Fullerton Community Newsletter - May 20, 2022

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Public Works Project Spotlight

West Valencia Drive Infrastructure from Magnolia to Gilbert

The project will include paving rehabilitation, curb, and gutter, new ADA access ramps, upgrading to video detection, sidewalk improvements, and sewer improvements. Construction is scheduled to commence on June 6, 2022, with an estimated completion date of July 22, 2022.

Street improvements are funded with the City's allocation of SB1 tax funds, while Sewer Enterprise Funds finance sewer improvements.

Public Works Ready and Resilient - National Public Works Week

This year marks the 62nd annual National Public Works Week! This year's theme is "Ready & Resilient," highlighting Public Works professionals who are always READY to serve our community and RESILIENT in the face of challenges. In this spirit, the City Council proclaimed May 15–21 as Public Works Week to recognize and celebrate the contributions of our Public Works staff to the health, quality of life, and well-being of the people of Fullerton. The Public Works Department supports infrastructure, facilities, streets, parks, fleet, water, sewer, airport, and other essential services and is vital in creating a sustainable and resilient Fullerton community. Please call (714) 738-6897 or use the MyFullerton app for any service requests, or visit Public Works | Fullerton, CA (cityoffullerton.com) for more information.

Parks and Recreation - Activity Summer Guide

Are you looking for classes and activities offered in Fullerton this summer? Check out the Summer 2022 Fullerton Connect, now available online! This Parks & Recreation activity guide will be mailed out to Fullerton residents soon and is the perfect way to keep up with all of the exciting programs Fullerton offers.

Click the button below to view the guide.

Summer 2022 Activities

Star Wars Fun at the Fullerton Public Library

There's still time for Star Wars fun at the Library! Pick up a Star Wars paper-coding activity, a build-a-droid cutout craft, or some paper-folding fun at the children's desk through May. Also, on May 26th at the Fullerton Market Library Booth, attendees may pick up a Star Wars "Porg" craft kit. While supplies last, subject to availability! Plus—Grogu, aka "Baby Yoda," library cards are still available. Get yours today! Don't forget to stay tuned to the Library website and social media outlets for upcoming summer fun! Click the button below to view more information on Grogu Cards.

Fullerton Public Library

Summer Spray Pools

Spray Pools:

- Adlena Park: 300 North Adlena Drive

- Lemon Park: 701 South Lemon Street

- Valencia Park: 2425 West Valencia Drive

Spray Pool Hours: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Daily from June 4 to August 14 (except Memorial Day, Monday, May 30).

Open only on weekends from August 20 to September 25 (except Labor Day, Monday, September 5).

Downtown Plaza Spray Pool

Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to sunset until August 28.

Open only on weekends from August 27 to September 25 (except Labor Day, Monday, September 5).

Conservation Note

Upgrading to a high-efficiency clothes washer is a great way to save water and money! Go to SoCalwatersmart.com to find the list of qualifying models and more rebate information. Rebates for clothes washers start at $85! You can do the same amount of laundry with less water. Did you know that the average home uses more water for toilets than for clothes washers? Rebates for premium high-efficiency toilets start at $40. Visit SoCalwatersmart.com for a list of qualifying models. Saving water saves you money and helps Fullerton move forward!

Stay One Step Ahead With AlertOC

Sign up for AlertOC. With the recent Coastal Fire, a 3-alarm fire in Fullerton, and a year-long fire season in California, AlertOC can help keep you informed. AlertOC is a mass notification system used by the County of Orange and surrounding cities to alert you via phone, email, and text of a crisis or disaster and what actions you might need to take. Sign up for up to five addresses and numbers so you can be alerted if a family member or place of work might be impacted. The system is multilingual and works on TTY devices.

Latest Programming

Downtown Fullerton Market

Come down to the Downtown Fullerton Market for an evening of fun. Enjoy new vendors, activities for children, and even a beer garden. Join us every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. through August 25th. Next week’s featured band will be Superlark. It is located at the Downtown Plaza (125 East Wilshire Avenue).

Fullerton Summer Fest

Start your summer off right with Fullerton Summer Fest! Join the Parks and Recreation Department for a family fun day on Saturday, May 21st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Celebrate the coming season, register for summer programming, and enjoy fun crafts and activities.

Discover Fullerton

Join us for May’s Discover Fullerton in-person walk! Learn about our city’s history by learning about Amerige Park, the Sister City trees, and our local police department. This walk will take place on Saturday, May 21st, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sign up by following this link!

Tech Preparedness Kit

Be sure to reserve your free bag of tech-related accessories today by clicking this link. Only seniors (60+) who are Orange County residents are eligible to receive these kits. Distribution will be held on Monday, May 23rd, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Click here to reserve your kit.