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.
Miss Anaheim program is looking for participants
The Miss Anaheim Beautiful Scholarship Program 2025-26 is taking applications.
The program is not a typical beauty pageant or a one-time scholarship. It is a year-long commitment to participate in personal growth and development that includes an education scholarship. There is community service, public speaking and more.
The pageant is set for Sept. 7 and applications are due by Aug. 17. Reach out to the program at missanaheimbeautiful@gmail.com.
The organizers will need the contestant’s first and last name, the school and grade the contestant is attending in the fall, home address including ZIP code, email and cell number. They also want to know where you heard about the program. The application will be emailed to those reaching out for information.
Any questions, call 714-264-1014. The program is available to those in seventh through 12th grade.
Enjoy a tribute band concert at Pearson Park
The Anaheim Summer Series has been presenting the Pearson Park Summer Nights Under the Stars.
The Disneyland Resort is again sponsoring the summer entertainment series at the Pearson Park amphitheater on Harbor Boulevard.
There are free tribute band concerts throughout August, on Aug. 16 will be Britain’s Finest; and on Aug. 23 will be No Duh playing the music of No Doubt.
Tickets are available online at Anaheim.net/pearsontheatre. Concerts are in the amphitheatre and begin at 7 p.m.
Magnolia Science Academy opens new campus
Magnolia Science Academy is a public charter school in Anaheim and recently hosted three summer open houses for Anaheim families.
The free charter school offers a STEAM-focused curriculum (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and a project-based learning model that emphasizes critical thinking and creativity. All families in Orange County are welcome to visit the campus.
For more information, visit msaoc.magnoliapublicschools.org or call 714-452-2440.
Library branches have stuff planned
A special horror literature and culture festival is planned Sept. 27 at the Anaheim Central Library.
Don’t miss the event and special keynote speaker, Tananarive Due.
Coming up this month is “Let’s Go Fly A Kite” for all ages, happening on Aug. 23 at the Sunkist Branch. Participants will be able to design their own kite and take it to the park and fly it. Supplies will be provided.
A computer workshop will go over the basics of YouTube for adults from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 20. Call 714-765-3576 to register.
Visit the website, Anaheim.net/Library, for more information on all the programs and activities coming up.
Free mulch and compost available
Compost and mulch are available to local residents through OC Waste & Recycling.
Supplies can be picked up from the Bee Canyon Greenery at the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in Irvine, the Capistrano Greenery at the Prima Deschecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano and the Valencia Greenery at Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea. Make an appointment at OCLandfills.com/compost to pick some up.
Plan to take a shovel and containers that you can fill on your own.
Don’t dump, discard appropriately
Too many mattresses are illegally dumped along roadsides or in empty lots. In California, the Mattress Recycling Council manages a recycling program that is available to everyone.
It ensures free and easy recycling.
Visit Byebyemattress.com/programs-by-state/California for more information.
Also, 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.
Congratulations on a big birthday
Helen Gillis turned 100 years old on Aug. 5 and celebrated at the nearby Eli Everything and More Store, where she has been supporting its community work for years.
Helen and her husband, Jack, visited the store every day, holding hands and supporting the staff’s efforts. Jack was a fighter pilot in WWII and worked for Boeing in Anaheim for 40 years.
Jack died four years ago and Helen still can be found at the store, always dressed to the nines!
The Eli Home hosted a 100th birthday party at the store on East Street with friends and supporters. Happy Birthday Helen and thank you for all your community support!
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.