Anza Events Calendar, A-2
HUSD governing board workshop focuses on district goals, A-3
A
Section
ANZA VALLEY
OUTLOOK WITH CONTENT FROM
Krane graduates U.S. Air Force basic training
Thankful
for independent, local, REAL news?
Please consider supporting us (and your community) with your subscription today! Subscribe online at: www.reedermedia.com/corp/subscribe-to-anza-outlo ok/
Makes a great gift! Happy Holidays from
AnzA VAlley
OutlOOk With content from
Your Source For Reputable Local News
December 29, 2017 – January 4, 2018
Local
Are you
www.anzavalleyoutlook.com
Volume 17, Issue 52
Anza Civic Improvement League hosts ‘Country Christmas at the Park’
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIOLACKLAND, Texas – U.S. Air Force Airman Hannah R. Krane graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, in San Antonio, Texas. see page A-2
Local
Hamilton K-8 celebrates ‘Christmas Around the World’ Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The Hamilton School’s Christmas Around the World open house was celebrated Thursday, Dec. 14, in the multipurpose room at the school. see page A-5
From left to right, elves Kelly Clark and Sage Dunigan, Santa, Mrs. Santa and reindeer Tabitha Dawes and Sedona Dawes-Vollmer enjoy the festivities at the Anza Civic Improvement League “Country Christmas at the Park” event Saturday, Dec. 16. Diane Sieker photo
Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Santa, Mrs. Claus, crafts, hot chocolate, cookies and fun made for Christmas magic at Anza Civic Improvement League’s “Country Christmas at the Park” event Sat-
Local
Volunteers needed for homeless pointin-time count 2018 RIVERSIDE – In just a few weeks, communities nationwide will begin conducting their annual point-in-time homeless count and survey and up to 500 volunteers are needed to assist.
Anza Valley Outlook
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID HEMET, CA PERMIT #234
see page A-7
urday, Dec. 16. The ACIL hosted the festivities in the Little Red School House where children and adults participated in crafting Christmas ornaments, decorating the live tree and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Realtor Robyn Garrison and
Jeral Cools from Common Grounds coffee shop were on hand in the park to distribute free spiced cider, coffee and hot chocolate. The hot beverages were very welcome on the crisp, cool evening. Cookies and popcorn were served inside the schoolhouse and gift bags given out
to each child. “It was a lot of fun,” Dawn Webster Gillam said. “My kids had fun making ornaments while enjoying yummy treats.” Outside, the park pavilion was
see ACIL, page A-3
Tis’ the season at library’s wreath crafting event Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
The Anza Valley Library hosted a special Holiday wreath crafting class Saturday, Dec. 9. The Tis’ the Season Wreath Craft event attracted several artistic people to make special wreaths from the pages of used books. The attendees learned how to make a completely upcycled wreath, decorated with colorful glitter and bright Christmas ornaments. Several paper folding and rolling techniques were demonstrated by Librarian Tesse Benson and that were used to produce works of art. “Where else can you make a craft for free and find the perfect book, than at the library,” asked Librarian Chantel Yarrow. An already assembled wreath was raffled off and won by Pam Thrapp. “I had an amazing time at the library, relaxing during craft time in preparation for finals,” said Rebecca Garcia. see WREATHS, page A-4
From left, Librarian Chantel Yarroe, Dicen Freel, Rebecca Garcia, Kayla Freel and Librarian Tesse Benson pose with their hand-crafted wreaths at the Anza Valley Library’s Tis’ the Season Wreath Craft event, Saturday, Dec. 9. Chantel Yarrow photo
Families find holiday joy at From The Heart’s annual Christmas party Diane Sieker ANZAEDITOR@REEDERMEDIA.COM
Crafts, cookies and fun were center stage at the sixth annual From The Heart Christian Women’s Ministries Christmas Party, Friday, Dec. 15, at the Anza Community Hall. Santa Claus himself made an appearance to check on the children’s gift requests as he checked his list not once, but twice. “The party was smaller this year, but just as fun,” said organizer Christina James. “We love having the party for the kids. We feel it’s a great way to kick off Christmas and we are so grateful to so many. A lot of volunteer time and donations from many places help make this happen. We are grateful.”
Children and adults alike were offered huge piles of well-organized craft items to use to produce pine cone Christmas Tree ornaments, foam wreaths, bead art and more. Industrious children concentrated on making the ornaments just right and the results were heartwarming. “Thank you to you and everyone that helped put this together, my kids loved it,” said Bryn Raymond Rivera, who brought her two children to the event. Cookies and other sweet treats were in great supply, many of them baked and donated by generous volunteers throughout the community. Santa sat patiently awaiting the little ones to reveal their
see FAMILIES, page A-6
Kaden Richardson works purposefully on his ornament at the From the Heart Christian Women’s Ministries Christmas Party, Friday, Dec. Diane Sieker photo 15, at the Community Hall in Anza.