Foothills Sentry - August 2022

Foothills Sentry Page 14 August 2022 Going green with artificial turf As you drive through your neighborhood, you might see more and more tired lawns and dead grass on every street. That is unless that home has already in - stalled artificial turf or is utilizing a substantial amount of water. As we head into the high heat of summer, it’s possible that we will see more water use restric - tions coming our way. So, how do you keep your curb appeal with - out losing your lush green lawn? That’s where artificial grass, or as it’s also called, artificial turf, comes into play. As a local real estate professional, I’m seeing this trend become more common in neighborhoods. There have been times when I have been at a property where I had to kneel down and touch to determine whether it’s real grass. As with most things in life, the more they make of this product, the better they get, and this is no different. Artificial turf has come a long way. Recently, I installed approxi - mately 1,100-sq.-ft. of turf at the home I grew up in right here in Orange. From start to finish, I watched the whole installation process. Here’s how it went. After the initial visit from the company, a date was set for in - stall. The installer arrived around 7 a.m. The process began with the removal of the old lawn. Next, the installer leveled the yard, added loose dirt and gravel and compacted the ground. He then put down the new turf, cut and nailed it into place, added the in - fill, power broomed the area and cleaned up. All in one day’s work. The end result is a fantastic lawn that looks freshly cut to perfection. The neighbors let us know how much they loved it too. If you’re considering going green, do your research, find a reputable company, and enjoy a beautiful yard for years to come -- without ever having to water, mow or edge again. VPHS Class of ’77 to hold reunion The Villa Park High School Class of ’77 will hold its 45 Year Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 8 at The Villa in Orange, owned by Tim Zimprich, at 510 E. Katella. The fun-filled evening will commence with Happy Hour Hors D' oeuvres from 5-6:30 p.m., followed by dinner from 7-8 p.m. Special discounted rates have been negotiated for the re - union group at The Ayres Ana - heim, and includes a full Ameri - can buffet breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi; phone (714) 634-2016 and mention the reunion, or group code VPHS77. Ticket prices for the event are $90, and include dinner, raffles, photo booth and many memories. To purchase tickets, Venmo San - dra (Yamashiro) Kosin @Sandra- Kosin; or Zelle Ckosin@yahoo. com; or mail a check, payable to Villa Park Class Reunion 1977 to 10581 Beardsley Circle, Villa Park, CA 92861. Embroidery class goes live at SCC The popular online hand em - broidery class at Santiago Can - yon College will meet in person this semester, beginning Aug. 25. The SCC class was so well re - ceived that it is now also offered online at Santa Ana College. As a result, Instructor Marilu Morency earned the Profiles in Excellence Creative Expression Faculty Award from that institution. Morency reports that in addi - tion to learning a skill through the course material, students ap - This little bakery, which magically appeared outside of the Assistance League of Orange Thrift Shop in Old Towne Orange, is apparently open to only a select gnome/fairy clientele. These miniature shops have shown up throughout the city, tweeking the curiosity of all. preciated the opportunity to “stay connected” via the online class during the pandemic. Registration is open at both col - leges. Call SCC, (714) 628-5900, for information about the on-site class that meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays, through Dec. 15. The online course is offered through At Santa Ana College on Wednesdays, beginning Aug. 24 – Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to noon; call (714) 241-5700 to register.