Participants can dance their way to better fitness to the Latin rhythms of salsa, merengue, cha cha, mambo, cumbia and more.

The California Baptist University's *New Song* Ladies' Choir will perform on Sunday, February 21st at Cypress Church beginning at 6:00 p.m. *New Song* is composed of CBU women under the direction of Music Professor Al Clifft. Their blended repertoire is combined with an engaging presence and inspires all who hear their music. The public is invited to attend this free event. Email: steven@cypresschurch.net or call (714) 952-3001 for information.

Each July there is a birthday celebration held in the city of Cypress. Families, friends and neighbors commemorate the date of incorporation of the city of Cypress by enjoying the Cypress Community Festival. This year will be the 30th anniversary of the Festival and the date has been set for Saturday, July 24, 2010. There is entertainment, games, vendors booths, food and lots of family fun. The Festival web site is at: http://www.cypressfestival.com/ For Festival information email: info@cypressfestival.com

Republican congressman whose district includes Fullerton, Orange, Cypress and other parts of northern Orange County.

A woman led police on a chase through four cities Monday afternoon before crashing in Huntington Beach, police said.

Cypress authorities are looking for a man who molested a 17-year-old boy while posing as a police officer.

Pastors and church leaders from southwestern states held a conference at Cypress Church on Saturday, January 30th. The meeting was sponsored by the western division of the Evangelical Free Churches of America (EFCA). Pastor Mike McKay and the staff of Cypress Church hosted the workshop. Steve Highfill, the Director of EFCA West, opened the meeting with an overview of his organization’s history and purpose. Cypress Church is committed to serving all of northern Orange County and the surrounding area. There are Bible studies, worship services and programs for all age groups. Sunday worship is at 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The current message series is focused on the topic of prayer. Information about Cypress Church is available at (714) 952-3001 or Google “Cypress Church Connections” for the online versions of their monthly “Connections” magazine.

From the good folks at the Cypress Police Department: Date/Time of Occurrence: February 1, 2010 / 12:15 a.m. Location of Incident: 9500 block of Valley View, Cypress, CA Case Number: 1000333 Suspect: Male white, 40 yrs., 5-11, 160lbs, clean shaven, short gray/brn hair, brn.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church will hold a rummage sale and bake sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Cypress resident Wanda Slade has been appointed as Vice Chair of the Cypress Community Festival Association. Wanda lives in the Cypress area and has served as the Booth Chairperson for the Festival during the past five years. The Festival welcomes vendors and is known for its unique blend of shopping opportunities. The event is dependent on the support of many individual volunteers and local business sponsors. The 2010 Festival is set for Saturday, July 24th at Oak Knoll Park. Information is available at: info@cypressfestival.com

St. Irenaeus Church in Cypress will celebrate the World Day of the Sick by holding a special Mass at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.

Cypress Church will hold a Valentine dinner and dance on Saturday, February 13th beginning at 6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for fun for the entire family. For Tickets contact Kara Matayoshi at melodicslumber7@aol.com or Laura Matayoshi at matayoshiarmy@aol.com. The Cypress Church campus is located at 6143 Ball Road. Information available at (714) 952-3001.

"Against the Grain: Woodworkers of California" will be on display from Feb. 4 through March 11 at the Cypress College Art Gallery, 9200 Valley View St.

During the past decade the world has experienced many catastrophic events. These have included the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001, the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004 and the recent earthquake in Haiti. Many people today are confused about the meaning of these occurrences and their relationship to Bible prophecy. The Precept Bible study on prophecy begins Feb. 4th at 9:00 a.m. at Cypress Church 6143 Ball Road. Email Susan VanderWal at: susankvan@sbcglobal.net or call (714) 952-3001.

The Cypress Community Festival needs you! Community service with the Festival is the ultimate exercise of democracy. Volunteers are needed now to plan this community celebration. The Festival is the largest one-day event of its kind held in Orange County. The most urgent need is for assistance with the Development Committee. This group contacts business owners in the community and encourages them to become Festival Sponsors. Those interested in volunteering to assist with the Cypress Community Festival are urged to contact Tracy at (714) 681-3570 or email info@cypressfestival.com

Contributions include cash that teens raised and medical supplies. It's thousands of miles from Cypress and Buena Park to Haiti's earthquake-ravaged shores, but that hasn't stopped area residents and businesses from contributing to the relief efforts.

About 50 members of the Cypress Pops Orchestra will hold a free concert on Saturday to help raise funds for Haiti earthquake relief.

Dancers are needed for the Sixth Annual Ballroom Dance Competition, is open to those 40 years and older who can foxtrot, waltz, rhumba, tango, East Coast swing, or West Coast swing.

Anaheim group will visit Cypress seniors. The Dapper Tappers from the Anaheim Senior Center will head west for one free tap and soft-shoe performance at the Cypress Senior Center at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan.

Tuesday's storm flooded some major streets in the southern part of the city, stranding motorists and making it difficult for residents to get to their neighborhoods.