🌱 Property Tax Grant+ Disney Trip Around The World + Cauliflower Rice

Hello again, friends. It's Saturday in Orange County and I'm back in your inbox to bring you the most important things happening in O.C.

First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking for sun; cool. High: 73 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. There's a new program that helps Orange County homeowners that are behind on paying their property taxes. The California Mortgage Relief Program announced that it has expanded eligibility requirements for California homeowners that have fallen behind on property tax payments "due to financial hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic." The financial assistance program can provide some homeowners with a fresh start. The California Mortgage Relief Program offers eligible homeowners financial assistance through a one-time only grant "that does not have to be paid back." You can find out more here: (New Santa Ana)
2. Cauliflower fans have a lot to celebrate. Chipotle is "testing its new Mexican Cauliflower Rice recipe at 60 locations," including restaurants in O.C. The test begins on Thursday and will last for a limited time, according to a news release from the restaurant chain. Chipotle’s cauliflower rice is keto, vegan, vegetarian, Paleo and made with grain-free ingredients, Chipotle said. It is, after all a vegetable. You can find out more here: (KTLA Los Angeles)
3. If you just can't get enough of the Happiest Place on Earth, "Adventures by Disney" just announced a 24-day around-the-world trip to visit every Disney park around the world. The everything Disney tour with an international flavor includes stops at all 12 Disney theme parks in Anaheim, Florida, France, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo "as well as a handful of international landmarks." (Orange County Register via Facebook)

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Today in Orange County:

• Cars and Coffee at The Marconi Museum. (7 a.m.)
• Future Stars Theatre Camp | FAMMTMJ95W9W. (8 a.m.)
• Main Street Creativity Corner In-Person. (9 a.m.)
• Free O.C. cooking class and free food. (10 a.m.)
• Family Tour of Sherman Gardens June 18. (11 a.m.)
• Free: Laguna Beach Fete De La Musique. (12 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County: "Available for adoption. Hey! It's me, Stella. Guess what, I got new photos taken. Whadda ya think? I was so excited when the volunteer took my pictures." (German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County via Facebook)
• Orange County Fire Authority: "Firefighters aggressively held a roadside vegetation fire in steep terrain to approximately 1/4 acre on the Ortega Highway." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• Orange County Sheriff's Department, C.A: "Teaching your child how to turn down drugs, paying attention to your child’s behavior, and knowing who your child hangs out with is a great first step in keeping your child drug-free." (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
• South Orange Public Library: "Beth Halliday will retire at the end of June… Her passion for reading to and educating youth has been a central theme during her time as Children’s Librarian.” (South Orange Public Library via Instagram)
• Girl Scouts of Orange County: "🍉Summer Sleepaway Camp at Camp Scherman is an enriching outdoor experience for Girl Scouts in grades 2-12. " (Girl Scouts of Orange County via Facebook)
• Orange County Parks: "Spend your Thursday evenings dancing the night away at our free Summer Concert Series events featuring beloved bands. Which shows are you most excited to see this summer? #OCParks #OCSummerNights" (Orange County Parks via Facebook)

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