Coyotes will be the topic of a meeting at 10 a.m. Feb. 24 at the Green Valley Family Clubhouse. The meeting is being hosted by Green Valley resident Stephen Schwarz and presented by Dave Dodge of the California Department of Fish & Wildlife. Debora Martin, director of the non-profit Coyotes in Orange County, said information will be provided on coyote ecology and behavior. The evening will include a power point presentation on what to do if you encounter a coyote. The class will also include time for questions and answers. “What this class is designed to do is provide the residents with the tools necessary to deter coyotes from their neighborhoods by means of information and education,” Mart
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast Business Connection this Friday (Feb. 16) will feature local CPAs Alex A. Accetta of Alex A. Accetta, CPA & Associates, Inc., and Patrick Harper of Harper & Harper, CPA discussing “Myths & Legends of Postcards, Politicians & Reform.” Check-in is at 7:30 a.m. at the Ayres Hotel, 17550 Brookhurst St. The program starts at 8 a.m. Cost is $15 for chamber members and $20 for guests. RSVP by Feb. 14 by contacting the chamber office at (714) 962-3822 or by emailing info@fvchamber.com.
The Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District are hosting a Winter Fest on Feb. 16 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Groundwater Replenishment System, the world’s largest water recycling project of its kind. The two districts will attempt to set a Guinness world record for the most wastewater purified to drinking water standards in a 24-hour period. The free event will feature a snow slide, snow play area, food trucks, music, tours, as well as opportunities to win prizes. Winter Fest hours are 3:30-6:40 p.m. The water district is at 18700 Ward St. Tours of the Groundwater Replenishment System will be offered at 4:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 5:
Fountain Valley PONY Baseball will hold its opening night ceremonies at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23 on Field 8 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. FV PONY Baseball is open to players, ages 3 ½ to 14, and currently has about 500 players. Opening ceremonies will feature representatives from the city, the Fountain Valley Police Department and Fountain Valley Fire Department. The evening will include a T-Ball/Champions exhibition game, food and music.
