[rha] Happy Hanukkah, Farmers Market, Fresh Trees, Winter Festival

Published: Thu, 12/07/23

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Happy Hanukkah!

The eight days of Hanukkah begins tonight at sundown. Also called the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, which translates as "dedication," is celebrated by the Jewish faith around the world by lighting a new candle on the menorah at sundown each evening. We want to wish everyone a happy and peaceful Hanukkah.

Farmers Market TODAY!

It's Thursday which means this afternoon at Rush Park the Rossmoor Certified Farmers Market will kick off at 4:00 p.m. Stop by for dinner, fresh produce, CBD products, or to check out any of the other terrific vendors at the market.

Rossmoor Winter Festival Saturday

The Rossmoor Winter Festival on Saturday from 4 to 9 at Rush Park. The tree lighting ceremony should happen right around 6:30, but the fun and festivities will be underway around 5:00 when SANTA arrives with the OC Fire Department! The Festival is a favorite of many area residents and it's a great time for food, fun and SNOW along with live music. Stop by the RHA booth to say HI, get some hot cocoa and a treat or two. Of course, you could also renew your membership for 2024 (hint, hint)😉 It will be a great evening in the park. Come join us.

Rossmoor Lights Celebration

Every year the Rossmoor lights get me inventive and amazing. 2023 is proving to be another fantastic year. You have to see it to believe it. Do yourself a favor and take a walk or dirve around our neighborhood and see for yourself. If you like a home or series of homes, please make sure to share them with us so we can put them on the map. The famous Rossmoor HotSpots map will be available by December 19th with the nomination deadline of December 15th. We want to include everyone on the map and need your help - you may even win a prize just for nominating a home or two.

Prizes Awarded

All those who nominate a home are entered into our Nomination Contest for $50 gift cards The first drawings will be on Saturday, so get your nominations in right away! Nominate today!

Rossmoor Toy Drive - Help Local Kids

Our Annual Rossmoor Toy Drive is ON!

Our annual Rossmoor Toy Drive benefiting The Youth Center and the families they serve has been extended a week to give everyone another week until Friday, December 15th. This gives you an extra week to share the spirit of the season and help local families in need with your generous gifts.

Collection boxes are all around town! You can make your unwrapped toy drop off at:

Ganahl's in Los Alamitos
Garage Pilates in Los Alamitos
Lucky Peak's Barber Shop in Los Alamitos
Bogart's Coffee House across from the pier in Seal Beach
The Meat Company in Rossmoor (between the Fish Company & Arco)
The Youth Center (new location, across from Ganahl on Los Al Blvd)

The Toy Drive runs from November 1st through December ~~8th~~ 15th this year

If you'd rather have the talented Youth Center Staff do the shopping for you, you can simply make a donation right from your phone or computer by clicking here

For 2024 - Join Your Neighbors in the RHA

The Youth Center Trees Are Fresh & Amazing!

The Youth Center Tree Lot is an amazing place. The energy and the scents make it feel like the holiday just walking in. Imagine you're in a pine forest surrounded by the most fragrant trees and joy-filled people. That's the Youth Center Tree Lot at Ganahl's in Los Alamitos.

Just go there for the experience. Of course if you haven't yet picked out your tree, it's right there. Are you looking for a 3-4 foot table top tree? Indeed, just as your walk through entrance. How about a 5-6 foot or 6-7 foot noble fur? Yep, they have them - at least for now. Trees are moving fast, just like the wreaths and garland. These are the very freshest trees. You can tell by following your nose.

Stop by today, or any day this week for your best selection. They are open until 9:00 each night. Oh, and get some holiday raffle tickets on your way out for your chance at over $7,000 in prizes - and you are supporting our local youth in the process - a real win-win.

RHA Bylaw Update Passes Board

During our November RHA Board of Directors Meeting, we passed a revision to the Association Bylaws that creates and formalizes the Audit Committee and separates out the duties of the committee from those of the Budget Committee.

These changes were recommended during our annual audit and will strengthen the internal checks and balances of the Association. You can read more about the update and view the revisions here on our site. The membership will vote on these Bylaw changes at our regular January 16, 2024 meeting at Rossmoor Park.

Did you see this....?

OVER $30K AND COUNTING!!!! This is what happens when HUGE s and consistent, committed efforts come together with a fabulous community! UNBELIEVABLE. And thank you everybody. We can't say it enough.....WE THIS COMMUNITY .....but we don't have to say it.... Rossmoor lives it...ALL THE TIME! Kudos Rossmoor Woman's Club! You rocked it again!