Side Notes
KOCE needs volunteers
KOCE, a local public broadcasting station, is looking for people with an
interest in public broadcasting to join their group of enthusiastic
volunteers. Positions such as newsletter editor, newsletter writers,
photographers, artists, speakers, tour guides and event planners are
open. The station can be reached at (714) 895-5623.
It’s tea time
The Huntington Beach Historical Society invites everyone to take a break
during the hectic holiday season and enjoy a spot of tea at the historic
Newland House in Huntington Beach.
Co-sponsored by the Entertainment and Tourism Academy at Huntington Beach
High School, the annual event includes a tour of the historic Newland
House.
The tea will be held Sunday in the “Newland Barn” directly behind the
house at 19820 Beach Blvd. Two seatings are offered, one at 11 a.m. and
the other at 2 p.m. Guests will be treated to a “High Tea” menu,
including cranberry scones, finger sandwiches, sausage rolls and tea
cakes, as well as Christmas and Yorkshire teas. A harpist will provide
background music.
The tour and tea cost $16 per person. Reservations may be made by calling
Kelly at (714) 569-7920, or by e-mail at HBhistory@aol.com.
Donate that old car
California Boys & Girls Clubs are collecting unwanted cars to raise
funds. Donors determine the value of the car for tax deductions. Cars
will be picked up in a few days free of charge. For more information,
call (800) 246-0439.
Food, clothing drive
The Huntington Beach Masonic Lodge No. 380 will be collecting food and
clothing from 9 a.m. until noon Dec. 18. All donations will go to the
Episcopal Service Alliance, a local nondenominational charity. Drive
organizers ask that donations be originally sealed cans and packages, and
that donated clothing be clean and in usable condition. Donations will be
collected at the Masonic Lodge, 601 Palm Ave. in Huntington Beach. For
more information, call (714) 841-2789.
Donations to community clinic
The Huntington Beach Community Clinic recently received a $1,500 donation
from Target Stores. The donation will be used for the clinic’s
educational outreach program along with shelters for abused women, and
community groups. The program provides information on prevention and
wellness, resources for medical care and counseling.
The Glen and Dorothy Stillwell Charitable Foundation recently donated
$7,000 to the Huntington Beach Community Clinic for its in-house medical
dispensary. The money will be used for medications for qualified
chronically ill children and adults, which includes children with asthma
or diabetes and adults with hypertension, diabetes and other illnesses.
Lerman to speak at congregation
On the last night of Hanukkah, Dec. 10th at 8:15 p.m., Hallie Lerman will
speak at Congregation B’nai Tzedek. Lerman is an accomplished writer,
photographer and community activist. She has written the widely acclaimed
book “Crying for Imma: Battling for the Soul on the Golan Heights,” a
memorial and a documentary of the Yom Kippur war. Congregation B’nai
Tzedek is at 9669 Talbert Ave. in Fountain Valley. For information, call
(714) 963-4611.
Water purchase agreement
As part of a historic water transfer agreement, the board of directors of
the Orange County Water District approved the first check to San
Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District for San Bernardino water.
The check for $504,750 is the first payment to San Bernardino Valley
Water District for 3,365 acre-feet of water received by OCWD under the
transfer agreement. The agreement is for a total of 10,000 acre-feet of
water, which will provide a year’s supply of water to about 20,000 Orange
County families.
The transfer helps to solve a lingering problem for San Bernardino
County, where high levels of ground water threatens to damage property in
the Bunker Hill area. Orange County will benefit from a low-cost source
($1.5 million compared to at least $2.5 million from other imported
sources) of high-quality water that will provide 10,000 acre-feet of
ground water.
Income from the water deal will be used by the Western Municipal and San
Bernardino Valley Municipal Water Districts to cover costs related to
water pumping, conservation efforts and water quality improvements within
their service areas.
Pepperoni, cheese and toys
Papa John’s Pizza has teamed up with Toys For Tots and JAKKS Pacific
Inc., to bring a happy holiday season to needy children. Papa John’s “We
Deliver! You Deliver!” holiday program gives people the chance to make a
donation to Toys For Tots, without ever having to leave home. When
customers order their next pizza from Papa John’s, a Papa John’s delivery
person will drop off their pizza and take their toy donation right at
their door. As a partner with Papa John’s, JAKKS Pacific will match all
toys collected by Papa John’s. To thank customers for their donations,
Papa John’s will give customers a coupon good for a free pizza with the
purchase of any pizza, which can be redeemed on their next order.
In addition to the free pizza offer, customers donating a toy to Toys For
Tots through Papa John’s program will be entered in a grand prize
drawing. One grand prize winner will receive a Dolby Digital Home Theater
System.
The program runs through Dec. 19. Coupons will be valid for redemption
through Jan. 31. Papa John’s has two locations in Huntington Beach, 16105
Goldenwest St., (714) 847-4000, and 19008 Beach Blvd., (714) 378-9888.
Holiday book sale
The Fountain Valley Library Bookstore at the library, 17635 Los Alamos,
will hold its annual Holiday Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Fountain Valley Library.
All proceeds go to the library to purchase new books.
New city drop box
The city added a walk-up deposit box to its list of services for
residents. Located between the fountains and the Civic Center, the new
deposit box makes it easier to drop off water bill payments. Same-day
credit is given for payments received before 3 p.m. each business day.
A DIFFERENT KIND OF HOLIDAY GIFT
Huntington Beach and neighboring city residents can get an early jump on
the gift-giving season at the ultra-low flush toilet giveaway. It runs
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 11, at the Huntington Beach water operations
yard, 19001 Huntington St. People who can ensure they will have their new
toilets installed within a month are eligible for up to three ultra-low
flush toilets, including wax ring, bolts and installation information.
Customers will need to bring a current water bill and a photo ID. Old
toilets must be returned to the water operations yard from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Jan. 8
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CBI
The Citizen’s Bureau of Investigation announced the appointment of John
Boag, known professionally as Jonathan B., as the third executive
director of the CBI. The bureau was founded by William Mello in 1994 to
investigate and make public, waste, fraud and abuse in government. CBI
has been involved in many high profile cases throughout its existence,
including pension spiking; pay and perks of city employees; police
outdoor gun range; FBI investigation of civil rights abuses by the
Huntington Beach Police Department; political contributions by Huntington
Beach employee labor unions; the Huntington Beach Police Department
internal affairs; and illegal activities of the city attorney’s office.
For more information about CBI, call (714) 479-7471.
FOOD DRIVE
The Graham Chiropractic Health Center will host its seventh biannual food
drive Monday through Saturday. The center, at 18582 Main St., in
Huntington Beach, will provide complimentary services to all new and
returning patients in exchange for a $20 donation or nonperishable food
donation worth $20. For more information, call Dr. Glen Cauble at (714)
848-8102.
PRAYER FOR PEACE
Congregation B’nai Tzedek of Fountain Valley will host the members of the
Huntington Beach Church of Religious Science in a Service for Peace on
Dec. 31. On the last day of 1999 at noon Greenwich Mean Time, 4 a.m.
Pacific Standard Time, people of all faiths throughout the world will
join in a prayer for peace. The community is welcome to this predawn
service of reflection and celebration. Congregation B’nai Tzedek is at
9669 Talbert Ave. For more information, call the temple at (714)
963-4611.
BOLSA CHICA BOOK PARTY
The Bolsa Chica Land Trust is inviting members and friends to a
celebration party from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 12 in the Talbert Room of the
Central Library, 7111 Talbert, Huntington Beach. The celebration is for
the book, “Celebrate the Bolsa Chica.” Refreshments will be served and
the authors will read from the book. Books will be available at the party
for $9.50. For more information, call (714) 960-9939 or (714) 536-4835.
OPERATION SANTA CLAUS
Operation Santa Claus and Senior Santas & Friends Gift Collection --
Orange County, needs your help! Please drop off gift certificates, cash
donations and unwrapped gifts suitable for children, teenagers, or senior
citizens at any of the 27 branch libraries in Orange County, now through
Dec. 22. Contributions are tax-deductible, and can make a big difference
in the holiday joy of a friend or neighbor. All branch libraries will be
closed Dec. 24 and 25 for Christmas, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for New
Year’s.
STORYTELLER AT LIBRARY
Troubadour and storyteller Ken Frawley will entertain all ages at 2 p.m.
Dec. 18 with his holiday songs and tales. Audience participation is
encouraged and the Friends of the Fountain Valley Library will provide
refreshments. The Fountain Valley Library is at 17635 Los Alamos; call
(714) 962-1324.
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