Alzheimers’ Orange County presents its Walk4ALZ and Run4ALZ on Saturday, March 19.
The events return in-person to Angel Stadium of Anaheim with the goal of generating much-needed awareness and funds for the group’s programs addressing Alzheimer’s disease.
There is a $30 registration fee for runners and no cost for walkers. Vendors will be onsite with a variety of health and fitness products and services.
On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. for the one-mile walk and three-mile run. Participants are asked to enter the Stadium off of Gene Autry Way. For more information visit alzoc.org/walkrun
New art release
Drizzles Studios is showing new art work released by Chris Hoy and Robert Holton on April 2.
There will be an unveiling of new paintings and a new series of Giclee fine art prints.
Dress is casual and there will be special guests, steel drums, hor d’ourves and refreshments from noon to 5 p.m. on April 2 at 212 S. Loara St.
For more information call 949-533-5391
Art activities for families
The 30th Anaheim Children’s Festival is coming to Pearson Park.
Mark your calendars for May 21. More than 50 art booths, all with free activities for children and their family, will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entertainment will be offered all day.
If you want to join the fun and have a booth at the event, call Andrea at 714-815-3885.
Ebell Club presents a concert
The Ebell Club of Anaheim has an evening of music planned.
On April 4, Alfredo Rolando Ortiz, an internationally known and respected composer and Paraguayan harpist, will perform in at the group’s clubhouse.
The evening includes dinner, music and culture beginning at 5 p.m. The cost is $35. Space is limited and those interested should RSVP by March 31. For more information call Pat at 714-776-1341.
Authors talk mystery
The Anaheim Public Library Foundation is bringing back the Mystery Authors Luncheon after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
This will be the 25th event and is scheduled for April 24 at Sheraton Park Hotel, 1855 S. Harbor Blvd. Tickets are $60 per person or $550 for a table of 10.
Guest authors are Wendall Thomas, Paige Shelton and Mike Befeler and the panel will be moderated by Matt Coyle.
For more information visit anaheimlibraryfoundtion.com.
Take residence at the Muzeo
The Muzeo Cultural Center’s Artist in Residence program aims to activate art making in a community/participatory/social context to create innovative links between people, it’s organizers say.
The residency can host one to two artists/makers simultaneously in the former Carnegie Library.
During the month-long residency, in June, participatory artists will create artworks, projects or events with the local community according to a project plan. The 2022 project theme is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” and there are no restricted mediums.
There is an honorarium for time and supplies. The deadline for submitting proposals is March 27. For application and more information, visit www.muzeo.org.
Muzeo’s exhibits
On display now in the Muzeo’s Historic Carnegie Galleries are three exhibits: the Orange County Heritage Council’s Black History Parade & Unity Festival art exhibition; “Reflections in Glass,” by Joan Flex; and the We’re All Going to Make It, or WAGME, exhibition of some 20 pieces by Cryptopainter. They are all on display through March 20.
In addition, the Main Gallery is showing “Dialogues with the Sacred” an exhibit by world renowned artist Hyun Ae Kang. That exhibit runs until May 15.
There are instructor-led First Sunday Meditations at 10 a.m. on April 3 and May 1.
Visit muzeo.org for all updates on exhibits, programs and events.
Celebrate Anaheim history
Open house tours are being offered of the Mother Colony House.
It’s the 165th birthday of the historic home that has been preserved to show what life was like in the city’s early days. It is now part of Founders Park, 400 N. West St.
Tours are available on the first Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to noon.
See gems and minerals
The Center Gallery is presenting an exhibit with the Searchers Gem and Mineral Society.
The society is dedicated to studying mineralogy and the earth sciences. Its impressive exhibit is now available for viewing at the gallery, at 250 E. Center St., in the Downtown Anaheim Community Center.
SoCalGas has assistance available
You may be eligible for a one-time help paying for your natural gas bill.
The Gas Assistance Fund is offering financial relief to customers who need help paying their natural gas bill. You could receive a one-time grant for the amount of your bill, up to $100.
Visit socalgas.com/GAF to see if you are eligible and how to apply.
Anaheim High School alumni breakfasts
The Anaheim All-Class Alumni Breakfast will now be gathering on the first Saturday of every month at Mr D’s in Placentia.
Breakfast begins at 9 a.m.; the next one is scheduled for April 2. The cost of the full buffet breakfast is $18.
Be sure to RSVP to Geri McGuff at [email protected].
Andrea Manes shares with her neighbors events and news about the Anaheim community. If you have an event to share, contact her at [email protected] or 714-815-3885.