Mayor's Welcome

The Garden Grove Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Pills can be disposed of at the Garden Grove Police Department. The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches. The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.

When people and organizations work together, great things can happen. In this Headlines, Mayor Steve Jones, on behalf of the Garden Grove City Council, shares the news about a new partnership between the City and Be Well OC. The idea is to help those in need while allowing the Garden Grove Police Department to do their work. A mobile response unit in a well equipped blue van will help people dealing with mental illness, addiction and homelessness.

Try out your costume early and come join us for a spooky maze, dance party, crafts and more! Bring the whole family.

For more information, contact the Garden Grove Main Library at (714) 530-0711 or ocpl.ggr@occr.ocgov.com

In this episode of Headlines, Garden Grove Mayor Steve Jones on behalf of the City Council, talks about recognizing our local Garden Grove heroes. The City would like your nominations of people and organizations that went above and beyond to help others during this pandemic.

Local teens, ages 13-17, are invited to attend the Garden Grove Teen Action Collaborative kick-off meeting.

Families are invited to attend the annual Jack O' Lantern Jamboree, a Halloween-themed community event. Activities include train rides, bounce houses, crafts, airbrush tattoos, a pumpkin patch, petting zoo and reptile show. Costumes are encouraged.

Children, ages 3-13, will have the opportunity to select a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, and receive a decorating kit. All attendees will have access to event activities and Halloween candy.

Pre-registration is required. Tickets go on sale next Monday, October 11 through Friday, October 29, or until quantities run out.

Local seniors are invited to attend the in-person Thanksgiving Wreath Craft Day workshop at the H. Louis Lake Senior Center. Cost to participate is $5. Space is limited to the first 10 paid registrants.

To register, call (714) 741-5253.

Local seniors are invited to attend the in-person Zoom 101 workshop, hosted by the H. Louis Lake Senior Center. Please bring your cell phone, laptop or tablet.

Pre-registration is required. Call (714) 741-5253.

Join the H. Louis Lake Senior Center for the Healthy Heart Presentation workshop to learn about how to maintain a healthy heart.

Pre-registration is required. Call (714) 741-5253.

Learn about mental health screenings and wellness programs at the H. Louis Lake Senior Center's Priority Center Outreach and Engagement Programs workshop, presented online and in-person.

Pre-registration is required. Call (714) 741-5253.