Bowers Museum Provides Hunger Relief, Virtual Online Programming
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BY LAURIE HANSON • December 19, 2020
For the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana the powers of art provide healing and solace even in these trying times.
Though the museum is closed for now, they have creatively implemented hunger relief and gone virtual online to serve others during the pandemic. Their efforts include having provided 23,193 meals to frontline medical and emergency personnel, low-income children, families, seniors and the homeless. Additionally, they also provided 1,148 bags of groceries and 1,527 art kits to low-income children and seniors. In 2021, the museum plans to offer free groceries to their low-income afterschool families from Santa Ana.
The Bowers Museum Festival of Winter Holiday Celebrations happens on Dec. 27 at 11 a.m.
Both virtual events are free
Connecting with a holiday s spirit and meaning through a beautifully made craft or two? It s a timeless way to summon smiles, peaceful feelings, and fun when a big celebration arrives.
And when that celebration happily happens over several days, with each day focusing on a specific value and tenet, creativity can truly blossom.
That s what will happen on Saturday, Dec. 26 when the California African American Museum presents a virtual crafts session.
The free event is called Kwanzaa Kuumba Makers Festival, and it will focus specifically on Kuumba, a commitment to creativity, which is Kwanzaa s sixth principle.
Ho Ho Ho Grab-N-Go Events
Various locations
Throughout the week, the L.A. County s Parks and Rec department hosts several drive-through events at parks around the county. Giveaways may include a $25 gift certificate toward a holiday meal, a stocking and decorating kit, and food supplies. Pre-registration is required and only one registration per household is permitted. Face masks required at the drive-through and walk-ups are not allowed.
A view of the 88th Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center on Dec. 2, 2020 in New York City. (Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Tuesday, Dec. 15; 3:30 p.m. PST
A Virtual Holiday Visit to Rockefeller Center