Mayor's Welcome

The community is invited to participate in "Take Out Tuesday" at Marie Callender's, hosted by the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce's Women's Division and Community Affairs Committee. Marie Callender's will donate 10% of purchases to help fund scholarships awarded to the Garden Grove Unified School District's graduating seniors.

*To participate, individuals must show the flyer or mention the "Take Out Tuesday" initiative.

The City of Garden Grove wants you and your family to have a great 4th of July, but they want you and your neighbors to be safe. If you have a fireworks celebration, use the safe and sane variety which are approved by the California State Fire Marshal and are for sale locally. Please don't use dangerous unapproved fireworks. If you do, you could receive a $1,000 fine. This mission is possible Garden Grove, have fun and be safe! Special thanks to TNT Fireworks.

The City of Garden Grove’s free Outdoor Movie Series begins on Thursday, June 17, 2021 with the showing of a 1995 American adventure and fantasy film, “Jumanji” (PG). The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m., at Garden Grove Park, located at 9301 Westminster Boulevard.

Gates will open at 7:30 p.m., and spaces will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Event attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Movie snacks and treats will be available for purchase.

The City of Garden Grove’s free Outdoor Movie Series begins on Thursday, June 17, 2021 with the showing of a 1995 American adventure and fantasy film, “Jumanji” (PG). The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m., at Garden Grove Park, located at 9301 Westminster Boulevard.

Gates will open at 7:30 p.m., and spaces will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Event attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Movie snacks and treats will be available for purchase.

The City of Garden Grove’s free Outdoor Movie Series begins on Thursday, June 17, 2021 with the showing of a 1995 American adventure and fantasy film, “Jumanji” (PG). The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m., at Garden Grove Park, located at 9301 Westminster Boulevard.

Gates will open at 7:30 p.m., and spaces will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Event attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Movie snacks and treats will be available for purchase.

The City of Garden Grove’s free Outdoor Movie Series begins on Thursday, June 17, 2021 with the showing of a 1995 American adventure and fantasy film, “Jumanji” (PG). The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m., at Garden Grove Park, located at 9301 Westminster Boulevard.

Gates will open at 7:30 p.m., and spaces will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Event attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Movie snacks and treats will be available for purchase.

Please join us on Zoom for the Romance Book Club! The book for June is “One to Watch” by Kate Stayman-London.

Copies of book at Garden Grove Main and other OC Public Libraries branches. E-books are available as well as on Overdrive/Libby.

To receive the Zoom meeting link, please email anna.dalin@occr.ocgov.com.

June's book is "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides. Copies are available at Garden Grove Main and other Orange County Public Library branches.

Book discussion group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Currently, meetings are virtual via Zoom. To RSVP, email ocpl.ggr@occr.ocgov.com.

Share your writing and ideas while meeting other writers!

The Library Writer’s Circle is a share-and-feedback group that meets the 1st Saturday and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

The group is currently meeting virtually via Zoom. To RSVP, please email ocpl.ggr@occr.ocgov.com.

In this Headlines, Garden Grove Mayor Steve Jones talks about homelessness. The City of Garden Grove cares about homeless people as well as homeowners and businesses. The Garden Grove Police Department's Special Resources Team or SRTs are working to get homeless people the help they need. Mayor Jones talks about four additional videos he has made along with the City's Community and Economic Development Department addressing some of the programs designed to make things better for all.