Anaheim Community Services is presenting a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 3.
The free family fun will be held 3 to 9 p.m. at the new Center Greens Park, 305 E. Broadway. There will be food, music, vendors, local entertainment, community booths and a kids’ zone.
For more information call 714-765-5181
Learn more about famed Coach Van
Thanks to the efforts of the Anaheim Historical Society board, there will be a special book talk and signing for “Coach Van: The Life of Clare Van Hoorebeke” by Anaheim High alumni Dennis Bateman.
Coach Van was head coach for the Colonist football team for more than 20 year and is credited with influencing high school football coaching around the region.
The event will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on April 25 in the multipurpose room of the Anaheim Central Library, 500 W. Broadway.
Dennis will be available to sign copies of the book, which will be available for purchase. For more information, call Anaheim Heritage Center at 714-765-6453.
May Day at Founders’ Park
Some fun is scheduled at Founders’ Park with an old-time May Day celebration.
Kids ages 5 to 12 are invited to make May baskets, create nature sun prints, take part in a gardening project, play traditional outdoor games and dance around the Maypole.
Visit the historic Woelke-Stoffel House, Mother Colony House and Carnege House.
The May Day event will be 9 a.m. to noon on May 3 at the park at 400 N. West St., under the big tree. For more information, call 714-765-1810.
Older adults can access resources, wellness
The city is hosting its spring Active Older Adult Wellness Fair and Craft Boutique soon.
There will be health care, resource information, demonstrations, health screenings and more at the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. fair on May 3 at Downtown Community Center.
Dancing, a bake sale and a craft boutique will also be offered.
The community center is at 250 E. Center St. For more information, call 714-765-4511. The event is free.
Taste a bit of what Orange has to offer
The Taste of Orange is scheduled for May 4.
The Orange Blossoms Auxiliary of Assistance League of Orange is presenting the annual event from 3 to 7 p.m. at 124 S. Orange St., in Orange.
Taste of Orange will feature samplings of food, beer, and wine from top local restaurants, plus drawings, live entertainment and more. For tickets, visit freshtix.com.
Grapes & Grains fundraiser will be in May
The Rotary Club of Anaheim will present its Grapes & Grains fundraiser on May 8.
Rotary of Greater Anaheim is bringing an evening of community, craft beverages and celebration to benefit local programs and it is being hosted at the National Grove of Anaheim. The fun begins at 4 p.m.
Sponsorships and tickets are available now. Contact rotaryclubofanaheim@gmail.com.
Local academy plans fundraising tourney
St. Catherine’s Academy is holding its 34th annual golf tournament next month.
This year’s event will honor the Anaheim Police Department.
The tournament on May 19 will be held at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. There will be an 8 a.m. registration and a 10 a.m. shotgun start.
For more information contact marketing@stcatherinesacademy.org.
Annual Children’s Festival is in the planning
The Anaheim Children’s Festival will be celebrating 33 years next month.
Everyone is invited to this free event and Anaheim and Orange County organizations are encouraged to have a booth at the May 17 festival to be held at Pearson Park.
Nonprofit and for-profit groups are encouraged to join the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in bringing the arts to our Anaheim and Orange County families. Easy sign up is available on the muzeo.org website. Entertainers are also encouraged to sign up and join the fun onstage.
Call Andrea, 714-815-3885, with any questions.
Celebrate the Assistant League’s years of giving
The Assistance League of Anaheim is celebrating 85 years next month.
On May 18, from noon until 3:30 p.m., there will be an anniversary celebration for the nonprofit at the Muzeo Cultural Center in downtown Anaheim. There will be a wine tasting, fabulous silent auction, live entertainment, a catered lunch and more.
Tickets are $85 per person to enjoy an afternoon of celebrating Assistance League contributions. For more information call Christina Rice at assistanceleagueanaheim@gmail.com.
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.