Anaheim Hills briefs: Local libraries have kits-to-go for activities at home

The Anaheim Public Library system recently initiated a new feature for its virtual STEAM Adventures with STEAM on the Go Kits for teens and adults.

The kits include all the necessary project supplies and are available to reserve from the Library’s Catalog using your library card. There are more than 100 kits and more than 35 topics available.

Ukulele kits that are currently available offer a great way for both teens and adults to support their music interest. Reserve a kit by contacting the Canyon Hills, Central or Haskett branch libraries for either in-person or curbside pick up.

Memory kits, intended to help support families, caregivers or those experiencing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, include references to various games, music or movies from ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. These activities are designed to help stimulate conversation and positive engagement with family members.

These kits are also available to view and reserve in the Library Catalog or by calling Canyon Hills or other local library branches. Kit funding is provided by a California State Library grant and funded by the Anaheim Public Library, Friends of Canyon Hills Library and various community groups.

Two exciting STEAM Adventures are scheduled for next month. The first is “Pencils in Art” at 11:30 a.m. March 4, which explores the wonders of art and sketching. Kids can also have fun “Learning to Build a Leprechaun Trap” at 11:30 a.m. on March 11.

The programs are available to view on the library’s FaceBook, Instagram or YouTube pages. Be sure to check out the supply list needed to participate in these programs that are found at Anaheim.net/STEAM.

For information about the STEAM Kits on the Go, STEAM Adventures or other programs visit Anaheim.net/Library or call your local library branch.

Take on a challenge to help Working Wardrobes

Like many other nonprofits, Working Wardrobes has found it difficult to raise money during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of the no in-person fundraising restrictions, the organization is sponsoring a 10-day virtual fundraiser “30 Strong!” from March 19 to 28.

It will also celebrate the organization’s 30-year anniversary, and the local community is invited to participate in the outdoor and Zoom challenges.

The event features hiking, walking, cycling and running challenges as well as an online trivia competition, a virtual scavenger hunt, and more.

These challenges offer both individuals and corporate teams an opportunity to collect pledges for their team and earn prizes for those reaching fundraising goals. It also fosters internal team building for corporate participants.

“We hope this event helps renew team spirit, fight the pandemic blues, and gets individuals outdoors,” said Working Wardrobes Founder and CEO Jerri Rosen. “At the same time, participants will be helping to support their neighbors and friends who have found themselves unemployed during the pandemic. It’s a win-win.”

Each participating team will have a positive impact in helping the organization’s Rebuilding Careers Initiative – a scholarship program that assists the unemployed and under-served in Anaheim, Orange, Tustin and other cities throughout Orange County gain skills and technology resources to re-enter the workforce. This program also provides recipients with their own laptop.

Working Wardrobes has continued during the pandemic to offer career development to help at-risk men, women, young adults, below poverty level senior citizens and veterans achieve the dignity of work.

Individual and corporate teams should register for the fundraising event at workingwardrobes.org.

Donors answer Presbyterian Women’s call for help

The Presbyterian Women’s group of Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church recently completed its annual “Knock Your Socks Off” campaign for donations of new socks and underwear for men, women and children in need.

As a result, almost 700 pairs of socks and more than 100 pairs of underwear were collected during the curbside drop-off drive and delivered to the Shower Plus Ministry, Mercy House and Melrose Elementary.

The Presbyterian Women began the sock collection in 2009 and since that time has donated more than 6,000 pairs of socks to those in need, which is especially helpful during the cold winter months.

Visit canyonhillspc.org to learn more about this program, other mission projects or church services. The Rev. Melissa Smith is the senior pastor.

Sharon Hlapcich writes about events and happenings in the Anaheim Hills area. Reach her by phone (714-998-4604 or e-mail (smhlapcich@sbcglobal.net).

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