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Henry Dana Charity Regatta - Dana
Point 2013 dates coming
Three days of competitive sailing and one day
fishing tournament. Participants
have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of
the Dana Point Yacht Club, which features a breathtaking
clubhouse and panoramic views of the Dana Point
Harbor.
A
wide variety of activities take place throughout
the four days. Some of which include; Thursday
Lido & Capri sail races and the Texas Hold'em
Poker Tournament, Friday sponsor and VIP recognition
dinner, Saturday and Sunday boaters continental
breakfast, a full day of sail races and a fishing
tournament both Saturday and Sunday, Saturday
evenings Casino night, and Sunday's boaters lunch
and awards. All four-days of fun filled events
will be open to Sponsors.
LOCATION:
Dana
Point Yacht Club
Dana Point, CA
INFORMATION:
949-496-2900
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Fun Zone Fridays - Balboa
2013 dates coming
Family Fun Zone Fridays brings the nostalgic family
entertainment back to the Balboa Fun Zone. Visitors
will enjoy a mix of hands on activities, interactive
programs and live entertainment that will connect
them to the living museum in their backyard. Activities
include: science experiments, arts and crafts,
carnival games and contests. Immerse yourself
into history while entering our galleries, filled
with local Newport Beach history, our esteemed
ship model collection and embark on the Extraordinary
Explorers gallery. Throughout the evening guests
will enjoy a variety of entertainment such as
live music, face painters, stilt walkers and jugglers.
This community festival returns on a select Friday
every month.
Participation
for all activities is $2.00 so bring your family
and friends down to the waterfront at the Balboa
Fun Zone starting at 5PM!
Other
Upcoming Family Fun Zone Friday events:
Friday, October 26, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
LOCATION:
Balboa Fun Zone
Balboa, CA
INFORMATION:
Visit explorOcean.org
or call 949.675.8915 for details!
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 Orange
County Beer Festival - Silverado
Saturday, September 7, 2013
This
year there will be over 60 award winning breweries
serving over 150 craft & import beers plus awesome
food, live entertainment, beer seminars, all at
the best location in Orange County. This is one
beer fest where you won’t feel like you are choosing
from the same brands you can get in your grocery
store.
This event raises thousands of dollars for the
Fallen Fire Fighters Relief Fund
LOCATION:
5305 Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado, CA
INFORMATION:
949-363-1774
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 Octoberfest
- Huntington Beach 2013 dates coming
If you love to drink beer, eat bratwürst and sauerkraut
and enjoy dancing to "Oompah-pa music directly
from Linzerbuben, Austria, then you'll love the
Oktoberfest at Old World Village with its traditional
German festivity. Complete
with German bands imported from Europe, dancing,
and imported beers (of course) and tasty German
foods from bratwürst to potato salad to hot pretzels
and apple strudel, Oktoberfest has something for
everyone.
LOCATION:
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach
INFORMATION:
714-647-7107
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 Oktoberfest
at the Phoenix Club - Anaheim
2013 dates coming
Featuring Ompapah Bands from Germany, Authentic
German Food & Drink, Folk Dancers, German Items
for Sale. This is a fun event for the whole family
with Train Rides, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and
entertainment. No admission charges the first
weekend this year!
LOCATION:
Phoenix Club
1340 S. Sanderson Ave.
Anaheim, CA
INFORMATION:
714-563-4166
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 Annual
Taste of Newport - Newport Beach
2013
dates coming
The
Taste of Newport is a three-day festival drawing
over 75,000 people with over 30 restaurants, 15
wineries, rich tasting brews, flavorful drinks
and top notch live entertainment. The Taste is
truly Newport Beach's social event of the year!
LOCATION:
Newport
Center Drive,
Fashion Island in Newport Beach
INFORMATION:
949-729-4400
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NorbertFest - Orange
2013
dates coming
The
annual St. Norbertfest (formerly Octoberfest)
continues to grow and helps to build the parish,
school, and the Orange community. There will be
great food fun games such as Sumo Mania, bingo,
raffles, exciting ridesand awesome entertainment
for everyone—it’s a perfect time for fellowship!
LOCATION:
St.
Norbert Catholic Church
300 E. Taft Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
INFORMATION:
(714)
637-4360
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 J.F.
Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Annual BBQ and
Country Faire - San Juan Capistrano
September 28, 2013
Traditional
family barbecue in a casual setting featuring
live country western entertainment, activities
for children, live and silent auctions and riding
demonstrations throughout the evening. Country
western wear is encouraged!
All
proceeds benefit the programs of the J.F. Shea
Therapeutic Riding Center dedicated to improving
the lives of persons with disabilities through
horsemanship.
LOCATION:
The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center
26284 Oso Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
949-240-8441
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 15th
Annual Walk for the Animals
- Huntingon Beach
2013 dates coming
5K/2K
walk benefitting the Orange County Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Event highlights include DISC DOGS in Southern
California, Canine contests for best trick and
costume, a mini-agility course, dozens of sponsors
and vendor booths, a silent auction and low cost
AVID microchipping. Well-mannered
dogs, on short leashes, are welcomed to attend.
Registration
begins at 7:30 am and the walk starts at 9 am.
LOCATION:
Huntington Beach Central Park East
(Goldenwest and Talbert Avenues)
INFORMATION:
(714) 374-7738
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 Irvine
Global Village Festival
- Irvine
2013 dates coming
Boasting
artistic cultural performances on five stages,
the Festival's live entertainment is a mosaic
of music and dance representing more than 50 cultures
from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South
America. Immerse yourself in cultural displays,
world religion and demonstrations, indulge in
international cuisine, explore the world marketplace
and keep the little ones in motion with hands-on
art projects, games and activities in a giant,
interactive Kids Village. Festival admission and
parking are free.
LOCATION:
Bill Barber Park
4 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92618
INFORMATION:
949-724-6606
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 Orange
County Children's Book Festival
- Costa Mesa
Sunday, September 29, 2013
The
Orange County Children’s Book Festival is designed
specifically for children of all ages. This family-fun
festival attracts more than 20,000 visitors who
will be entertained and delighted by authors,
illustrators, booksellers, animals, storytellers,
costumed characters, train rides, crafts, food
and entertainment and much, much more.
Admission
and parking are free.
LOCATION:
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
(714) 838-4528
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 RagFest,
the Orange County Ragtime Festival
Fullerton
October 19-20, 2013
RagFest is the only annual festival of Ragtime
music in Southern California. Soloists, duets,
combos, orchestras, vocalists and more performing
vintage and contemporary ragtime music.
LOCATION
Downtown Fullerton
Festival HQ is Steamers Jazz Club
138 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton.
TICKETS/INFORMATION:
(714) 525-6669
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 Tiller
Days-
Tustin
October 4-6, 2013
Tustin
Tiller Days has been a regular event in Tustin
since 1957. The event provides an opportinity
for Tustin to celebrate Orange County's agricultural
heritage. Features Parade (on Saturday at 10 am),
carnival, rides, food and entertainmnet
LOCATION:
17522 Beneta Way
Tustin, CA 92780
Directions
INFORMATION:
714-573-3326
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 Annual
Sandcastle Contest - Corona Del Mar
2013
dates coming
Hosted
by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber
of Commerce, thousands of sightseers will descend
on "Big Corona Beach" to view amazing sand sculptures
created by participants ranging from the novice
to the expert.
Whether
you're a participant or a spectator, it's a perfect
way to spend the day with family and friends.
LOCATION:
Corona del Mar State Beach
(Marguerite & Ocean Blvd., Corona del Mar)
INFORMATION:
949-729-4400
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Clemente Sea Fest - San Clemente
October 6, 2013
Sponsored
by the San Clemente Chamber, this event features
a Chowder Cook-off, Fisherman's Lobster, Surfing
Contest, Business Exposition, Arts & Craft Show
and a U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo Operation
which all takes place at the historic San Clemente
Pier area.
Free
shuttle parking is available at the San Clemente
High School.
INFORMATION:
949-492-1131
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Heritage Festival and Parade - Placentia
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Since
1965, this celebration of the city's heritage
includes a parade and fair booths. The festivities
begin with the Chamber of Commerce pancake breakfast
at 6:30 a.m. followed by the parade and band review
at 9:30 a.m. The festival begins at 9:30 a.m.
and will feature many exciting activities for
the entire family including the annual car show,
a crafts fair, food booths, kids games and more.
LOCATION:
Tri-City Park
2301 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia
INFORMATION:
(714) 524-8535
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 Silverado
Days - Buena Park
October 18-20, 2013
Held
each October, this community festival includes
games, crafts, contests, rides, food and fun for
the whole family. Featured contests include Featured
contests include World Amateur Arm Wrestling Championship,
Amateur Horseshoe Contest, Pie-Eating Contest,
Hog Calling, Baby Contest, Dog Show, Chili Cook-off
and much more!!
LOCATION:
William Peak Park
7225 El Dorado Drive
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 Clean
Water Fest - Irvine
2013 dates coming
Orange
County Coastkeeper will celebrate the 40th anniversary
of the Clean Water Act with fun, food, and beer
at CleanWaterFest, a fundraiser benefiting Orange
County Coastkeeper in their ongoing efforts to
protect and preserve the marine habitats and watersheds
of Orange County.
Tickets
are $40 and include ten 5 oz. tasters of beer
from microbreweries around the region. Food will
be available for purchase, including a large outdoor
barbecue. There will also be raffles and giveaways.
LOCATION:
The Anthill Pub & Grille
UC Irvine C215 Student Center
4200 Campus Dr
Irvine
INFORMATION:
Guests can RSVP online or call (714) 850-1965
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 Surf
City 10 Miler/10K/5K - Huntington
Beach
October 27, 2013
start time 7 am
This
Classic 10 Miler is the perfect training run for
your fall or winter marathon. The spectacular
10K is long enough to challenge your endurance
yet is the perfect distance for achieving a PR.
The Flat Fast course along California's famous
Pacific Coast Highway is perfect for a leisurely
5K jog.
LOCATION:
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA
INFORMATION:
info@runsurfcity.com
888-422-0786
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 Starr
Ranch Sanctuary - Adult Wildlife Research Camp
- Trabuco Canyon
October - November
Audubon California’s Starr Ranch Sanctuary invites
you to our fall classes for adults. Join our wildlife
biologist for two peaceful days at beautiful 4000
acre Starr Ranch in southeast Orange County and
experience nature hands-on as a wildlife researcher.
Our fall wildlife research camp gives participants
the opportunity to learn and use techniques employed
by wildlife biologists to study large and small
mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and terrestrial
invertebrates.
LOCATION:
Starr
Ranch Sanctuary
100 Bell Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon
RESERVATIONS
OR INFORMATION:
949-858-0309
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A Harvest of Quilts -
Aliso Viejo
September 14-15, 2013
The
Flying Geese Quilters Guild presents their 2011
Quilt Show where over 300 traditional and non-traditional
style quilts will be on display. It brings together
the “best of the best” in quiltmaking, with aisles
of displays, retail exhibits, live quilt auction,
antique quilts display, and hours of hands-on
workshops.
Free
parking. $8 admission.
LOCATION:
SOKA University
1 University Dr.
Aliso Viejo
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 Annual
Historical Cemetery Tour - Santa Ana
2013 Dates TBA
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Presented
by the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society.
This guided historical walking tour features costumed
actors portraying colorful men and women who share
stories from Orange County’s past. Docents will
guide visitors through scenes that played important
roles in the history of the county, culminating
in a presentation in Fairhaven’s beautiful 1916
mausoleum. Comfortable shoes are recommended for
the hour-and-a-half long walking tour.
Tickets
are $20 for adults, $16 for seniors and Members,
and $14 for students and children 10 and over.
(Children 9 and under are free.)
LOCATION:
Fairhaven Memorial Park
1702 Fairhaven Ave.
Santa Ana
INFORMATION:
714-547-9645 - Reservations are recommended.
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Persian Festival of Autumn (Mehregan)- Irvine
2013 Dates TBA
This
is the largest Iranian-American gathering in the
United States with over 20,000 visitors during
the two-day event. You will enjoy ancestral Dances,
Persian Customs, Arts and Crafts, Ancient Sports,
Live Musical Performances, and taste the exotic
Persian food.
LOCATION:
Hidden Valley Lakeview Lagoon Park
8800 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA
INFORMATION:
949-851-3993
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 Ice
Rink at the Spectrum
2013 dates coming
Outdoor
skating rink at the Irvine Spectrum. Located in
Giant Wheel Court adjacent to Nordstrom and Macy's.
LOCATION:
Irvine Spectrum
71 Fortune Drive
Irvine
949-456-6937
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Taste of San Clemente - San Clemente
November 1, 2013
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Held
under the stars, this annual event serves up culinary
masterpieces from over twenty of the areas finest
restaurants, as well as sixteen premium wineries
from throughout California, ice cold Microbrews
and more.
Tickets
are limited to 250 guests. The ticket price ($75)
includes a complimentary "Taste of San Clemente"
wine glass or beer mug, food, wine, entertainment
and valet parking.
INFORMATION:
949-492-1131
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Starr
Ranch Sanctuary - Family Nature Workshops
- Trabuco Canyon
2013 dates coming
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, Wild and Beautiful:
Natural History of Open Spaces in Orange County,
Starr Ranch Ecosystems (during a truck ride around
the Ranch), Starr Ranch History Walk, Plant Walk,
Snakes 101 & Nature Walks. Admission
is free, but by RESERVATION ONLY. Donations accepted.
Space is limited, so make your reservations soon.
Each person chooses two workshops during the 9
am sign-up on a first come first serve basis.
Tables will be available for picnic lunches. Toilets
are available. No pets are allowed. Rain cancels.
LOCATION:
Starr
Ranch Sanctuary
100 Bell Canyon Road
Trabuco Canyon
RESERVATIONS
OR INFORMATION:
For questions call 949-858-0309 or sign up online
at: www.starr-ranch.org
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Dash - Tustin
2013 dates coming
Run
for Education! A fund-raiser for the Tustin Public
Schools Foundation, this year you can run and
ride for education! The Dinosaur Dash features
4 events: 5k and 10k timed races for all ages,
a 2k non-timed “Fun Run” and the non-timed 50k
bike tour. After the race, there will be entertainment,
a Food Court and Expo with games, activities and
more. There's fun for the whole family.
LOCATION:
The Marketplace
Tustin
INFORMATION / HOTLINE:
714-832-3060
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Annual La Palma Days - La Palma
2013 dates coming
This
annual tradition event has been celebrated in
our community for over 27 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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 Holiday
Home Tour and Gift Boutique - Tustin
2013 dates coming
Three
Tustin showcase homes are available for touring
from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. The boutique is open
9:00 am to 5:30 p.m. and lunch is served from
10:00 am and 3:00 pm at the City of Tustin “Clifton
C. Miller” Community Center, 300 Centennial Way.
The
boutique will include clothing, jewelry, holiday
decor, home decor, and gourmet foods. The ticket
price is $45.00 pre-sale and includes a catered
lunch or $45.00 on the day of the event (lunch
sold separately).
LOCATION:
Tustin Community Center
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92705
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 Plymouth
Rock N' Run 5k - Anaheim Hills
Thanksgiving Day
The
5k and 10k course is around the perimeter of the
Yorba Regional Park, and the Santa Ana River bike
trail. There will be live music throughout the
event, courtesy of CSUF jazz combomusic, prizes,
food, and a 1k 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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and Toddler Fair - Laguna Hills
2013 dates coming
This annual OC Baby Fair at Saddleback is geared
towards new and expectant parents who are looking
for the latest information on prenatal health,
fitness and infant care. The entertainment-filled
fair will feature over 40 exhibitors offering
products and services for babies and expectant
mothers and a “Nibble, Sip and Mingle Café” where
local parents can meet and mingle over bundt cakes
and beverages.
Other
activities at the fair include a Cute Baby Cover
Contest, raffle and a special appearance by Santa
Clause. Additionally, experts from Saddleback
Memorial will be offering free individual consultations
on maternity and health and wellness questions
for expectant moms and new parents.
LOCATION:
Saddleback Memorial
Laguna Hills
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Annual
Southern California Brain Tumor Walk
