The 20th Annual Santa Ana Youth Talent Show is set for August 3

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Join us for the 20th Annual Youth Talent Show taking place on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Salgado Community Center. This annual tradition invites young participants from the City’s Summer Camp program to perform and share their creative talents with the community. This year’s theme is “Emerald Summer” and participants from Memorial, Santa Anita, Logan, El Salvador, Salgado and the Jerome Recreation Centers have been working tirelessly throughout the summer to perfect their performances and are now ready to showcase them in this friendly city-wide competition.

Winners of this year’s talent show will receive custom event medals and all participants will go home with goodie bags filled with fun treats! Along with the competitive youth performances, a few of the city’s recreation instructors will also showcase their dance groups at the event. Family, friends and the general public are invited to come out and support our local talent.

The Salgado Community Center is located at 706 N. Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703. The event is free of charge and attendees are encouraged to arrive early as space and parking is limited. For more information, contact Community Services Supervisor Juan L. Lara at (714) 571-4259 or email jlara@santa-ana.org.

SANTA ANA, CA – Únase a nosotros para el 20º Show Anual de Talento que se llevará a cabo el sábado, 3 de agosto de 2019 a partir de la 1:00 p.m. en el Centro Comunitario Salgado. Esta tradición anual invita a los jóvenes participantes del programa de Campamento de Verano de la Ciudad para presentar y compartir su creatividad y talento con la comunidad. El tema de este año es “Verano Esmeralda” y participantes de los centros de recreación Memorial, Santa Anita, Logan, El Salvador, Salgado, y Jerome han estado trabajando incansablemente durante el verano para perfeccionar sus actuaciones y están listos para presentarse durante este concurso amigable de la Ciudad.

Los ganadores del show de este año recibirán medallas personalizadas y todos los participantes irán a casa con bolsitas de regalos. Junto con las actuaciones competitivas de los jóvenes, algunos de los profesores de clases de recreación de la Ciudad presentaran sus grupos de danza en el evento. Familiares, amigos y el público general están invitados a venir y apoyar a nuestro talento local.

El Centro Comunitario Salgado está localizado en 706 N. Newhope Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703. El evento es gratuito y debido a espacio y estacionamiento limitado, se le recomienda al público llegar temprano. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el Supervisor de Servicios Comunitarios Juan L. Lara al (714) 571-4259 o al jlara@santa-ana.org.

The SAPD is hosting this year’s National Night Out on Aug. 6 at Carl Thornton Park

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The Santa Ana Police Department is hosting their 2019 National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6th from 4 pm – 7 pm, at Carl Thornton Park, located at 1801 W. Segerstrom.

This free event includes free activities, info booths, a Bike Rodeo, vehicle displays, a photo booth and a limited supply of free bike helmets.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Free live performance of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors at Birch Park on July 25

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Join us for a free live performance of William Shakespeare’s highly acclaimed The Comedy of Errors at Birch Park on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. The outdoor performance will be presented at Birch Park, located at 400 W. 3rd Street in Santa Ana and will be presented by the talented Shakespeare by the Sea Theatre Company.

The Comedy of Errors is the story of two young visitors who arrive in the city unaware that their long-lost twins already live there. Over the course of a single day, everything that can go wrong does go wrong: a marriage at breaking point, a missing gold chain, an unpaid debt, and a dubious arrest. A classic Shakespearean romp of mistaken identity-it’s mischief and mayhem galore!

The performance begins at 7:00 p.m. but the public is encouraged to arrive 30 minutes prior to obtain their spot. Public Parking is directly adjacent to the park. The public is welcomed to bring their own chairs, blankets and picnics or pick up dinner before the show from their favorite local Santa Ana eatery. Join us for a dramatic night of theater under the stars!

For more information: https://www.santa-ana.org/events/shakespeare-park

Santa Ana, California – Acompáñenos a disfrutar una presentación gratuita de la aclamada obra Shakesperiana “La Comedia de Errores”, presentada por la talentosa compañía de teatro Shakespeare by the Sea. La obra se presentará este 25 de julio, 2019 a las 7:00 p.m. en el parque Birch, situado en el 400 al Oeste de la Calle Tercera, en la esquina de las calles Tercera y Ross en Santa Ana.

“La Comedia de Errores” es el cuento de dos jóvenes visitantes que llegan a la ciudad sin saber que sus gemelos perdidos ya viven allí. En el transcurso de un solo día, todo lo que puede ir mal va mal: un matrimonio a punto de ruptura, una cadena de oro perdida, una deuda impaga y una dudosa detención. ¡Un clásico jugueteo Shakesperiano de identidad equivocada, con travesuras y desorden a montones!

La obra inicia aproximadamente a las 7:00 p.m., pero es recomendable llegar 30 minutos antes para acomodar sus sillas en un buen lugar. Se recomienda traer sillas, cobijas, y canasta de picnic, o recoger su cena de alguno de los muchos restaurantes cercanos. Estacionamiento público cercano al parque. ¡Acompáñenos a disfrutar de una noche de drama bajo las estrellas!

Para más información: https://www.santa-ana.org/events/shakespeare-park

The SAPD is hosting this year’s National Night Out family event on August 6

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The SAPD is hosting their 2019 National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6th at Carl Thornton Park, from 4 to 7 p.m.

This event will feature:

  • Free Activities
  • A Bike Rodeo
  • Photo Booth
  • Free Bike Helmets (limited supply)
  • Information Booth
  • Police Vehicle Displays

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August (Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October). Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from emergency personnel, exhibits and much, much more.

Santa Ana will be hosting a free Fourth of July fireworks show again this year

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SANTA ANA, CA – The City of Santa Ana’s 9th Annual Fourth of July Celebration will be taking place on Thursday, July 4, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Centennial Regional Park. This free community event will include live music, kid’s activities, food trucks, exhibitors, and a spectacular fireworks finale.

This year, live music will be provided by the Chico Band. Having entertained audiences for the past thirty -five years, this five member group attributes their success to their unique harmonies and diverse song list. Playing a wide range of hits from big band, salsa, and swing, to merengue, cumbias, and rock, Chico Band is sure to have everyone on their feet!

Centennial Park is located at 3000 West Edinger Avenue in Santa Ana. Onsite event parking is available. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and bring a lawn chair and blanket. Food will be avai lable for purchase. A spectacular fireworks finale beginning at 9:00 p.m. will conclude the festivities.

For more information on the Fourth of July Celebration, visit www.santa-ana.org/events/4th-july or call the Special Events Office at (714) 571-4227.

9ª Celebración Anual del Cuatro de Julio en Santa Ana

SANTA ANA, CA – La Celebración del Cuatro de Julio se llevara a cabo por 9ª ocasión en la Ciudad de Santa Ana el jueves, 4 de Julio del 2019 de 5:00 p.m. a 9:30 p.m. en el Parque Centennial. Este evento anual celebrara el Día de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos con un programa patriótico, música en vivo, zona juvenil, sabrosa comida, expositores, y un espectacular show de fuegos artificiales.

Este año, la música en vivo estará a cargo de la Banda Chico. Durante los últimos treinta y cinco años que ha deleitado a audiencias, esta agrupación de cinco miembros atribuye su éxito a sus armonía s únicas y diversa lista de canciones. Tocando una amplia gama de éxitos de big band, salsa y swing, merengue, cumbias y rock, el grupo Chico es seguro de poner a todos de pie!

Para finalizar las festividades, un espectacular show de fuegos artificiales tendrá lugar a las 9:00 p.m. Se le recomienda al público llegar temprano, traer una silla, manta, canasta de picnic y disfrutar de las actividades y entretenimiento patriótico antes que comiencen los fuegos artificiales.

El Parque Centennial está ubicado en el 3000 West Edinger Avenue en Santa Ana. Para obtener más información sobre la celebración del Cuatro de Julio, visite www.santa-ana.org/events/4th-july o llame a la Oficina de Eventos Comunitarios al (714) 571-4227.

Free Memorial Day events in Santa Ana

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Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary is hosting their 27th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance “One Small Step for Man” commemorating the 50 Year Anniversary of “A Giant Leap for Mankind” on Monday, May 28, 2019, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

This event will feature patriotic speakers, music by the Orange County Concert Band, Last Call, The NightinGals Vocal Trio and their “Star-Spangled” Contest Winner singing the National Anthem.

There will also a WW2 T-6 Texans Flyover, Honor Guard Detail, Dove Release, Antique Cars and Military Vehicles on Display, Complimentary Hot Dogs and more.

Fairhaven Memorial is located at 1702 Fairhaven Ave., in Santa Ana.

The Santa Ana Cemetery will also be hosting their annual Memorial Day event on Monday, at 10 a.m. The program features guest speakers, special musical performances, combined color guards with a parade of flags, a wreath presentation ceremony, cannon salutes and an honor guard rifle salute.

The Santa Ana Cemetery is located at 1919 E. Santa Clara Ave., in Santa Ana.

The O.C. Superior Court stopped the drug needle giveaway in Orange County

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Roman Reyna supports free drug needles

Court Stops Needle Giveaway in Orange County

Santa Ana, California – The Superior Court ruled in favor of Orange County to stop the state-approved needle giveaway.

The Court found the harm of the needle giveaway to the public outweighed the social effectiveness of the Orange County Needle Exchange Program (OCNEP), enjoining the California Department of Public Health and OCNEP from operating the needle exchange program in Orange County. Continue reading→

Free concert and classic car and chopper show set for July 22 at Fairhaven Memorial Park

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Fairhaven Memorial Park’s Concert and Classic Car & Chopper Show

Join Fairhaven Memorial Park for its annual Concert and Classic Car & Chopper show featuring the LA-based rockabilly group, James Intveld and the Honky Tonk Palominos.

Bring your blanket and picnic basket for this free family event. Attendees are also invited to bring their vintage car or motorcycle for a chance to win a “Fan Favorite” trophy. Continue reading→

El Salvador Park is hosting free Summer Night Lights activities for youth and families through August 10

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City of Santa Ana

Community: Summer Night Lights Now Open Evenings for Youth & Families /El Programa Summer Night Lights Para Jóvenes y Familias

SANTA ANA – The City of Santa Ana in partnership with Neutral Ground welcomes community members to participate in the Summer Night Lights program. The Summer Night Lights Program is a pilot program designed to provide recreational activities for youth and families during the summer season at El Salvador Park.

The program keeps the community center’s recreational outdoor space at El Salvador Park open and programmed with activities on an extended schedule from 7:00 pm-10 pm each Thursday and Friday beginning July 12th through August 10th, 2018. Continue reading→

The next Santa Ana Zoo free day is set for Sunday, April 15

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The next Santa Ana Zoo free day (for residents) is set for April 15, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill) will be required upon arrival. Not valid to schools or business addresses.

On Resident Free Day, the third Sunday of each month, residents of Santa Ana may visit the Santa Ana Zoo for free. Continue reading→

The Bowers Museum is hosting the free Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival today

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The Bowers Museum’s free Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival is set for today, April 8, 2018, from 11 am to 3:30 p.m. This event will feature the Taiko Center of Los Angeles and visiting artist Fudendaiko from Fudenji Zen Monastery in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy.

Enjoy beautiful folk and classical dances, as well as koto and lute music of Japan. Feast your eyes on the work of world renown candy sculptor Shan Ichiyanagi. Round out the day with art projects and face painting for the entire family. Continue reading→

The O.C. Marketplace will host a grand reopening on March 31

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EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT YOUR ORANGE COUNTY MARKET PLACE

GRAND REOPENING MARCH 31

Costa Mesa, CA – Experience the Difference at your new Orange County Market Place during its Grand Reopening on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Spectra, managers of the OC Market Place, are hosting this free community gathering and relaunch event from 8AM to 3PM.

The Grand Reopening includes a full day of activities featuring a ribbon cutting supported
by the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce followed by a performance by the Costa Mesa High School Band. The day is dedicated to the Orange County community with a fundraiser and live entertainment event, Taste of the Arts, supporting the Community Outreach Alliance. COA artists will perform on the stage in the South Event Space and host art installations and experiences, alongside a car show with the Cadillac Kings Car Club. Continue reading→

Free summer kids’ opportunities Jamboree event at the Discovery Cube this Saturday

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JAMBOREE AT THE CUBE

Parenting OC returns to the O.C. Discovery Cube for its 12th Anniversary Edition of their FREE Kids’ Summer Opportunities Jamboree event on March 3, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. This is an all ages free family event!

This year, Jamboree will have special guests, along with games and many new exhibitors featuring family travel destination spots, summer camps, and school information. Continue reading→

Author Sarah R. Garcia will talk about her new book on March 1 at the Santa Ana Library

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City of Santa Ana

Community: The Santa Ana Public Library will host Author Sarah R. Garcia to share her book, SanTana’s Fairy Tales

In honor of International Women’s Month, the Santa Ana Public Library is proud to present local author Sarah Rafael Garcia and her book SanTana’s Fairy Tales on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm. Garcia will share an art-talk about her childhood hometown, Santa Ana, as an inspiration for these modern-day fairy tales.

There will be musical accompaniment by artist Ruby Castellanos. After the talk and readings from the book, there will be a Q&A with the author and a book signing. Sarah Rafael Garcia is a writer, editor, community educator and traveler. Since publishing her first book Las Niñas in 2008, she founded Barrio Writers and Libromobile. Continue reading→