The US Postal Service continues its quest for more employees, hosting several hiring events at local post offices in the weeks ahead.

The agency touts health and retirement benefits, good pay, stable employment, sick and annual leave, training and career advancement.

Available positions include clerks and mail handlers, city and rural carriers, tractor-trailer operators, mechanics, custodians and automotive technicians.

Upcoming hiring events:

Irvine Post Office: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Tuesday, July 11; 15642 Sand Canyon Road

Brea Post Office: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 18; 700 E. Birch St.

Laguna Hills Post Office: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 25; 4001 Calle De La Magdalena

Santa Ana EDD: Noon to 2 p.m. Monday, July 31, 801 W. Civic Center Drive, Suite 200

Those who cannot make the events in person can apply online at usps.com/careers.

Here’s the fine print: Applicants must be at least 18 years old or 16 years of age with a high school diploma or GED. You must be able to pass drug screening and a criminal background check. Some positions will require an exam. Citizenship or permanent resident status of five years is required.

The third annual Festival of OC Chefs is Sunday, July 16 on the lawn areas outside the Newport Beach Country Club. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit KidWorks in Santa Ana. (Courtesy of KidWorks)

Chef-led fundraiser is July 16

Culinary professionals from at least 50 local restaurants are participating Sunday, July 16 in the third annual Festival of OC Chefs.

Proceeds benefit the nonprofit KidWorks in Santa Ana.

The event is being held on the lawn areas outside the Newport Beach Country Club. Last year, the festival raised $820,000 for KidWorks students and programs.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Lisa Gels at [email protected] or call 714-834-9400 ext. 126.  For more details about the event or to get tickets, go to kidworksoc.org/chefs.

Make-A-Wish needs your air miles

Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire and John Wayne Airport are looking for some extra air miles to give to Wish candidates.

The monthlong Trips That Transform campaign will help grant travel wishes for children suffering from critical illnesses.

Most of the organization’s wishes require air travel, so to make the trips possible, Make-A-Wish needs 40 million airline miles each year. Children who benefit live in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

JWA will promote Trips That Transform to travelers throughout July at airport terminals.

Airline miles donated to Make-A-Wish do not expire and help kids and their families reach wish destinations around the world. Travelers can donate airline miles and points at ocair.com/wish.

Women’s Hospital at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center recently debuted its Obstetric Emergency Department. Attending the event were, from left to right: Saddleback Medical Center senior executives and medical staff including Rachael Lopez, Melissa Bush, Christine Huff, Marcia Manker, CEO of MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Janine Heft, Laguna Hills mayor; Dinh Vu and Daniel Sternfeld. (Courtesy of MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center)

Maternity ER debuts at Saddleback

Women’s Hospital at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center has a lot to celebrate this year. The hospital is 35 years old and recently welcomed a new addition — an obstetric emergency department. The Obstetric Emergency Department debuted in mid-June and will work in conjunction with the main emergency department at Saddleback Medical Center.

On the move

Kylie Travis and Jacqui Groseth have been tapped as interim co-executive directors at Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens in San Clemente, effective July 28. They assume the interim roles during a transition period following the exit of Amy Behrens, who held the title and other executive roles at the center for seven years. Behrens is leaving to take the role of executive director and CEO of Maryhill Museum of Art in Washington state. Travis is the center’s programs and marketing director while Groseth is the development director.

Allyson Brooks is the new board president at MOMS Orange County. She is the medical director of the Women’s Health Institute at Hoag Hospital. (Courtesy of MOMS OC)

On board

Allyson Brooks is the new board president at MOMS Orange County, a nonprofit dedicated to newborn and pregnancy health. Brooks is the executive medical director of the Women’s Health Institute at Hoag Hospital.

Eric Landis was honored recently with the International Business Brokers Association’s Chairman’s Award for outstanding performance in 2022 as part of its Member Excellence Awards Program. Landis, an Orange County business broker, also received the organization’s Lifetime CBI Award. (Courtesy of IBBA)

Milestones

Eric Landis at M&A Business Advisors in Newport Beach was honored recently with the International Business Brokers Association’s Chairman’s Award for outstanding performance in 2022 as part of its Member Excellence Awards Program. Landis, an Orange County business broker, also received the organization’s Lifetime CBI Award

Appointments

Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Laguna Niguel resident Devon Glazer to the Podiatric Medical Board of California. He’s been CEO and podiatrist at Artisan Foot and Ankle Specialist since 2009. Glazer also is a member of the California Podiatric Medical Association, American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. This board position does not require Senate confirmation; the compensation is $100 per diem. Glazer is registered without party preference.

Lake Forest resident Claudia Sandino has been appointed to the board of Chiropractic Examiners. She’s been a health and safety operations manager for Walt Disney Co. since 2021 and was a health and safety manager for the company from 2020 to 2021. The board position does not require Senate confirmation; compensation is $100 per diem. Sandino is a Republican.

Top Workplaces 2023 is open

The Register’s 16th annual Top Workplace is seeking nominations of Orange County’s best companies and organizations.

Any organization with 35 or more employees in Orange County is eligible to participate and includes public, private, nonprofits and government agencies.

— Participation is free.

— Nominations are due July 7, 2023

— The list of winners will be announced in late 2023

To nominate go to ocregister.com/nominate or call 714-442-2768.

Status Update is compiled from press releases by contributing writer Karen Levin and edited by Business Editor Samantha Gowen. Submit items and high-resolution photos to [email protected]. Allow at least one week for publication. Items are edited for length and clarity.

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