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January 14—Holiday Lights Winners recognized
The Anaheim City Council welcomed the winners of the 2019 Holiday Lights Contest to their first Council meeting of the year, presenting each with a certificate. Following the Council recognition, award winners joined sponsors, contest judges, other nominees and members of Anaheim Beautiful at a special reception. They were presented with a commemorative handmade ornament as well as recognition from local government officials. All awardees were able to attend and enjoyed the time to talk with others who enjoy the art of holiday light displays.
January 15—Memorial Tree planted at Olive Hills Dog Park
A Coast Live Oak was planted at Olive Hills Dog Park on January 15 in memory of Jeanette Anneli Sjoholm-Medina. Several members of Jeanette’s family gathered for the planting having chosen the park due to Jeanette’s love of dogs. The beautiful tree will reach up to 40-60 feet providing shade for visitors to the park. Due to its location, just outside of the fenced area, a park bench was placed in its shade for others, like Jeanette, who enjoyed coming to watch the dogs at play.
Remembering Esther Wallace, Jan. 14, 1928-Jan. 30, 2020
Longtime Anaheim Beautiful Board Member Esther Wallace passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. She was 92. Esther was a loved and valued member of Anaheim Beautiful and responsible for two very special programs—the Margie Hilgenfeld Tree Memorial and the Thelma Jordan Scholarship Program, which is supported by donations made to the Tree Memorial program. Esther was also extremely active in other Anaheim civic organizations; in particular she was a founder of the West Anaheim Neighborhood Development Council and served on the Board of Trustees for the Magnolia School District since 1979. Esther is survived by her seven children. Esther’s services were held on Friday, February 7 at Hilgenfeld Mortuary.
Events upcoming in March
March Quarterly Luncheon, Wednesday, March 4, 11:30-1:30
Todd Ament, President and CEO of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, will be the speaker for the first quarterly gathering of Anaheim Beautiful in 2020. Todd will be speaking on the status of the sale of Anaheim Stadium and provide information on Anaheim First. The event will be held at Mimi’s Cafe at 1400 S Harbor Blvd. Make your payment online, at AnaheimBeautiful.org/quarterly-luncheons/ or send your check, made payable to Anaheim Beautiful to:
Anaheim Beautiful Luncheon
120 E Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92805
Cost: $30 members/$35 non-members
There will be a surcharge of $5 for all payments made at the door.
Quartermania—‘Coins for the Crowns’, Friday, March 27, 6-9 p.m.
The major fundraiser for the Miss Anaheim Beautiful Scholarship Program is set for the end of March and it’s time to get tickets as it sells out every year. Start collecting your quarters now and join the event that includes bidding on prizes, a silent auction, catered meal and a lot of competitive fun. Quartermania ticket forms can be downloaded from the Anaheim Beautiful website: AnaheimBeautiful.org/quartermania/. For more information, please contact Debbie Herman at 714-264-1914 or email missanaheimbeautiful@gmail.com.
Citywide Community Pride Poster Contest
Parents and students throughout the city should be on the lookout in March for informational materials regarding Anaheim Beautiful’s Community Pride Poster Contest. Students are invited to create a poster on one of the following Community Pride themes: Recycling, Graffiti-Free, Litter-Free. The mission is to promote and bring awareness to anti-littering, anti-graffiti and recycling, as well as educate students on the importance of keeping Anaheim and the earth beautiful. Deadline for the contest is April 24.
