Celebrate Independence Day at the Country Fair

There are many ways to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. If you’re staying local, join the community at City Hall Park on Friday, July 4 for Brea’s 45th Annual Country Fair. Activities are planned from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Admission is free, so stop by and join the fun.

Click here to view the schedule of the day. 

Save the Date for Brea Fest

Brea Fest, the community’s favorite end of summer event, is the “tastiest” celebration of the year! This year, it takes place on Friday, August 8 from 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center. Guests are invited to sample delicious food and beverages donated from local restaurants while listening to live music. 

Our Brea Gallery will be open with free admission to view the exhibit Mapping the Landscape: A 50 Dialogue of Art + the Community and our Curtis Theatre will be open to view the dueling piano performance by Black and Whyte. 

In lieu of National Night Out, the Brea Police Department will have a larger presence at Brea Fest with four different booths providing drone demonstrations, information on SWAT and much more. Make sure to stop by. 

Brea Fest admission and entertainment are free. Tickets that can be used for food and/or beverages are $4 each. Proceeds from the event help support Brea’s Art Programs, such as the Curtis Theatre, Brea Art Gallery, and Concerts in the Park. Don’t miss this family-friendly event that celebrates the arts and our Brea spirit. 

Organics Program began July 1

Starting July 1, residents will begin to dispose of all organic waste (food waste and green waste) in the yard waste cart (now referred to as organics cart). These updates to the City’s recycling program are required per Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383). All residents must have trash, recycle, and organics carts. 

Friendly cart reminders: 

• Trash materials are disposed in the black/grey colored cart. 
• Recyclable materials are disposed in the dark green OR blue-lid cart. 
• Organic materials (such as yard waste) are disposed in the brown OR green-lid cart. 

Please visit cityofbrea.gov/recyclebrea or call (714) 990-7691 for more details. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you have the original (current) colored carts, continue to use those as you have been. Those carts will eventually be replaced by the 2036 date. 

Brea Line Newsletter is Now Fully Digital 

Future issues of the Brea Line newsletter will only be available to view online. Access it on any digital device, a computer, tablet, or smartphone, to learn about latest City news, recreation classes, events, services, and much more. To sign-up to receive your own copy in your email inbox, please visit cityofbrea.gov/brealine and start planning today!

Celebrating 50 Years of Arts in Public Places

This year, the City of Brea proudly commemorates the 50th anniversary of its Art in Public Places program, celebrating five decades of dedication to public art. Established in 1975, Brea’s Art in Public Places program was one of the first in California to require the integration of public art into new private development projects. The program has brought 195 diverse sculptures through the City and can be located with our online map at cityofbrea.gov/artinpublicplaces.

To celebrate, the Brea Gallery will present an anniversary exhibition this summer Mapping the Landscape: A 50 Dialogue of Art + the Community, highlighting eight selected artists whose work is part of the public art collection. The exhibition will feature original works that offer insight into the creative process behind some of the city’s most iconic public sculptures. This showcase not only honors the artists' contributions but also invites the community to engage more deeply with the legacy and future of public art in Brea.

Opening reception is July 26 at 5:00 p.m. Visit breagallery.com for more details.

Sign Up for Fun Activities 

Registration for Fall Tiny Tots opens on July 7. The fall session runs from August 25 to November 7 (11 weeks). This part-time preschool program for ages 2.5 to 5 offers exciting activities, a nurturing environment, and flexible 2 or 3-day schedules. Contact the Brea Community Center at (714) 990-7631 to schedule a tour.

The Brea Summer Fit Challenge is back and ready to help you crush your fitness goals. This 6-week challenge is designed to help you burn fat, gain muscle, and stay consistent all summer long. Weigh-ins are from July 7 – 12 and weigh-outs are August 11 – 16. This is only $25 for members and $60 for non-members. Sign up at the Brea Community Center front counter or online at BreaRec.com

Kids Summer Art Camps at the Brea Gallery are back. There are three different weeks to choose from starting Monday, July 14. These week-long camps are Monday – Friday from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. To register, visit BreaRec.com and search the class numbers (17393, 17391, or 17392), or call (714) 990-7731.

Measure M2: Help Shape Transportation in OC 

Measure M2 (M2) is a 30-year, half-cent sales tax administered by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to fund transportation improvements across Orange County. With an estimated $14 billion in funding by 2041, the M2 Transportation Investment Plan (Plan) supports a wide range of projects, including freeway enhancements, local street upgrades, public transit improvements and environmental mitigation efforts. To ensure transparency, accountability and responsiveness to the county’s evolving transportation needs, OCTA is conducting a Comprehensive Ten-Year Review to evaluate the performance of the Plan.  

Your input is essential in helping us understand community needs and priorities for Orange County. Here is how to get involved:   

Participate in the Online Survey  

Take the survey by July 6 for a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards! See official rules.   

Visit octa.net/M2Review to learn more about the Review, upcoming engagement opportunities, and to receive updates.  

Laurel Elementary School Circulation Study 

City staff is currently underway with a Laurel Elementary School Circulation study that focuses on existing school circulation patterns related to student drop-off and pick-up. Alternatives were recently presented to the community for feedback. Click here to learn more about the study and view the alternatives.

Business Highlights 

Enjoy these new businesses at the Brea Mall:  

TUMI, now open at the Brea Mall, is known for its elevated craftmanship and durability. With a product line that includes luggage, backpacks, bags, and accessories, TUMI distinguishes itself through repair services, product recovery programs, and personalized features like monogramming and accent customization. TUMI rigorously tests its products through a series of 70 unique evaluations to ensure long-lasting performance and integrates advanced components, such as its patented handle system to prevent wear-and-tear issues 

Voluspa’s second retail storefront is now open at the Brea Mall. The company is renowned for its luxurious, handcrafted candles and scents. Made with natural, globally sourced ingredients, Voluspa candles are free from sulfates, phthalates, parabens, and pesticides. All products are made in California at a solar-powered facility, blending signature fragrances with sustainable coconut wax. Beyond its iconic candles, the store offers a full range of home and personal fragrance products, including reed diffusers, room sprays, hand soaps, lotions, and perfumes.