CITY TREASURER
Board of Directors Appointment - On July 25, during the 41st annual conference held in Memphis, Tennessee, Shari Freidenrich was re-elected as an At-Large Director to the Board of Directors of the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada (APT USAC).
COMMUNITY SERVICES
The Age Wave: Are You Ready for the Ride? - Huntington Beach Senior Services believes that civic engagement is the key to the future of volunteerism and is offering a free, five-week volunteer and care-giving class on aging. This class begins Wednesday, October 4, from 9 - 11 a.m. at Rodgers Seniors' Center and includes CPR training. Huntington Beach Senior Services staff will cover the following topics: Myths and Realities of Aging, Basic Communication & Active Listening, Understanding the Grieving Process, Baby Boomers Redefining Aging, Signs & Symptoms of Abuse, Special Needs of the Homebound Elderly, Maintaining Boundaries, and The Aging Network & Community Resources. Whether you plan to volunteer in the senior community or care for an aging loved one, this class prepares volunteers and caregivers to better serve seniors. For additional information or to enroll, please contact: Diane Swarts, Volunteer Services Coordinator, 374-1544. Also, see the SANDS Bulletin to register for the class.
Children's Needs Task Force Youth Character Awards - Bella Terra Huntington Beach, together with the city of Huntington Beach Children's Needs Task Force, will be dedicating the Children's Needs Task Force Youth Character Awards "Wall of Fame" on Sunday, September 10. This permanent installation at Bella Terra Huntington Beach will honor the more than 100 young people who have been recognized for values and achievements that demonstrate an enduring commitment to qualities associated with good character. These honorees were selected based on criteria including inner-strength in overcoming obstacles, making the right choices, helping others while serving the community, and doing the right thing despite social pressures or personal risks. Bella Terra Huntington Beach, the city of Huntington Beach, and the members of the Children's Needs Task Force will celebrate these outstanding youth of our community beginning at 3 p.m. at the Bella Terra Mall Amphitheatre. The names of each honoree will be announced by year as they are recognized as role models for their generation.
Ballroom Dance - The Huntington Beach Council on Aging will host its monthly ballroom dance at Rodgers Seniors' Center this Friday, September 8, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The fee is $5 and includes live music, snacks, and beverage.
Drama Workshop - Have you ever wanted to act? Try your hand at a two-class session (September 11 and 18) at the Huntington Beach Art Center where you will work with scripts and scenes from great American theater. Director Robert Michael Conrad will focus on character development, script analysis, performance styles, and improvisational techniques. The fee is $48 plus a $3 material fee. Classes are held Mondays from 6:45 to 9:30 pm. Pre-registration is required.
LIBRARY SERVICES
Huntington Beach Library Participates in New World Record - As of 3 p.m. EDT on August 25, 500 reports had come in providing documentation of 104,000 children who read The Little Engine That Could with adults on August 24. With the aid of volunteers from a local Starbucks, over 40 children and their parents participated in this record-setting event at the Huntington Beach Library. To make the event even more special, Starbucks provided lemonade/raspberry tea and gourmet cookies. Additionally, each child was given a certificate, a sticker, and a coloring sheet. The Library was proud to partner with Starbucks and Jumpstart in this program that demonstrated the importance of reading to children.
Summer Reading Program Draws to a Close - Once again, the Huntington Beach Library provided an exciting and successful summer this year with over 4,500 children registering for the Paws, Claws, Scales, and Tales Reading Program. Each child visited the library every week throughout the summer. That's about 15, 000 trips to the Library! Over 1,200 children read at least 40 books or 1,200 pages to qualify to get a prize from the Treasure Chest. That's over one million pages! The big prize for finishing the Reading Program was a ticket to see performers "Razzle Bam Boom" in the Central Park Amphitheater. Over 900 children and their parents rocked and rolled in this celebration of reading.
Teens Volunteer at Children's Library - One hundred thirty-seven Teen Volunteers gave up their free time this summer to donate over 2,000 hours to shelving books, handing out reading prizes, and reading to the children. A special recognition party was celebrated on August 30 with tacos, pizza, and gift certificates awarded to the volunteers with the most hours. As part of the fun, the teens played Dance, Dance, Revolution, a video game that tests coordination and endurance. A good time was had by all!
PLANNING
Oak View Residents Seminar on Renter's Rights Postponed - Due to a scheduling conflict, the previously announced September 6 seminar on Renter's Rights and Responsibilities for Oak View residents has been postponed until further notice. Please refer to future editions of this newsletter for the announcement of the new meeting time and place.
PUBLIC WORKS
New Employees in Public Works - The Public Works Administration and Engineering Divisions have new faces. Allison Carter joins the staff as an Office Assistant II. She handles the busy City Hall front desk and phones. This position also directs many lobby customers looking for other departments. Allison developed a good knowledge of city services by working as a temporary in the City Clerk's Office. Allison has a varied background in accounting, finance, and human resources. She has three grown children and will be celebrating her 35th wedding anniversary in 2007. Her hobbies include knitting, crocheting, and crafts. The new Administrative Environmental Specialist, Margaret (Marty) Haber, has joined the NPDES team responsible primarily for water quality inspections. She previously performed similar duties at the city of Garden Grove and has over 20 years of environmental monitoring experience ranging from water quality, to health & safety, and noise pollution. Marty's past employers included the county of Orange and the cities of Fontana and Anchorage, Alaska. In her free time, she likes to hike, fish, and spend her weekends cruising on her Harley. She is the mother of two sons who are both serving in the US Army. Please join us in welcoming Allison and Marty to the City.
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