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Municipal Water District of Orange County Presents
Water Awareness Poster Contest
ALL Orange County students are invited to create posters that reflect the theme #OCISWATERSMART! Submit a poster by March 1, 2022 for a chance to win an iPad Mini (grades K-12 only). Teachers are invited to make this a class project and be entered to win a free virtual water lesson for their students. Submissions must reflect the student's own ability.
For any questions email info@mwdoc.com or call (714) 916-0763.
Posters must be drawn horizontally on 8.5 x 11 in. or 12 x 18 in. paper.
Posters submitted with copyrighted characters or images (e.g. Mickey Mouse) will not be considered for a top prize. Children are allowed to use the Ricky Raindrop character in their artwork.
Mail Entries to:
To: MWDOC
18700 Ward Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Attn: Public Affairs
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SoCalGas Launches Grant Program
SoCalGas to support Southern California nonprofits with up to $400,000 in grant funding for programs, projects and research that address community climate solutions. The 2021 SoCal Climate Champions Grant program is open now to non-profit organizations working to navigate climate change through Resilient Energy, Clean Air, or Organic Waste Diversion. The application deadline is Nov. 5. More information.
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Economic Development Committee
OCBC will be hosting their Economic Development Committee meeting on November 18th from 8-9:15 am. OCBC's guest speakers will be Dr. Wallace Walrod, Chief Economic Advisor for OCBC, and Katie Kalvoda, President and Board Chair of AdvanceOC, which brings together leaders from the public, private and non-profit sectors to champion equity-oriented, data-driven strategies. Dr. Walrod will discuss migration data and its impact on Orange County's population, and Katie will discuss the work of her organization and their OC Equity Map. OCBC members, register here.
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Free Labor Law Posters from Payrunner Payroll
& the Orange Chamber of Commerce
CHAMBER MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
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Employers must display up-to-date State and Federal Labor Law Postings at a location in the workplace where they can be viewed by all employees.
Register Now and Receive:
- All In One State and Federal Labor Law Poster
- Attorney-approved (at time of purchase)
- Fully Laminated High-Quality Print Poster
- Posters are free for Active Members of the Orange Chamber of Commerce only. Non-member pricing is $59.99.
Click here to request your poster from Payrunner Payroll today!
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Ribbon Cutting for Grand Openings
CHAMBER MEMBER EXCLUSIVE
The Orange Chamber of Commerce is excited to start doing ribbon cuttings again!
If you are an active chamber member and want to celebrate a grand opening or a grand re-opening, please fill out this request form here.
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The Orange Chamber of Commerce has partnered with CalOES and PPE Unite to become a N95 Mask Distributor for the businesses in Orange and our surrounding communities. Our pick-up frame will be once a week until supplies lasts. You must sign up through PPE Unite's website to reserve your free PPE.
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Storeybook Dance Ribbon Cutting
November 5th @ 5:00 pm
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Storeybook Dance is celebrating their one year anniversary and ribbon cutting ceremony! To join the festivities, head to 940 W Chapman Ave. Suite #103 B on November 5th at 5:00 pm. |
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Living Mi Vida Loca Instagram Masterclass
November 13th @ 8:00 am
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Join Living Mi Vida Loca's Instagram Masterclass for solopreneurs and small business owners! This event will be held at South Coast College on 2011 W Chapman Ave. To purchase tickets, click here!
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Dale Carnegie of Orange County Presents: Time Management
November 16th @ 9:00 am
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Join Dale Carnegie of Orange County for their free presentation on time management at South Coast College, 2011 W. Chapman Avenue, on November 16 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. In this module, you first analyze where your time is spent. You will be given specific tools and methods that help people stay focused, reduce procrastination, and empower you to reach your goals – on time! To register, click here!
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Business Networking Group
November 17th @ 12:00 pm
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Business Networking Group occurs on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Noon. All attendees will have an opportunity to share information about their business and also hear about what other local businesses are doing.
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O Sea Ribbon Cutting
November 18th @ 5:00 pm
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Attend O Sea's ribbon cutting ceremony on November 18th at 5:00 pm! Located at 109 S Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866. More details to come!
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USDA Fellowship Helps Chapman Scientists Prepare
Food Producers for an Uncertain Future
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How do rangeland systems respond to changes in weather? With funding from the Department of Agriculture, Schmid College researchers are eager to provide answers. angeland research by plant ecologist Andrew Felton includes shelters as he seeks to better understand how weather affects the resilience of systems. To read the full article, click here!
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1537 E Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 997-0050
Orange Realty, Inc. is the longest established real estate office in the city of Orange, California.
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625 W Katella Ave.
Suite 29
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 538-3330
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Water Utility Science, Public Works,
& Public Administration Career Resource Fair
November 5th @ 10:00 am
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Join Santiago Canyon College for their career resource fair on Friday, November 5th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm! This fair will connect employers to potential candidates in water utility science, public works, and public administration. Bring your resume and cover letter!
For more information or to register, contact Caroline Fortuno at (714) 628-5088 or at fortuno_caroline@sccollege.edu.
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2021 Orange Field of Valor
November 6th-13th
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Join the Community Foundation of Orange for their Field of Valor event in Handy Park! To buy a flag, become a sponsor, or to submit tribute info, click here!
Field Hours:
Nov. 7th - Nov.12th @ 10 to 8 pm
Nov. 13th @ 10 to 2 pm
Field closes at 2 pm on Nov. 13th
Daily flag lowerings at 4:45 pm
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The Veterans and Military Family Career Fair
November 17th @ 10:00 am
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The OC Veterans Employement-Related Assistance Program (VEAP) presents their Veterans and Military Family Career! Attend this free career fair on November 17th and connect with top talent, review resumes, and streamline your recruiting! This event will run from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and will be held at the County Operations Center on 1300 S. Grand Avenue.
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John Wayne Airport Call for Artists
Applications end January 31st, 2022
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John Wayne Airport invites artists to apply for an exhibition of contemporary, 48” x 48” x 2.5" non-representational unframed paintings (museum depth stretcher bars only) for display in the Vi Smith Concourse Gallery from May 2022 through February 2023.
The completed application packet with images submittal deadline is 4 p.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022. Artists will be notified by March 15, 2022.
For more information, contact Jeffrey Frisch, John Wayne Airport Arts Program Coordinator via email at JFrisch@ocair.com.
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Holiday Deals at Your Local Norms! |
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The Dizzy Daisy &
The Friendly Center Food Drive
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The Dizzy Daisy is hosting a non- perishable Food Drive the entire month of November on behalf of The Friendly Center here in Orange. Drop off during business hours or click here to order from our Amazon wishlist and ship right to our shop!
The Dizzy Daisy
292 S. Tustin St
Suggested food donations:
Rice & dry beans
Pasta & sauces
Canned fruit
Stuffing & dry potatoes
Canned meats
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Thank You Renewing Members!
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Thank you to all our members for being a part of the Orange
Chamber of Commerce!
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Executive Board
Al Ricci
Chairman of the Board
Pat Buttress
Secretary
Berkenda Cantlo
Vice Chair of Events
Wil Dee
Vice Chair of Finance
Chris Horton
Vice Chair of Operations
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34 Plaza Square, Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-3581
info@orangechamber.com
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