The next time a disaster strikes, you should be prepared by having your own food, water and other supplies to last 72 hours. But also, prepare by signing up for Anaheim Alert and make sure you are informed during an emergency.
You can sign up to receive alerts about emergency situations, evacuations, road closures, power outages and police activity.
Visit anaheimalert.net, search for Anaheim Alert, and register today.
Drizzle art around Anaheim on display
Robert Holton, an Anaheim resident and businessman, has been invited for a solo art exhibit by the city.
The “Anaheim, Sign of the Times, Then and Now” exhibition of Holton’s drizzle art opened earlier this month and will be on display until Aug. 12 at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St.
It is a great show that features pieces with lots of memories of Anaheim spots over the years.
Collecting Disneyland memories for a legacy box
The Ebell Club is planning a 2025 Legacy Box and has been collecting input on what to include in the time capsule.
The 2025 Legacy Box will be set to be opened in 2050.
Anaheim residents of all ages and backgrounds have been invited to share. Poetry, photos, and drawings can all be included.
Ebell Club members also want to include people’s stories for Disneyland’s 70th anniversary and guests are invited to share their memories and thoughts of Disneyland.
The Disneyland program is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. on July 24 at the Ebell Club, 228 N. Helena St. For more information, contact Hilary at 714-394-1459.
These boots are made for painting
Anaheim artist Jack Knight is working on a project with the Pacific Symphony that involves painting old boots.
In August, he will be hosting a painting project that requires old paintable boots. If you have old boots to donate, contact Jack at 919-701-7621.
Get involved with historic preservation in Anaheim
The Historic Preservation Committee meets throughout the year and offers residents an opportunity to learn more about what is being done in Anaheim for historic preservation.
Did you know that the Anaheim Historic Preservation Committee now has Facebook and Instagram pages. Liz Morton has made it happen.
You can also get more information by contacting Meghan Shigo at 714-273-1381.
Anaheim libraries busy this summer
The Anaheim Public Library branches have lots of activities planned this summer for all ages.
Here are just a few:
• Sunkist Branch is hosting the third annual STEAM fair from noon to 4 p.m. on July 26
• Haskett Branch is hosting Wonder Wednesdays with a Glow in the Dark Dance Party from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on July 24
• Euclid Branch is hosting Christmas in July from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on July 22
Call the library at 714-765-1880 for locations of the branches or visit the website at Anaheim.net/Library.
Summer nights at Pearson Park
The Anaheim Summer Series is presenting Pearson Park Summer Nights Under the Stars.
The Disneyland Resort is again sponsoring the summer entertainment series. These are family and cultural shows in the park’s amphitheater.
The series will feature magicians, cultural performances and dance performances, including the Anaheim Ballet. Tickets are $5 and some shows are free.
There are also free concerts on Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Tickets are available online at Anaheim.net/pearsontheatre.
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.