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🌱 Patch AM: How will Fountain Valley’s $45 million parks blueprint change your weekends?
You won't want to miss GLC Cares Community Health Fair on the Fountain Valley Patch calendar
Greetings Fountain Valley! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Fountain Valley's $45 million parks blueprint change your weekends?
- How a Fountain Valley resident turned online classes into top honors
- Why Fountain Valley is joining the crackdown on synthetic kratom sales
Also on today's calendar: GLC Cares Community Health Fair and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Very warm with lots of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Fountain Valley develops master plans for future of its parks system (latimes.com subscription) — Fountain Valley has approved a long-awaited parks and community services master plan that could bring $45 million in upgrades, including a 16-acre expansion of Fountain Valley Sports Park. Residents can expect potential new pickleball courts, skate park features, dog park, community garden, and more, funded largely through development fees tied to thousands of new housing units. 
2. Online Sociology Graduate Overcomes Adversity to Earn Chico State's Highest Undergraduate Honor (csuchico.edu) — A Fountain Valley resident who once struggled with homelessness and addiction has gone from Coastline College near his home to earning Chico State's top undergraduate honor in sociology. His story highlights how online programs, local counseling work, and strong support networks helped him rebuild his life, support his family, and pursue a Master of Social Work focused on helping others in recovery.
3. Orange County's Top Civic Headlines as Mountain Lion Population Dwindles (voiceofoc.org) — Fountain Valley is moving to ban synthetic kratom sales, joining a growing list of Orange County cities restricting the substance. The decision comes amid a busy week of regional developments, from stalled Dana Point Harbor hotel plans to new policing initiatives and housing debates that could indirectly shape life across the county.
4. These Orange County Pets Need Homes As 'Clear The Shelters' Month Ends (voiceofoc.org) — OC Animal Care is wrapping up its August "Clear the Shelters" promotions, with discounted weekday adoption fees for cats and fee waivers for many larger dogs. One featured kitten, Elain, was brought in from Fountain Valley and is among several pets now available for local families looking to adopt before the month's deals end.
📸 Around Fountain Valley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fountain Valley
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- GLC Cares Community Health Fair →
Gospel Light Church, 3135 W Warner Ave, Santa Ana
10:00 am - VAR Girls' Flag Football vs Whitney HS
Los Amigos High School, 16566 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 9
4:30 pm - F/S Girls' Volleyball @ Loara HS
Los Amigos High Loara High School, 1765 W Cerritos Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804, USA
4:15 pm - Chamber 101
Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Online via Zoom.
12:00 pm - Health Fair
Los Amigos High Gym/Commons/Tennis Parking Lot
4:00 pm - Skate Night WEB
Masuda Middle School Fountain Valley, CA 92708
6:00 pm - Back to School Night
Courreges Elementary School Fountain Valley, CA 92708
6:00 am - JV Girls' Volleyball vs Valley HS (Santa Ana)
Los Amigos High School, 16566 Newhope St, Fountain Valley, CA 9
4:15 pm - Back to School Night
Plavan Elementary School Fountain Valley, CA 92708
5:30 pm
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
📣 Fountain Valley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Toddler Craft Storytime In-Person
Huntington Beach Public Library Tabby Theater
10:00 am - An Afternoon at the Adobe | Costa Mesa Historical Society 60th Anniversary →
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce Diego Supulveda Adobe 1900 Adams Ave. Costa Mesa, CA 92626
11:00 am - BIG Kids Craft Storytime In-Person
Huntington Beach Public Library Children's Department
2:00 pm - Torah Study - Hybrid
Temple Beth Sholom 2625 N. TUSTIN AVE, Santa Ana, CA 92705
4:15 pm
Saturday August 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Now I know why the price wasn't showing on the shelf, only 'newly arrived'.
For some strange reason Aldi had a closed sign on the door and I wanted some corn chips so I went to Spouts. Imagine my surprise when I got home and… (Nextdoor West Fountain Valley)
- Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Fountain Valley. Apply here.
- Avid Bioservices posted a job opening for Sr. Director, Quality Assurance Operations in Costa Mesa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fountain Valley here.
Ok Fountain Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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