AROUND TOWN

Body An orientation for young ladies interested in competing in the Miss Fountain Valley 2025 Scholarship Competition is set for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug.

RETIRED NBC4 REPORTER VIKKI VARGAS CONTINUES HER LEGACY AT NBC PALM SPRINGS

Body When Vikki Vargas, a first-generation college student, was told not to major in communications, she refused to listen. Instead, she broke barriers—becoming the first Hispanic female reporter hired at NBC4.

EATING HEALTHY

Body They say you are what you eat. So, if you want to be healthy, it makes sense to eat healthy, right? A healthy diet is essential for physical and mental well-being, especially as we age and our bodies become less efficient at digesting and metabolizing food.

POKER TOURNAMENT RAISES $24K FOR ARTS CENTER

Body The stakes were high — and so was the community spirit — at the Fountain Valley Community Foundation’s Texas Hold ’em Spring Poker Tournament, held Saturday, April 26, at the Center at Founders Village.

39TH ANNUAL HB CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

Body Before smartphones and easy internet access, bibliophile Bart McGrath noticed something missing at the Huntington Beach Central Library: a robust selection of children’s literature. An employee confirmed that the decade- old library could stand to strengthen its kids’ section.

Mother’s Day Moments

Body We’re the sum of our experiences in life. For most people, there is no greater influence than our mom. There’s a quiet power in the way mothers shape our lives.

SHIPLEY NATURE CENTER CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Body This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Shipley Nature Center, a beloved community space where visitors connect with the natural world and explore the region’s environment and history.

ADAPTING YOUR HOME TO YOUR NEEDS

Body We face a variety of changing needs as we age. Hear from the OC Office of Aging about how to adapt your home to those changing needs. Topics that will be discussed include common household activities, objects, and furniture.

ORIGAMI AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

Body Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by making some origami! Our partners at the Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) will speak about the healthy ways on managing stress, and the benefits that origami can help.