Friday, April 11, 2008
Recycle E-Waste on Earth Day
One Earth, One Day. Rid Your Junk the Right Way.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Free E-Waste Recycling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(VANCOUVER, B.C.) - 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is organizing one of the largest ever e-waste recycling drives to mark International Earth Day. Approximately 70 Franchise Partners across North America will hold simultaneous events where residents will have the opportunity to responsibly recycle old electronics with minimal or no cost. The events will be held Saturday, April 19th. Participating 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Franchise Partners are working with e-waste recyclers that have demonstrated responsible recycling practices.
"This is our effort to raise awareness for Earth Day, and we also hope this event will help to educate the public about proper e-waste disposal," says Drew Boyles, who owns franchises in the Los Angeles area.
Residents are often reluctant to pay electronics disposal fees, or are unaware of recycling options. Many outdated and obsolete electronics are thrown in dumpsters, which ultimately end up in landfills.
Companies like 1-800-GOT-JUNK? are faced with disposing of e-waste daily. On a system-wide basis, Franchise Partners typically aim to recycle and/or donate to charity up to 60 percent of the junk they haul.
"While we are in the business of junk removal, and not recycling, our Franchise Partners try to be as environmentally responsible with electronic waste as possible," explains Senior PR Manager, Tania Hall.
The free e-waste disposal events will be held in various locations throughout North America. For details, please visit www.1800gotjunk.com/earthday.
About 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
1-800-GOT-JUNK? is a full-service junk removal company that hauls away anything that is not environmentally hazardous. Bulk items, such as old furniture, renovation debris, and backyard messes are typical examples. They ensure satisfaction by removing junk from where it's located (not the curb) and cleaning up the entire site afterward.
For more information, contact:
Andrea Bava
866-919-5865
Labels: E-Waste, Junk, Orange County, Recycle
Encore Careers
April 28-May 2 2008
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Costa Mesa Center-Rm 11
2990 Mesa Verde Drive East
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-241-6213
Are you recently retired and wondering what to do with the next half of your life? Attend this four day workshop series, meet new friends, and learn about volunteer and employment possibilities in the field of aging.
- Identifying Volunteer and Employment Possibilities in the Field of Aging
- Understanding the Elderly Client: Myths and Stereotypes Revisited
- Meeting the Needs of Elderly Clients Through Excellent Customer Service:
- Special Needs of Seniors: The Homebound and Dementia Client
- Navigating through the Aging Network
This workshop is sponsored by a grant provided by Met Life Foundation/Civic Ventures Community College Encore Career Project in cooperation with Coastline Community College. It will be taught by Instructor Ellis Waller, M.S. Gerontology. Classes are free but students must pre-register to assure space.
New Coastline Students: Please Complete an Application Form at the Costa Mesa Office. 2990 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. 714-241-6213
Current and previous students: Please register on-line www.coastline.edu. This course is entitled: Issues in Aging—Section 91785 --Encore Careers: Volunteer and Employment Opportunities in the Field of Aging.
Questions? Call: 714-614-7402
Labels: Costa Mesa, Employment Possibilities, Encore Careers, Orange County, Volunteer, Workshop
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Holiday Celebrations In Orange County Communities
It's hard to believe that the holiday season is going to begin in a few days! I have compiled a list of holiday celebrations that are happening in Orange County. As I was creating this list, I kept thinking "I wanna go to this one!". Since many of the tree lighting events are on Saturday, December 1st and Sunday, December 2nd, it is going to be hard for me to choose. I hope this list helps you find a fun holiday celebration to go to. I will try to add an updated list at the end of this month, so if you know of any events that just shouldn't be missed, please send them to me and I will post them here. Season's Greetings!Aliso Viejo-
Celtic Christmas Faire
Sunday, December 2, 2007
10 am to 7 pm
Soka University
Anaheim-
Nutcracker Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Village
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Center Street Promenade
Marketplace 12 to 7:30
Children's Snowplay Area 1 to 5:45pm
Holiday crafts, train rides, climbing wall, Santa pics 3pm-5:45pm
Tree Lighting Ceremony 6 pm
Carolers, Christmas Fairy, and more!
(714) 956-3586
Brea-
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, December 6, 2007
6:30 pm
Brea Civic & Cultural Center
1 Civic Center Circle
(714) 990-7771
Snow Play Day
Saturday, December 15, 2007
8 am to 12 pm
Brea Community Center
695 E. Madison Way
(714)-990-7771
Buena Park-
Kandy Kaneland Kraft Faire
Saturday, December 1, 2007
10 am to 4 pm
Ehlers Community Recreation Center
8150 Knott Ave
(714) 236-3860
Costa Mesa-
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Monday, November 26, 2007
Town Center Park
(714) 435-2000
A Christmas Carol
November 24 - December 24, 2007
South Coast Repertory
(714) 708-5555
La Posada Magica
December 7-23, 2007
Enchanting musical play for the entire family
South Coast Repertory
(714) 708-5555
Nutcracker for Kids
Saturday, December 1, 2007
10 am & 11:30 am
Musical Carnival at 9 am & 12:15 pm
Orange County Performing Arts Center
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
600 Town Center Drive
(714) 755-5799
Swedish Christmas Fair
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Costa Mesa Community Center
1845 Park Ave.
The Spirit of Christmas
November 16-19, 2007
The Orange County Fair & Exposition Center
88 Fair Drive
(949) 261-0823
Cypress-
Holiday Bazaar Arts & Crafts Fair
Saturday, November 17, 2007
9 am to 4 pm
Breakfast with Santa 8 am - 11:30 pm $5
Cypress Community Center
5700 Orange Avenue
Holiday Sing
Thursday, December 6, 2007
6 pm
On the south steps of the Council Chambers at corner of Orange and Grindlay
Dana Point-
Boat Parade of Lights
December 7 - 15, 2007 (Fridays & Saturdays)
7:30 pm
View from anywhere in Dana Point Harbor
(949) 923-2255
Boat Rides with Santa
December 1 - 2, 2007
10 am to 2 pm
Photos w/ Santa, performances, holiday crafts, people painting, and a caricature artist.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing Docks
34675 Golden Lantern
(949) 923-2255
Holiday in the Harbor
Friday, November 30, 2007
4 to 8 pm
Photos w/ Santa, performances, holiday crafts, people painting, and a caricature artist.
Mariner's Village & Dana Wharf
Fullerton-
Muckenthaler Holiday Festival
December 23, 2007
1 pm to 5 pm
Muckenthaler Cultural Center
1201 W. Malvern Ave.
(714) 738-6340
Huntington Beach-
Cruise of Lights
December 13 - 23, 2007
(714) 840-7542
Huntington Beach Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 2, 2007
2 to 7 pm
PCH and Main Street in downtown Huntington Beach.
(714) 960-9276
Nutcracker Ballet
December 8-24, 2007
Golden West College Mainstage Theater
15744 Golden West
(714) 895-8150
Irvine-
Joyful Jingles Concert
New Orange County Children's Choir
Irvine City Hall
Winter Family Concert
New Orange County Children's Choir
Irvine City Hall
Laguna Beach-
Sawdust Winter Fantasy
Weekends, November 17 - December 9, 2007
Sawdust Art Festival
935 Laguna Canyon Rd
(949) 494-3030
Laguna Niguel-
Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 8th, 2007
10 am
Crown Valley Parkway between Nueva Vista and Crown Valley Community Park
La Palma-
20th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
5:30 pm
(714) 690-3300
Newport Beach-
Annual Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade
December 12-16, 2007
6:30 pm Collins Island
Orange-
Tree Lighting Ceremony & Candlelight Choir Procession
Sunday, December 2, 2007
3:30 pm
Old Towne Orange Plaza at Glassell and Chapman
(714) 744-7278
San Juan Capistrano-
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Starts at 4:30 pm
Downtown San Juan Capistrano
(949) 493-5911
Orange County New Years Eve!
New Years Eve Party!
December 31, 2007
5 pm to 12:30 am
Save 20% with promo code "killer"
San Clemente-
Candy Cane Carnival
Saturday, December 1, 2007
12 pm to 5:30 pm
Community Center 100 N. Calle Seville
(949) 361-8264
Christmas Gift Program
Saturday, December 15, 2007
11 am
Community Center 100 N. Calle Seville
To donate gifts call (949) 492-8477
Puttin on the Glitz
Saturday, November 24, 2007
A magical & enchanting evening for the entire family
5 to 9 pm
(949) 218-5378
Santa Ana-
Sunday, December 9, 2007
5 pm
Bowers Museum
2002 N. Main Street
(714) 567-3679
The Science of Gingerbread
November 19, 2007 - January 6, 2008
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
(714) 542-2823
Yuletide Celebration with Handbell Ensemble
Thursday, December 20, 2007
7 pm & 8:30 pm
Bowers Museum
Norma Kershaw Auditorium
2002 N. Main Street
(714) 567-3679
Seal Beach-
27th Annual Holiday Parade
Friday, December 7th, 2007
7 pm
Parade from Ocean to PCH
(562) 799-0179
A Visit from Santa and his Reindeer
Saturday, December 15, 2007
12 to 4 pm
Eisenhower Park
(562) 799-0179
Tustin-
Tree Lighting
Friday, November 30, 2007
City Hall
(714) 573-3326
Villa Park-
Great Inland Boat Parade & Holiday Celebration
Sunday, December 9, 2007
4:45 pm
Villa Park Towne Centre
(714) 998-1500
Yorba Linda-
3rd Annual Handel's Messiah Community Sing Along
Sunday, November 25, 2007 1 pm & 3:30 pm
Richard Nixon Library
18001 Yorba Linda Blvd.
(714) 996-1960
Labels: celebration, celebrations, holiday, local, Orange County
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Sam Durbin- Self Determined And On a Mission
Today, Sam Durbin is a published author, sits on the board of The Consumer Advisory Committee for the Department of Developmental Service in Sacramento, and is currently running for the chairperson position for that board. The election will be held in February. Sam is in charge of Quality Assurance at Integrity House. He also acts as a peer counselor and handles much of the Public Relations work for the organization.
Sam’s book is titled, “You’re Not the Boss of Me”. The book is about self determination and is
quite an inspirational read. The story of Sam’s journey to Integrity House, good health, and friendships made me laugh and cry. This was pretty entertaining for the other people at my doctor’s office. I bet they were all trying to guess which medication I needed to have adjusted. The chapters I read in this book during my stay in my doctor’s lobby made a long wait seem too short. I could not put it down. Sam’s unique interpretation of life’s messages is inspiring and also humbling. Whether you have a diagnosed disability or just feel a little weary from your life’s obstacles, “You’re Not the Boss of Me” is a book that most of us can relate to.
Tashie is Sam’s dog. She is a Siberian Husky. Sam lights up when he talks about her, they have a wonderful life together and the stories they share could be another great book. Tashie has the special talent of being able to predict a seizure and warn Sam that it is coming. Tashie also reminds Sam to take his medications, and will refuse to come to bed until Sam does so. Tashie is independent and has a great sense of humor. She can also be somewhat stubborn. I think Tashie and Sam are a perfect match.To find out more about Integrity House check out their website Integrity House
Labels: Author, Book, Disabilities, Orange County, Self Help, Service Dog, You're Not the Boss of Me
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Where You Can Make Donations to California Wildfire Evacuees
The losses suffered by those affected by this fire will be felt for many months to come, and the holiday season is upon us. Kendra Cook, Senior Concierge at Westfield Main Place Mall in Santa Ana, CA could not stand by and do nothing while so many people were going through the loss of their homes. Kendra lost her home to fire as a small child. She remembers well how much some clean clothing and a few toys meant to her when her community’s good Samaritans got together to help out her family. This memory spurred her into action.
With the consent of Westfield Main Place management team and the help of Officer David Ly of the Santa Ana Police Department, Kendra has made Westfield Main Place a drop off and disbursement center for a variety of donations to organizations that help disaster victims. There will be a large donation event Sunday, November 4th at 12pm until 5pm with the Santa Ana Police Department Explorers on hand to help collect and sort donations. This event will be held at the address listed below in Parking Lot 7 on the northeast side of the building facing Main Street.
Donations of food, clothing, comfort items, toys, toiletries, pet supplies, and money can be dropped off almost any time at Westfield Main Place in Santa Ana, CA during the hours of 10am to 9pm Monday through Friday, 10am to 8pm on Saturday, and 11am to 7pm on Sunday. Westfield Main Place is located at 2800 N. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92705. The drop off point is located at the North end of Westfield Main Place, at the Shopping Concierge Center.
Westfield Main Place will also transport the donations to the sites of the charitable organizations that need them.
The following information is from http://www.volunteercenter.org/
Blenheim Farms in San Juan Capistrano Needs:- Donations of large buckets to give water to livestock and horses - Food and water for volunteers- Pitch forksThey are located at Ortega and La Pata in San Juan Capistrano
American Red Cross Blood Services is in need of blood donors, to make an appointment, please call 1.800.GIVE.LIFE (1.800.448.3543) or visit http://www.givelife.org/
Working Wardrobes is accepting clothing donations 714-210-2460 please contact Christine. If you are a fire victim in need of donations please contact Megan or Rose.
Irvine Animal Care Shelter is housing evacuated animals and is in need of blankets, towels, newspapers and gift cards to Petco or PetSmart 949-724-7741.
Orange County Rescue Mission is accepting all non-perishable donations Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 6pm please contact David at 714-247-4301 if you have any questions. Map to Orange County Rescue Mission
Labels: California, charity, donate, drop off point, evacuees, Orange County, Westfield Main Place, wildfires
Friday, October 19, 2007
Chad's Hair Store- It's Not Just a Haircut, It's an Adventure
Just like Orange County, Chad’s is an eclectic mix of art, glamour, funky kitsch, and a warm friendly atmosphere that is occasionally disrupted by a charged political discussion. But, most of the time laughter and camaraderie is what you will experience on a visit to Chad’s Hair Store.
The shop which houses Chad’s Hair Store is a piece of OC history. It is the oldest barber shop on Tustin Avenue. For the past 17 years, the shop has been owned by Chad Fults. The shop itself is a work of modern art, from the surplus corrugated tin which lines the walls, to the vintage barber chairs and unusual gift items that grace the shelves. Chad says the inspiration for the shop’s décor was the bedroom he had when he was sixteen years old.
Chad has a crew of dedicated but tardy people to help serve the beauty needs of his clientele. Jessica, Joseph, George, and Ted can sometimes be seen at the crack of midday showing up to help Chad charm the customers. The company motto is “It takes a village to open the store.”
Chad’s and Archie’s Ice Cream have a cooperative arrangement in which Archie’s will give you a coupon for a free haircut at Chad’s with an ice cream purchase and Chad’s will give you a voucher for a free ice cream with your haircut. Chad says, “This is a great partnership for us here at the Hair Store. If a customer thinks their haircut sucks, hey, at least they got free ice cream.” (Chad is forever practicing his material for his stand up routine-- ask him about it.)
Chad’s Hair Store gives back to the community by participating and sponsoring fundraising events. Chad’s sponsors events like offering free haircuts to all veterans who come by the shop on Veteran’s Day. Then there is the biennial “Rubber Ducky in the Window” event, in which a flotilla of rubber ducks are placed in Chad’s shop window. People buy a chance to guess how many ducks are in the window, the person who guesses closest gets free haircuts for the year. The proceeds from this event go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
A trip to Chad’s Hair Store is always a unique experience. It makes a mundane trip to the barber for a haircut into an interesting event that you can share at dinner. Stop in and take a little off the top AND get a free ice cream!
Labels: Barber Shop, Beauty Salon, Chad's Hair Store, Haircut, Ice Cream, OC, Orange County, Orange County art
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