Honoring those who help keep city beautiful

Congratulations to the 2017 Anaheim Beautiful award winners for making the community a better place. The volunteer organization, Anaheim Beautiful, continues to make a difference in the city by seeking out those who beautify it with their efforts. President Sandra Sagert chaired the quarterly meeting at which the awards were given. The afternoon also hosted a speaker. Wayne Fortin, founder and CEO of TIP (Trauma Intervention Program) and Tonya Busch, an OC TIP volunteer. Sandra Marsh, with Anaheim Public Works, also announced the Water Save Awards to the group. Anaheim Beautiful Award winners were: Residential property: Alex and Letty Laureano, South Stehley Street Commereial property: Karl Strauss Brewery, East Orangewood Avenue Wipe Out Graffiti Award: John Hauser Congratulations and thank you to all honorees. Songs of nature Meritage Vocal Arts Ensemble is presenting Nature s Portrait This remarkable choir will be performing at 7 p.m. Saturday at Anaheim United Methodist Church, ege Blvd. Admission is $20. Check the website at meritage-vocal arts.org. Keeping camp plans alive The Anaheim Family YMCA is celebrating 80 years of Alden Esping. Alden s passion for YMCA camps will be the centerpiece of a 6 to 9:30 p.m. event on April 1 at the Phoenix Club, 1340 S. Sanderson Ave. The theme is Hawaiian Chic, and the event is 21 or older. All proceeds will benefit the Alden & Linda Esping Camp Endowment Fund, which will keep the promise of camp alive for future generations. The 10 a.m. April 7 lecture is free at the Anaheim Ebeli Clubhouse, 226 N. Helena St. Learn about making tomatoes grow with soil tips (potting soil and potting mix), and a question and answer session. Fundraiser for Fall Festival Coins for the Crowns is the fourth annual Quartermania fundraiser for the Miss Anaheim Fall Festival coming up on April 28. The 6:30 p.m. event will be held at the Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Ave. Tickets are $25. There will be appetizers, a dessert bar,ts and the auction paddle. Vendors will put up items for auction, and everyone will have an opportunity to bid with quarters. Website is anaheimfallfestival.org. City offering event support. The city is accepting applications for special event financial support. Support is available for community-wide events taking place between July and June 2018. Events approved may receive support in the form of in-kind contributions and or funding for a combined total of $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. March 31 postmarks are NOT accepted. Chance for teens to serve Summer Volunteers program applications are available. Anaheim Community Services provides teens from age 13 to 17 the opportunity to give back to the community and earn service hours by helping with a variety of summer programs in Anaheim. Applications are available online and at local community centers. Because of limited space, priority placement will be given to teens living in. Anaheim andan Anaheim school. The deadline to submit an application for consideration is 5 p.m. Children s Festival taking applications The Anaheim Children s Festival is returning to Pearson Park on May 20. The festival opens at 10 a.m., and there are art activities until 3 p.m. The afternoon will feature dancing, art, music and more. Greek Festival planned for May Don t miss the Greek Festival on May 19 to 21 at St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. The festival celebrates the best of Greek food, music, dancing and culture. Experience authentic cuisine and homemade pastries; traditional Greek dancing and music; an outdoor marketplace and expansive Kidz Zone with carnival rides