The organization Wings of Kindness is collecting donations to help fill Easter baskets for local children.
It is accepting Easter basket items, gift cards, grocery gift cards and volunteer support for an Easter basket giveaway and celebration on April 3, which will also feature community resources. This will be the event’s third year.
Wings of Kindness was created by Marina Mondragon, whose family runs Mondragon Family Market.
To find out how to participate, visit wingsofkindnessalasdebondad.org or call 714-309-8607 with questions. The group hosts quarterly events for the community.
There will be photos with the Easter Bunny, baskets of goodies and helpful community resources from 5 to 7 p.m at the April 3 event at the market, 407 E. North St., Anaheim.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early with the city
The city is planning its Cinco de Mayo celebration for May 2 at Center Greens Park.
One of the city’s newest parks, Center Greens Park is downtown at 305 E. Broadway. And on May 2, it will have a free family fun celebration for Cinco de Mayo. The event will have live music, ballet folklorico, food trucks, local business vendors, kids’ games and activities.
For more information, visit anaheim.net.
Celebrate local art with WOCA
The Warehouse of Contemporary Art has an evening planned to celebrate original and creative pieces.
WOCA supports new and emerging artists through communication and community. Its event on May 16 at Radiant Beer Co. will feature art, live music, craft beer, food trucks and cmmunity.
The event will be 6 to 10 p.m., check out paintings, photography, sculptures, videos, projections, jewelry and more by local artists.
Radiant Beer Co. is at 1566 W. Lincoln Ave. Check wocagallery.com for more information.
Mystery authors pull back the curtin
The Anaheim Public Library Foundation will present its always popular Mystery Authors Luncheon fundraiser on April 19.
This year’s theme is “Pages Through Time.” Moderating will be Adam Sikes and the author panel will include Catriona McPherson, Gary Phillips and Nancy Silverman.
You can buy tickets at anaheimlibraryfoundation.com. If you have questions, email Anaheimpubliclibraryfoundation@gmail.com
Incentives to read this summer
The Summer Reading Program is returning again this year at the Anaheim Public Library’s various branches.
Sign up for the program, which will run June 8-July 26 and earn prizes and participate in events to encourage summer reading. Look for more information at Anaheim.net/summerreading.
Also, AnaCon is coming to the Anaheim Central Library on May 16.
There will be a cosplay contest, comics and sci-fi authors and artists to meet and much more.
And, did you know that you can check out local state parks and beaches with your Anaheim Public Library card. Stop by an APL branch and ask for a CA State Parks Pass at the circulation desk.
Remembering those who helped make Anaheim what it is
The Anaheim Historic Preservation Committee is looking for those who helped shape Anaheim.
The group is gathering names and stories of individuals whose influence helped shape Anaheim’s character, culture, development and sense of community. Those chosen will be highlighted on social media channels.
If you have a name with a connection to Anaheim and some information on why they mattered, that is enough. The committee will do the research.
Nominate as many as you feel deserve and thank you for helping preserve Anaheim’s legacy, one story at a time. Contact Liz Morton at lizmorton03@hotmail.com
Anaheim Children’s Festival participant invitation
The 2026 Anaheim Children’s Festival is inviting local organizations to join in helping children and their families explore the world of art.
This year, the art festival, which is free to the community, will be May 16 at Pearson Park. Organizations are invited to bring an art activity to share with attendees.
The Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center is the umbrella organization presenting the festival, which is celebrating 35 years in Anaheim.
If you are interested in bringing a booth to the festival to share art with Orange County kids, call 714-815-3885 or visit muzeo.org and complete an application online.
Still a chance to golf to help Anaheim High athletes
The Anaheim High Athletics golf tournament and dinner fundraiser had to be rescheduled recently because of rain.
The tournament will now be April 27 at Western Hills Country Club and will benefit Anaheim High School athletes and its facilities, fields, gym and aesthetics.
Sponsorships are available, tee signs are available and donations for “goodie bags” are welcome. Supporters can golf or attend the dinner to support the efforts of the planning committee.
For more information, call Jisela Osorio at 714-932-6943.
Andrea Manes shares with her neighbors events and news about the Anaheim community. If you have an event to share, contact her at andreadeemanes@gmail.com or 714-815-3885.