The Anaheim Police Department is hosting Puppuccinos With a Cop from 5 to 6:30 p.m. tonight, April 9.
The event is staged for National Pet Day and, along with getting to know local officers, will highlight the city’s Dog Walker Watch program, which asks pet owners to be “extra eyes and ears” for their neighborhoods as they are out walking their pup.
The meetup will be at Maxwell Dog Park, 2660 W. Broadway, with free Starbucks pup-cups, limited giveaways and community information. You can also learn more about the Neighborhood Watch program at anaheim.net/2603/Dog-Walker-Watch.
Clean up with a councilmember
Councilmember Kristen Maahs, who represents City Council District 5, has organized a cleanup on April 26 in an effort to work together for a cleaner, greener neighborhood.
Meet at 9 a.m. at Pioneer Park, 2565 E. Underhill Ave. Closed-toe shoes are required and supplies will be provided.
Questions? Call 714-309-4436.
Mystery authors pull back the curtain
The Anaheim Public Library Foundation will present its always popular Mystery Authors Luncheon fundraiser on April 19.
This year’s theme is “Pages Through Time.” Moderating will be Adam Sikes and the author panel will include Catriona McPherson, Gary Phillips and Nancy Silverman.
You can buy tickets at anaheimlibraryfoundation.com. If you have questions, email Anaheimpubliclibraryfoundation@gmail.com
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early with the city
The city is planning its Cinco de Mayo celebration for May 2 at Center Greens Park.
One of the city’s newest parks, Center Greens Park is downtown at 305 E. Broadway. And on May 2, it will have a free family fun celebration for Cinco de Mayo. The event will have live music, ballet folklorico, food trucks, local business vendors, kids’ games and activities.
For more information, visit anaheim.net.
Celebrate local art with WOCA
The Warehouse of Contemporary Art has an evening planned to celebrate original and creative pieces.
WOCA supports new and emerging artists through communication and community. Its event on May 16 at Radiant Beer Co. will feature art, live music, craft beer, food trucks and cmmunity.
The event will be 6 to 10 p.m., check out paintings, photography, sculptures, videos, projections, jewelry and more by local artists.
Radiant Beer Co. is at 1566 W. Lincoln Ave. Check wocagallery.com for more information.
Paint and fundraise
The Ebell Club of Anaheim is hosting another wine and painting event on May 9.
It will be an afternoon of fun, love, wine and painting, organizers said of 1 to 4 p.m. event to be held at historic Ebell Clubhouse, 226 N. Helena St.
For tickets and to RSVP by May 5, call 714-931-5269
Central Library has plans
The Anaheim Public Library’s Central Library is presenting a variety of special events coming up.
At 2 p.m. on April 12, adults are invited to an event about bees, butterflies and other pollinators for gardeners.
Adults are also invited to karaoke, the theme is “The Breakfast Club” at 11 a.m. on April 25.
There will be a teen karaoke hour at 4 p.m. on April 17. Showtunes is the theme.
AnaCon is coming to the Anaheim Central Library on May 16.
There will be a cosplay contest, comics and sci-fi authors and artists to meet and much more.
And, did you know that you can check out local state parks and beaches with your Anaheim Public Library card. Stop by an APL branch and ask for a CA State Parks Pass at the circulation desk.
Remembering those who helped make Anaheim what it is
The Anaheim Historic Preservation Committee is looking for those who helped shape Anaheim.
The group is gathering names and stories of individuals whose influence helped shape Anaheim’s character, culture, development and sense of community. Those chosen will be highlighted on social media channels.
If you have a name with a connection to Anaheim and some information on why they mattered, that is enough. The committee will do the research.
Nominate as many as you feel deserve and thank you for helping preserve Anaheim’s legacy, one story at a time. Contact Liz Morton at lizmorton03@hotmail.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.