🌱 Lost Family, Dog Trail Rescue + Lifeguards Ready + Free Music

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm today. High: 88 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. In Orange County, lifeguards are fully staffed and are ready to handle the summer beach crowds, despite a nationwide lifeguard shortage. Newport Beach Fire Department Assistant Chief of Lifeguard Operations Brian O'Rourke said they already hired about 140 ocean lifeguards for about 38 stations up and down the coast. They didn't have a "huge turnout," he said, but right now, they have all the lifeguards they need for O.C. beaches. (KABC-TV)
2. Music is in the air at the free Summer Concert Series that starts this week in Garden Grove. The first free concert will be on Thursday, June 23 and the free music series continues on Thursdays through July. Artists Huong Thuy, Hoang My An, Justin Nguyen and Carol Kim will perform at Garden Grove Park this Thursday. All concerts are on Thursday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Check out the full schedule here: (Orange County Tribune)
3. A shout out to the Orange County Fire Authority. OCFA firefighters and Orange County Sheriff’s Department rescued a family of four with their dog, Bella Tuesday night on a trail off of Ortega Highway. After hiking all day, they found themselves lost, and fortunately were able to call for help. In a Facebook post about the rescue, the O.C. Sheriff's Department said there are many trails throughout Orange County to hike, but before you head out, make sure you have the trail mapped out, bring a fully charged cell phone, plenty of snacks and plenty of water. Also, be sure to let someone know where you will be, and when you plan to return. (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)

Today in Orange County:

• Tie Dye Day! — Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach. (All Day)
• Ecology Week at Pretend City. (10 a.m.)
• Camp Adventure Family Fun Time at Central Library. (4 p.m.)
• Free: Live Music on the Porch at The Ranch. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "Available for adoption. Meet 3-year-old Hope!" (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• O.C. Parks: "We invite you to a showing of the classic film 'The Princess Bride' this Friday, June 24 at 6 p.m. at Craig Regional Park in Fullerton. Be sure to arrive early for royally good seats and pre-show entertainment! #OCSunsetCinema #OCParks." (OC Parks via Instagram)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department, C.A: "You should always avoid going to a stranger's home or having strangers come to your home to complete an online purchase. If you need a public space to complete a purchase, feel free to come to your local police services station. #TipTuesday." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• Philharmonic Society of Orange County: "It's #TriviaTuesday! Which term is mostly used to refer to a group of three composers in Western art music during the Classical period in the late 18th century, including Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn?" (Philharmonic Society of Orange County via Facebook)
• CASA of Orange County - Court Appointed Special Advocates: "This June we recognize Shelly Faulstick as our CASA Advocate of the Month." (CASA of Orange County - Court Appointed Special Advocates via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

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