My wife’s birthday is Oct. 20. And it’s never too early for me to start thinking about how I should honor the most important person in my life.
Fortunately, there just happen to be several events in Fountain Valley that are scheduled for Oct. 20, giving me plenty of options besides a nice dinner and a Hallmark movie marathon.
Nothing shows love like cleaning out the garage.
So, I’m kicking off the morning of Oct. 20 by taking a few truckloads of my unwanted electronics to the Fountain Valley Community Foundation-sponsored quarterly electronics recycling event.
I’m sure Lynn will be forever grateful I can get rid of broken lamps, 8-track tape players, broken printers and other stuff.
By the way, this event will include a free paper shredding event, so bring all your old, outdated check registers, receipts, no-longer-needed invoices and other obsolete paperwork.
The recycling event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fountain Valley Sports Park (Heil Avenue and Brookhurst Street). The shredding hours are usually from 9 a.m. to noon.
Just about the time the recycling event ends, the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will kick off its first Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff. It’s set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., also at the Sports Park.
Fountain Valley already celebrates summer with Summerfest and winter with the annual Tree Lighting. This new daylong celebration of fall will feature craft booths, food booths, games, entertainment, a pie contest, a dunk tank, food trucks and a beer and wine garden, along with the Chili Cookoff.
There’s something for all ages. It’s also just a great way to see friends and escape the usual rigors of life.
My wife’s daylong birthday celebration will conclude with the Fountain Valley Community Foundation’s fall Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament.
Lynn doesn’t actually play poker so she may have to designate someone to be there and support the Community Foundation.
I just happen to have played in the tournament several times and always enjoy the experience. It costs $25 to play, with the entry fee going to the nonprofit you designate, whether it be the Fountain Valley High Football Boosters, the Rotary Club, the Fountain Valley Schools Foundation or any other charity you support.
The tournament starts at 6 p.m. at the Center at Founders Village Senior & Community Center. Check-in begins at 5:15 p.m. Go to fvcommunityfoundation.org to learn more.
The real good news for Lynn is that we can be home at a decent hour and catch a “Corpus Christi Christmas” on the Hallmark Channel.
Too early for Christmas? Hello … it’s Oct. 20.
