[rha] Winter Festival Tonight, Christmas Trees, Toy Drive Extended, Join for 2024

Published: Sat, 12/09/23

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Today we are starting with a shoutout to RHA Director Denise Miller and her husband Scott for helping out at The Youth Center Christmas Tree Lot this past week. Yes, helping our partner organization when they need a hand is part of the partnership, and still, Denise and Scott go above and beyond for our community. They are part of the core that makes We Care such a successful organization, they obviously help with the RHA, volunteer with the school district and attend community meetings. They are just a great couple who give a lot to the greater Rossmoor community. Next time you see them, please tell them THANKS! They deserve it!

Today should be very nice weather-wise, with the high in the upper 70s before cooling off for the snow to arrive at the Rossmoor Winter Festival tonight. For the rest of the upcoming week we should see mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 70s. Just beautiful weather. Make sure you get out and see the lights in Rossmoor. They are terrific - and then let us know all of the best decorated homes. They could win and you can too. Enter here.

Rossmoor Winter Festival TODAY (Saturday)

The Rossmoor Winter Festival ~~on Saturday~~ TODAY 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.

Every year the Rossmoor lights get more 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 one of a number of $50 gift cards. The more homes you nominate, the better chance you have to win! The first drawings will be this Saturday (as in TODAY), so get your nominations in right away! Nominate a home today!

Remember The Rossmoor Blood Drive

It's easy to forget with all the business of the holidays and the related events. Every evening and weekend day seems to have to place to be or something to do. This is especially true if you have school age kids.

And, this is also a high blood demand time of the year. Please, if you are able to donate your life giving blood, schedule an appointment for Wednesday, December 20th. It's a big deal and you will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Support the RHA - Join for 2024 today

Rossmoor Toy Drive - Help Local Kids

Our Annual Rossmoor Toy Drive is EXTENDED!

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.