Browse the Winter 2022 issue of The Guide online at YLRecOnline.com. Featuring popular programs like the Mother Daughter Fairy Princess Tea, the Superhero Daddy Daughter Dance, and several new classes, now is the time to make your family's activity wish list! The Guide will also be delivered to residents' homes and available for pick-up at Recreation facilities. Mark your calendar for Winter 2022 registration dates:

Adults (18+) are invited to join pickup soccer games at Yorba Linda Middle School - north field (4777 Casa Loma Avenue), on Wednesdays, November 10 and 17 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a friend, meet new people, or even form a team for the upcoming Winter 2022 season. For more information, please contact the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192 or email staff at AdultSports@yorbalindaca.gov.

Individuals 55+ are invited to join open play co-ed softball sessions on Wednesdays, November 10 and December 8 at Eastside Park - north field (5400 Eastside Circle). Bring your glove and bat. For more information, please contact the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192 or email staff at AdultSports@yorbalindaca.gov.

The Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial Association will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Veterans Park. The program should last approximately 90 minutes. For more information, please call the Veterans Memorial Association at 714-588-7080.

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to donate their time at the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House (4701 Casa Loma Avenue) by creating items for Placentia Yorba Meals on Wheels. Projects will include decorating placemats, writing Thanksgiving letters, and creating origami flowers. Along with the service projects, volunteers will enjoy a continental breakfast and lunch for participating in Youth Empowerment Service Day. For more information, please contact the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192. This event is sponsored by the Shinyo-en Foundation.

Come join the Yorba Linda Teen Action Committee in bringing joy to those in need this holiday season. We encourage you to bring a non-perishable non-expired food item or an unwrapped gift for a young boy or girl to any of the drop-off locations listed below. All items collected will be donated to the Yorba Linda Food for Families Program. For more information, please contact the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192.

Items can be dropped off from November 8 to December 10 at the following locations:

Do you need to get your holiday gift list to Santa in a hurry? We can help you! The Parks and Recreation Department will be working with Santa Claus this holiday season to deliver all your holiday wish lists! Download and print our Santa Express Letter template (or use your own) and send Santa your request with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Letters must be received by December 10 for a timely response.

Letters can be dropped off from November 8 to December 10 at the following locations:

Pickleball is back indoors! Join us over the holiday breaks for some fast-paced pickleball action. We'll supply everything you need for an afternoon of fun with your friends.

Drop-in play will be held in the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House Gymnasium (4701 Casa Loma Avenue) from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. on the following dates:

Monday, November 22-Wednesday, November 24

Monday, December 20-Thursday, December 23

Cost to play is $2 per day; no pre-registration is necessary. A liability waiver must be completed and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please contact the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House at 714-961-7192.

City facilities will be closed in observance of November holidays on the following dates:

Parent Toddler Art Time at the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center (4802 Lakeview Avenue) is a series of workshops designed for our littlest artists to explore the arts by imagining different concepts, exploring various mediums, and creating their own works of art. Projects are geared towards artists ages 2-5. Three timeslots are available, register online at YLRecOnline.com using Activity #18105.

Only one registration is required per family; a maximum family size of five people per family is allowed. For more information, please call the Cultural Arts Center at 657-242-4660.

Preparing for the holidays can be hectic. Parents, if you need a night to get shopping done, or just a night out on the town, look no further! Recreation staff has a fun and exciting evening planned for your kids. Attendees will enjoy dinner, crafts, games, and a movie in a safe and fun environment. Register online at YLRecOnline.com using Activity #17984.

The Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center, the Parks and Recreation Department's newest state-of-the-art facility, is now open at 4802 Lakeview Avenue. Featuring the Virginia De Land Theater, a flexible black box theater space, a Dance Studio, Music Room, and Art Studio with adjoining Art Yard, the Arts Center will be used by the Parks and Recreation Department, local community groups and non-profit organizations to host theatrical productions, public art exhibits, art festivals, and other special events. Adjacent to the new Yorba Linda Public Library, the two facilities are joined by a central paseo, which will serve as a gathering place for visitors. To view more information on the Cultural Arts Center, visit the City website, or download a copy of the latest Arts For All newsletter.

The Parks and Recreation Department is seeking art instructors to provide a variety of specialized visual and performing arts and fitness classes. Interested instructors may submit an Instructor Interest form online. For more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 714-961-7160 or ylpr@yorbalindaca.gov.

Members of the community are encouraged to honor our local military personnel and veterans at a weekly flag-raising ceremony held at the Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial at  Veterans Park. The ceremony is held every Thursday at 4:15 p.m.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available through the City of Yorba Linda's Parks and Recreation Department's 2021-2022 Community Event Sponsorship Program. This program is designed to provide businesses with significant recognition for their contribution. Consider sponsoring Parks and Recreation Programs to help further promote   your business, increase your exposure, and become more invested within your community. For more information on the program, please view our Community Sponsorship Program Website , or call 714-961-7160.