Weekly E-News

This Week's Highlights!

Come and join us tomorrow Saturday, March 25, 2023 for stretching and mimosas with garage pilates! The City of Los Alamitos "Elevate" Women's Conference Meet Ups, in partnership with the Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce, are opportunities for women to gather and socialize to build connections in the community. There are several dates and various types of activities throughout the year to choose from. Participants must be ages 18+ to attend events. Adult beverages are available at some events and participants must be 21 and over to purchase and consume. Due to space, registration is limited on most events, so please register early!

Don't forget tomorrow Saturday, March 25, 2023. Sue Parks will attempt to walk 100 miles across Orange County. Ms. Parks is hoping to raise awareness about the United Way’s mission and provide insights into the communities that we live in. Please join Ms. Parks, as she continues her mission to walk through Orange County. 

MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach Spring Carnival will be taking place on Saturday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Little Cottonwood Park (4000 Farquhar Avenue, Los Alamitos). The free event will have a variety of activities to enjoy including our well-known egg hunt areas for youth ages 0-12, carnival game booths, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, and more! We can’t wait to see our communities’ smiling faces while making lasting memories!

Spring is finally here 🌻 and let's celebrate Easter weekend with an EGG-stravanganza!! Join us April 8th for a fun market PLUS a free egg hunt 🐰🥚

🗓 Second Saturdays

⏰ 4-8pm⁠

📍 Florista & Pine St

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment⁠

🍻 Beer Garden⁠

🌟 40+ Vendors⁠

🌮 Food & Food Trucks⁠

📸 Photo Booth⁠

& much more!⁠

10902 Pine St⁠., Los Alamitos, CA 90720⁠

Spring Camp sponsored by Southland Credit Union is taking place on Monday, April 10 and will run until Friday April 14, 2023. Registration is open and can be done at losalrecreation.myrec.com. Spring camp is taking place at the Los Alamitos Community Center (10911 Oak St. Los Alamitos) beginning Monday, April 10 – Friday, April 14. Regular hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and extended hours of 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. options available. Scholarships are available for eligible Los Alamitos residents.

Returning April 20th through May 12th

Families, residents and businesses are all invited to “Reimagine” Pine Street (Florista and Pine St.) and participate in the fun festivities at the Parklet Series. Through a series of four consecutive weeks, the community can enjoy a variety of scheduled events such as live music, social entertainment, inflatables, and movies played on a large screen. 

Thursday Party on Pine - Live Concerts - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

• April 20th - The Emperors (Classic Rock)

• April 27th - The Smith Band (Country)

• May 4th - 90's Rockshow (90's)

• May 11th - Knyght Ryder (80's, 90's)

Friday Night Flicks - Movies on the Big Screen (Rated PG) - 7:00pm - 9:30pm

• April 21st- Lightyear (PG)

• April 28th- Puss in Boots - The Last Wish (PG)

• May 5th- Hotel Transylvania Transformania (PG)

• May 12th- Back to the Future (PG)

Dinner and refreshments will be sold, or attendees may bring their own picnic basket. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are encouraged.

Register your teen TODAY for the 2nd annual Southland Credit Union Elevate Teen Expo! Teen Expo is a personal development conference for teens in middle & high school focusing on special interest topics including life skills, self-confidence, self-care, safety and real life adulting. Continental breakfast, snacks, and lunch will be provided. The event will take place at the Los Alamitos Community Center (10911 Oak St. Los Alamitos, 90720).

Mark your calendar! OC Waste & Recycling is excited to host a FREE compost giveaway open to all residents of Orange County, while supplies last. Residents should bring a shovel and container or bag to fill at the Irvine and San Juan locations. Only prefilled bags are available at the Brea location, while supplies last. 

OC Workforce Solutions is bringing employment and workforce development services near you!

In Partnership with the County of Orange and the Orange County Board of Supervisors, the City of Los Alamitos welcomes the OC Workforce Solutions Mobile Unit. The Mobile Unit travels across the county to serve job seekers, employers, and community members where they live, work, and play. The following resources will be available inside the unit at no cost:

• Personalized career guidance from our workforce experts

• Tools for jobs searches and applications

• Educational and training opportunities

• VR Headsets for immersive virtual career exploration

• Customized Hiring Events for employers 

• And more.

To book an appointment, visit: oconestop.com/mobile-unit, or call: 714-480-6500

March 21 has been rescheduled to March 30.

Walk-up services are available as occupancy permits.

County of Orange, California

OC Workforce & Economic Development Division

Are you a small business looking to fill labor gaps with work-ready talent?



The OC Workforce & Economic Development Division has funding for on-the-job training for local small businesses.

For more information: 714-480-6500 BusinessServices@ocworkforcesolutions.com

Attention all Los Alamitos Small Businesses:

The County of Orange is awarding one-time $2,500 grants to small businesses. The application closes on June 30 or once all program funds have been exhausted, whichever occurs first.

To learn more about the grant: 714-480-6500

• www.oconestop.com/orange-county-microbusiness-grants

• BusinessServices@ocworkforcesolutions.com

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