FOURTH OF JULY All are invited to celebrate Independence Day at the Golden Rain Foundation’s annual Fourth of July event on Friday, July 4, from 10 a.m.2 p.m. in and around Clubhouse 4. Get ready for a fun-filled day starting with a classic car show presented by the Silver Fox Classic Car Club in the Clubhouse 4 parking lot. Inside the clubhouse, shop oneof- a-kind handmade items

The Golden Age Foundation (GAF) will hold a shredding service on Tuesday, July 8, in the Clubhouse 2 parking lot from 10 a.m.-noon. To make sure the shredding service runs smoothly, the GAF asks residents to follow these guidelines: • Do not arrive earlier than 10 a.m. • Place documents to be shredded in paper bags in the passenger seat and stay in the car. A volunteer will get the bags

Fireworks can be terrifying for animals. July 5 is historically one of the busiest days for lost pet reports nationwide. To safeguard pets, owners should: 1. Keep pets indoors in a quiet, secure room before dusk. 2. Update identification tags and microchip information in case they escape. 3. Use calming aids such as white-noise machines, television, or veterinarian-approved anxiety

INDEPENDENCE DAY The Seal Beach Police Department is deploying additional officers throughout the Independence Day holiday. All fireworks are illegal in Seal Beach—no exceptions. Municipal Code §7.20.065 prohibits the sale, possession, or discharge of any fireworks, including so-called “safe and sane” varieties. Violations are a misdemeanor and may result in arrest or a citation

Hundreds circled Veterans Plaza and weaved their way through booths in Clubhouse 4 during the GRF Life Options Expo on June 27. The annual event provides an opportunity for residents to engage directly with service providers, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health and take advantage of low-cost senior services. The bustling vendor area was packed with residents collecting