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š± Want to meet Luke Skywalker in Anaheim this summer?
Morning Anaheim! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Want to meet Luke Skywalker in Anaheim this summer?
- How Anaheimās ACCESS court is turning jail time into treatment chances
- See what OCVibeās new parks could mean for Anaheimās future
Also on today's calendar: Community Service Event and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
- Friday: Turning sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Meet Luke Skywalker Live at Fan Expo Anaheim A Must See Event (themovieblog.com) ā Anaheim residents can see Mark Hamill in person when Fan Expo Anaheim takes over the Anaheim Convention Center June 26ā28, 2026. The convention offers panels, photo ops, and autograph sessions, with VIP packages promising early entry, priority seating, and a dedicated photo opportunity with the Star Wars legend. 
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2. Anaheim program allows those struggling with addiction to choose treatment over justice system (abc7.com) ā Anaheimās ACCESS court program is giving low-level offenders battling addiction a chance to choose treatment over jail, with city prosecutors, police, and local providers working together. One womanās story shows how Anaheim Lighthouse and coordinated services helped her leave homelessness and addiction behind, as the program has already served hundreds of participants since launching in 2023. Ā Ā Ā
3. Renderings released offer early look at parks, plazas planned at OCVibe (ocregister.com) ā A massive new OCVibe district is reshaping the area around Honda Center in Anaheim, with four planned parks and plazas, three miles of trails, and 22 acres of open space. The multibillion-dollar project will also add 1,500 homes, hotels, offices, and a 5,000-seat concert hall, with the first public plaza and Katella Commons targeted to open in early 2027. Ā Ā Ā
4. The best things we ate at Southern California restaurants in March (fresnobee.com) ā Anaheim food lovers get two standout mentions here: a spinach and artichoke grilled cheese and a ramen mac & cheese, both limited-time offerings at Disney California Adventureās Food & Wine Festival. The roundup also points you to buzzworthy bites across Orange County and Southern California, from Costa Mesa omakase to Santa Ana sandwiches and Rancho Cucamonga comfort food. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Community Service Event
Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 Crescent Ave, Anaheim
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Chamber Music Concert #1 (Auditorium)
South Junior High Anaheim, CA 92806
6:00 pm -
Three Bad Jacks
Doll Hut , 107 S Adams St , Anaheim
6:55 pm -
Shane Smith & The Saints with Marfa
Splitsville Luxury Lanes , 1530 Disneyland Dr , Anaheim
7:00 pm -
Anaheim Ducks v St. Louis Blues
Honda Center , 2695 E Katella Ave , Anaheim
7:00 pm -
Breaking In A Sequence
The Parish Room , 400 Disney Way #337 , Anaheim
7:00 pm -
Spring in the Sky - Easter Brunch at Top of the V
Top of The V , 1601 S Anaheim Blvd , Anaheim
10:00 am -
Disneyana Fan Club DFC Spring 2026 Expo
Hotel Fera, a DoubleTree by Hilton , 100 The City Dr S , Orange
10:00 am -
Final 2 Weeks: Rug Liquidation in Orange (Ends April 12)
850 W Barkley Ave , Orange
10:00 am -
Giant Bromeliad Plant Show and Sale
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa , 3050 Bristol St , Costa Mesa
10:00 am -
4th Annual BBQ Smoke Off Competition
Patriots and Paws , 1825 VĆa Burton , Anaheim
10:00 am -
Mandala Rock Painting Class
Plaza Square , Orange
4:00 pm
Wednesday April 1
Friday April 3
Sunday April 5
Sunday April 12
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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- Thank you everyone for all the help in informing me of who to reach out to for the outdoor cat I've been feeding.
She finally had her babies! 5 little kits. After everything is done and she's fixed, I'm going to take her in. (Nextdoor Anaheim - Baden-Powell/Schweitzer) - Hi if anyone has seen this dog PLEASE contact us.
Sheās my sonās service dog, weāve been looking for her everywhere. She got lost in the Chino Hills location. She jumped out the car without usā¦ (Nextdoor Anaheim - Edison)
- Qualitask Incorporated posted a job opening for CNC Mill Machinist in Anaheim. Apply here.
- The Walt Disney Company posted a job opening for Ager/Grainer - Full Time in Anaheim. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Anaheim here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because all the fans leave. (Thank you Shirley J. F. for sending it in!)
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