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 Starr
Ranch Sanctuary - Family Nature Workshops
- Trabuco Canyon
November 7, 2009
9 am to 1 pm
The staff at Starr Ranch Sanctuary, a 4000-acre
nature preserve east of Dove Canyon and Coto de
Caza, invites you to join us for our biannual
“Family Nature Workshops.” We invite you and your
family to experience first-hand the beauty of
wilderness in our rapidly urbanizing county and
to learn together during workshops and walks offered
by our staff, guest biologists, and docents that
will include: Cougars; Bobcats, and Coyotes!;
Hawk Research; Ghostwalker, Cougar in the Santa
Ana Mountains; Starr Ranch Ecosystems (during
a truck ride around the Ranch); Plant Walk; Reptiles
and Amphibians of Orange County; and Nature Walks.
Admission
is free, but by RESERVATION ONLY. Space is limited,
so make your reservations soon. Each person chooses
two programs during the 9 am sign-up. Programs
are available on a first come first serve basis.
Tables will be available for picnic lunches. No
pets are allowed. Rain cancels.
LOCATION:
Starr
Ranch Sanctuary
100 Bell Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon
RESERVATIONS
OR INFORMATION:
949-858-0131 or sign up online at: www.starr-ranch.org
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Bowl for the Gold - Irvine
November 7, 2009
10 am-12 pm
Special
Olympics is rolling out 12 bowl-a-thon fundraisers
throughout Southern California, where you and
three friends can bowl with one of our Special
Olympics athletes!
This
is a fundraising event for the athletes of Special
Olympics Southern California. To participate in
the Bowl for the Gold event, each bowler must
submit a minimum of $50.00 through either a personal
donation or by fundraising. Prizes are awarded
for bowlers that raise over $100.00, for the top
individual fundraiser, highest individual score,
highest team score, and the top team fundraiser.
Register online
here.
LOCATION:
Irvine Lanes
3415 Michelson Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
INFORMATION:
714-690-3350
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Annual La Palma Days - La Palma
November 14, 2009
This
annual tradition event has been celebrated in
our community for over 20 years, encouraging residents,
business partners and friends to celebrate La
Palma’s community spirit.
The
event features Miss La Palma Pageant, Parade &
Band Review, Activities, Entertainment, Cultural
& Historical Activities & International Food
& Product Vendors
LOCATION:
La Palma Central Park
INFORMATION:
714-690-3350
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 Bird
of Prey Conservation Workshop - Silverado
November 14, 2009
9 am - 12 pm
Learn
about these beautiful hunters and watch one get
released back into the wild. Cost: $5 per person*
Advance
registration is required.
LOCATION:
Rancho Soñado
Silverado, CA 92676
INFORMATION:
(714) 708-3885
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 Donna
O'Neill Land Conservancy Events
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Trail
Clearing and Weeding
8 am - 11:30 am
Spend
a few hours in beautiful surroundings with a dedicated
crew helping make Conservancy trails accessible
to our visitors. Free event - ages 10 and up
Astronomy
Night
6 - 8 pm
Enjoy
a fall evening outdoors, as you gaze into the
heavens, learn the constellations, and look through
the telescopes of volunteer astronomers. $10.00/adult;
$5.00/child (8 to 18); Free/Members
LOCATION:
The Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy
RESERVATIONS:
949-489-9778
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 Plymouth
Rock N' Run 5k - Anaheim Hills
November 26, 2009
Registration Starts at 7:00 am
The
5k course is around the perimeter of the Yorba
Regional Park and it is a flat attractive run.
Primetime will perform the timing, and there will
be music, prizes, food, and a kids fun run for
12 & under.
All
of the funds raised by sponsors and race participants
will help Reeve-Irvine research to battle spinal
cord injuries and other neurological afflictions
such as stroke, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis.
LOCATION:
Yorba Regional Park
Anaheim Hills
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 Irvine
Park Railroad – 14th Annual Christmas Train to
Meet Santa Claus
November 27-29, 2009
December 4-6, 11-23, 2009
Take
an enchanting night ride through historic Irvine
Regional Park to meet and have your picture taken
with Santa Claus. In addition to riding the Irvine
Park Railroad, activities include story time with
Mrs. Claus, Christmas cookie decorating, a Santa
Claus moon bounce, Christmas coloring corner,
carnival games, picture stands and more. Hot food
and snacks are available for purchase.
The
cost to ride the Christmas Train is $8.00 per
person. Children younger than 24 months ride free.
Prices for activities vary. For directions, costs
and additional information or to purchase tickets,
visit us online at www.irvineparkrailroad.com
LOCATION:
Irvine Park Railroad
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
INFORMATION:
(949) 854-4646
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December
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 Whale
Watching - Dana Point & Newport
Beach
Gray
Whales migrate annually along the west coast of
North America. They can be seen from the Orange
County coast from December through
early April.
Since
the Gray Whales migrate just a few miles off the
coast, simple cruises from Dana Point and Newport
Beach enable you to see these spectacular creatures
in their natural habitat.
LOCATIONS:
You can book cruises at the following locations:
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 ANNUAL
BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS
December 11-12 & 18-19, 2009
7:30pm
This year, the theme for the 35th Annual Boat
Parade of Lights is ‘SANTA’S SURFIN SAFARI'. Boaters
from all around Orange County decorate their boats
and vie for awards. You can view the parade free
from anywhere in the Harbor, or make reservations
at one of our restaurants to view it from a cozy
and warm spot. Come on down and enjoy the sights
and sounds of the season.
LOCATION:
Dana Point Harbor
34555 Golden Lantern
**
Dana Wharf Sportfishing offers boat rides so you
too can experience the fun of actually riding
on a boat and joining in the parade. Reservations
can be made at www.danawharf.com
Call
and make your reservations at (949) 496-5794.
For more information or a boat or sponsor entry
form call THE Harbor Info line at (949) 923-2255
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 Storytelling
Walk - Silverado
Sunday, December 13, 2009
9 am - 11 am
Join
Derek Sabori from Eco-Management, Volcom, Inc.
and author of Lu and the Earth Bug Crew book series
for a morning of storytelling.
Cost:
Free (This program is generously sponsored by
a grant.)
Advance
registration is required.
LOCATION:
Rancho Soñado
Silverado, CA 92676
INFORMATION:
(714) 708-3885
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 101st
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade 2009
Newport Beach
December 16-December 20, 2009
FREE to the public. The boat parade will light
up the harbor for five consecutive nights from
December 16-December 20 2009. The parade starts
at Collins Island at 6:30 p.m. and will last approximately
two and a half hours over 250 ships participate
in the parade along with hundreds of water front
estates. Providing the backdrop for the parade
is the Ring of Lights waterfront home and business
decorating competition. FREE for spectators, entry
fee for participating boats. Over 1 million people
view the parade each year.
For
those of you that would like to be in parade Newport
Landing offers 2 general admission cruises
nightly every night of the parade that are a part
of the actual parade. Viewing the parade from
a ship means that you see all of the parade and
homes in full decor that line the waterfront.
General admission tickets can be reserved over
the phone.
LOCATION
FOR CRUISES:
Newport
Landing Sportfishing
309 Palm - Suite A
Newport Beach Ca 92661
INFORMATION:
949-675-0551
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Cruise
of Lights - Huntington Beach
December 17-23 2009
Take
a narrated cruise through the waterways of Huntington
Harbour to see the holiday lighted homes and decorations
in this annual event .
Location: Park in the Huntington Harbour Mall
lot (corner of Algonquin and Saybrook) and get
on the designated buses that travel a short distance
to the boat launch area.
Advanced
ticket purchase call: (714) 840-7542
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 Christian
Singles Giant New Year's Eve Dance Party
- Anaheim
December
31, 2009
8 pm to 1 am
Mark
your calendars NOW for the Spectacular Events
"3 in 1" New Year's Eve Dance Party for Christian
Singles (up to 700 attend each year). For
ages 19 to 91. No alcohol
Two
buildings for dancing with a different DJ in each
building. Price includes dance lessons in each
building.
$29
Earlybird by Nov 10
$39 after Nov 10
$50 at the door
LOCATION:
White
House Event Center in Anaheim
Beach & Ball inside the Hobby City parking lot
INFORMATION:
Call 714/210-3337 with your credit card, or PayPal
(at least 48 hours prior) Ask for a FREE Christian
Singles Fun Pack.
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