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May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Garden Grove Police Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike rides while at the same time reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more people biking and walking.

During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, the Garden Grove Police Department would like to remind drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. By practicing safe driving habits and taking shared responsibility on our roads, we can help everyone arrive at their destination safely.

On May 17, the Garden Grove Police Department will conduct a California driver’s license and driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 9:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city of Garden Grove.

Now through Sunday, May 19, the public is encouraged to vote for their favorite Garden Grove front yards nominated during the home beautification program, Garden Grove Gems. To vote, visit www.ggcity.org/gems.

The Garden Grove Police Department’s 37th Annual “Call to Duty” Memorial takes place on Thursday, May 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in front of the Garden Grove Police Headquarters, located at 11301 Acacia Parkway.

Local seniors are invited to the 47th Annual Strawberry Ball, a celebration honoring the 2024 Strawberry Ball King and Queen, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center, at 11300 Stanford Avenue.

The City of Garden Grove is now accepting online applications for sworn positions with the Garden Grove Police Department. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 13, 2024. To apply online, visit www.ggpd.org/join.

Garden Grove residents graduating from a college or university this year are invited to attend the annual Garden Grove College Graduates’ Reception on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 and be entered into opportunity drawings for cash prizes.

The Garden Grove Police Department’s 37th Annual “Call to Duty” Memorial will take place on Thursday, May 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in front of the Garden Grove Police Headquarters, located at 11301 Acacia Parkway.

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9:00 a.m.