On this page Washington Square posts notices of community events of interest to our residents. It's different from Things to Do in that they're community oriented, often educational or organizational. Many are submitted by the City of Santa Ana Community Development Resource Network. We try to update this page weekly so check back often.

August 13
Friends of the Santa Ana Public Library Book Sale:  August 13-16, 2008 at the Main Library.

• Wednesday, August 13: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  -   Friends members only (Friends memberships may be purchased at the door for $2.00 Individual, $5.00 Family, & $25.00 Life Membership)
• Thursday, August 14: 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 
• Friday, August 15, 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  
• Saturday, August 16: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.:  BUY ONE FOR 25 CENTS, GET ONE FREE ;  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.:  BUCK-A-BAG

All items 25¢ unless marked otherwise. Wednesday – Friday:  2 hours validated parking at library / courthouse parking structure (Enter from Civic Center Drive). FREE parking all day Saturday at Santa Ana Blvd parking lot (northeast corner of Ross and Santa Ana Blvd).  For additional information, please call (714) 647-5253. FLYER
Main Library, 26 Civic Center Plaza, 647-5258
Newhope Library, 122 N. Newhope St., 647-6992
August 12-15
In preparation to back to school we want to assist parents with their child's annual physicals, immunizations, and oral exams. Additionally, we will be conducting an art contest for children ages 4- 12 years.  We are seeking for community partners that have a summer youth program so that their youth membership could be part of the contest.  There will be one grand prize winner at each clinic location and all participants will receive a gift. 

Juana Rodríguez
Community Relations Manager, Orange County AltaMed Health Services Corporation
249 E. Pomona Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  91755
323-278-4246 phone
323-774-8396 cell
323-278-4256 fax www.altamed.org

3) August 15
PIMCO Free Friday Nights during Terra Cotta Warriors.  Every Friday night we are giving away 100 tickets to Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China’s First Emperor per hour (4PM, 5PM, 6PM and 7PM) courtesy of the PIMCO Foundation. Tickets are distributed at the top of each hour to the first 100 people in line (you must be present to get a ticket – for example, one person can’t pick up 10 tickets) In addition, Tangata is serving a happy hour menu and dinner and we are showing free films about the Terra Cotta Warriors in our auditorium. Refer to the attached flyer for additional information.

August 15
2008 Annual Trip to China All travelers will visit Beijing and Shanghai. They will tour the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tien An Men Square, Temple of Heaven, Ming Tombs, and the Bund, among others. They will also visit and be able shop at the Chinese Jade Exhibition, Pearl Farm and Silk Tapestry Mill and experience traditional Chinese music, gardens, pagodas, pavilions, and teahouses. The incredibly low fare of $1,599(per person) includes airfare, ground transportation in deluxe tour buses, double-occupancy hotel accommodations, English-speaking tour guides, three meals per day, and admission fees for all attractions. Registration starts July 24th and ends August 15th. For more information call 714.541.5353 ext. 112 or email nsandoval@SantaAnaAlliance.com Refer to the attached flyer and form for additional information.

August 16
Santiago Street Loft Artwalk
A City for the Arts? or Downtown Orange County? why can’t it be both? This Saturday and every third Saturday of the month, the Santiago Street Lofts hosts their monthly Art Walk at the Santiago Art District. Live music and DJs set the laid-back vibe as artists and homeowners open their galleries to the public. Fine wines, cheeses and other delicious refreshments are available in most galleries. Featured art regularly includes: paintings, sculptures, giclee prints, photography and furniture. Galleries open at 7PM and usually run until 10PM–and sometimes even later!
Ample (free) parking is conveniently located across the street at the Santa Ana Train Depot on the corner of Santa Ana Boulevard and Santiago Street. For more information, visit the website at: www.santiagoartdistrict.com

August 16
Second Annual BACK-TO-SCHOOL Project Backpack Outreach Event at E l Salvador Park on Saturday - August 16, 2008 at 7:00 a.m.
Word of Life OC Church will gather with staff from other “nonprofits” and municipal agencies to stage a 1-day “back-to-school” event for the benefit of 2,000 elementary school-aged children from the local community. The children will receive essential school supplies. Please call Pastor Nati Alvarado for additional information 667-8220 or email: nmanofgod@aol.com

August 21
Community Meeting "Early Prevention and Intervention Commission" (EPIC) on youth and gangs.
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4) OCCTAC Summer Arts Camp – Now open for registration.
Dear Friends!
Great news! Lisa Cohen will again direct and teach her fun and educational Art Summer Camps at OCCTAC! Again, our students get to create and perform a play or musical. The weeklong camps result in a show time for family and friends on the last day of the camp.


Here are the themes and dates:
June 16-20 Peter Pan & Pirates 3-7 years
June 16-20 Chocolate Factory 8-13 years
June 23-27 Toy Stories 3-7 years
June 23-27 ANNIE 8-13 years
July 14-18 MERMAID 3-7 years
July 14-18 Hi-School MUSICAL 6-13years extended age range
July 21-25 Cinderella 3-7 years
July 21-25 GREASE 8-13 years


CAMP TIME 9-12pm $175/week
LUNCH EXTENSION 12-1 $60/week Bring Lunch
AFTERNOON EXTENSION 1- 3:30 +snack $75/week
EXTRA OCCTAC ARTS CLASSES 3:30-4:30 pm $30/week

Please call 714 547 5468 for more information or come to the reception to sign up.
Address: 2215 N. Broadway, Santa Ana

Find the downloadable registration form on our website: www.occtac.org

See it on the blog: http://occtac-news.blogspot.com