Buena Park Collaborative

Thank you to all our community members who have served in our military. And thank you also to their families that supported them.

Lots of ways to vote in Buena Park, today is your last chance! You can vote anywhere in Orange County. For more locations in other cities, go to www.ocvote.gov

Thank you to the League of Women Voters for this well run Candidates Forum. It's ongoing and you can still come join run 8:30! Come hear from your city council candidates.

Tonight!!!

Tomorrow, Saturday, September 21, is the 40th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day! If you want to help (or have kids who need volunteer hours), it's not too late to join the effort. There are a lot of events all along our coast. To find one near you, go to this map and zoom in to your area: https://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/ccd.html

Today is Nation Voter Registration Day! Did you know that teens who will be 18 by the election can pre-register now? Have you recently moved? Check your registration status to make sure you updated your address!

Stay cool, stay safe!

Stay cool and safe this summer! Heat-related illnesses can affect anyone. Cooling centers are crucial in our community, providing air-conditioned spaces during extreme heat. Stay safe by finding the nearest cooling center to you! For locations in Orange County, visit bit.ly/OCCoolingCenters.

Do you know, or are you a senior who could use assistance?

Are you a homebound older adult and need access to meals? Join the Home-Delivered Meals Program.

For more information and to see if you qualify, contact our Information & Assistance team:
📞 (714) 480-6450
✉ [email protected]
🕗 Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Is anyone considering an e-bike? Here's a free event to learn more.

Electric bikes are a great way to get around – and to reduce your carbon footprint! But how do they work? Join us with Buena Park Bicycles on Thursday, September 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to learn all you need to know about e-bikes and how to operate them safely. Light refreshments will be provided and find out how OCPA customers can save up to $1,500 on an e-bike of their own!

Anyone looking for work? OC Workforce Solutions is bringing employment and workforce development services to our own Buena Park Library District

To book an appointment: Visit oconestop.com/mobile-unit
Walk-up services are available as occupancy permits.

Do you know someone who could use some help?

https://www.ocregister.com/2024/07/31/application-for-rental-relief-for-residents-on-the-verge-of-homelessness-now-open/

Click here to connect with a case manager to help you apply! https://friendlycenter.org/erap/

Rent relief applications open for select OC residents on the verge of homelessness Eligible residents can receive short-term rental assistance for up to three months.

Do you know a family that could use some help with school supplies?

Happy 4th of July to our Buena Park Community! We wish you all a safe and fun holiday! If you want to report the use of illegal fireworks, the city has asked that you use this form, and save the police lines for emergencies: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/5188bfcb8d534d55a9ee2e8b2ee7c3e4

Centralia School District is hiring, good wages & benefits! https://bit.ly/3VIq064?r=qr to start your application.

Happy Diwali to our community members celebrating! On this auspicious and sparkling festival of lights, may the glow of lamps illuminate your life and bring you joy, prosperity and happiness.

Thank you to all our community members who have served! If you are looking for an event to honor veterans, there are several ceremonies taking place around our county: https://www.ocregister.com/2023/11/06/ceremonies-planned-for-veterans-day-2023-around-orange-county/

Did you know that the Ehlers Event Center is named after Buena Park WWII hero Walter Ehlers? He is memorialized in the WWII Museum in New Orleans. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/walter-david-ehlers-medal-of-honor