{"id":14271,"date":"2026-06-11T18:31:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=14271"},"modified":"2026-06-11T18:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T18:31:59","slug":"anaheim-hills-briefs-summer-reading-launches-with-special-author-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=14271","title":{"rendered":"Anaheim hills briefs: Summer reading launches with special author visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>On Saturday, the Summer Reading Program at Canyon Hills Library kicks off with a very exciting program from 1 to\u00a0 3 p.m. at the branch.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=14270\">US puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kids can attend a special meet-and-greet with \u201cGrumpy Monkey\u201d author Suzanne Lang, and enjoy a fun afternoon of crafts, treats and a special reading of \u201cGrumpy Monkey Play All Day.\u201d Books will be available for purchase and signing.<\/p>\n<p>This special event is sponsored by the Friends of Canyon Hills Library and there is no charge to attend. Call the library at 714-765-6444 for more info.<\/p>\n<h4>Deacons plan a blood drive<\/h4>\n<p>The deacons at Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church are hosting a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on June 22 in the church Fellowship Hall. And the community is encouraged to participate.<\/p>\n<p>This event is being coordinated by Deacon Mary Jo Mursa and held in conjunction with the American Red Cross to help replenish needed blood supplies. All blood donors will receive a $15 e-gift card and a chance to win a $7,500 prize.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, blood donors help patients of all ages, including accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, as well as those battling cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Register for this blood drive at redcrossblood.org. Visit the church website, canyonhillspc.org, for more information. The church is on Santa Ana Canyon Road and Fairmont Boulevard.<\/p>\n<h4>Anaheim Library lauded for reading program promotion<\/h4>\n<p>Congratulations to the Anaheim Public Library for winning the 2026 American Library Association PR Xchange Award for its Digital-Reading Programs: Color Our World Summer Reading Program Video.<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>This annual awards competition is under the direction of CORE, a division of the American Library Association and recognizes the best public relations materials produced by libraries across the Nation. This year\u2019s competition attracted more than 236 entries in print and electronic formats representing more than 100 public, academic, school, state and special libraries. The jury of 19 virtual judges assessed entries on quality of content, format, design, creativity and originality and were impressed by the innovative work submitted by the Anaheim Public Library.<\/p>\n<p>Anaheim Public Library\u2019s massive team effort, consisting of directorial vision, storyboards, cinematography and much more, competed for the first time in the 15 million-plus operating library budget category that included international submissions.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=14268\">How Andr\u00e9s Cantor went from San Marino High to the unmistakable voice of soccer<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Anaheim Public Library is incredibly proud of this award.<\/p>\n<h4>Vacation Bible School planned at Canyon Hills Presbyterian<\/h4>\n<p>The upcoming Vacation Bible School, Festival of Faith, scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on July 20-24 in Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church\u2019s Fellowship Hall will offer many fun and educational opportunities for kids 4 (potty trained) years old to 6th graderes and is open to all kids in the community.<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kids can enjoy a fun carnival experience through various activities, including arts, crafts, music, science, cooking, dancing and much more.<\/p>\n<p>This event is hosted by the Church Children\u2019s Ministry and led by Megan Burgess, Children\u2019s Ministries director. Registration is open and cost to attend is $25 per family until June 21 and $30 per family after that date.<\/p>\n<p>Visit canyonhillspc.org for info or to register.<\/p>\n<h4>Chance Theater productions win awards<\/h4>\n<p>Chance Theater had a notable showing during the fifth annual OC Theatre Guild Awards held recently at the Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, garnering 19 awards.<\/p>\n<p>The theater company won outstanding production of a play, a musical and ensemble in a musical for \u201cWhat the Constitution Means to Me;\u201d \u201cTick, Tick\u2026Boom!\u201d and \u201cSpring Awakening,\u201d respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Other awards included: Aubrey Saverino, Outstanding Leading Performance in a Play for \u201cWhat the Constitution Means to Me;\u201d Corydon Melgoza, Outstanding Leading Performance in a Musical for \u201cSpring Awakening;\u201d Albert Park, \u201cThe Chinese Lady,\u201d and Juliet Fischer, \u201cSuch Small Hands\u201d for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Play; Lena Ceia and Mario Houle, for \u201cTick, Tick\u2026Boom\u201d and Katie Chidester, \u201cWhat the Constitution Means to Me,\u201d for Outstanding Direction of a Play; Jocelyn A. Brown, \u201cSpring Awakening,\u201d for Outstanding Direction of a Musical; Niko Montelibano, \u201cTick, Tick\u2026Boom,\u201d for Outstanding Choreography; and Robyn Manion, \u201cSpring Awakening\u201d for Outstanding Music Direction.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Jacqueline Malenke, \u201cSpring Awakening\u201d for Outstanding Lighting Design; Ganymede Projects \u201cSuch Small Hands\u201d for Outstanding Scenic Design; Lia Weed, \u201cSpring Awakening\u201d for Outstanding Projection Design; Matthew McCray, \u201cSuch Small Hands,\u201d Outstanding Projection Design; Martin Noyes, \u201cSpring Awakening\u201d for Outstanding Fight Direction; and Adam Szymkowicz, \u201cSuch Small Hands\u201d for Outstanding Playwriting (Original Work).<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations!<\/p>\n<p><em>Sharon Hlapcich writes about events and happenings in the Anaheim Hills area. Reach her by phone (714-998-4604 or e-mail (smhlapcich@sbcglobal.net).<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/siliconvalleymovingpost.com\/?p=14266\">Anduril CEO says he\u2019s open to building weapons hub outside of US<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharon Hlapcich writes about events and happenings in the Anaheim Hills area. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2113,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[43,2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14271","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-based-on-facts-either-observed-and-verified-directly-by-the-reporter-or-reported-and-verified-from-knowledgeable-sources","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Anaheim hills briefs: Summer reading launches with special author visit - 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