Foothills Sentry July 2024

Page 15 Foothills Sentry JULY 2024 Fall 2024 Registration is Open Free Tuition: First-time college students can receive two years of tuition-free education, regardless of income! Flexible Schedule: Classes available in-person, online or hybrid! New Students: Apply Online sccollege.edu/apply Returning Students: Register Online sccollege.edu/register Orange parking permit program codified A City of Orange program that provides curbside parking per- mits to residents in car-congested neighborhoods is being clarified in the Municipal Code. The goals, procedures and cri- teria of the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program will not change. However, the new ordinance will allow multi-family residences to apply for permits, with the num- ber granted based on bedroom count. Over 25 neighborhoods have permit parking, with more than six added in the last year. The city recognizes that when one residential block becomes per- mit parking only, cars without permits spill over onto adjacent streets. To ease that burden, the city identified five areas where multi- family complexes, commercial, institutional or recreational out- lets contribute to parking con- gestion on single-family streets. Those areas, identified in 2022, join neighborhoods around Chap- man University (which inspired the program in 1987), are eligible for streamlined permitting. Those six areas are memorial- ized in the new city ordinance. They include streets bounded by Sycamore Avenue, Main Street, the 22 and 57 freeways in District 2; Tustin Street, the 22, Fairway and Cambridge Streets in Dis- trict 1; Walnut, the 55 and Way- field in District 5; Cambridge, the flood control channel, Grand and Katella in District 3; and Meats, Cambridge, Del Mar and Lincoln Street in District 3. Any neighborhood that be- lieves it qualifies for permit park- ing only is welcome to apply. Santiago Oaks Regional Park is one of the smaller, lesser-known (read, less busy) parks in the OC Parks system. It has been upgraded with ex- panded walking trails, a historic orange grove, two dams to visit, a child-safe playset with an in- credible view, an updated Nature Center – even a wedding recep- tion facility. There are 18 miles of scenic trails for those on foot, on bikes or on hooves, open 7 a.m. to sunset. The park is located just off San- tiago and Windes in Orange. The Villa Park Library will present a program with local au- thor Chris Epting on Saturday, July 20 at 2 p.m. Veteran music journalist, award-winning author of over 40 travel/history books, bon vivant and master storyteller, Epting will discuss his latest release, “Lost Landmarks of Orange County,” a slice of local history. Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm are well known, but there was also the Lion Country Sa- fari, Movieland Wax Museum, the Buffalo Ranch, the California Alligator Farm, and such famed concert venues as the Golden Bear, Cuckoo’s Nest and Irvine Meadows – all places that made Orange County a mecca for bands, and a popular destination for all ages. Today, all of these locations are gone, but Epting's book keeps the memories alive. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the event. The Villa Park Library is located at 17865 Santiago Blvd., in the Villa Park Towne Center; phone (714) 998-0861. From left, Morgan Hendrickson, Hannah Hendrickson, Ashley Smith, Don Westerfield and Colin Smith at the Elks Flag Day program. Orange Elks celebrate Flag Day The Orange Elks recognize Flag Day every year with a pro- gram that encourages community participation. This year, the Pledge of Alle- giance was led by Morgan Hen- drickson, Hannah Hendrickson and Ashley Smith. The program included a history of U.S. flags, Johnny Cash’s “That Ragged Old Flag” video, and an audience sing-along. The Orange Elks also execute a Flags over Orange project, where in flags are installed at residences for military veterans, police and fire retirees or senior citizens. Volunteers will mount a flagpole and solar light to keep the flag properly displayed at night. Chris Epting Santiago Oaks Nature Center OPA barbecue coming this fall Preliminary plans are underway for Orange Park Acres’ annual Fall BBQ and dance. It will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Details will be forthcoming at orangeparkacres.org. Save the date! Santiago Oaks gets facelift