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The Garden Grove McDonald's stores are making it even easier to get a COVID-19 Vaccination. Owner, Patti Widdicombe says they even changed the graphics on their cups to reflect the effort. The cups say, "We Can Do This." The local McDonald's locations offer a free meal to those who get vaccinated during their events. GGTV3 Reporter Breanna Greenup has the story.

There is always something interesting and exciting going on in the City of Garden Grove. The OC Autism Foundation brought a special Rose Memorial display to the Christ Cathedral. Plus there was a lot of hoopla and history surrounding a free throw made in Pacifica High School's new gym. And, when people and organizations step up in times of need, it gets noticed. Garden Grove Strong is a look at just some of the local heroes who did something positive when opportunity knocked.

Update (9/20; 10:40 a.m.)

Turning Silver into Gold is now a virtual event only. Seniors who registered for the in-person option will be switched to a virtual attendee. An email will be sent with instructions. Seniors who have not registered may do so by visiting bit.ly/TSIGSept24.

For more information, call the H. Louis Lake Senior Center at (714) 741-5253.

Explore OC's treasure trove of senior services!

In celebration of SoCal’s rich diversity, SteelCraft Garden Grove introduces the Summer Culture Series! This three-part festival will celebrate an array of cultures including Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black, and Hispanic/Latinx by featuring various traditions, makers, speakers and performers.

Join us this Saturday, July 24th for the first event of the series as we celebrate Asian American / Pacific Islander culture!

Save the date:
Saturday, August 21st - Black culture
Saturday, September 18th - Hispanic/Latinx culture

Thursday, July 22, 2021
McDonald's – Valley View St.
12051 Valley View St., Garden Grove, CA 92845
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson

Friday, July 30, 2021
McDonald's – Garden Grove Blvd.
11171 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92840
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson

Please bring the following to streamline registration:

1. Form of identification
2. Insurance card, if you have one
3. Proof you are the appropriate age

Thursday, July 22, 2021
McDonald's – Valley View St.
12051 Valley View St., Garden Grove, CA 92845
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson

Friday, July 30, 2021
McDonald's – Garden Grove Blvd.
11171 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92840
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Pfizer / Johnson & Johnson

Please bring the following to streamline registration:

1. Form of identification
2. Insurance card, if you have one
3. Proof you are the appropriate age

Summertime in Garden Grove means it's free summer concert series time! The Garden Grove Community Foundation will host the last two concerts at Garden Grove Park on July 22 and August 5.

July 22 - Anything for Salinas (This tribute band will bring the song catalogue of the Queen of Tejano, Selena, to life!)

August 5 - Lynda Tran Dai (Also known as the Vietnamese Madonna, the series will close with new wave tunes filling the air!)

C & M Ohana will be selling kettle corn, ice cream, and lemonade, and food trucks will be on site offering specialty menus.

Summertime in Garden Grove means it's free summer concert series time! The Garden Grove Community Foundation will host the last two concerts at Garden Grove Park on July 22 and August 5.

July 22 - Anything for Salinas (This tribute band will bring the song catalogue of the Queen of Tejano, Selena, to life!)

August 5 - Lynda Tran Dai (Also known as the Vietnamese Madonna, the series will close with new wave tunes filling the air!)

C & M Ohana will be selling kettle corn, ice cream, and lemonade, and food trucks will be on site offering specialty menus.

It has been an interesting year, and we're only about halfway through. The Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce hosts the 2021 State of the City. Mayor Steve Jones stands on the stage at Garden Grove's historic Gem Theater and talks about some of what the City has been through, a lot of people who have stepped-up during tough times and the road ahead. In the presentation are videos on the Foods of Garden Grove and some of the heroes who went the extra mile in Garden Grove Strong.

Calling all teen wanderlusts: book a ticket to our monthly book club! Bring and discuss your favorite young adult reads that feature adventure and travel.

To get the Zoom link, register at ocplteenprograms@occr.ocgov.com.