April 2021 Edition

Love Brea Returns to Connect, Unite & Serve our Community

Love Brea, the City’s popular community serve day, returns this year in a COVID-conscious format. Last year, this annual event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Love Brea will take place on four consecutive Saturdays from April 17 - May 8. Projects range from smaller service opportunities for individuals, or larger projects for groups that feel safe volunteering with one another. You can choose one or more day(s) to participate that would best work for you.

Examples of service projects include:

Creating chalk art
Making appreciation cards
Gathering items for senior homes & children
A drive-thru drop-off for dog and cat items
And much more!

Sign up today at LoveBrea.org to volunteer, donate, or submit a project!

Free Compost Giveaway

On Saturday, May 1, from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m., Republic Services and the City of Brea will be giving away free compost to residents to say ‘thank you’ for participating in the green waste recycling program. Please plan to bring your own container (ex. trash can, storage container, etc.) to fill. This event will be held at the Brea Community Center’s parking lot, rain or shine. Compost is limited and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, until supplies last. For more information, please contact Lizette Longacre, Recycling Coordinator for the City of Brea at (714) 990-7691 or lizettel@cityofbrea.net.

Exciting Changes Coming to Birch Hills Golf Course

This month, Birch Hills Golf Course will be rerouting its course and installing a new steel bridge. The rerouting is designed to enhance the customer experience for golfers of all skill levels. A quick five-question survey, available via QR code and printed copy, has been developed to capture the community’s opinion. The survey can be found at the Birch Hills Golf Course front counter, golf carts, and on the City of Brea’s website. As an incentive to participate in the survey, the Birch Hills Golf Course Treehouse Bar and Grill is offering 10% off one’s restaurant bill. The community’s feedback is greatly appreciated. Visit cityofbrea.net/golf to see the new rerouting map and tell us what you think.

Deadline Extended for Build Your Dream Home Challenge

As part of our Housing Element Update, Brea has launched a Build Your Dream Home Challenge. The entire community is encouraged to participate by building, drawing, or creating the ideal home they would like to see in Brea. This activity can be done on a piece of paper, using everyday household items, or on a mobile app like SimCity BuildIt or Minecraft. It can be done on your own or as a team. This challenge will also be conducted with students at Laurel Elementary School, so multiple submissions are allowed. Once completed, simply take a picture or record a video and upload it onto ShapeBrea.net/dream-home-challenge. Enter a submission by Thursday, April 15. Selected submissions will receive a prize and be featured on ShapeBrea.net and the City’s social media accounts.

Take Steps to Control Mosquitos

The recent rains combined with warm weather create the perfect environment for mosquito breeding. Take the time to regularly inspect your property for any stagnant water. Common sources for mosquito breeding include:

Plant saucers
Buckets
Tires
Pet water bowls
Trash cans
Water-holding plants such as bromeliads

Any collected water should be emptied, and containers should be tightly sealed to prevent mosquito entry. Head to ocvector.org for more information.

LATEST NEWS

Brea Korea Sister City 10th Year Anniversary Celebration

On Thursday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m., the cities of Brea and Anseong, Korea will celebrate their 10 Year Sister City relationship anniversary. Please save the date and plan to tune-in for a memorable virtual event. More details will be shared when they become available.

Orange County to Orange Tier

As of March 31, Orange County moved into the Orange Tier of the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Moving into the Orange Tier means local businesses and activities in Brea, and the rest of Orange County, will either be allowed to expand capacity or resume operations. Visit cityofbrea.net/covid19 for more information.

Jobs Available

In preparation of summer programs, the City of Brea is looking to fill various job vacancies. Visit cityofbrea.net/jobs for more information and to apply. Application deadlines are quickly approaching, so apply soon if interested!

Commissions & Committees Reorganize

Brea’s eight Commissions and Committees have undergone their annual reorganization. They play an important role in the community by making observations and bringing ongoing feedback to the City Council. Click here to learn more about each one.