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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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?

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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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

Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season. May you be overwhelmed with joy, love, laughter and peace.

From Your Friends at The Crossing.

Special Holiday Hours:
December 24^th: 9 am – 1 pm
December 25^th: Closed

December 31^st: 9 am – 1 pm
January 1^st: Closed

The staff at The Crossing Apartments wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

Our office will be closed on Thursday and will open on Friday, November 27th at 9am. Stop by and see us!

The Crossing will be a pet friendly community and welcome dogs and cats to our apartment homes. Our community amenities will also include a pet wash station – equipped with a table and hose to give your dog a good bath, without having to mess your own bathtub or sink.

The neighborhood of Anaheim Canyon is great for getting out for a walk with your four-legged friend, or visit one of these local dog-friendly parks!

• Carbon Canyon Regional Park – 4442 Carbon Canyon Road – Brea, CA 92823
• Craig Regional Park – 3300 State College Blvd – Fullerton, CA 92835
• Peters Canyon Regional Park – 8548 E Canyon View Ave – Orange, CA 92869

Then after a day at the park, treat your furry friend to a visit at one of these local pet stores!

• Anaheim Feed & Pet Supply – 1730 N Lemon Street – Anaheim, CA 92801
• K9 Karousel – 2795 W Lincoln Ave – Anaheim, CA 92801

If you have any other questions regarding our pet policy at The Crossing or would like to visit our community, please just give us a call toll-free at 877-719-4818. We have started scheduling hard hat tours of our next phase of available homes. Make your appointment today!

The Crossing will feature two creative loft plans, but nothing will compare to the unique layout of Plan 9! And…there are only four apartments of this plan type in the whole community. This loft has an open living room space for you to enjoy life without walls. With over 1,000 square feet and 20 foot ceilings, this loft gives residents an opportunity to make this unique space their own. The open kitchen lends to great entertaining opportunities, while the upstairs bedroom loft gives way to views of the hillside through your floor to ceiling windows. This plan also boasts 1.5 bathrooms and plenty of storage space. Be the first to reserve this one-of-a-kind home!

We will begin scheduling hard hat tours for mid-November by appointment only. We must schedule very carefully as to not interfere with our hard working construction team. If you would like to schedule your appointment or if we can answer any questions for you regarding pricing or available homes – just give us a call toll-free at 877-719-4818.

We are fortunate to have a handful of apartments available for immediate move-in. Be one of the first residents to move in to our beautiful new community.

There are two floorplans available now –
Plan 4 is a 1 bedroom plus den, 1.5 bath
Plan 10 is a 2 bedroom plus den, 2.5 bath

These plans are unique in the sense that they are the only apartments that come with a garage. Both floorplans are part of the Premier Collection with upgraded stainless steel ENERGY STAR® qualified appliances and espresso hardwood cabinets. The gas ranges feature 5 burners plus a pancake griddle. How cool is that?

Call us at 877-719-4818 to schedule a tour today. There are only 3 left of each type in the entire community so don’t miss your chance to live in one of these spectacular apartments.