OC Thrives - Los Alamitos, Rossmoor & Seal Beach

12/10/2021

Can gardening help your mental heath?

It appears that is can and does. Spending as little as 10 minutes a day doing some gardening can help our mental wellbeing.



It comes down to doing the little things that gets us through life.

Gardening is a brilliant way to look after yourself as darker nights roll in.

09/10/2021

Do you ever feel like you need a little encouragement (or a swift kick) to get you out and exercising? Here are some tips that may help you out.

https://www.ocregister.com/2021/10/03/need-a-reason-to-exercise-here-are-some-to-get-you-moving/

It’s time to get up from the sofa and begin an easy exercise: walking.

09/10/2021

This is the place to be Saturday

It’s this Saturday!

09/10/2021

What a show!!

Los Alamitos Choir strives to achieve the highest level of choral excellence with a program designed to celebrate diversity of talent, creativity and musicianship. The dedication of our directing team – Mr. David Moellenkamp and Ms. Moana Dherlin – inspires our students to develop dynamic perfor...

08/10/2021

What a fabulous show!

Live a hows this weekend at Los Al!

08/10/2021

Earthquake safety doesn't take a lot of time or practice. Here are the 7 steps to earthquake safety

https://www.earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps/

The Earthquake Country Alliance has worked with experts in earthquake science, preparedness, and mitigation to develop this step-by-step guide for staying safe before, during, and after an earthquake.

05/10/2021

Have you ever wondered if you fall asleep too quickly?

Rebecca Robbins, an instructor in the division of sleep medicine for Harvard Medical School says that a healthy sleeper will take about 15 minutes to fall asleep.

If you nod off too quickly, it could be a sign that you are sleep deprived. Check out these sleeping tips.

https://www.wlfi.com/content/national/575448632.html?ref=632

How to fall asleep more quickly -- the healthy way

04/10/2021

Nearly Half of adult Americans will report having a mental health disorder at some point in their life.

That's an amazing stat.

And in many cases all it takes is to be more active on a frequent basis.

https://www.richmondregister.com/community/physical-activity-can-improve-mental-health-disorders/article_39dfb620-641d-554a-9167-b07fbc3d992f.html

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Nearly half of adult Americans will report having a mental health disorder at some point in their life.

01/10/2021

Los Al gets back on track beating Corona Del Mar in Sunset League Opener, 42-14.

Griffins junior quarterback Malachi Nelson tossed four TD passes and the Griffin's run game added two more,

Next Thursday the 5-1 Griffins play Edison in a league match up at Westminster High.

Griffins QB Malachi Nelson throws four TD passes as the Griffins dominate the action in their Sunset League opener.

30/09/2021

Seal Beach Turkey Trot 1K/5K/10K sign ups are open.

Saturday November 20th is the day and Seal Beach Main Street is the place for the 3rd Annual Seal Beach Turkey Trot. This is a fast street course along the water starting and ending on Main Street. Register today

https://www.runforturkey.com/5k-and-10k-run-walk-information

Seal Beach Turkey Trot 5k/10k information

30/09/2021

October 1st — 3rd: Pacific Airshow, Huntington Beach, CA

Taking place over three days starting TOMORROW, the Airshow delivers an action-packed lineup of events, from live music festivals on the beach and VIP offerings, to over-the-water aerobatic demonstrations from the world’s best display teams — all backed by Southern California’s most iconic beachfront destination, Huntington Beach, CA.

https://pacificairshow.com/

The Official After Party! Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Sam Hunt, X Ambassadors & More!October 1 & 2, 2021 TICKETS & INFO REDEFINING THE AIRSHOW EXPERIENCE OCTOBER 1-3, 2021HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA TICKETS ON SALE NOW! BUY TICKETS DOWNLOAD OUR NEW MOBILE APP! Stay up to date on everything related to Pacific...

23/09/2021

The American Red Cross issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now and help mitigate an extreme blood shortage.

Right now, the Red Cross is urging people across the country, especially type O, to schedule an appointment to give.

And there are more than a dozen local drives in the next month. Check out the schedule below.

Eligible individuals can make a donation appointment by simply downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Please give the gift of life!

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM&ed=09%2F13%2F2021&order=DATE&range=10&sd=08%2F31%2F2021&zipSponsor=90720

22/09/2021

October is Earthquake preparedness month, but since for SoCal after home fires, an Earthquake is the most likely disaster to occur, let's start early

Are you ready for the next quake?

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/be-informed.html

20/09/2021

October 1st — 3rd: Pacific Airshow, Huntington Beach, CA

Taking place over three days, the Airshow delivers an action-packed lineup of events, from live music festivals on the beach and VIP offerings, to over-the-water aerobatic demonstrations from the world’s best display teams — all backed by Southern California’s most iconic beachfront destination, Huntington Beach, CA.

https://pacificairshow.com/

The Official After Party! Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Sam Hunt, X Ambassadors & More!October 1 & 2, 2021 TICKETS & INFO REDEFINING THE AIRSHOW EXPERIENCE OCTOBER 1-3, 2021HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA TICKETS ON SALE NOW! BUY TICKETS DOWNLOAD OUR NEW MOBILE APP! Stay up to date on everything related to Pacific...

18/09/2021

Check This OUT! - Seal Beach Auto Show October 9th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Great people and a lot of fun.

18/09/2021

The American Red Cross issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to give now and help mitigate an extreme blood shortage.

Right now, the Red Cross is urging people across the country, especially type O, to schedule an appointment to give.

And there are more than a dozen local drives in the next month. Check out the schedule below.

Eligible individuals can make a donation appointment by simply downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Please give the gift of life!

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?dt=WB:PL:DR:PM&ed=09%2F13%2F2021&order=DATE&range=10&sd=08%2F31%2F2021&zipSponsor=90720

17/09/2021

SaveOurBeach beach cleanup this Saturday September 18th

Save Our Beach will be conducting a monthly beach clean-up on Saturday September 18th from 9am to 12pm at the beach parking lot at the end of 1st Street in Seal Beach.

Parking in the 1st Street Beach lot is free during the clean-up. Check in at the Blue Canopy on the Grass to receive a parking pass (required).

Sign up here to save time:
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehc6ngze21dff15a&llr=i8mctscab&showPage=true

At First Street Beach Parking Lot Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

16/09/2021

Looking for a Good Read?🥰

You're in luck, the Friends of The Los Alamitos/Rossmoor Library continue their Outdoor Autumn Book Sale, tomorrow, Saturday 9/18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Library Community Front Porch, 12000 Montecito Road, Seal Beach.

The sale will include a wide selection of hardback and paperback books from popular authors and numerous children book series as well. something for everyone.

15/09/2021

We all now that information is critical to making good decisions. How will you get current and reliable information if you don't have the Internet or TV to inform you?

Share your answers below...

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/be-informed.html

14/09/2021

Looking for a Good Read?🥰

You're in luck, the Friends of The Los Alamitos/Rossmoor Library are holding their Outdoor Autumn Book Sale on Thursday 9/16, and Saturday 9/18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Library Community Front Porch, 12000 Montecito Road, Seal Beach.

The sale will include a wide selection of hardback and paperback books from popular authors and numerous children book series as well. something for everyone.

14/09/2021

Save the Date - Seal Beach Auto Show October 9th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Great people and a lot of fun.

12/09/2021

Turn Sewage to Power?

It's not quite straw into gold, but changing sewage and animal waste into electricity is a good trick and helps to solve a number of environmental issues at the same time.

The Santa Margarita Water District will be the site for this innovative prototype, expected to be online by 2nd quarter of 2023.

https://enewspaper.ocregister.com?selDate=20210908&goTo=A001&artid=3

This full replica of our printed product provides you the newspaper as you know and love it from the convenience of the web.

10/09/2021

It's Foodie Friday and today we have a set of slow-cooker recipes that happen to be diabetes friendly.

Check these delicious meals out!

https://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/7915791/diabetes-friendly-slow-cooker-dinner-recipes-to-make-forever/

These cozy dinners have something to offer everyone at the table—from hearty stews to comforting braised beef and veggies, you're sure to find something delicious for dinner tonight. Each of these recipes follows our parameters for a diabetes-friendly meal, focusing on complex carbs like whole gra...

10/09/2021

Special book signing at St. Hedwig 9/11 and 9/12

St. Hedwig Catholic Church is hosting a special book signing featuring the celebrated book, The Imitation of Mary: Keys to Growth in Virtue and Grace, by author Fr. Quan D. Tran, S.T.L.

Fr. Tran's book, The Imitation of Mary: Keys to Growth in Virtue and Grace, is available in the parish office for a suggestion donation of $20. He will also be hosting a book signing on the weekend of September 11 & 12 after all the Masses. Books will be available at the signing.

Fr. Tran is donating the books and all proceeds will go to the Quinn Hall Renovation. For those who have donated through St. Hedwig's online giving, please pick up your copy at the parish office. Thank you for your generosity!

For more information and pre-order a copy of Fr Tran's book, please visit the St Hedwig's website.

http://www.sainthedwigparish.org/

We are a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Orange situated in Los Alamitos, CA. Today, St. Hedwig has an abundant variety of parish ministries and organizations that work together to challenge,...

09/09/2021

Some humor for your day...Who are your real enemies?

From "drive through hogs" to the bags for our veggies, what's on your list of aggravating frustrations in life? Here are a few to get you started.

https://orangecountytribune.com/2021/09/08/who-are-your-real-enemies/

This nation is so divided politically and culturally that we are seeing people who believe and act differently from us as enemies. Not only is that unwise, unkind and un-useful (is that a word?), b…