September 27, 2007
AROUND TOWN: Briefs on Fullerton
By BARBARA GIASONE
The Orange County Register
Garage sale to benefit activist group
The sixth annual Garage Sale Fundraiser for "Save Coyote Hills" will be held from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday at 172 Hillcrest Drive, Fullerton.
Donations, especially children's items and sporting goods, may be dropped off at the Hillcrest Drive address from 2 p.m. to 7 pm. On Friday.
Information: 714-526-1386.
Police chief to teach women self defense
Women concerned about their personal safety at work or at play are invited to attend Police Chief Pat McKinley's "She Bear: For Women Only" class at 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 at City Hall, 303 W. Commonwealth Ave.
The two-hour class shows women how to protect themselves from becoming victims of date rape, how to protect themselves when out shopping or driving and safety precautions to follow when at home.
The free class is open to women only. Mothers are encouraged to bring their teen daughters.
Reservations are not required. Information: 714-738-6836.
Book sale to benefit library
Friends of the Fullerton Public Library will hold a Book Sale Oct. 5, 6 and 7 at the main branch, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Members only may buy books from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday.
General public hours are 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
There will be a half-price sale from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday with the Buck-A-Bag featured from 3:15 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Crop Walk ranks high in help
The 2007 Fullerton Crop Walk, which raised $62,045 with 348 walkers, has been ranked 25th in the United States of 1,639 walks held through June, according to Julie Brumana of Church World Service
The event's ranking has been steady from 93rd in 2004 to 34th in 2006 to 25th in 2007.
Sponsors of the Fullerton activity are Church World Service and the Fullerton Interfaith Ministerial Association. The funds were divided to fight hunger locally, in America and around the world.
Health seminar to be held Oct. 12
A free seminar on "An Integrative Approach to Fibromyalgia Treatment" will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 12 in the Titan Theatre at Cal State Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd.
The session for health care providers will include the latest news and approaches on treating the chronic-pain illness that affects up to 10 million Americans.
Information: 714-921-0150.
Artist sought for public art project
Fullerton Museum Center is seeking proposals from artists interested in designing, coordinating and producing a public art project in the historic downtown.
Applications must be returned by 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the museum, 301 N. Pomona Ave.
The project will be on the exterior, south-facing wall of Capri Shoes, 140 W. Commonwealth Ave. The site is within the SoCo (south of Commonwealth) District, a commercial section of the city that has become a major dining and entertainment area.
The proposed mural wall measures 18 feet by 66 feet, and materials used may be paint, mosaic or any other durable, low-maintenance media.
Artists who apply must submit a resume highlighting their experience with public arts projects, slides or a CD of digital images of their previous work. Applicants must also include a statement of their philosophy of public art.
The city's Public Art Committee will make the selection.
Information: 714-738-3136.
Nutrition class offered for seniors
A new class on food preparation and good nutrition will be served up on Tuesdays, beginning Oct. 9 at the Senior Center.
The "Healthy Cooking" class will be presented by Older Adult educator Jolene Johnston from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each session.
Topics include nutrition, consumerism, cultural traditions, entertaining and health and safety. Each session will conclude with a sampling of the day's menu.
A $5 materials fee will be requested per semester; pre-registration is requested.
Information: 714-738-6305. The center is at 340 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Looking for Miss Fullerton 2008
The Miss Fullerton and Fullerton Outstanding Teen programs are accepting applications for the 2008 competition.
Entrants for the Miss Fullerton program must be between ages 17 – a senior in high school – and 24, and must work, live or attend school in the city.
Teen contestants must be between 13 and 16, and will compete in a personal interview, talent, lifestyle and fitness, evening wear and on-stage questions.
The competition will be held Feb. 16, at Cal State Fullerton.
Information: 714-524-6096 or e-mail khikawa@aol.com.
Hurry if you want to be haunted
"Haunted Fullerton Walking Tours" are booking fast, according to Fullerton Museum Center tour coordinator Aimee Aul.
A special pre-Halloween tour is available for Oct. 30.
The tours are offered Wednesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 25.
The cost is $10 for museum members; $15 for the general public. Space is limited, and pre-paid reservations are required.
Information: 714-738-6545.
Help city with community development
Applications are available for one vacancy on the Community Development Citizens Committee, an advisory group to the City Council.
The deadline to return the form is 5 p.m. on Friday.
The vacancy is for a four-year term ending June 30, 2011.
Applicants must live in the south-central area of the city.
Information: 714-738-6351.
Western night to help homeless
Friends of New Vista and Annunciation Catholic School will stage the sixth-annual benefit for the homeless in Fullerton on Oct. 12.
"Western Kickin' Autumn Nights" will be held at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church hall with live music, a barbecue tri-tip and chicken dinner and auction.
Last year, the fundraiser brought in $16,000 to support homeless families at New Vista Transitional Living Center and provide tuition for low-income families at Annunciation Catholic School.
Information: 714-871-6121.
Ebell Club to get quilt lesson
Carole Van Houten, considered an expert on Amish quilts, will offer a slide presentation and a display from her quilt collection at the Oct. 5 meeting of the Ebell Club of Fullerton.
The program, held at the Ebell Clubhouse at 313 Laguna Road, is part of the October Membership Harvest Tea.
Reservations are due by Oct. 2. Call 714-993-9234. Lunch is $10.
Van Houten, who exhibited her quilts at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, traces the culture, religion and lifestyles of the Amish in her presentation. She encourages members and guests to bring their quilts to show.
Quirk offers to stroll to answer questions
Residents are invited to "Walk and Talk" with Mayor Pro Tem Sharon Quirk beginning at 8 a.m. on Oct. 6 in the Brookdale/Malvern neighborhood.
The area is a preservation zone with its vintage homes.
Participants, who are advised to wear comfortable shoes, may join Quirk at Ford Park, 435 W. Wilshire Ave. The walk will last about one hour.
While walking, questions about city activities and projects are discussed.
Remaining walks for 2007 will be in West Coyote Hills, Nov. 3, and Fullerton College and surrounding neighborhoods on Dec. 1.
No appointments are necessary.
Information: 714-738-6311.
Faith in school topic of speech
Eric Buehrer, founder of Gateways to Better Education, will address "Keeping the Faith in Public Schools" from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the Evangelical Christian Credit Union, 955 W. Imperial Highway, Brea.
Guests will receive a summary of California's academic standards indicating where students can learn about the Bible and Christianity in every grade.
A freewill offering will be held.
Participating ministries include California Schools Projects, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Good News Clubs of Orange County, Moms in Touch, Orange County Youth Commission and Young Life of Orange County.
Youth program opens in Fullerton, needs helpers
POWER 4 Youth will add a Fullerton site to its tutor/mentoring program on Oct. 1 at Morningside Presbyterian Church, 1201 E. Dorothy Lane.
The program matches adult volunteers with teens on a weekly basis to work on homework and self-development.
Program Coordinator Val Parker said the firm, based in Long Beach, uses church sites, but has no proselytizing or religious affiliation. There is no cost to either participant, mentors or the youth who work on homework and study skills while building a trusting relationship.
Free training is provided for mentors who can volunteer two hours weekly.
Information: 562-435-2352.
Forum planned on "going green"
Businesses that provide environmentally friendly products or services to the community are being sought for an open public forum, "Fullerton: Going Green – One Home at a Time."
The event, sponsored by Neighbors United for Fullerton, will be held on Nov. 5 at the Main Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave.
NUFF is also looking for knowledgeable speakers to discuss how Fullerton can create "green" homes, and utilize waste management, energy conservation and sustainable household products.