The city of Anaheim CERT training is free and open to anyone interested in learning about how they can be an effective responder in their family and their community.
Training is provided by the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department using a nationally recognized 20-hour curriculum. Register by calling 714-765-4048.
Training days will be 6 to 8 p.m. on select days in October with graduation on Nov. 1. Must attend all training days.
Anaheim library plans dreadful festival
The Anaheim Public Library Foundation has sponsored a special event, Spinal Dread – Horror Literature and Culture Festival, for this weekend
“Step into the darkest corners of literature, pop culture, and more from vendors, workshops, and panels,” organizers urge.
There will be ghoulish cosplay, trivia, books signings and more at the Sept. 27 festival at Central Library. The event is free and will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Also, the Sunkist Library is offering a Prince & Princess Party on Sept. 27.
The party will be at the branch, 901 S. Sunkist St. All attendees are encouraged to attend in their finest royal attire.
There will be crafts, treats and fun for families.
For more information on both events, visit anaheim.net/library.
Shop small this weekend
Come and celebrate community at the Shop Small Soiree along the Center Street Promenade.
The Sept. 28 event will feature an afternoon with local artisans, live music and more family friendly activities, as well as a variety of food and drink vendors.
This is the perfect opportunity to support local entrepreneurs.
The event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, follow @shopsmallsoiree on Instagram.
The Chance finishes its 2025 season
The Chance Theater will present “What the Constitution Means to Me,” the final production of its 2025 season.
The play is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and winner of Best American Play from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. The production will run Oct. 3-26 at the Cripe Stage of Bette Aitken theater arts Center.
The Chance Theater is at 5522 E. La Palma Ave. For show times and tickets, visit chancetheater.com.
Witness Anaheim Confidential 2025
The public is invited to Anaheim Confidential, a fundraiser for Cops 4 Kids.
An Anaheim Police Department detective will recount the true story of a crime for audiences at the Oct. 3 event. Tickets on sale now at Auctria.com. General ticket purchase includes food, wine, beer, parking and presentation.
The event will be at the River Arena, 201 E. Broadway.
Program for ditching grass
You can ditch your property’s turf with a replacement program that is now open.
This is an opportunity to replace your grass with water-efficient landscaping and get a free rain barrel and a chance to win a smart irrigation controller.
You need to apply by Oct. 31 at Anaheim.net/ditchturf to find out about the rebate and program.
Halloween fun in the works
The 2025 Anaheim Fall Festival returns on October 25 at a new location – Center Greens, next to City Hall and the Downtown Anaheim Community Center.
The festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will be a day of free family friendly fun, including costume contests, a scavenger hunt, local artists, variety acts, treats, crafts and more.
And then the Anaheim Halloween Parade will happen at 7 p.m. — an Anaheim tradition since 1924. There will be floats, music and more as the parade travels from City Hall along Broadway.
For more details, visit AnaheimFallFestival.org.
Help recognize those keeping Anaheim beautiful
Here is an opportunity to compliment and recognize your neighbors for their diligent work on maintaining their property.
Anaheim Beautiful’s Property Awards program is quarterly and the time is now to nominate for the next recognition of beautiful properties.
You can email or text contact@anaheimbeautiful.org with a photo of the property and contact information. There is a simple process, but if you are nominating someone besides your own property, you have to have their permission to recognize them (photo of house and street address).
Submit questions to the email above.
Disposing of large bulky items
If you want to get rid of large items, such as couches, old appliances or electronics, the city of Anaheim provides residents with a free bulky item pickup service.
You may dispose of up to 20 items, three times a year. Make a list of items, call Republic Services at 714-238-3300 and schedule a pickup appointment.
Place items for pickup no later than 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
Andrea Manes shares with her neighbors events and news about the Anaheim community. If you have an event to share, contact her at andreadeemanes@gmail.com or 714-815-3885.