Anaheim Hills briefs: Have some Halloween fun at the Canyon Hills Library – Orange County Register

All kids are invited to a “Not-So-Scary” Halloween party from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Canyon Hills Library.

This special event, sponsored by Friends of Canyon Hills Library, will feature many fun activities including a trick-or-treat trail full of yummy candy, meeting a variety of characters from Kids Can Cosplay, and making ‘spooktacular’ crafts. The party will conclude with a showing of “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

Kids are reminded to wear their costume and join in the fun. There is no charge to attend.

For additional information, call 714-765-6444.

The Halloween fun continues at the annual Trunk or Treat Halloween Festival, sponsored by the Children’s Ministry at Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church.

All kids are invited to participate in the community event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 26 in the church’s parking lot.

Kids can wear their costumes and go from one uniquely decorated trunk to the next for treats and fun activities. This safe trick-or-treat event will also include food and drinks and there is no charge to attend.

Trunk-or-Treat is a great way for kids to show off their costumes and fill their bags with candy, while parents socialize and get to know their neighbors. Visit canyonhillspc.org for additional information.

Members of the Anaheim Hills Rotary Club will once again host a Flags of Honor event staging 200-plus American flags at Eucalyptus Park over the Veterans Day weekend.

The field of flags will be displayed from Nov. 8 through Nov. 11. A special remembrance ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 at the park. All veterans and their families, as well as the community, are invited to attend this commemorative ceremony.

There is also an opportunity for the community to “honor your heroes” by sponsoring a flag to recognize loved ones paying tribute to their service, sacrifice and bravery. Individual sponsorships are $50 per flag. Proceeds from this event will help fund the Rotary Club’s service projects. Visit anaheimhillsrotary.org for sponsorship information.

Tickets are on sale for the Jack & Jill Guild’s 51st annual Holiday Home Tour and Boutique benefitting the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. And the community is invited.

Tour the exceptional selection of homes including two in Villa Park and one in Lemon Heights from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Nov. 22.

This year’s boutique is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 21 and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 22 at the Clifton C. Miller Community Center in Tustin. Vendors will offer a variety of items for sale including jewelry, handbags, home décor, clothing, holiday selections and artisan foods. There is no charge to attend the boutique.

Home tour tickets are available for $75 per person and if purchased by Nov. 12 includes a box lunch. After then, the box lunches may be purchased separately at the boutique, while supplies last. For tickets and information visit JackandJillGuild.org.

A district community meeting for Anaheim Hills, hosted by the Anaheim Community Services Department, is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight in the East Anaheim Community Center. All residents are invited.

Agenda items include reports and updates from various staff members including Neighborhood Services, Police, Fire and Rescue, and Public Utilities. Staff are available following the meeting for questions and comments. Call 714-765-4456 for more information.

The Orange County Premiere of the Pulitzer Prize Finalist, “Gloria,” a satirical comic drama by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins and directed by Marya Mazor, is currently featured at the Chance Theater.

This entertaining production runs select showings through Oct. 20 at the Anaheim Hills community theater.

For tickets and additional information visit chancetheater.com.

An impressive $47,000 was raised by The Stand Restaurant Chain and its loyal customers through a recent limited-time-offer and specially created “Cookies n’ Dreams” milkshake fundraiser benefitting the nonprofit Miracle for Kids.

Miracle for Kids serves children with life-threatening illnesses. All 19 restaurant locations featured the milkshake.

“This accomplishment is a testament to what local businesses can do to support their communities,” said Zachary Wishengrad, vice president of The Stand. “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated and to our partners at Miracles for Kids.”

Funds raised will provide crucial wraparound services to support families with programs offering them financial aid, basic needs, and housing assistance while fighting for their child’s life. The nonprofit Miracles for Kids currently serves families of kids in treatment at CHOC.

Sharon Hlapcich writes about events and happenings in the Anaheim Hills area. Reach her by phone (714-998-4604 or e-mail ([email protected]).