On February 11, 2012, the Fountain Valley Community Foundation in partnership with the Fountain Valley Recreation and Community Services Division will host the annual Anytime Fitness 5K Fun Run (previously called Fit to be Square 5K). The event supports over 30 Fountain Valley non-profits and 100% of each runners registration fee goes to the non-profit of their choice. In 2011 the event was able to generate over $18,000 for the participating... View Article

Join Fountain Valley's most fashionable seniors on February 13, 2012, at 1 p.m. for a Fit an Fabulous Fashion Show. This fun-filled benefit fashion show is back by popular demand. All models live in our local communities and will adorn the runway with lovely, contemporary fashions. You wont want to miss this exciting chance to support the senior nutrition program in Fountain Valley. For additional information on this program, please... View Article

In an effort to more energy efficient, the City is currently taking steps to replace its Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) units. HVAC units on top of the Police Departments and Recreation Centers roofs were removed and replaced and the heating boiler in the Recreation Center was replaced.

Replacing these HVAC units is also helping the City save money over time. At current Southern California Edison rates, the City... View Article

On Saturday, January 21, the Fountain Valley Community Foundation will be hosting an electronic waste (e-waste) collection event for local citizens to drop-off their unwanted electronic items.

The event will take place in the parking lot next to the Fountain Valley Recreation Center at 16400 Brookhurst Street from 9am to 4pm. This is a free service offered to residents to properly dispose of their e-waste and help divert waste... View Article

Here's How It Works:
1.Nominate Your House at its brightest
2.Vote for the very Best Decked House in your neighborhood
3.Enter to win $100,000 for your public schools.
Tis the season for twinkling lights and holiday magic! This year, were inviting each Patch town to vote on the very Best Decked House, and rewarding the whole community with $100,000 for their schools!

Who wins what? One house per... View Article

The City of Fountain Valley City Hall Offices will be closed from Saturday, December 24, 2011, through Tuesday, January 3, 2012. If the public needs immediate assistance, include emergency water turn on, they can contact the Police Department front desk at 714-593-4485. For the holiday trash pickup and street sweeping schedule and much more information, please visit the City's website at www.fountainvalley.org. View Article

The City of Fountain Valley is receiving applications from volunteers to sit on the following Committees, Commissions and Boards. Applications are available in the City Clerks Office located at 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, and online at www.fountainvalley.org. Appointments will be for two-year terms. Candidates for appointment must be residents of Fountain Valley and 18 years of age or older. The deadline for application submission to... View Article

Come celebrate with Santa and friends at Heritage Park on Saturday December 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.
Our new gazebo is located in Heritage Park at the Historical Society next to the Fountain Valley Library at 17365 Los Alamos Street. Enjoy caroling, cookies, entertainment by the Sunshine Generation, the Girl Scouts. Take home goodies from our first ever holiday bake sale.

For more info call Joyce Erwin at 714-962-3606.View Article

Rainbow Disposal observes the following holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day.

Christmas: As the December 25 Christmas holiday is on a Sunday, Rainbow takes Monday the 26th as their holiday. All trash pick-up is pushed back one day this week.

New Years Day: As New Years Day is on a Sunday, Rainbow takes Monday the 2nd as their holiday. All trash... View Article

Once again, Rainbow Disposal will recycle non-artificial Christmas trees placed at the curb for collection. Flocked trees are also accepted. The collected trees will be shredded into ground cover material. Recycling Christmas trees helps to extend the limited lifespan of our local landfills.

Trees should be no taller than 6 feet and have all lights and ornaments removed. For additional information, call Rainbow Disposal at (714)... View Article