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We've got some brisk nights coming up to help get us into the winter festivities mood. With the lows in the upper 40s all week, you will want your jacket when you join us for the Rossmoor Winter Festival at Rush on Saturday.

Tonight is the last night start to  make you nominations for the Rossmoor Lights Celebration. Judging starts tomorrow (Saturday) evening.

And, just to spur you on, we have our first set of winners for the 2024 Rossmoor Lights Nominating Contest.

They are: 

•  Jennifer Bliss who won a $50 gift card for Lucille's Smokehouse
   
• Anthony Barlin - who won a $50 gift card from The Meat Company

Congratulations to these two nominators and their families.

Who will be next? 

We will know this weekend - your last chance to enter is tonight by 9:00 - don't miss your chance!

Rossmoor Winter Festival - Saturday

Rossmoor's Winter Festival takes place tomorrow, Saturday (12/14), at Rush Park with snow, fun, and food for the whole family. There will be a tree lighting, school performances and we hear Santa will appear too!

Things start at 4:00, with the tree lighting at 6:30. Stop by the RHA booth (the white one with OUR ROSSMOOR on it) and see what we have going on there. You never really know what we will have cooking.

Want to Know More About the Los Al PD?

If you are interested (yes, even if you live in Rossmoor), please apply to the program. You will learn thing, plus have some fun along the way. Apply here

The Youth Center Tree Lot - Last Weekend

The Youth Center's trees are selling fast and have received their their last shipment for the season. 

These Oregon trees are super fresh (arrived Wednesday) and will look amazing in your home. Don't miss your chance. The Youth Center sells out every year and this year will not be the exception.

There's still a good selection of trees as of Friday afternoon.

So, if you don't have your tree yet, it's time to head up to Ganahl Lumber and pick up your super fresh tree before the weekend is over. 

Rossmoor Lights Celebration - Last Night

And our 18 year old tradition of  celebrating the Rossmoor Christmas Lights is in full swing. Dozens of homes are totally decked out already. And nominations are rolling in. 

We need your help! With so many houses getting the holiday treatment, we need you to nominate the very best of the homes you see around the neighborhood. Our judging team can't possible find them all without your help.

Make your nominations here

Each home entry you make is another chance to win one of 7 $50 gift cards to local restaurants. 

After the judging takes place on December 14th & 15th, the annual HotSpot map will be published early the following week so you can take your own tour  of the very best of the best. 

And then, our local BikeRossmoor.org group plans a Bike Lights Tour to cruise by the homes that received the awards on Saturday 12/21 and 12/22 (both nights the tour leaves Rush Park at 6:00). 

Yep, it's a whole "thing" that has evolved over the past 7 years now and keeps getting better every year. Click here for the details and get busy with your decorating!

Youth Center Kids Night Out! 

You won’t want to miss December's Kids Night Out: Jingle Bell Rock! 🎄 Enjoy a head start on your holiday shopping while your little ones play the night away, create Grinch slime, and craft magical winter wonders! You get 4 and a half hours of freedom (date night or last holiday shopping??)  Register here: TheYouthCenter.org ✨

2024 Rossmoor Winter Festival - Tomorrow!

The 2024 Rossmoor Winter Festival is coming on Saturday, December 14th to Rush Park. There will be snacks, snow, Santa and all sorts of fun. Come join us to welcome in the holiday Season at Rossmoor's Winter Festival from 4 to 9:00 p.m. Stop by the RHA Booth (the white top) to see what goodies we have in store for you. Happy Holidays!!

December's Community Conversation

THURSDAY 12/19!

Our December Community Conversation will be on the topic of minimizing the stress of dementia care during the holidays. The conversation will be led by members of the Alzheimer's Family Center in Huntington Beach and will touch on helpful ways to handle holiday stress while caring for someone with dementia. Learn practical tips to create a calm, enjoyable environment and maintain your well-being during the festive season. This session offers strategies to manage expectations, simplify celebrations, and ensure meaningful moments for everyone involved.

Plan to join us on Thursday, December 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the friendly confines of Bethlehem Lutheran Church at the corner of Katella and Wallingsford here in Rossmoor.

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Griffin Gazette: Music Studio hits the stage for their end-of-semester performance

On Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m., Music Studios showed off their talent in an end-of-semester performance at Bogart’s Coffee House. From listening to students singing originals to playing various instruments, the show didn’t have a dull moment. The student’s hard work and dedication made for a great night!

While the Music Studios teacher, Ms. Dherlin, helps guide and support students in Music Studios, it is mostly a student-run class. I could clearly see this on stage, and, like many audience members, I could tell that the students have been collaborating together and producing some really great music throughout this fall semester.

“The goal of this performance is that it’s student-driven,” Ms. Dherlin said. “I feel proud to see them step up and not only learn about making music but also about producing music.”

Songs like “Wishing on a Star,” “Keep a Look Out, Santa Claus,” “Snowy Mountain Blues” and “My Love is Gone” are all originals written by the students. Most originals even had a backstory...

Read more here...
 

More HUGS

The Hopkinson Regal Movie Bundel is still available for your gift giving pleasure. We all have one (or two) of those "movie buffs" in our lives. Or maybe you just love the movies. Grab your tickets  from the HUGS page and you'll get a deal PLUS help Hopkinson at the same time. Another win-win-win. Get the details on the fundraiser here. Special is good through December 20th.

Did you see this....

Los Al Choir Talent!

The Los Al Choir kicking off the Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Breakfast this morning in Rush Auditorium. What a terrific show!

The Los Al Unified Wrap Up - 12/6/2024

Most weeks that school is in session the District's awesome Communications Officer, Nichole Pichardo, puts together the Wrap-Up. It gives you an opportunity to see a quick glimpse of what's happening in our school district each week - in right around 3 minutes. Check it out!

Community Groups & Resources

Our community has a number of great ways for you to engage with your neighbors in hobbies and activities. While these are not RHA groups, they are great resources for you and your family members. Check them out.

• Jigsaw Puzzlers Unit - Peaceful Puzzle Library & Exchange
• Cycling Fun - Bike Rossmoor is the place to go