Patriots 4 Pendleton is sponsoring a baby basket drive for donations of essential items for the newly born infants of the Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton.

The baby basket program is an ongoing project supported by the nonprofit organization. Basic items such as diapers, receiving blankets, hooded bath towels, and pajamas are among the needed items for gift baskets being assembled and distributed.

For additional information, contact the organization at patriots4pendleton@gmail.com or call Carolyn at 714-637-5575.

Celebrate Chicano heritage with the local library

Anaheim Public Libraries will celebrate Chicano heritage with various activities throughout the month.

Chicano heritage embodies the Mexican-American identity through art, food, music and much more.

The East Anaheim branch has a special celebration planned for 1 p.m. on Aug. 15 with a piñata-making program intended for all ages. It is an opportunity to create your own piñata and fill it with tasty treats.

Another unique program happening at the East Anaheim branch is a gardening series from 11 a.m. to noon on Aug.16 and 30 and Sept. 13. This three-part series includes planting sunflowers and microgreens and learning how to press flowers. It is intended for kids 7 and older, teens and adults. Those attending all three programs have a chance to win a raffle prize.

There is no charge to attend these programs. Call 714-765-3887 for more info.

Learn more about the Woman’s Club

The Evening Group of the Woman’s Club of Orange is hosting a new member interest reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the WCO Clubhouse. All women are invited to attend the luau-themed event.

This is an opportunity to meet members, make new friends, learn about the nonprofit organization and participate in a craft activity. Light refreshments will be served.

Those interested should RSVP by Aug. 20 at.womanscluboforange.org/inquiries.

Enjoy a concert, help with education

Join an evening of music and mission at the Sandiwaan Benefit Concert on Aug. 16 featuring the acclaimed Le Van Family and Friends at the Poong Jesus Nazareno Filipino Catholic Center in Anaheim.

Hosted by the Diocese of Orange San Jose Filipino Ministry, this special benefit concert supports the Sandiwaan Center for Learning and the development of AI Learning Innovation Hubs in the mountains of the Cordillera in the Philippines. These hubs serve children of impoverished farmers, indigenous families, and school dropouts offering education, dignity and hope.

This mission is inspired by the initiative and work of Fr. Benigno Beltran, a missionary priest of the Society of the Divine Word who has spent years serving the poor in the Smokey Mountains in Tondo, Manila. Funds raised will help provide such learning tools as 3D interactive boards and VR/AR to create learning spaces for the children.

The 5 to 7 p.m. concert will feature the classical pianist Eric Le Van, known for his recordings of Brahms, Scriabin, and Liszt; jazz and classical pianist Sean Le Van, known for his distinctive style, first debuted as a jazz musician at Carnegie Hall at age 9; and Jose Luis Maldonado, aka ‘Baritone Joe’, who is hailed by Opera News as a “seemingly unlimited baritone” whom continuously entertains audiences across the globe.

General admission tickets are $50 and are available at bit.ly/sandiwaan. Seating is limited. The church is at 3700 W. Orange Ave.

Plan ahead for a holiday home tour

Save the date for the Holiday Home Tour and Boutique Fundraiser sponsored by the Jack and Jill Guild of CHOC scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 13.

You won’t want to miss the opportunity to view beautiful homes and visit the boutique for holiday shopping. Proceeds benefit Rady Children’s Health, formerly CHOC.

Tickets are available soon. Visit jackandjillguild.org for more information.

Sharon Hlapcich writes about events and happenings in the Anaheim Hills area. Reach her by phone (714-998-4604 or e-mail (smhlapcich@sbcglobal.net).