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“Dancing”<br />
Queen<br />
Sabrina Bryan sings, acts<br />
and dances her way to the top
You’re<br />
Invited<br />
Experience these<br />
Holiday Tree Lighting<br />
Celebrations<br />
DOWNTOWN ANAHEIM<br />
NUTCRACKER TREE LIGHTING<br />
AND HOLIDAY VILLAGE<br />
December 1, Noon<br />
Center Street Promenade<br />
and Lemon Street<br />
HOLIDAY MAGIC<br />
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING<br />
December 7, 6 P.M.<br />
Twila Reid Park<br />
SUGAR PLUM<br />
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING<br />
December 8, 5 P.M.<br />
John Marshall Park<br />
for more information on these holiday events, call (714) 765-5191
On the Cover<br />
Sabrina Bryan: <strong>Anaheim</strong>’s Shooting Star.<br />
©Brian Bowen Smith<br />
Mayor Curt Pringle<br />
Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hernandez<br />
Council Member Lorri Galloway<br />
Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E.<br />
Council Member Lucille Kring<br />
<strong>City</strong> Manager David M. Morgan<br />
Managing Editor John James Nicoletti<br />
Editor Jeanne Meehan<br />
Editor Nikki Moreno<br />
Contributors: Breana Gattari, Celeste Navejas, Kate Westervelt,<br />
Marisa Campos, Meghan Schinderle, Tavia Jefferson<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> is published quarterly by the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong>.<br />
Address all correspondence to <strong>Anaheim</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>, c/o Managing<br />
Editor, 200 S. <strong>Anaheim</strong> Blvd., <strong>Anaheim</strong>, CA 92805.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong> is a <strong>City</strong> Council/<strong>City</strong> Manager form <strong>of</strong><br />
government. As such, the <strong>City</strong> Council makes policy decisions at<br />
<strong>City</strong> Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the <strong>City</strong> Manager<br />
oversees the day-to-day operations <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>. If you have any<br />
concerns regarding the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong>, simply dial 3-1-1 from<br />
any landline phone or using an AT&T mobile phone. Others<br />
callers can call (714) 765-4311. <strong>Anaheim</strong> Anytime representatives<br />
are available 7:30 A.M.—5:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.<br />
Recorded information is also available.<br />
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Features<br />
11 Pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> a Veteran<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> paramedic James McDuffie speaks on military duty and Veterans’ Day.<br />
12 Shooting Star<br />
Sabrina Bryan speaks on Dancing with the Stars and being a Cheetah Girl.<br />
16 Giving Thanks<br />
‘Tis the season to give back.<br />
Departments<br />
2 <strong>City</strong> Scene<br />
Imperial Rome debuts at Muzeo; <strong>Anaheim</strong> Shores Celebrates 30th anniversary;<br />
ESPN announces inaugural <strong>Anaheim</strong> Classic; Call 3-1-1 to reach <strong>City</strong> Hall;<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> and Mito celebrate sister city partnership; Ebell Society turns 100;<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> rings in the New Year with roses.<br />
8 Newsmakers<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong>’s Clipper Girl—Tiffany Miller joins Spirit Dance Team;<br />
Tanner Robinson—Eight-year-old <strong>Anaheim</strong> resident named<br />
national trampoline champ.<br />
9 Building for the Future<br />
Maxwell Park undergoes expansion; Red Cross House re-dedicated;<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> introduces commemorative brick engraving campaign.<br />
17 Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events<br />
18 Business Connection<br />
Java Jean Bar serves up c<strong>of</strong>fee beans and designer jeans;<br />
Restaurants opening in <strong>Anaheim</strong>’s GardenWalk;<br />
After School Fund supports local activities;<br />
Disney expands Grand Californian Hotel.<br />
20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites<br />
About <strong>Anaheim</strong>: Celebrating its 150th Anniversary, the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the nation’s premier municipalities and California’s 10th most populous<br />
city. <strong>Anaheim</strong> covers 50 square miles with more than 345,500 residents and 2,117 <strong>City</strong> employees. The municipal corporation’s annual budget<br />
is $1.363 billion. <strong>Anaheim</strong> supports a thriving business community with companies such as CKE Restaurants, Inc., L-3 Communications, Pacific Sunwear,<br />
and Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises including Stanley Cup Champion <strong>Anaheim</strong> Ducks, Angels Baseball, <strong>Anaheim</strong> Arsenal, and the<br />
USA Men’s National Volleyball team call <strong>Anaheim</strong> home. <strong>Anaheim</strong> also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the <strong>Anaheim</strong><br />
Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, Honda Center, The Grove <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong> and Angel Stadium <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong>. Annually, <strong>Anaheim</strong> welcomes<br />
millions <strong>of</strong> visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.<br />
Winter 2008 ❚ <strong>Anaheim</strong>
CITY SCENE<br />
College Basketball<br />
Takes the Court<br />
in <strong>Anaheim</strong><br />
Football is not the only sport to watch<br />
this Fall—watch some <strong>of</strong> the best<br />
collegiate basketball teams go head to head<br />
at the <strong>Anaheim</strong> Convention Center Arena!<br />
HE INAUGURAL ANAHEIM CLASSIC, AN<br />
EIGHT-TEAM, 12-GAME, NCAA BAS-<br />
KETBALL TOURNAMENT, WILL TAKE PLACE<br />
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND, NOVEMBER 22,<br />
23 AND 25 AT THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION<br />
CENTER ARENA.<br />
The teams include USC, UC Irvine, Southern Illinois,<br />
Miami-Ohio, South Alabama, Mississippi State, San Diego<br />
and Tennessee-Chattanooga.<br />
“The <strong>Anaheim</strong> Classic will present an outstanding opportunity<br />
for our teams to play against quality competition,” said<br />
Dennis Farrell, commissioner <strong>of</strong> the Big West Conference.<br />
“The event further supports <strong>Anaheim</strong> as a city <strong>of</strong> destination<br />
for college basketball.”<br />
A few weeks later on Dec. 8, the 14th Annual John R. Wooden<br />
Classic will bring together four <strong>of</strong> the nation's premier college<br />
basketball teams to compete at the Honda Center. Game one<br />
starts at noon with San Diego State taking on Saint Mary’s and<br />
game two starts at 2:30 P.M. with UCLA taking on Davidson.<br />
The <strong>Anaheim</strong> Classic will air on ESPN affiliate stations.<br />
The John Wooden Classic will air locally on KCAL 9. Visit<br />
www.ticketmaster.com for ticket information on both events. ❚<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> ❚ Winter 2008 ©Mark Cowan/Icon SMI/Corbis<br />
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CITY SCENE<br />
November 22, 23, and 25, 2007 <strong>Anaheim</strong> Convention Center <strong>Anaheim</strong>, CA<br />
Inaugural Event Hosted by ESPNU and the Big West Conference<br />
All times Eastern Standard Time (EST) / Pacific Standard Time (PST) All games subject to change<br />
*Big West is always the home team Home team is listed on the bottom <strong>of</strong> each match-up<br />
©Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images Winter 2008 ❚ <strong>Anaheim</strong>
CITY SCENE<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> and Mito:<br />
Strong Connections Bridge<br />
Great Distance<br />
OR THE PAST 30 YEARS, ANAHEIM AND<br />
MITO, JAPAN HAVE ENJOYED THE SPECIAL<br />
CONNECTION OF BEING SISTER CITIES.<br />
To mark this 30th anniversary milestone, in November<br />
2006, <strong>Anaheim</strong> <strong>City</strong> representatives were given a warm welcome<br />
in Mito, Japan. They enjoyed the dedication <strong>of</strong> a friendship<br />
monument, bridge, park benches and table in Mito Park.<br />
The bridge, carved from solid granite stone, depicts the unbroken<br />
30-year friendship between Mito <strong>City</strong> and <strong>Anaheim</strong>.<br />
To thank Mito for their hospitality and conclude the anniversary<br />
celebration, the <strong>Anaheim</strong> Sister Cities Association and the<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong> recently entertained Mito <strong>City</strong> representatives<br />
in <strong>Anaheim</strong>, November 11-14. During their visit, the delegates<br />
visited the Muzeo, <strong>Anaheim</strong>’s new cultural and heritage center;<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> <strong>City</strong> Hall, where the Sister Cities display is located;<br />
and an expanded display at <strong>Anaheim</strong> Museum. The delegation<br />
also made a trip to Mito Bridge, a replica <strong>of</strong> an actual bridge<br />
in Mito <strong>City</strong>, located in the <strong>Anaheim</strong> Shores neighborhood.<br />
Did You Know?<br />
Friendship monument<br />
The Sister Cities program promotes cultural understanding,<br />
tolerance and encourages economic development, trade and<br />
tourism. <strong>Anaheim</strong> Sister Cities Association membership is<br />
open to local businesses or those who live or work in the <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong>. Associate Memberships are available to anyone<br />
interested in promoting the goodwill <strong>of</strong> the Sister Cities International<br />
Organization.<br />
For information, please call (714) 283-2223. ❚<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> ❚ Winter 2008<br />
Since 1980, the two cities have had<br />
an exciting student exchange program.<br />
If you are a student in grades<br />
10-12 who lives or attends school in<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> and would like to find out<br />
more information about the program,<br />
please visit www.anaheimsistercities.org.<br />
If you are an <strong>Anaheim</strong><br />
family interested in hosting<br />
Mito students, please visit the web<br />
site as well.<br />
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(TOP) The unveiling <strong>of</strong> a friendship monument during <strong>Anaheim</strong>’s sister city anniversary<br />
celebration visit to Mito in 2006.<br />
(ABOVE) Mito exchange students visiting the Mito Bridge located in <strong>Anaheim</strong> Shores.<br />
(ABOVE) A bridge in Mito carved from one solid granite stone depicting the unbroken<br />
friendship between Mito and <strong>Anaheim</strong>.
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Shores<br />
Celebrates<br />
30th Anniversary<br />
N NOVEMBER 11, ANAHEIM SHORES,<br />
A LAKESIDE COMMUNITY, CELEBRATED ITS<br />
30TH BIRTHDAY.<br />
To commemorate the event, colorful banners were created<br />
to hang along <strong>Anaheim</strong> Shores Drive. The banners were designed<br />
to reflect the nature <strong>of</strong> this unique <strong>Anaheim</strong> neighborhood.<br />
The Mito Moon Bridge along with Koi and<br />
waterlillies are printed on 3' x 9'<br />
panels. In addition, one street in<br />
the community, renamed Mito<br />
Walk, will be dedicated to<br />
Mito, Japan, <strong>Anaheim</strong>’s<br />
sister city, fulfilling a<br />
30 year promise. ❚<br />
CITY SCENE<br />
Muzeo Brings<br />
Imperial Rome<br />
to Life<br />
HE MUZEO, A UNIQUE CENTER FOR ARTS,<br />
KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURE, OFFICIALLY<br />
OPENED ITS DOOR ON OCTOBER 16 WITH THE<br />
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EXHIBIT, “IMPERIAL ROME,<br />
DISCOVERING THE ANCIENT CIVILIZATION.”<br />
The monumental exhibit explores the Roman Empire and<br />
its lasting impression on Western Civilization.<br />
Museum goers will have the opportunity to view more than<br />
450 antiquities. Bronze and marble statues, urns, ceramics<br />
and a selection <strong>of</strong> Roman coins are part <strong>of</strong> the display.<br />
Be sure to visit the Muzeo, featuring “Imperial Rome,”<br />
before the exhibit closes on January 7. For more information<br />
please visit www.muzeo.org. ❚<br />
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CITY SCENE<br />
Ebell Society<br />
Celebrates 100 Years<br />
LONGSIDE ANAHEIM’S 150TH ANNIVER-<br />
SARY, THE MEMBERS OF EBELL CLUB OF<br />
ANAHEIM HAVE UNITED IN 2007 TO CELE-<br />
BRATE 100 YEARS OF THE ADVANCEMENT OF<br />
WOMEN IN INTELLECTUAL CULTURE AND INDI-<br />
VIDUAL PURSUITS.<br />
On July 10, 1907, Mrs. Harry W. Dyer invited nine women<br />
to gather at the <strong>Anaheim</strong> Masonic Hall to explore establishing<br />
a club that would further the cultural and intellectual<br />
pursuits <strong>of</strong> local women. On November 23, 1907, the Ebell<br />
Society <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong> was <strong>of</strong>ficially established and was later<br />
incorporated in 1922. Today, Ebell is affiliated with the National<br />
Federation <strong>of</strong> Women’s Clubs, Orange District.<br />
Over the past century, Ebell has become one <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong>’s<br />
most notable women’s clubs. Intensely interested in civic development,<br />
Ebell Society supported the <strong>City</strong> library and furnished<br />
its Children’s Room, endorsed teaching domestic science and<br />
manual training in local schools, and worked to establish a<br />
<strong>City</strong> park, among many other things.<br />
The Ebell Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong> has evolved from a focused<br />
cultural entity, to a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization that keeps its<br />
finger firmly planted on the cultural pulse <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>. Its<br />
diverse members have nurtured <strong>Anaheim</strong>’s heritage, advancing<br />
its cultural and intellectual growth, while helping to<br />
provide a base for a proud and promising future for the <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong>.<br />
Serving as a positive role model for women <strong>of</strong> all ages, the<br />
Ebell Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong>’s motto stands strong, “Live as if you<br />
would die tomorrow; learn as if you lived forever.”<br />
For more information, visit www.ebellclub<strong>of</strong>anaheim.org. ❚<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> ❚ Winter 2008<br />
The Ebell Club <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong> building (circa 1938).<br />
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<strong>Anaheim</strong> Rings<br />
In the New Year<br />
with Roses<br />
HE SWEET SMELL OF ROSES WILL RETURN TO<br />
ANAHEIM VOLUNTEERS THIS WINTER AS<br />
THE CITY HOSTS ANOTHER FLOAT IN PASADENA’S<br />
FAMED TOURNAMENT OF ROSES. ®<br />
Last year’s entry, themed appropriately with the <strong>City</strong>’s 150th<br />
Anniversary motto, “Always Fresh & Never Grows Old,” took<br />
home the Mayor’s Trophy, naming it the most outstanding<br />
<strong>City</strong> entry.<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong>’s 2008 entry themed, “<strong>Anaheim</strong>, the World’s Celebration<br />
Destination,” will hope for similar accolades. For more<br />
than 150 years, people have traveled from near and far to<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> to celebrate. Whether that celebration is for a pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
sports world championship, an anniversary or a<br />
birthday, <strong>Anaheim</strong> provides a host <strong>of</strong> amenities for people to<br />
enjoy life’s achievements great and small.<br />
The <strong>City</strong>’s float design demonstrates that all roads lead to<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong>. Roadways comprise the focus <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s entry,<br />
providing visitors with endless access to the <strong>City</strong> and its multiple<br />
world-class attractions, which include the Stanley Cup<br />
Champion <strong>Anaheim</strong> Ducks, the Angels baseball team, Honda<br />
Center and the Disneyland Resort. ® A multitude <strong>of</strong> cars, buses<br />
and even a helicopter transport the celebration-bound to the<br />
<strong>City</strong>’s attractions and its palm tree dotted resort environment.<br />
Dry decoration starts in Pasadena in December 1. Those individuals<br />
or groups interested in volunteering to decorate <strong>Anaheim</strong>’s<br />
2008 Rose Parade Float can sign up on the <strong>Anaheim</strong> 150 webpage<br />
located at www.anaheim.net. ❚
Call 3-1-1 to Reach <strong>City</strong> Hall<br />
NAHEIM RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES NOW<br />
HAVE AN EASY WAY TO REACH CITY HALL.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong> recently launched its 3-1-1 non-emergency<br />
customer service hotline, enabling anyone within <strong>City</strong><br />
limits to easily gain access to <strong>City</strong> services and employees,<br />
as well as information from <strong>City</strong> Hall. This new service eliminates<br />
the need for a long list <strong>of</strong> <strong>City</strong> phone numbers, as well<br />
as the confusion <strong>of</strong> knowing which <strong>City</strong> department to contact<br />
to handle a specific request or question. Now, residents<br />
have one central phone number to get all their <strong>City</strong>-related<br />
questions answered.<br />
To use this service, simply dial 3-1-1 from any landline<br />
or AT&T cellular phone within <strong>Anaheim</strong> city limits. Callers<br />
outside <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong> or using another mobile phone service<br />
provider can dial (714)765-4311. Bilingual <strong>Anaheim</strong> customer<br />
service representatives are available to answer calls<br />
Monday through Friday from 7 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. After hours,<br />
callers can leave a message or listen to a list <strong>of</strong> frequently<br />
requested information.<br />
For more information, call 3-1-1 or visit www.anaheim.net. ❚<br />
Police Expand Online Reporting<br />
CITY SCENE<br />
� Continuing <strong>Anaheim</strong>’s efforts to make it easier for residents to utilize <strong>City</strong><br />
services, the <strong>Anaheim</strong> Police Department has broadened its online reporting<br />
system, adding several key features and languages.<br />
� The online reporting system allows residents to file police reports online<br />
for incidents that are:<br />
Non-emergencies Occurred within <strong>City</strong> limits<br />
Have no known suspects Did not occur on a State freeway<br />
� New features added to the online police report system include a Frequently<br />
Asked Questions section and additional languages, including:<br />
Spanish French Chinese<br />
� To file an online police report in <strong>Anaheim</strong>, visit www.anaheim.net.<br />
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NEWSMAKERS<br />
Tanner Robinson (Left) winning another title.<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Youth<br />
Jumps for National<br />
Championship<br />
NAHEIM RESIDENT TANNER ROBINSON<br />
WON THE TITLE OF NATIONAL CHAMPION<br />
AT THE JUNIOR OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIP FOR<br />
TRAMPOLINE & TUMBLING IN MEMPHIS, TEN-<br />
NESSEE THIS SUMMER.<br />
Robinson, 8, competed in the 9-10 year-old bracket and<br />
scored 25.7 out <strong>of</strong> a possible 30.0 points, allowing him to take<br />
home the title. His success at Nationals stems from his accomplishment<br />
at the Southern California State Championships<br />
in April. The third-grader placed second in Trampoline and<br />
first place in Double Mini Trampoline, making him the State<br />
Champion in Double Mini.<br />
With two titles in Robinson’s first year <strong>of</strong> competing, his family<br />
couldn’t be happier. “It’s truly overwhelming. He’s worked<br />
so hard for it, this is such a huge milestone at such a young age,”<br />
mom, Dina Robinson, said.<br />
Tanner has been around trampolines since he was six months<br />
old and has been bouncing for recreation most <strong>of</strong> his life. His<br />
pre-team training began in January 2006 and he soon joined<br />
the competition team in September 2006.<br />
Along with Tanner’s natural ability, his coaches, Logan<br />
Dooley (currently training at the Olympic Training Center in<br />
Colorado) and Robert Null (2000 USA Olympic Coach) are<br />
a big part <strong>of</strong> the young athlete’s success.<br />
When Tanner is not studying or training six hours a week,<br />
you can find him doing flips and jumping with his brother<br />
and sister on his family’s trampoline here in <strong>Anaheim</strong>. ❚<br />
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Tiffany Miller<br />
Resident<br />
Joins Clippers’<br />
Dance Team<br />
IFFANY MILLER, 19, OF ANAHEIM HILLS<br />
RECENTLY BECAME A MEMBER OF THE<br />
L.A. CLIPPERS’ SPIRIT DANCE TEAM.<br />
Miller, a Cal State Fullerton sophomore was one <strong>of</strong> 18<br />
women selected from a group <strong>of</strong> about 300 who auditioned<br />
this past summer. The squad performs at Los Angeles Clippers<br />
basketball games.<br />
As the second youngest member <strong>of</strong> the squad, Miller has<br />
15 years <strong>of</strong> dance experience and despite her busy schedule, she<br />
still finds time to substitute teach at various dance studios<br />
throughout Orange County.<br />
The Clippers kicked <strong>of</strong>f their regular season schedule earlier<br />
this month, please visit www.clippers.com for information. ❚
Fresh Foundations<br />
In <strong>Anaheim</strong><br />
N HONOR OF ANAHEIM’S 150TH ANNIV-<br />
ERSARY AND IN CELEBRATION OF ITS<br />
HISTORY, THE CITY KICKED OFF A COMMEM-<br />
ORATIVE BRICK ENGRAVING CAMPAIGN ON<br />
OCTOBER 5, 2007.<br />
Join friends, colleagues and neighbors in creating a permanent<br />
link to <strong>Anaheim</strong>’s future by purchasing an <strong>Anaheim</strong> 150<br />
brick, engraved with your personal message.<br />
The names, dedications and words you choose to engrave<br />
on this special part <strong>of</strong> history will become part <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong>’s<br />
legacy for generations to come. Take part in enhancing the<br />
charm <strong>of</strong> our community, while helping to beautify downtown<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> in a way that will shape the <strong>City</strong>’s future and<br />
acknowledge its past.<br />
The brick display will be placed in the Downtown historic<br />
Colony District. With your involvement and dedication,<br />
many will enjoy the charm and beauty <strong>of</strong> the area for<br />
years to come.<br />
Bricks are $150 each and are available for purchase at<br />
www.anaheim.net. The last day to purchase <strong>Anaheim</strong> 150<br />
sesquicentennial bricks is December 31, 2007. ❚<br />
Maxwell Park Grows!<br />
AXWELL PARK, CURRENTLY 15 ACRES, WILL<br />
SOON BE EXPANDED TO APPROXIMATELY<br />
22.7 ACRES FOR ANAHEIM RESIDENTS AND VIS-<br />
ITORS TO ENJOY.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> will be converting land west <strong>of</strong> the existing park,<br />
between Orange Avenue and Broadway, west <strong>of</strong> Magnolia,<br />
into recreational area. The new, larger park<br />
will feature a youth baseball field, two<br />
small parking lots, a new restroom<br />
and landscaping.<br />
The groundbreaking for the<br />
Maxwell Park Expansion will be<br />
held on Tuesday, November 27.<br />
Please visit www.anaheim.net<br />
for more information. ❚<br />
BUILDING<br />
FOR THE FUTURE<br />
Red Cross House<br />
Restored<br />
NAHEIM’S HISTORIC WOELKE-STOFFEL<br />
HOUSE, ALSO KNOWN AS THE RED CROSS<br />
HOUSE, WILL BE RESTORED AND PAINTED FOR<br />
RE-DEDICATION THIS SPRING.<br />
The elegant three-story Queen Anne Revival style property,<br />
located at 418 West Street, next door to the historic Mother<br />
Colony House, was built by John Woelke in 1894 near the<br />
southwest corner <strong>of</strong> Palm (now Harbor Blvd.) and Center<br />
(now Lincoln Ave.) Streets.<br />
In November 1907, the property was purchased by Peter<br />
St<strong>of</strong>fel, who operated a grocery, fuel and feed store on<br />
Center Street.<br />
On June 17, 1949 the Woelke-St<strong>of</strong>fel House was moved to<br />
its current site. It was dedicated on July 16, 1950 by the Native<br />
Sons and Daughters <strong>of</strong> the Golden West and a few years later<br />
it was donated to the American Red Cross, <strong>Anaheim</strong> Chapter.<br />
In May 1973, the house was <strong>of</strong>ficially turned over to the Red<br />
Cross Orange County Chapter and served as a Red Cross<br />
service center for many years.<br />
The <strong>City</strong> purchased the house in September 2006. The<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Red Cross House will continue to play a noteworthy<br />
role in the <strong>City</strong>’s history and community as a historic park is<br />
planned at the house in the future. ❚<br />
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JAMES<br />
MCDUFFIE<br />
leven-year <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong> employee<br />
James McDuffie is a proud veteran.<br />
McDuffie spent eight years in the Marines—<br />
four years in active duty and four years as<br />
a reserve—and currently works as an <strong>Anaheim</strong><br />
Fire Department Paramedic.<br />
“The Marines made me grow up,” says<br />
McDuffie. “It gave me responsibility, taught<br />
me to be more independent, self sufficient<br />
James McDuffie and gave me a better outlook on life.”<br />
During his military duty, McDuffie spent eight months<br />
as part <strong>of</strong> the 3rd battalion 9th Marines in the Middle East<br />
during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.<br />
With Veteran’s Day this month, McDuffie is proud to be to<br />
one <strong>of</strong> those Americans that have served this country. “Veteran’s<br />
Day celebrates the fact that there are people who are willing<br />
to risk their lives to provide freedom for America and for the<br />
families that live here,” says McDuffie.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> his best experiences in the military included going<br />
overseas to countries such as Turkey, Spain, France, Africa<br />
and Israel. “It was interesting seeing how others live,” recalls<br />
McDuffie. “It made me realize how good it is to know that I<br />
come from America.”<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong> would like to thank all <strong>Anaheim</strong> residents<br />
and employees who have served or currently serve their<br />
country in the United States military. ❚<br />
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<strong>Anaheim</strong>’s<br />
Starlet to<br />
Watch<br />
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<strong>Anaheim</strong> Hills resident Sabrina Bryan<br />
is more than just a rising star —<br />
she’s a compassionate, talented and<br />
successful performer who is taking<br />
the entertainment world by storm…<br />
and setting the stage on fire.<br />
A dancer since age 7, Bryan catapulted to fame when she<br />
was cast as “Dorinda” in the Disney Channel movie, The<br />
Cheetah Girls. The movie, debuting in August <strong>of</strong> 2003, broke<br />
the ratings record as the most successful Disney Channel<br />
movie in history at that time—its soundtrack alone sold 2<br />
million units. The second movie, The Cheetah Girls 2: When<br />
In Spain, was just as successful. Now, the girls are at it again<br />
with The Cheetah Girls 3 being released Summer 2008.<br />
Bryan, with her fellow Cheetah Girls, Adrienne Bailon and<br />
Kiely Williams, recently completed one <strong>of</strong> the top 10 most<br />
successful tours <strong>of</strong> 2006, selling out 87 dates and becoming one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the top five merchandise selling acts in history. To top that,<br />
the girls’ latest album “TCG” was released this September.<br />
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ut, being a Cheetah Girl isn’t Bryan’s<br />
only claim to fame. She recently starred<br />
on ABC’s hit show, Dancing with the<br />
Stars, in addition to working on a book<br />
and a youth fitness video. Oh, and we<br />
almost forgot to mention that she’s also<br />
currently in college! But this “girl-whodoes-it-all”<br />
hasn’t let fame completely<br />
overtake her schedule—making time<br />
for her hometown magazine.<br />
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(LEFT) Sabrina Bryan hanging out with her fellow Cheetah Girls Adrienne Bailon<br />
and Kiely Williams. ©Brian Bowen Smith<br />
(BELOW) Sabrina Bryan and Mark Ballas wave hello from the 102.7 KIIS FM<br />
Homecoming Float in the 2007 <strong>Anaheim</strong> Spooktacular Halloween Parade.<br />
(OPPOSITE) Mark and Sabrina having a blast. ©Carol Kaelson<br />
What made you want to be<br />
an entertainer?<br />
My older cousin was a dancer and I would visit<br />
her at the studio when I was little. I just loved<br />
to watch her dance, and I knew it was something<br />
that I wanted to do, so I went after it. I<br />
eventually talked with my parents and let them<br />
know that I was also interested in acting, and got<br />
into some extra work. By age 11, I had secured a<br />
role in the Hallmark musical, Mrs. Santa Claus,<br />
starring Angela Lansbury, and found my love for<br />
singing. So, I decided to pursue all <strong>of</strong> it—dancing,<br />
singing and acting. When I joined the Cheetah Girls, I was<br />
able to utilize all three <strong>of</strong> these passions.<br />
The Cheetah Girls have been quite successful.<br />
What do you like most about being part <strong>of</strong> such<br />
a well-known group?<br />
I love it! Most importantly, the Cheetah Girls provide a great<br />
message for girls—a message <strong>of</strong> girl empowerment. I also<br />
like how the movies have made girls excited about musicals.<br />
You’ve created your own fitness video, BYOU,<br />
that encourages young girls to be fit and healthy.<br />
What encouraged you to do this?<br />
I felt it was an awesome opportunity to get a strong message<br />
<strong>of</strong> girl empowerment and self-esteem to young girls. I heard<br />
a statistic that the average age for girls to start dieting is nine.<br />
I was completely upset by this fact and wanted to create a<br />
positive, “cool” way for kids to be fit. My message is that it’s<br />
not about being skinny, it’s about being healthy and comfortable<br />
in your own skin!<br />
You were recently on “Dancing with the Stars.”<br />
What was dancing with your partner, Mark, like?<br />
What did you learn from him?<br />
Mark was amazing. He’s a great teacher—he knows<br />
the ins and outs <strong>of</strong> every dance. He also taught me the<br />
origin <strong>of</strong> dances. I’m very thankful that I had such<br />
an accomplished partner.
You are very active in other aspects <strong>of</strong> your<br />
career right now, why did you take on such<br />
a time-consuming project?<br />
I love dancing, and Dancing with the Stars enabled me to learn<br />
how to dance in a different style. Also, my mom is a huge fan<br />
and I took her to watch the show. After the taping, I was<br />
automatically hooked. It was the perfect opportunity for me;<br />
I couldn’t pass it up.<br />
You are enthusiastic all the time, how do you stay<br />
so upbeat with such a busy schedule?<br />
I’m very blessed to have had the amazing opportunity to be<br />
on such a hit show, and was honored to be working with Mark.<br />
The busy schedule was a huge challenge, but I like challenges.<br />
I was always up to give them my best.<br />
What are your career goals?<br />
My ultimate dream is to own my own production company. I’d<br />
love to take good book ideas and turn them into films. I want<br />
to create films that spread positive messages <strong>of</strong> self-esteem.<br />
Who is your biggest idol?<br />
Gwen Stefani. No question. And she’s from <strong>Anaheim</strong>!<br />
I’ve always looked up to her—she is such an icon<br />
and a successful businesswoman. She has class, is a<br />
tremendously hard worker, and commits herself<br />
to every project she’s involved in. I love how she<br />
has kept her OC style and makes family a priority.<br />
She’s extremely down to earth. Los Angeles can<br />
jade you and I feel that OC makes you grounded.<br />
Like Gwen, I always want to be grounded.<br />
What high school did you attend?<br />
Esperanza High!<br />
We know you attend Chapman University.<br />
What are the challenges you have faced being in<br />
the lime light while also getting a college degree?<br />
It is very difficult and if I had a normal schedule, I would<br />
already have graduated. But, I don’t let that get me down. I have<br />
a mentor at Chapman who guides me through accomplishing<br />
my degree while maintaining a busy schedule.<br />
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What are your favorite places in <strong>Anaheim</strong>?<br />
I love going to Downtown Disney. It has a great theater and<br />
ESPN Zone is the best! Everyone in Downtown Disney seems<br />
to be happy and that makes me happy.<br />
What would you tell another local <strong>Anaheim</strong> kid<br />
who looks up to you and wants to pursue a career<br />
in the entertainment business?<br />
Perfect your craft. Practice, practice, practice. Whether I was<br />
dancing or playing soccer as a kid, I always practiced and<br />
took classes. Also, it is important to get yourself out there. If<br />
you want to act, join theater groups and gain stage experience.<br />
Most importantly, believe in yourself. Don’t let anyone<br />
discourage you! ❚<br />
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‘Tis<br />
Season<br />
The<br />
<strong>of</strong><br />
Thanks<br />
In <strong>Anaheim</strong>, we have many things for which we can be<br />
thankful. This holiday season, <strong>Anaheim</strong> residents and<br />
businesses can show their gratitude by helping those<br />
who may be less fortunate. The <strong>Anaheim</strong> Community Services<br />
Department <strong>of</strong>fers the following suggestions:<br />
The Thanksgiving Food Basket Program provides Thanksgiving<br />
dinners for families in need to enjoy on this special<br />
holiday. The Thanksgiving baskets should contain the contents<br />
<strong>of</strong> a normal holiday dinner, including mashed potatoes<br />
and gravy, yams, green beans, cranberry sauce, stuffing,<br />
and a $20 gift certificate for a turkey. Pledges for food baskets<br />
can be made until November 16. Call the Downtown<br />
Community Center at (714) 765-4500.<br />
Similarly, the Holiday Adopt-A-Family Program allows you<br />
to help low-income parents provide gifts for their families.<br />
Adopting a family during the holidays is easier than you<br />
think and can be done within your own holiday budget.<br />
Food and new clothing for family members, as well as toys<br />
and gifts for the children, are all accepted. The last day to<br />
adopt a family is December 21. To participate, call the<br />
Ponderosa Park Family Resource Center at (714) 750-2826.<br />
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In addition to these <strong>City</strong>-sponsored programs, other organizations<br />
throughout <strong>Anaheim</strong> <strong>of</strong>fer additional ways to give<br />
back during the holidays. For the past 20 years, La Casa Garcia<br />
Restaurant and We Give Thanks, Inc., a nonpr<strong>of</strong>it charitable<br />
organization, has been serving Thanksgiving dinner to those<br />
in need. More than 15,000 people participate annually in<br />
what has become the largest Thanksgiving Day Dinner for<br />
the less fortunate in Orange County. This year’s We Give<br />
Thanks, Inc. 21st Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will take<br />
place at the Honda Center parking lot on November 22, from<br />
11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Visit www.wegivethanksfoundation.org for<br />
donation and participation information.<br />
Just across Katella, the Angels’ Groundskeepers will hold<br />
their annual canned food drive Nov. 16-18. Fans have the opportunity<br />
to step to the plate at Angel Stadium <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong><br />
and swing for the fences. Donations <strong>of</strong> canned food items<br />
will be good for swings against a pitching machine. All proceeds<br />
from the Thanksgiving Drive benefit Second Harvest<br />
Food Bank <strong>of</strong> Orange County in the fight against hunger<br />
during the holiday season. For more information, please visit<br />
www.angelsbb.com.<br />
For more ways to get involved in <strong>Anaheim</strong> all year long, contact<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong>’s Community Services Department at (714) 765-5996. ❚
Upcoming events at<br />
Honda<br />
Center<br />
2695 E. Katella Avenue<br />
(714) 704-2500<br />
www.hondacenter.com<br />
4 December<br />
▲ Andre Rieu<br />
8 December<br />
John R. Wooden Classic<br />
College Basketball Tournament<br />
Presented by Toyo Tires<br />
San Diego State vs. St. Mary’s<br />
UCLA vs. Davidson<br />
9 December<br />
Dane Cook<br />
15 December<br />
Andre Bocelli<br />
C ALENDAR OF E VENTS<br />
Public events at<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong><br />
Convention<br />
Center<br />
800 West Katella Avenue<br />
(714) 765-8950<br />
www.anaheim.net<br />
17 November<br />
The Great Bridal Expo<br />
22-25 November<br />
▲ ESPN <strong>Anaheim</strong> Classic<br />
24 November<br />
Empresa Frias Dance<br />
8 December<br />
Acquire the Fire<br />
15 December<br />
AUHSD Song and Cheer Competition<br />
©Marty Philbey<br />
Selected events at<br />
The Grove<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong><br />
2200 East Katella Avenue<br />
(714) 712-2700<br />
www.thegrove<strong>of</strong>anaheim.com<br />
20 November<br />
Hellogoodbye & Say Anything<br />
24 November<br />
The Fenians<br />
29 November<br />
▲ John Butler Trio<br />
with Special Guest Brett Dennen<br />
15 December<br />
▲ Tori Amos<br />
Upcoming shows at<br />
House <strong>of</strong> Blues<br />
Downtown Disney<br />
(714) 778-BLUE<br />
www.hob.com<br />
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©Rebecca Carter<br />
©David Schrott<br />
15 November<br />
▲ Victory Records Tour with<br />
Bayside (ABOVE), The Sleeping,<br />
June, A Day to Remember,<br />
and Driver Side Impact<br />
19-21, 27-28 Nov.<br />
11-12 December<br />
▲ Social Distortion<br />
23 November<br />
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy<br />
Big Holiday Show
■ NEW CONSTRUCTION ■<br />
Disneyland Resort Expands<br />
The Walt Disney Company recently announced plans<br />
to significantly expand the Disneyland Resort, adding<br />
new entertainment and major family-oriented attractions to<br />
Disney’s California Adventure and approximately 250 units<br />
to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa.<br />
A Little Mermaid attraction, a groundbreaking, signature<br />
spectacular and a 12-acre Cars Land, inspired by the hit Disney/<br />
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Disney rendering <strong>of</strong> the new nighttime spectacular at Paradise Pier.<br />
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Artist’s Concept: ©Disney<br />
Pixar animated film Cars, are just some <strong>of</strong> the new features<br />
that will be added to California Adventure, contributing to the<br />
Resort’s success as a multi-day world-class tourist destination.<br />
The Grand Californian Hotel will also grow by 2.5 acres, and<br />
will add the first vacation-ownership villas the company has<br />
on the West Coast. The expansion will bring the Grand Californian<br />
to nearly 1,000 rooms—making it the third largest<br />
hotel in Orange County.<br />
The Grand Californian expansion is expected to be complete<br />
in late 2009. Expansions to California Adventure are expected<br />
to take place over the next several years. ❚
■ RESTAURANTS ■<br />
Restaurants<br />
Opening in<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong><br />
The restaurant<br />
business is booming<br />
at GardenWalk, the <strong>City</strong>’s newest outdoor retail<br />
and dining center located in the <strong>Anaheim</strong> Resort District.<br />
Restaurant openings start this month with Bubba Gump<br />
Shrimp Co. and The Cheesecake Factory. California Pizza<br />
Kitchen will come shortly thereafter in December and P.F.<br />
Chang’s, McCormick & Schmick Grill and Roy’s <strong>of</strong> Hawaii<br />
will start serving after the New Year.<br />
More trendy eateries are scheduled to open throughout 2008.<br />
Visit www.anaheimgardenwalk.com to discover your new favorite<br />
restaurant. ❚<br />
■ EDUCATION SERVICES ■<br />
B U S I N E S S C O N N E C T I O N<br />
Calling All Businesses—<br />
Support After School<br />
Activities<br />
The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong>, the <strong>Anaheim</strong> Union High School District,<br />
and the <strong>Anaheim</strong> business community have teamed<br />
up to develop the <strong>Anaheim</strong> After School Fund, a partnership<br />
that is committed to fund, support, enhance and sustain positive<br />
after school activities on junior and senior high school<br />
campuses in the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong>.<br />
The <strong>Anaheim</strong> Union High School District provides education<br />
services for 17 schools and 30,000 students who are<br />
looking for after school and sports activities. The fund supports<br />
everything from boy’s flag football to girl’s tennis, to an<br />
annual spelling bee.<br />
Additionally, the fund has a unique strategy for success.<br />
Half <strong>of</strong> the money accumulated is for immediate use in the<br />
current school year. The remainder is set aside in an endowment<br />
to assure that after school activities for <strong>Anaheim</strong> youth<br />
will continue throughout the 21st Century.<br />
For more information, or to contribute,<br />
please contact Tom Danley at<br />
(714) 999-5641. ❚<br />
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■ SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT ■<br />
Shoppers Delight in C<strong>of</strong>fee<br />
Beans and Designer Jeans<br />
Who said you can’t have your cake and eat it too? In<br />
this case, you can buy your jeans and c<strong>of</strong>fee, too! The<br />
unique Java Jean Bar is the brainchild <strong>of</strong> owner Michelle<br />
Macis, who wanted a place where customers can easily relax<br />
and enjoy good food and beverages, all while shopping for<br />
premium clothing.<br />
The recipient <strong>of</strong> the 2007 <strong>Anaheim</strong> Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
Best New Business Award, the Java Jean Bar opened in December<br />
2006, <strong>of</strong>fering a wide selection <strong>of</strong> designer jeans and<br />
clothing, and an equally diverse assortment <strong>of</strong> quality cuisine,<br />
c<strong>of</strong>fee and beer. “I wanted to step out <strong>of</strong> the box and be different,”<br />
said Macis. “At Nordstrom, they have the clothing and<br />
the c<strong>of</strong>fee separate. They don’t want to take the chance <strong>of</strong><br />
ruining the clothing. I wanted to make my customers feel as<br />
if they’re at home. I think the risk to the clothing is minimal<br />
and the payback is definitely worth it.”<br />
The slogan says it all: Taste it, wear it, live it. “Java Jean Bar is<br />
a look at fashion and food as a destination lifestyle,” says Macis.<br />
“You don’t have to go to a trendy district or to the beach—<br />
we have it here in <strong>Anaheim</strong>.”<br />
Java Jean Bar regularly hosts<br />
events and entertainment in the<br />
evening. Call (714) 685-0800<br />
or visit Java Jean Bar at 116 S.<br />
Fairmont Boulevard in East<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong>. ❚<br />
Michelle Macis<br />
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I MPORTANT T ELEPHONE N UMBERS & WEBSITES<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Municipal Government<br />
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 or 765-4311<br />
www.anaheim.net<br />
Administration<br />
Mayor/<strong>City</strong> Council Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5247<br />
<strong>City</strong> Manager’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5162<br />
<strong>City</strong> Management<br />
<strong>City</strong> Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5169<br />
<strong>City</strong> Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5166<br />
Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4300<br />
Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5191<br />
Convention, Sports & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8950<br />
Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5195<br />
Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4000<br />
Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5111<br />
Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5139<br />
Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-1900<br />
Public Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5137<br />
Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5176<br />
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5117<br />
Angel Stadium 2000 Gene Autry Way<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940-2000<br />
www.angelsbaseball.com<br />
Box Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634-2000<br />
Business Services and Economic Development<br />
Business Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5194<br />
Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce, 201 E. Center Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 758-0222<br />
www.anaheimchamber.org<br />
Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4323<br />
Community & Neighborhood Centers<br />
Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue . . . . 765-3373<br />
West <strong>Anaheim</strong> Senior Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3415<br />
Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street . . . . . . . . . . 765-4500<br />
Senior Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4510<br />
Youth Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4501<br />
Youth Boxing Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4508<br />
East <strong>Anaheim</strong> Community Center<br />
8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3904<br />
Manzanita Family Resource Center, 1260 Riviera Street . . . . . . 765-3776<br />
Ponderosa Family Resource Center<br />
2100 S. Haster Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750-2826<br />
Convention Center 800 W. Katella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8950<br />
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8950<br />
Ticket Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8900<br />
County <strong>of</strong> Orange www.oc.ca.gov<br />
Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935-6848<br />
Birth Certificates, 630 N. Broadway, Santa Ana . . . . . . . . . . . . 834-3005<br />
County Government Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 834-5400<br />
Dog Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935-7419<br />
Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 834-7700<br />
Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana . . . . . . 834-3005<br />
Orange County Sheriff’s Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 647-7000<br />
Disneyland 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 781-4000<br />
www.disneyland.com<br />
Education<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> <strong>City</strong> (Elementary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517-7500<br />
www.acsd.k12.ca.us<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Union High (7-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 999-3511<br />
www.auhsd.k12.ca.us<br />
Centralia (K-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228-3100<br />
Magnolia (K-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 761-5533<br />
North Orange County Community College District . . . . . . . . . . 808-4500<br />
www.nocccd.cc.ca.us<br />
Orange Unified (<strong>Anaheim</strong> Hills) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 997-6100<br />
www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us<br />
Placentia Linda (K-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 996-2550<br />
Savanna (K-6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236-3800<br />
Santiago Community College (<strong>Anaheim</strong> Hills) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 628-4900<br />
Emergency Services<br />
Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 533-1305<br />
Fire/Paramedic Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911<br />
Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-1911<br />
Police Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911<br />
24 Hr. Utility Emergency<br />
Electric outage/lines down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3300<br />
Water main/hydrant leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3300<br />
Earthquake Preparedness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-6951<br />
Report Street Flooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-6860<br />
Employment www.anaheim.net<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Career Employment Center,<br />
50 S. <strong>Anaheim</strong> Blvd., #300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4350<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Youth Employment Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 956-1182<br />
Job Training Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4342<br />
Graffiti Removal<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> 24-Hour Hot Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5200<br />
Report In Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-1911<br />
Caltrans Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (949) 936-3500<br />
The Grove <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anaheim</strong> 2200 E. Katella Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712-2700<br />
Honda Center 2695 E. Katella Avenue<br />
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 704-2400<br />
www.hondacenter.com<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Ducks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 704-2700<br />
www.anaheimducks.com<br />
Housing Information<br />
Fair Housing Council<br />
Labor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569-0823<br />
Landlord-Tenant Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 569-0823<br />
Homeless Shelters (Referral) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) 600-4357<br />
Neighborhood Preservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4340<br />
Library www.anaheim.net<br />
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-1810<br />
Main Library, 500 W. Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-1880<br />
Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 974-7630<br />
Euclid Branch, 1340 S. Euclid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3625<br />
Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3576<br />
Other Services<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Museum, 241 S. <strong>Anaheim</strong> Boulevard . . . . . . . . . 778-3301<br />
Bookmobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-1738<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> History Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-1850<br />
Mother Colony House, 414 N. West Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-1850<br />
Parks, Recreation & Community Services<br />
Administration, 200 S. <strong>Anaheim</strong> Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5191<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Hills Golf Course, 6501 Nohl Ranch Road<br />
Golf Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 998-3041<br />
The Clubhouse at <strong>Anaheim</strong> Hills<br />
Banquet Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 998-3041<br />
Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Street<br />
Golf Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3481<br />
Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535-8770<br />
Neighborhood Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4456<br />
Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . 998-8380<br />
Recreation Classes & Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5228<br />
Therapeutic Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 821-6510<br />
Senior Citizens Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4510<br />
Planning, Zoning and Building<br />
Building Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5153<br />
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Building Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4626<br />
Code Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5158<br />
Planning Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5139<br />
Public Safety<br />
Fire Department Administration<br />
201 S. <strong>Anaheim</strong> Boulevard, 3rd Floor<br />
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4000<br />
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911<br />
Bicycle Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4000<br />
Paramedic Billing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4060<br />
Police Department, Administration,<br />
425 S. Harbor Boulevard<br />
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-1900<br />
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911<br />
Gang Detail (Police) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-GANG<br />
Gang Detail (en Espanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-1410<br />
Parking/Traffic Violations<br />
Traffic Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-1860<br />
Payments (Impounds, Parking Citations, Court Dates) . . . 765-5178<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Police Department & Community Center (<strong>Anaheim</strong> Hills)<br />
8901 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road<br />
Business & Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3800<br />
Records<br />
<strong>City</strong> Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5166<br />
State <strong>of</strong> California<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 777-0133<br />
Utilities and Services<br />
Water and Electricity<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Public Utilities, 201 S. <strong>Anaheim</strong> Boulevard<br />
www.anaheim.net<br />
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5137<br />
Advantage Services/Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-4250<br />
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3300<br />
Emergency reporting <strong>of</strong> power outage, lines down<br />
or water main/hydrant leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3300<br />
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3300<br />
Deaf/Hearing Impaired (TDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5125<br />
Electrical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5156<br />
Water Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5196<br />
Cable TV<br />
Time Warner Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (888) TV-CABLE<br />
Garbage Collection<br />
<strong>Anaheim</strong> Disposal,<br />
1131 N. Blue Gum Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238-3300<br />
Gas Service<br />
The Gas Company<br />
131 Center Street Promenade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 427-2200<br />
Streets, Traffic & Transportation<br />
Flooding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-6860<br />
Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-3300<br />
Street Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-6840<br />
Street/Parkway Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-6920<br />
Traffic Signal Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5202<br />
OC Transportation Authority www.octa.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560-6282<br />
Bus Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 636-RIDE<br />
U.S. Government<br />
Postal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 275-8777<br />
Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 . . . . . . . . (800) 772-1213<br />
Visitor & Convention Bureau www.anaheimoc.org . . . . . . . . . . . 765-8888<br />
Voter Information<br />
<strong>City</strong> Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 765-5166<br />
County Registrar <strong>of</strong> Voters<br />
1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567-7600
IF UNDELIVERABLE,<br />
DO NOT RETURN<br />
ECRWSS<br />
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER<br />
PRSRT STD<br />
U.S. POSTAGE PAID<br />
ANAHEIM, CA<br />
PERMIT NO. 575