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Rotary/CARE Car Show to Benefit Rotary charities,
Capistrano Animal Rescue - San Juan Capistrano
February 4, 2012
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Car Show once again promises a fabulous display
of antique and classic cars and trucks, as well
as the return of the popular New-Car Row from
the 11 dealers of Capistrano Auto Center. South
County Lexus will display the stunning, exotic
2012 LFA sports coupe.
Attendees
will also be treated to entertainment, food from
Las Golondrinas, exhibits and prizes! Contributing
to the family-friendly atmosphere, a number of
car owners and guests bring their dogs, which
must be well-behaved and leashed.
LOCATION:
San Juan Capistrano Community Center/Sports Park
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Annual
Dr. Joe Cortese Memorial Motorcycle Poker Run
- Irvine
February 4, 2012
Honoring popular local vet who passed away in
2008, this fun ride begins at event sponsor Orange
County Harley-Davidson in Irvine and wends through
various south Orange County locations before finishing
at the popular fund-raiser, the Annual Rotary/CARE
Car Show in San Juan Capistrano.
The
fee of $30 for rider and $20 for passenger by
Jan. 27, or thereafter $35 for rider and $25 for
passenger, will include coffee and donuts, lunch,
prizes for best and worst poker hand and Car Show
admission.
STARTING
LOCATION:
Orange County Harley-Davidson
8677 Research Dr
Irvine, 92618
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 Renaissance
ClubSport Super Bowl Party -
Aliso Viejo
Sunday, February 5, 2012
1 – 6pm
The
battle of the NFL superstars wouldn't be complete
without a Super Bowl party with good friends and
great food! Enjoy the game and plenty of food
on a buffet of whole roasted pig, carnitas tacos,
rice beans, stuffed Jalapenos, chips and salsa,
salad bar and build your own sliders. Drink specials
include $10 draft pitchers, $3 drafts, or any
well drink for $5. Reservations are not required.
For
all ages. Members and Non-Members: FREE event/$24.99
optional buffet includes 1 Bud Light Drink ticket
LOCATION:
Renaissance ClubSport Renaissance ClubSport Aliso
Viejo
50 Enterprise
Aliso Viejo
INFORMATION:
(949)330-5560
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 Surf
City (Pacific Shoreline) Marathon -
Huntington Beach
Super Bowl Weekend - February 5, 2012
This
exclusive oceanfront course is a California Dream!
Run on Pacific Coast Highway past the famous Huntington
Beach pier and wind through the legendary surfing
beaches of Southern California. Retro surf bands
entertain along the way and the Finish Line Party
includes a beach side beer garden in the California
sun. Finishers receive bodacious surfboard medals!
Location:
Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Hwy.
INORMATION:
888-422-ORUN (0786)
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 Starr
Ranch Sanctuary - After School with Starr Ranch
Biologists
Located in Trabuco Canyon
Thursdays Feb 9, 16, & 23, 2012
OR Fridays, Feb 10, 17 & 24, 2012
3:30 - 5 pm
The staff at Audubon’s Starr Ranch Sanctuary invite
kids ages 8 – 12 to come visit the Ranch after
school over three days this winter to learn how
our biologists conduct research on wild animals
and their habitats. Starr Ranch protects 4000
acres of wildlands in southeast Orange County.
The cost is $30 for the three-day session and
reservations are required. Wear clothes for outdoor
walking. Rain dates by arrangement.
LOCATION:
Starr
Ranch Sanctuary
100 Bell Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon
RESERVATIONS
OR INFORMATION:
Reservations: 949-858-0131 or online at www.starr-ranch.org.
Questions: 949-858-0309.
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 Old
World Village Chocolate & Wine Festival -
Huntington Beach
Wednesday, February 11-12, 2012
The
Old World Village Chocolate & Wine Festival is
sure to be an unforgettable and fun event, with
something for everyone! Guests can expect to see
chocolatiers, bakers, candy makers, wine vendors,
and other chocolate and wine related vendors,
arts and crafts and gift vendors too!
General
Admission is FREE
LOCATION:
Old World Village
7561 Center Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA
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 Taste
of San Juan - San Juan Capistrano
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
6-9 pm
Help
launch the kick-off celebration of the Fiesta
de las Golondrinas at The San Juan Hills Golf
Club. The Taste brings together many of San Juan's
marvelous restaurants under one roof to tempt
you with 'tastes' of their fare. Come and be tempted
by all there is at "The Taste of San Juan". Admission
is $20.00 per person which includes all tastes.
LOCATION:
San Juan Hills Golf Club
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
949-493-1976
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 Timberwolf
5 K Run/Walk - Irvine
Saturday, February 18, 2012
8:00 a.m.
This
USATF Certified 5K course was designed by former
NHS Track coach, Rob Duncanson, an age group winner
of numerous road races.
Walkers
and casual participants are welcome! Race Distances
include 5K Run/Walk and 1K Fun Run. Register by
January 29th for the best price.
LOCATION:
Northwood High School
4515 Portola Parkway
Irvine, CA
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 Los
Alamitos 'Race on the Base' - Los Alamitos
February 25, 2012
The yearly event has continued to provide not
only a forum for local avid runners and walkers,
but has also instilled a sense of pride and teamwork
between the Los Alamitos City Council, the citizens
of Los Alamitos, the Rossmoor Community Services
District, and the local business community.
The
race is held on the run ways at the Joint Forces
Training Base in Los Alamitos and features helicopters,
planes and military vehicles with music throughout
the course. Events and activities for the whole
family!
INOFORMATION:
562-430-1073
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 Get
Outdoors! OC at O’Neill Regional Park
- Trabuco Canyon
February 25, 2012
12 - 3 pm
Happier,
Healthier, Smarter…Join us for outdoor activities
geared to inspire your family to spend time outside.
Easy Naturalist led hikes, nature crafts, and
more! Each Get Outdoors event is at a different
location with various games and activities depending
on the park. Feel free to drop in for all or part
of this free event.
Cost:
Free (This program is generously sponsored by
a grant.)
LOCATION:
O’Neill Regional Park
Trabuco Canyon
INFORMATION:
(714) 708-3885
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The
Kid's Pet Parade
Sunday, February 26, 2012
- Rain Date: Sunday, March 4, 2012
1 pm
Part of the annual Fiesta de las Golondrinas celebration.
Kids between the ages of 5 to 12 can show off
their favorite animals in a contest for, The
Cutest, Most Unusual, Best Team Costume (owner
and pet), Funniest & Most Obedient (pet, not
child).
Location:
At Cooks Park. Corner of La Novia and Calle Arroyo
in San Juan Capistrano al exhibit.
INFORMATION:
949-493-1976
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March
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 Festival
of Whales - Dana Point
March 3-4, 10-11, 2012
It's
time of the year for the whales to make their
annual trip down south and the Dana Point Chamber
of Commerce will celebrate with their Annual Street
Fair, which is part of the Whale Festival with
a weekend of fun, food, entertainment and an arts
& craft show with over 100 vendors.
LOCATION:
Dana Point Harbor
Festival
Info:
949-472-7888 or 1-888-440-4309
Dana
Wharf Whale Watching Cruises!
Dana
Wharf Whale Watching is offering special cruises
during this event! Buy tickets online at www.danawharf.com
or call (949) 496-5794 for more information!
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 Annual
Easter Seals Invitational Golf Tournament
- Yorba Linda
March 5, 2012
Tournament check-in time is 10 am
The
Easter Seals Invitational Golf Classic marks its
13th year with an exciting day of golf, food and
fun for a great cause. Participating golfers can
look forward to popular contests including Longest
Drive or Accurate Drive, Closest-to-the-Pin and
a Hole-in-One. Back by popular demand is Golf
Ball Bingo, where the first ball drawn wins $500,
second ball drawn wins $200, and the third wins
$100.
Entrance
fees are $300 for a single player and $1100 for
a foursome and include eligibility for awards
and prizes, lunch, and dinner following a silent
auction. All proceeds benefit residents with disabilities
like autism and Down syndrome.
LOCATION:
Black Gold Golf Club
One Black Gold Drive
Yorba Linda
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Astronomy
Night - Silverado
March 9, 2012
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Spend
an evening under the stars in the canyons away
from city lights. We will take a sunset hike,
peer at the night sky through telescopes and hear
ancient legends about how the constellations were
named.
Cost:
$5 per person/ $25 per family* Advance registration
required.
LOCATION:
Rancho Soñado
Silverado, CA 92676
INFORMATION:
(714) 708-3885
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 Toshiba
Golf Classic
March 12-18, 2012
17th
year of this popular PGA Champions Tour event.
One of the most successful tournaments in Champions
Tour history, the Toshiba Classic has raised over
$12 million in the past 12 years for its lead
beneficiary Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
as well as other Orange County charities.
LOCATION:
Newport Beach Country Club
INFORMATION:
To order tickets and to inquire about corporate
ticket packages, please call 949-660-1001
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 Irvine
Park Railroad Easter Eggstravaganza
March 17 - April 7, 2012
At
Irvine Park Railroad's Easter Eggstravaganza,
children and adults can ride the train through
beautiful Irvine Regional Park. Children ages
2 through 12 can participate in an Easter egg
hunt. Each egg is filled with candy or a prize.
Tickets
must be purchased on the day of the event in order
to receive a wristband for the Easter egg hunt.
Children can also meet and have their picture
taken with the Easter bunny (visit web site for
cost). Other activities include hay rides, Easter
cookie decorating, face painting (weekends only),
carnival games and a lot more. Additional Irvine
Regional Park activities inside of the park include
Irvine Park Rentals' paddle boats and Wheel Fun
Rentals® bikes (single surrey bikes, deuce coupes,
choppers, beach cruises and more), the Orange
County Zoo and pony rides. Visit web site for
costs and full details.
LOCATION:
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
INFORMATION:
714-997-3968
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 El
Presidente Ball - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, March 17, 2012
6:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Journey back to the late 1800s of early California
and let the Fiesta Association show you how “the
West was fun” at this western style dinner dance.
Join
in on the dining, dancing and gaming where all
colorful characters are welcome!
LOCATION:
El Adobe Restaurant
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
949-493-1976
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Saint
Joseph's Day and The Return of the Swallows Celebration
Monday, March 19, 2012
Live music, Community presentations, Special Guest
"Swallows Speakers", Mission Parish School performances,
Ringing of the historic bells, Official press
conference and History of St. Joseph's Day and
Swallows Legend
Location:
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Ortega Hwy
INFORMATION:
949-234-1300
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 Swallows
Day Fiesta Grande - San Juan Capistrano
March 21, 2012
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This
night of Old West entertainment consists of four
contests are rolled into one! Best Dressed Old
West Man, Best Dressed Old West Woman, Best Belt
Buckle, and the Hairiest Man (best moustache and/or
beard). So don your finest Old West outfit, belt
buckle or facial hair! and enter one or more of
the contests. There is a $5 entry fee for each
contestant per contest entered.
For
the more timid, spectators are always welcome
at the hilarious Fiesta Grandé.
LOCATION:
Swallow's Inn
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION
949-493-1976
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 Swallows
Day Parade & Mercado - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, March 24, 2012
The
Parade takes place in down-town San Juan Capistrano.
This is the nation's largest non-motorized parade.
It is totally organized and presented by the San
Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association. Arrive early;
most street closures are by 10.00 a.m. The parade
begins promptly at 11 am.
The
Mercado is a Street Fair and Market Place where
you can eat, drink, and shop at over 100 booths.
It is THE place to be after the parade! Listen
and dance to the music of The Working Cowboy Band,
a traditional country music band.
LOCATION:
Dowtown San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION
949-493-1976
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 Civil
War Re-enactment - Anaheim
March 24 & 25, 2012
The
Civil War is brought to life! Professional Civil
War re-enactors come from all over southern California
to participate in this annual event held at St.
Catherine's Academy.
Meet President Abraham Lincoln, Tour Union and
Confederate encampments, Watch battles with over
200 re-enactors and visit the sutler’s marketplace.
LOCATION:
St
Catherine's Academy
215 N. Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
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