The city is hosting Community Emergency Response Team training to help residents be ready for an emergency.
The idea behind CERT training is that residents learn how to help themselves and their neighbors, so in the event of a disaster, they can help those around them while they wait for first responders.
Training sessions will be Tuesdays and Thursdays in March, with a graduation and skills assessment on March 28. Participants must attend all the training days.
The program is free and open to anyone interested in learning about how they can be an effective responder in their family and community. Training is provided by the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department using a nationally recognized, 20-hour curriculum approved by FEMA.
Participants will learn how to identify and anticipate hazards, reduce fire hazards in the home and workplace, extinguish small fires, provide disaster first aid and more.
The training will be hosted at 2400 E. Orangewood Ave. To register call 714-765-4048.
Library fun, support opportunities coming up
The Sunkist Branch will offer its first bilingual storytime at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 29, featuring stories, songs, games and crafts in both English and Spanish geared toward all. The branch is at 901 S. Sunkist Ave.
And at 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, PF Chang’s chefs will teach children how to make avocado rolls at the Central Library, 500 W. Broadway. Call 714-765-1880 to register.
Also at the Central Library on Feb. 7, at noon, there will be a class on “ABC’s of AI.” No registration required.
And, the Friends of Anaheim Public Library will have a book sale on Feb. 20.
Visit the Central Library, 500 W. Broadway, for the 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. book sale in the basement. Other items will also be available, such as jewelry, curios, knick-knacks, puzzles and more.
Proceeds from the sale directly support Anaheim Public Library programs and services, especially children’s programs and books. For more information call 714-765-3576.
Shred day offered by local realtor
There is an opportunity for secure paper shredding and electronics recycling being offered to the community by local realtor Meghan Shigo on Feb. 28.
Boxes of paper may be brought to shred from 9 a.m. to noon at 351 E. Center St., in Anaheim. The truck is from Total-Shredding and will take on approximately 400 boxes worth of paper. There will also be bins to drop off electronics, courtesy of OC Conservation Corps. Electronics can include televisions, computer monitors, laptop computers, tablet devices, portable DVDs, LCD screens and more.
For more information, call Brianna Shigo at 714-309-3179.
Party like it’s 1920 to help the Family Justice Center
A Roaring ‘20s Night of Hope & Hidden Doors of Possibility is coming to Anaheim on Feb. 7 to raise money for the Orange County Family Justice Center and Foundation.
This will be a vintage speakeasy-inspired evening with the glamour and intrigue of the 1920s. There will be “password only” specialty cocktails, vintage photo ops, silent action and more. Dress to impress in Roaring ’20s attire.
The fundraiser will be held at the Riverbed in Anaheim, 1426 E. Vermont Ave. For more information, visit ocfjcfoundation.org/donate.
Play golf to help Anaheim High athletes
Anaheim High Athletics golf tournament and dinner fundraiser will be Feb. 16.
The tournament at Western Hills Country Club will benefit Anaheim High School athletes and its facilities, fields, gym and aesthetics.
Sponsorships are available, tee signs are available and donations for “goodie bags” are welcome. Supporters can golf or attend the dinner to support the efforts of the planning committee.
For more information, call Jisela Osorio at 714-932-6943.
Anaheim Children’s Festival participant invitation
The 2026 Anaheim Children’s Festival is inviting local organizations to join in helping children and their families explore the world of art.
This year art festival, which is free to the community, will be May 16 at Pearson Park. Organizations are invited to bring an art activity to share with attendees.
The Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center is the umbrella organization presenting the festival, which is celebrating 35 years in Anaheim.
If you are interested in bringing a booth to the festival to share art with Orange County kids, call 714-815-3885 or visit muzeo.org and complete an application online.
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.