The Fountain Valley Police Department and Fountain Valley High School will present the “Every 15 Minutes” program to the junior and senior classes on March 22-23. The two-day program focuses on personal safety, drinking and driving and the potential consequences of poor decision-making. The program name is derived from statistics that show that about every 15 minutes someone in the United States dies from an alcohol-related traffic accident. The “Every 15 Minutes” program is presented prior to spring break, prom and graduation ceremonies, which makes it a timely event. A fatal alcohol-related traffic collision will be reenacted in front of the high school at Bushard Street and El Camino at
Time to roll up your sleeves and experience the joy of volunteerism. The annual Community Service Day, sponsored by the Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council, is set for Saturday, April 21, and volunteers are needed. Fourteen different teams of volunteers are lining up to pamper the homeless, help the underserved, beautify local parks, save the wetlands, serve needy homeowners, package food and put together needed items. Last year’s service day brought out nearly 1,000 volunteers in the Fountain Valley-Huntington Beach community. This year, congregations, civic groups and businesses throughout Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley are bringing friends and neighbors together to serve. “S
State Sen. Janet Nguyen of Fountain Valley has been honored by the Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council, as their 2017 Legislator of the Year. The recognition is given to legislators who support California veterans and their families. The award was presented to Sen. Nguyen at the state capitol during the veterans group’s annual Capitol Legislative Day. “I am humbled to receive this recognition from the hands of the brave veterans who more than four decades ago, fought to defend the principles of freedom and democracy alongside South Vietnamese soldiers like my father,” Nguyen said. “As a member of a military family and as an advocate, I am proud to promote and protect the in
Fountain Valley High School Football invites residents to support the football program by attending its fundraising Movie on the Turf event, set for 7 p.m. Friday, April 13 on the FVHS football field. The movie, “Remember the Titans” will be shown. Admission is free but those attending are asked to bring donations for the football program’s Goodwill donation drive, including clothing, kitchenware, décor, books and sporting goods. For more information, call Melissa Falkenstien at (714) 625-5278.
Fountain Valley K9 officer Perro took his show on the road March 12. The FVPD German shepherd and his handler, Officer Bill Hughes, were on their way to a training class in Riverside when Hughes spotted a Riverside police officer in foot pursuit of a suspect. A second Riverside officer arrived, and they attempted to handcuff the suspect. However, the suspect was being combative with the officers, the FVPD reported, so Hughes deployed Perro to lend a hand, err paw. Despite being punched by the suspect, Perro was able to help the officers control and handcuff him, police said. (Editor’s note to bad guys: It’s not smart to punch a police dog.) The good news: Perro was checked by a veterinarian
The Orange County Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will hold its annual yard sale of fabrics, notions, yarns, laces, and all things sewing and fiber related on Saturday, April 28 at The Fount Church. Funds raised support the chapter's community service projects, programs and scholarships to students studying fashion and design. The sale is set for 8 a.m. to noon. The Fount is at 18225 Bushard St.
The Fountain Valley Rotary Club will hold its second "Bowl A Strike for Students" bowling tournament on Saturday, April 28. The event, which begins at 4 p.m., will include dinner, a silent auction and an opportunity drawing for prizes. Funds raised go toward support for local schools, students and teachers. All proceeds go to the Fountain Valley Rotary Charitable Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit entity. Several sponsorship levels and advertising opportunities are available. For more information, call Marla McGee at (714) 394-5856.
The Fountain Valley Community Foundation’s next Electronic Recycling Event is set for Saturday, April 21 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, paper shredding will be available from 9 a.m. to noon. The free event is open to the public. More information: (714) 839-8611.
The Fountain Valley Friends of the Library will hold a garden sale fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28 on the library’s outdoor patio, 17635 Los Alamos St. Plants and garden books will be available for sale. For more information, call (714) 402-6121.
MemorialCare Medical Center invites people with chronic lung disease to attend its Better Breathers Club. The club meets from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, April 18 and June 20. The club helps people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other lung diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis to attend. There is no charge but registration is required by calling (800) 636-6742.
The rainy season isn’t over yet. City officials remind residents that the city has two sandbag stations available to residents: City Yard, 17300 Mt. Herrmann St., and the FV Recreation Center and Sports Park, along the access road behind the tennis courts. Each sandbag station has sand, bags and shovels available for residents to use. Residents may want to bring their own shovels just in case. It is recommended that the bags only be filled halfway with sand. This prevents them from getting too heavy to lift and allows for the top of the bag to be folded under to create a good seal when stacking. More information: (714) 593-4600
To help schedule additional services such as bulky item disposal or replacement of damaged containers, Republic Services has developed a smart phone app. Residents and businesses can download the "My Resource" app at the App Store or Google Play, or sign up online at republiconline.com. With the app, you can also report a missed pickup and receive alerts from Republic Services. If your trash, recycling or yard waste cart was not emptied on your trash collection day, contact Republic Services within 24 hours of your collection day (including Saturday morning) at (714) 847-3581 to arrange for a make-up collection. Missed pickups are typically collected the next business day, depending on time
The Fountain Valley Recreation and Community Services Department will once again host the annual Easter Egg Hunt, this year set for Saturday, March 31 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Festivities are set for 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Sports Park, 16400 Brookhurst St., and include free carnival games, crafts and a bounce house. The Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley will provide a pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Cost is $5 per person, which includes, pancakes, sausage and a beverage. Youngsters can have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny for $2 per photo. Proceeds from the breakfast and pictures go toward the Fountain Valley Kiwanis Scholarship Foundation. Egg hunts will run continuously f
The Fountain Valley Woman’s Club will present “The Demise of Dusty Dan,” a whodunit murder mystery fundraiser on Saturday, March 24. The event includes a Mexican buffet dinner, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages and the play. Cost is $35 a ticket. There will be a no-host bar, auction items and opportunity drawings. Doors open at 6 p.m. The fundraiser will be held at the Assistance League of Huntington Beach (just a few 100 yards from Fountain Valley), at 8071 Slater Ave. Send your check payable to the FV Woman’s Club c/o Georgette Sleeth, 16897 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach or call (714) 206-0156 for more info. VIP guests who purchase a table for 10 will receive premium reserved seating and tw
The Fountain Valley Community Foundation’s next Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament is set for Saturday, March 3 at the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. This is a charity tournament with your registration fee going directly to the non-profit you designate. Cost to register online is $25 by going to fvcommunityfoundation.org. Or you can register the night of the tournament for $30 starting at 5:15 p.m. The first hand is dealt at 6 p.m. It’s a fun evening that includes food and beverages, and a silent auction. The senior center is at 17967 Bushard St. More information: Call Glenn Grandis at (714) 457-3557.
