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The following is a list of special events and activities happening in Garden Grove compiled by the Garden Grove Community Foundation  (GGCF). Your input is valuable and helps to assure quality programming for the community. Thank you.
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| Feb 9th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:30 PM |
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City Council Meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting in the City Council Chamber, 11300 Stanford Avenue. |
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Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Leadership Summit: An API Policy Summit Pre-event
The Census comes only every 10 years and historically, Asian American and Pacific Islanders have been undercounted in past censuses. It's important to be counted so the needs of the AAPI community funding are met through funding, programs, and services. Learn more at the Garden Grove Community Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue.
For more information, contact Jason Lacsamana at (714) 636-9095 ext. 215 or jlacsamana@ocapica.org
The summit is co-hosed by the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Asian and Pacific Islanders CA Action Network (APIsCAN), and the U.S. Census Bureau. |
| Feb 12th, 2010 (Fri) -- Feb 14th, 2010 (Sun) |
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Tet Festival 2010 "Spring of Love"
Celebrating the Year of the Tiger at Garden Grove Park, 9301 Westminster Avenue. The Union of Vietnamese Student Associations (UVSA) of Southern California hosts the annual event celebrating the cultural traditions of the Vietnamese community. Admission is $5 at the door; children under 4 feet are $4. For more information, go to tetfestival.org or call (714) 890-1418. |
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Lincoln's Birthday
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| Feb 12th, 2010 (Fri) -- Feb 14th, 2010 (Sun) |
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Back on Stage 4: Hearts for the Arts
Join One More Productions as we welcome back over fifty past performers to bring to life the music of Broadway in this amazing and show-stopping review brought to you through song and dance. Each of the three evenings will be special and unique!
On Friday, February 12, 2010, enjoy the show and stay afterwards for a fully catered celebration with the cast.
On Saturday, February 13, 2010, bring your special valentine and enjoy appetizers and fine wines as you join OMP for our annual Silent Auction! After the tables are closed, walk into the theater to be delighted and thrilled by some of your favorite performers as we take you on a musical journey of Broadway's greatest shows!
On Sunday, February 14, 2010, we will take you on a musical cavalcade of some of Broadway's favorite and most loved songs and then join us for afternoon of desserts and champagne that will tickle any sweet tooth's fancy!
The GEM Theater
12852 Main Street
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714.741.9550 x221 |
| Feb 12th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Free Tax Filing
Tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call (714)897-6670. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Location: Community Action Partnership of Orange County, 12640 Knott Street. Go to www.capoc.org for information about the Community Action Partnership of Orange County.
For more tax preparation information visit www.icanefile.org.
This service is funded by United Way and certified by the IRS. |
| Feb 12th, 2010 (Fri) |
7:00 PM |
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Free Family Movie at First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church of Garden Grove invites the community to enjoy family movie night, featuring "Yours, Mine, and Ours." Bring family and friends to 11832 Euclid Street (north of Chapman.) Refreshments will be provided after the film. Call (714) 534-2269 or visit www.fpcgg.org, for more info. |
| Feb 13th, 2010 (Sat) |
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Free Tax Filing
Tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call (714)897-6670. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Location: Community Action Partnership of Orange County, 12640 Knott Street. Go to www.capoc.org for information about the Community Action Partnership of Orange County.
For more tax preparation information visit www.icanefile.org.
This service is funded by United Way and certified by the IRS. |
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Valentine's Day
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President's Day
City Hall Closed in honor of President's Day |
| Feb 16th, 2010 (Tue) |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
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Lunch & Learn, sponsored by Chamber of Commerce
The business luncheon will feature experts in business, with ideas to grow your income. Embassy Suites Hotel, 11767 Harbor Blvd. For more info, call (714) 638-7950. |
| Feb 17th, 2010 (Wed) |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
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Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer
Acacia Adult Day Services, 11391 Acacia Parkway, is host to the monthly mixer. Bring business cards to exchange with others.
Call (714) 638-7950 for more information. |
| Feb 18th, 2010 (Thu) |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
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Chamber of Commerce Women's Division Luncheon
The monthly luncheon is open to any new and interested members and will be held at the Elks Lodge, 11551 Trask Avenue. For details, call (714) 638-7950. |
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City Hall Closed
City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays.
On open Fridays, City Hall is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Feb 19th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Free Tax Filing
Tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call (714)897-6670. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Location: Community Action Partnership of Orange County, 12640 Knott Street. Go to www.capoc.org for information about the Community Action Partnership of Orange County.
For more tax preparation information visit www.icanefile.org.
This service is funded by United Way and certified by the IRS. |
| Feb 20th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Free Tax Filing
Tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call (714)532-7940. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Location: Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove, 13645 Clinton St., in Garden Grove. Go to www.bgcgg.org for information about the Boys and Girls Club.
For further tax preparation information visit www.icanefile.org.
This service is funded by United Way and certified by the IRS. |
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Washington's Birthday
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| Feb 23rd, 2010 (Tue) |
6:30 PM |
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City Council Meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting in the City Council Chamber, 11300 Stanford Avenue. |
| Feb 25th, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Celebrate the spiritual harmony of the community at the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue. Registration and a breakfast buffet open at 7:00 a.m., with the program beginning at 7:45 a.m.
The inspirational event promotes ecumenical unity by embracing people of all faiths and cultures. Faith leaders, residents, business owners, elected officials and community representatives from Catholic, Mormon, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Baha’i, and Sikh faiths are invited to join together for personal reflection and camaraderie.
For more information, call (714) 741-5280. |
| Feb 26th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Free Tax Filing
Tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call (714)897-6670. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Location: Community Action Partnership of Orange County, 12640 Knott Street. Go to www.capoc.org for information about the Community Action Partnership of Orange County.
For more tax preparation information visit www.icanefile.org.
This service is funded by United Way and certified by the IRS. |
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Project GO (Graffiti Off)
Can you spare a few hours to keep Garden Grove beautiful? Project GO is a volunteer-based graffiti removal program committed to removing unsightly graffiti in the city. To sign up or find out more, call Public Works at (714) 741-5375. |
| Feb 27th, 2010 (Sat) |
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Free Tax Filing
Tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call (714)897-6670. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Location: Community Action Partnership of Orange County, 12640 Knott Street. Go to www.capoc.org for information about the Community Action Partnership of Orange County.
For more tax preparation information visit www.icanefile.org.
This service is funded by United Way and certified by the IRS. |
| Feb 27th, 2010 (Sat) |
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM |
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Bolsa Grande High School Alumni Picnic
Bolsa Grande High School Alumni Picnic at Garden Grove Park, 9301 Westminster Blvd. For more information, visit www.bolsagrande.org. |
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City Hall Closed
City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays.
On open Fridays, City Hall is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Mar 5th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Free Tax Filing
Tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call (714)897-6670. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Location: Community Action Partnership of Orange County, 12640 Knott Street. Go to www.capoc.org for information about the Community Action Partnership of Orange County.
For more tax preparation information visit www.icanefile.org.
This service is funded by United Way and certified by the IRS. |
| Mar 6th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Free Tax Filing
Tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call (714)532-7940. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Location: Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove, 13645 Clinton St., Garden Grove. Go to www.bgcgg.org for information about the Boys and Girls Club.
For further tax preparation information visit www.icanefile.org.
This service is funded by United Way and certified by the IRS. |
| Mar 6th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Girls Day Out
For more information, call (714) 741-5200. |
| Mar 9th, 2010 (Tue) |
6:30 PM |
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City Council Meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting in the City Council Chamber, 11300 Stanford Avenue. |
| Mar 12th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Free Tax Filing
Tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call (714)897-6670. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Location: Community Action Partnership of Orange County, 12640 Knott Street. Go to www.capoc.org for information about the Community Action Partnership of Orange County.
For more tax preparation information visit www.icanefile.org.
This service is funded by United Way and certified by the IRS. |
| Mar 12th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Free Tax Seminar for Nonprofit & Exempt Organizations
Free Tax Seminar for Nonprofit and Exempt Organizations. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m.
Saddleback Valley Community Church
Refinery Building - Auditorium
1 Saddleback Parkway
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Free admission
To register online visit www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/nonprofitsched.htm
For more information call:
888-847-9652
Sponsored by Michelle Steel, Huntington Beach’s Taxpayer Advocate, Jeff Miller, Assemblyman, 71st District, and Patricia C. Bates, Supervisor, 5th District. |
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Project GO (Graffiti Off)
Can you spare a few hours to keep Garden Grove beautiful? Project GO is a volunteer-based graffiti removal program committed to removing unsightly graffiti in the city. To sign up or find out more, call Public Works at (714) 741-5375. |
| Mar 13th, 2010 (Sat) |
8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Free Tax Filing
Tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call (714)897-6670. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Location: Community Action Partnership of Orange County, 12640 Knott Street. Go to www.capoc.org for information about the Community Action Partnership of Orange County.
For more tax preparation information visit www.icanefile.org.
This service is funded by United Way and certified by the IRS. |
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St. Patrick's Day
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City Hall Closed
City Hall is closed on alternating Fridays.
On open Fridays, City Hall is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Mar 19th, 2010 (Fri) |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Free Tax Filing
Tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call (714)897-6670. Services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Location: Community Action Partnership of Orange County, 12640 Knott Street. Go to www.capoc.org for information about the Community Action Partnership of Orange County.
For more tax preparation information visit www.icanefile.org.
This service is funded by United Way and certified by the IRS. |
| Mar 20th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Free Tax Filing
Tax preparation help is being offered for those with a household income less than $58,000 in 2009. For more info or to schedule an appointment, call (714)636-9095 ext. 203. Services are available in English, Vietnamese, Khmer, Tagalog, Tongan, and Samoan.
Location: Orange County Asian Pacific islander Community Alliance, 12900 Garden Grove Blvd.. Go to www.ocapica.org for information about OCAPICA.
For further tax preparation information visit www.icanefile.org.
This service is funded by United Way and certified by the IRS. |
| Mar 20th, 2010 (Sat) |
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
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Chamber Gala Ball
The annual Chamber of Commerce special event honors community achievement recipients. The cost per person is $150. Gala Ball will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 11999 Harbor Blvd. For more information, call (714() 638-7950. |
| Mar 21st, 2010 (Sun) |
9:00 AM |
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7th Annual Walk-A-Thon
You are invited to participate in the Thomas House Temporary Shelter 3K
Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at 9:00 AM at Mile Square Regional Park. Help make a difference in the lives of local homeless families. Enjoy free refreshments, clowns, and prizes. For more information, please contact Mark Michels, chairperson, at mpmichels@gmail.com or (714) 775-5188, or visit the shelter website: www.thomashouseshelter.org. |
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