Community members are invited to join Fountain Valley Library staff for Friendsgiving, an afternoon of games, classic Thanksgiving TV show episodes, pumpkin spice treats and apple cider. The event, set for 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, is open house-style, meaning attendees may drop in anytime during those hours. The library is at 17635 Los Alamos St. More info: (714) 962-1324 or ocpl.org.

The cities of Fountain Valley, Garden Grove and Westminster are collaborating on the creation of a "navigation center" in an effort to address homelessness in the area. Local residents are invited to attend a community meeting, set for 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, to learn about the proposed Central Cities Navigation Center. City staff, law enforcement, community partners and experts in shelter operations will be on hand to discuss how the center will operate, which servic

The city of Fountain Valley and the West Orange County Veterans of Foreign Affairs Post and Auxiliary 9557 will host an in-person Veterans Day ceremony starting at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 in Veterans Park, 17635 Los Alamos St. The event will also be live streamed on the Fountain Valley Recreation & Community Services Department’s page. Information: (714) 593-4446.

The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications from those interested in serving on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Applicants must be members of the chamber in good standing. For additional information, call the Chamber at (714) 962-3822. To apply, fill out the online application at fvchamber.com.

The Fountain Valley High Baron Football program is selling Christmas trees, wreaths, and greenery through Nov. 14. The sale is a fundraiser to help raise money to remodel the weight room at the high school. Trees, various sizes of wreaths, evergreen swag and cedar garland are being sold. You can order online at fundraiser4us.com/shop/FVHS-football. Pickup date for orders is Dec. 3 at Fountain Valley High School. Pickup times will be emailed the week prior. You can also part

The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center will hold its annual Thanksgiving Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Attendees are invited to wear fall colors. Tickets are $7 and must be purchased in advance. For more information, call (714) 593-4446.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Fountain Valley will host a Community Thanksgiving Program, made up of three separate events. The Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council is partnering with Faith Fest Films to present a collection of critically acclaimed short films described as a celebration of faith-based artistic expression. Films start at 2 p.m. and registration is required. For more details, go to ghbic1.org. A soup and bread buffet is scheduled for

Here's a look at all of the holiday events planned for this season in Fountain Valley. Dec. 2-4: The Crèche – Christmas Festival One of Fountain Valley’s most popular annual holiday events, The Crèche, is back Dec. 2-4 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Kick off your holiday season by experiencing a live nativity re-enactment, a gallery of inspirational artwork, live music performances from Orange County artists and a magnificent display of nativity scenes fr

Huntington Beach-based nonprofit Robyne’s Nest, whose mission is to provide resources and support to at-risk and homeless students in the Huntington Beach Union High School District, is planning a December fundraiser with a goal of raising $130,000 in 30 days. School administrators refer students to Robyne’s Nest who are motivated to get the education needed to have a better future than their past. Support given to these students, ages 14-24, is long-term to ensure stability

The Fountain Valley School District recently welcomed Jenny Salberg as the new Fulton Middle School principal. Salberg comes to FVSD with more than 20 years of experience in public education. Including 10 years as a middle school principal. “We are excited to welcome this fantastic educator to our administrative team. She brings a wealth of experience in ensuring successful outcomes for all students and a collaborative approach to building community,” Superintendent Katherine