Foothills Sentry January 2023

Foothills Sentry Page 10 January 2023 Learn more at eocwd.com SAVE WATER The 28th Annual Orange Tree Lighting and Candlelight Choir Procession, with Michael Short directing. 'Twas the season ... Cheryl Rendes from Wonders of Wildlife and her holiday hare celebrate in Silverado. Grand Marshals at the Villa Park Dryland Boat Parade were former mayor and community volunteer Chad Zimmerman, wife Dr. Marga- ret Zimmerman and daughter Alyssa, a junior at VPHS; son Will is a freshman at American University in D.C. Santa Claus Bret Hanley with elves Pauline Burk, center, and Kalea Hanley prepare to float their "boat" in Villa Park. Following a tradition that be- gan three years ago, the Villa Park Women's League sponsored the Community Holiday Forest out- side the City Hall. The uniquely decorated and lighted trees were created by VPWL activity groups – Stitch- ery, Couples Gourmet, Petal Pushers, Bunco, Pickleball and Newbies – as well as commu- nity organizations such as Rotary Club of Villa Park, Friends of the Villa Park Library, OC Sheriff, VP City and VP Community Ser- vices Foundation. Orange Elks excel at Christ- mas. Lodge 1475's Christmas Basket Program delivered 200 baskets to families with young children. Chair Colin Smith was assisted by Mike Cash, Adam Thomasson and Don Westerfield. Fourteen members assembled the boxes. Donations came from lodge members and many others: food from Grocery Outlet and Abound Food Care; pet food and treats from SpoofDawgs; toys from Orange Blossoms Auxiliary, Assistance League of Orange. Over 20 bikes, 25 scooters and coloring books and crayons, as well as Drug Awareness coloring books were also procured. The lodge prepared Italian din- ners for 80, and on a chilly Sat- urday morning, over 40 Elks (and friends) handed out the boxes and toys in a drive-through event at the Orange City Hall parking lot, thanks to the City of Orange and the Orange Police Department. Santa and Mrs. Claus prepare to meet their public at Christmas in the Canyons, Dec. 10. Santa’s sleigh hosts, from left, Greg and Colleen Jendrean, Jason and Heda Knudson at the Dec. 11 parade. Photos by Tony Richards