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It looks like we will be in the low 70s all week long. And It will be damp in the late nights and mornings for the next few days at least. Foggy conditions and condensed water on car windows and mirrors make visibility a challenge especially when just starting out. Please be careful and allow extra time in the when getting started in the mornings.

Halloween Safety

From the OCSD, please keep children safe from hurting themselves because of their costumes. Do a quick check to make sure that your child stays safe with these Halloween costume safety tips. Click here for details

Just 8 Days Left to VOTE and Be Heard!!

We hear it all the time now, "I can wait until this election is over." 

I know exactly how they feel. The ugly commercials, the people making threats and accusations (some more veiled than others), even in the more local elections. It's tiresome to say the least.

Yes, it will be good to have this election behind us some we can get on with life - whatever the outcomes are.

Note: If you have not received your ballot or want another one, now it the time to reach out to the good people at OCVote.gov and get your ballot.

Now is your time to vote and voice your opinions.

Please make sure that you take the time to vote.  Ballots are due on or before November 5th. 

There are many vote drop boxes throughout the county. There is one directly in front of the Los Alamitos Recreation Building at 10911 Oak Street. It's open 24/7 between now and the election on 11/5/2024.

Candidate Night Forum

The RHA's Meet Your Candidates Forum was a great evening with more than 50 residents coming out to meet and hear the candidates share their thoughts on various questions submitted by Rossmoor residents. The recording of the full event and each segment of the event are now available here on the RHA website. We also have posted the responses to the written questions we sent to each candidate. 

The RHA encourages everyone who is registered to vote to send in or drop off their ballot as soon as possible.

Trunk Or Treat at Rush Park Thursday!

Rush Park is the place at our Rossmoor Certified Farmers Market. Trunk Or Treat for goodies and the market vendors will have candy too.  And, a costume contest, cookie decorating and pumpkin carving contest at Rush Park from 4:00 to 7:00

Griffin Gazette: Campus security

Lily Zimmerman, Staff Writer from the LAHS Griffin Gazette writes about campus security for the 9 campuses of the  Los Al Unified School District. It's a very timely article as questions about campus security and what measures the district continues to take to keep our kids safe was discussed at a recent RHA Community Conversation.  Check out her full article here:

Campus security: More than fences and gates. 

Taking a closer look at some of our school’s safety policies and procedures.

We’ve all seen the security fencing surrounding Los Alamitos High School and other schools in the district, but not many students know about the other measures in place to ensure safety. These include Megan’s Law, mylar window films and earthquake search and rescue teams, among many others.

Read more here...
 

November's Community Conversation

Our November Community Conversation will be with Dr.  Bridgid Conn from LA Children's Hospital speaking about common stressors and strategies parents can employ to help themselves and their children during periods of increased stress. 

Dr. Conn will share about how parents can establish boundaries, foster resilience, and facilitate effective communication and shared decision-making among family members. There will also be time for attendees to ask questions about related or more specific topics.

Plan to join us on Thursday, November 21, 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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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....

Your Halloween jack-o’-lanterns and pumpkins should be placed in your green lid organics cart, along with other organic materials. By placing pumpkins in your organics cart, CR&R can make sure they are composted properly!

The Los Al Unified Wrap Up - 10/25/2024

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