The Crossing Anaheim will be having it’s first summer resident party on August 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The location will be announced in your invitation, but don’t worry it will be good. Mark the date on your calendars now and tell your neighbors. We want everyone to be there so our community can get to know one another.

“While the spirit of neighborliness was important on the frontier because neighbors were so few, it is even more important now because our neighbors are so many.  ~Lady Bird Johnson

Will you be there to help us make this a strong apartment community? Are you wondering where the party will be?

Recycling is one thing we value as an apartment community.

By using recycled paper such as toilet paper or paper towels it saves up to 40 percent of energy when it’ s made from pre-existing materials.

If every household in the United States replaced just one roll of virgin fiber toilet paper (500 sheets) with 100 percent recycled ones, we could save 423,900 trees, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.

At The Crossing Anaheim, our carpet is made of 100 percent post-recycled content (recycled plastic bottles).

Have you made changes to incorporate recycling into your everyday routine? Please tell us on Facebook, so we can all learn together and become one of the best environmentally friendly apartments.

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We’ve got some exciting news for all residents at The Crossing: live culinary entertainment from some big name chefs will arrive for our property in August.

Aren’t you excited? If you love food, I can’t see why not. Of course, maybe you need a few more details. OK. I’ve got them for you (and will have even more specifics soon.You’ll want to bookmark this site, subscribe to the rss feed or just come back. It would make us smile!).

The Big City Chef blog recently featured Hash Brown Potato Cakes.

Maybe you’ve heard of or watched Food Network’s “Private chefs of Beverly Hills.” Well, the stars of the show–Big City Chefs–will be providing our apartment community with fun and fabulous food. They do live chef demos, wine lectures and exciting hands-on cooking classes. Go check out their website for more information and to read their blog. We’ll have dates and specifics soon.

Do you think this is a good idea? (Let us know what you think on Facebook.)

This is surely a great opportunity for food lovers–one that is unique to our wonderful California. Who knows some other good food happenings in the vicinity of The Crossing or in all of Anaheim?

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This years’ Orange County Fair (it’s in its 120th year) is sure to be a do-not-miss-or-you-might-cry event. With a “The Beat Goes On” theme and running from July 16 to August 15 Wednesday through Sunday, you can expect music, food, a carnival and lots of wonderful people and special events.

Today is definitely the day you want to start incorporating this spot into your weekly routine–it’s about 17 minutes away from The Crossing; how could you not go? Here’s more reasons why you should:

Swings at the Orange County Fair.

• Free admission to all day with free parking for the first hour (noon-1 p.m.). Parking lots open one hour before gates.
• In the Pacific Amphitheatre, a limited amount of terrace seating for The Pink Floyd Experience at 8:15 will be free (tonight!).
• Ice museum will keep you cool.
• $1 carnival rides until 7 p.m.
• $1 fair food tastings until 4 p.m.
• Check out the full schedule of Friday’s events.

You can search the OC Fair website for food by category, which seems especially useful to me.

O.K. now for the deal–a super fair coupon book. Print it out, share it and enjoy.

Are you wondering: How much will I pay to get in for all the fun?

General (13-59) $10 | Seniors (60+) $7 | Children (6-12) $5 | Children under 6 FREE every day

For good times, food, entertainment and the best of our wonderful California, the Orange County Fair is perfect for families and everyone else.

Come join us for a fitness class on Saturday July 17th in the Yoga Studio located at The Crossing! We will be featuring a fitness video that mixes yoga/pilates so that you get a complete work out session. Bring your Yoga mats, pilates ball, a towel and water bottle and be prepared to sweat!

Mark your calendars for August 29th! We will be hosting an end of summer barbecue to show our appreciation for our residents. We will be serving Hawaiian BBQ food along with refreshments and dessert! Please RSVP to the office so we know how many people to expect…we hope to see you there!

Come enjoy a gourmet lunch on your lunch hour! Buffet style lunch specials include pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, garlic bread and a Chef’s special for only $8.75! Available Monday-Friday 11:00am-2:00pm

1070 North Tustin Ave Anaheim, CA 92807
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To everyone who has a pet, we know they are an extension of your family and you love to bring them everywhere you go. There are several events coming up in June that encourage the presence of your four-legged friend!

On Sunday, June 6th The Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-off is a great outdoor event to attend. Come and meet GSROC (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County) at this 26th annual dog friendly event featuring the Chili Cook-off, craft booths, food vendors, kids carnival, entertainment and more. GSROC will have wonderful dogs available for adoption and great merchandise for sale. The event is from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and is located off of El Camino Real & W. Main street in Tustin. Visit www.tustinchilicookoff.com for more details.

Also, on Saturday, June 26th there is the DAWG Walk, Pet Faire & Pancake Breakfast down in Mission Viejo at The Village Green from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. Leash up your dog to join the fun and festivities at the fields by the Potocki Conference Center, with a scenic walk on the beautiful Oso Creek Trail. This annual dog friendly event benefits D.A.W.G., Dedicated Animal Welfare Group and the Mission Viejo Animal Shelter. For more information visit www.dawg.org.

Sometimes when we go out to eat, we want to bring our furry pals as well. These great restaurants accommodate you and your pet so that you both can enjoy a treat together!

In Anaheim:
Knowlwood Restaurant – 5665 East La Palma Avenue (714) 779-2501

In Orange:
Café Capri – Italian – 320 E Katella Avenue (714) 639-5320
Lazy Dog Café- Eclectic 1623 West Katella Ave (714) 769-7020

In Tustin:
Bluewater Grill – Seafood – 2409 Park Avenue (714) 258-3474

In Yorba Linda:
Fitness Grill – Italian/Global – 18246 Imperial Hwy (714) 993-5421

These places are just to name a few…check out ocdogfriendly.com for information on many places to go with your pooch!

Written by: Krystal Lampignano

If you are looking for a serene place to relax on a beautiful day, visit our newly opened Citrus Lounge. It features an outdoor bar area with picnic tables and cabanas. Soon we will have fresh lemons and limes to pick right from the garden to add to your Mojito or iced tea – we encourage our residents to help themselves. Pomegranate trees will also soon be bearing fruit.Coming at the end of June is our Culinary Courtyard. This outdoor demonstration kitchen will be fully equipped with a barbecue, Viking cook top and myriad edible plants to pick and use in your dishes. Some of the things to be featured are: Guava trees, Strawberry plants, Rosemary, Thyme, Sage and Mint.

Be on the lookout for a Resident Newsletter to keep everyone informed with upcoming events and the latest Community news.

Written By: Krystal Lampignano

If every home replaced just one light bulb with a fluorescent bulb, there would be enough energy to power 3 million homes for a year!

Easy Tricks to Stay Green
A few things to be energy efficient, Eco friendly and easy on the bills!

Let there be light!
Use Fluorescent light bulbs to curb your electricity bill. Here at The Crossing, we already use dimmers and automatic lights in some of our rooms to help with this as well.

Unplug…
About 75% of your electricity bill comes from electronics that are turned off but still plugged in. So next time you charge your phone or blow dry your hair…remember to unplug.

(Dry) Clean Your Clothes!
Choose environmentally friendly dry cleaners. They don’t use harsh chemicals which in turn has lower emissions that can harm the environment. Try California Green Cleaners located near our community for all of your dry cleaning needs. California Green Cleaners 2046 E. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806 714-535-1775

Green linens…literally.
Try bamboo linens or sheets. Bamboo requires less water to grow than cotton does and the material feels nice and wicks away moisture as well. Locations selling these products include Brookstone, Overstock.com & Greenearthbamboo.com

Eat Local!
Go check out a local Farmer’s market for local organic foods. By buying local it reduces emissions of exhaust in the air that would normally come from shipping in produce and foods. Also it’s fresh from the grower when you buy local. Nearby at The Village shopping center they hold a Farmer’s Market every Thursday.

Recycle!
By using recycled paper such as toilet paper or paper towels it saves up to 40% of energy when it’ s made from pre-existing materials. You can find these products at stores like Trader Joe’s or Sprouts.

Written by: Krystal Lampignano