Neighbors of Anaheim neighborhood district regularly meet with city staff to get updates and offer input on issues and projects in the communities.
Everyone is invited to the district meetings, the next wave are scheduled, with all meetings starting at 7 p.m.:
Districts 1 and 2: Oct. 3 at Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave.
District 3: Oct. 4 at Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 E. Center St.
District 4: Oct. 10 at Ball Junior High School, 1500 W. Ball Road
District 5: Oct. 11 at Rio Vista Elementary School, 10 N. Rio Vista St.
District 6: Oct. 17 at East Anaheim Community Center, 8201 Santa Ana Canyon Road
For more information call 714 765-4457.
Mariachi Festival on Sept. 29 benefits young musicians
The 13th Anaheim Mariachi Festival will be Sept. 29, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Pearson Park Amphitheater.
The event presents and features one of the most revered expressions of Mexican artistry and tradition and the legendary music of the mariachis. The proceeds will benefit the children of RHYTHMO’s mariachi academy, which has been “putting instruments of hope into the hands of our children since 1996.”
Admission to the street fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is free. There will be crafts and food from local vendors. The Showcase Mariachi Concert begins at 6 p.m. and tickets are $25 each, available at anaheimmariachi.com.
Help prep the Halloween Parade
Halloween Parade volunteers are needed to help build the fun. Community members are invited to help create the floats and entertainment for the 95th Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade. Wear comfy work gear and closed toe shoes and join the parade volunteers at 1426 E. Vermont any time after 10 a.m.on every Sunday in September. All kinds of help is needed. Check the website at anaheimfallfestival.org.
Assemblyman hosting family day
Assemblyman Tom Daly is hosting the Boysen Park Family Fun Day on Saturday, Sept. 22, when he will also be offering information and updates to his Anaheim constituents. Boysen Park is located at Vermont Street and State College Boulevard. For more information contact 916-319-2069 or the District Office at 714-939-8469.
Craft and vintage fair
The Anaheim Craft & Vintage Fair on Saturday, Sept. 22, will have one-of-a-kind handmade items, real art and homemade food and treats at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, 995 N. West St. Check the website, annunciationbyzantine.org, for more information. Church tours will be offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Muzeo plans poetry, story nights
The Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center is offering two special programs in conjunction with its current “Ghost Stories and Fairy Tales” exhibit.
On Sept. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m., there will be a group reading by poets from two scary-good poetry anthologies. This is a free event, but seating is limited so make a reservation at clatham@muzeo.org.
On Sept. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m., “Realms of Imagination: Storytelling in the Twilight” will be held. This well be the last opportunity see this exhibit. Adults are $10, children are free. The $10 covers a 7-8 p.m. exhibit viewing, an opportunity to meet the artist, Geoffrey Mitchell, and seating for a screening of “The Twilight Zone.” There will be movie theater concession available for sale.
The Muzeo is at 241 S. Anaheim Blvd. Call 714-765-6465 for more information.
Also, The Muzeo’s annual bowling fundraiser will be Sept. 27 at Bowlmor Lanes at Anaheim’s GardenWalk, 400 W. Disney Way. Teams are encouraged to come dressed in themed costumes and a special prize will be presented for the most creative group. For more information on participating, contact the Muzeo at info@muzeo.org or call 714-956-8936.
Always a Colonist
The Anaheim High Class of 1968 is celebrating its 50th reunion at 5 p.m. on Oct. 20 at J.T. Schmidts in Anaheim. If class members haven’t received the information, call Andrea at 714-815-3885.
If you have an event to share, contact Andrea Manes at anzom@aol.com or 714-815-3885.