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March

Italian Cultural Festival
March 1, 2009
12 -4 pm

Come to a day of Italian fun and art. Play in the Bocce ball tournament, eat delicious Italian food, and dance to live music. There will be Carnavale art projects and face painting for the entire family as we celebrate the Italian culture.

Free Admission

LOCATION:
Bowers Museum
2002 North Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706

INFORMATION:
714.567.3600

The Kid's Pet Parade
March 1, 2009 (Rain Date: March 8th)
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

Toshiba Golf Classic
March 2-9, 2009

14th year of this popular PGA Champions Tour event. The 2006 Toshiba Classic raised $1,010,000 for Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and other local Orange County organizations.

LOCATION:
Newport Beach Country Club

INFORMATION:
To order tickets and to inquire about corporate ticket packages, please call 949-660-1001

Festival of Whales - Dana Point
March 7, 8, 14, 15, 2009

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.

Festival of Whales Street Faire on March 7th & 8th!

LOCATION:
Dana Point Harbor

Festival Info:
949-472-7888 or 1-888-440-4309

Toy Soldier & Miniature Figure Show - Irvine
March 8, 2009
9 am - 3 pm

Featuring Antique Britains, Dimestore, Composition & Plastic, Military & Civilian figures and sets. There will be an international gathering of leading manufacturers, dealers, and collectors.

Admission is $6 and children under 12 get in for free.

LOCATION:
The Irvine Marriot Hotel
18000 Von Karman Ave.
Irvine, CA

INFORMATION:
(760) 758-5481

La Presidenta Ball - San Juan Capistrano
March 14th, 2009
6:30 - 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, honoring Tacy Lee, La Presidenta of the Fiesta Association. Joing the dining, dancing and gaming where all colorful characters are welcome!

LOCATION:
El Adobe Restaurant
San Juan Capistrano

INFORMATION:
949-493-1976

St Patrick's Day Festival - Costa Mesa
March 15 - 16, 2009
10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Featuring two days of Irish dancers, musicians and other entertainment.

Some of the performers featured will be Fearon O’Connor, Irish Band, ACE Stage Rovers Three & Celtic Stilt Walker

LOCATION:
Orange County Market Place
Costa Mesa, CA

Silverado Children’s Center Annual Chili Cook-Off - Silverado
Sunday, March 15, 2009
11 am - 7 pm

Chili Cook-Off, Family Games & Prizes, Live Music, Vendor Expo, Food & Beverageses. Free Admission to Irvine Lake (additional fee for Chili Taster’s Kit)

Proceeds from this event go to Silverado Children's Center.

LOCATION:
Irvine Lake
4621 Santiago Canyon Rd
Orange, CA, 92676

Annual Dove Dash and Pancake Breakfast - Dove Canyon
March 15, 2009

5K Run/Walk and Kids Run/Walk
Spend time with your family running or walking Dove Canyon, enjoy a hearty breakfast afterward and help a great cause. This event supports Ryan’s Reach - helping serve the needs of brain injury victims and their families

LOCATION:
Corner of Dove Canyon Drive and Sycamore Drive
32003 Dove Canyon Drive
Dove Canyon, CA

Swallows Day Fiesta Grande - San Juan Capistrano
March 18th, 2009
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 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.

For the more timid, spectators are always welcome at the hilarious Fiesta Grandé.

LOCATION:
Swallows Inn
San Juan Capistrano

INFORMATION
949-493-1976

Return of the Swallows Celebration at Mission San Juan Capistrano
St. Joseph’s Day Festivities
Thursday, March 19, 2009
10 am - 2 pm

Live music, community presentations, Mission Parish School performances, ringing of the historic bells, official press conference, exclusive performance by Renée Bondi singing Leon René’s classic song, “When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano”, a reading from the newly published book, “The Year the Swallows Came Early”, as presented by its author Kathryn Fitzmaurice, guided tours, Mission trivia, Living History demonstrations and more!

Location:
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Ortega Hwy

INFORMATION:
949-234-1300

Swallows Day Parade & Mercado - San Juan Capistrano
March 21, 2009
Parade begins at 11:00 am
Mercado runs 8 am - 5 pm

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

Ten Gallon Gala
March 21, 2009

This is a signature fundraising event of the Ladera Ranch Education Foundation. Casual western themed production will feature southwestern style cuisine, a silent and live auction, cocktails, dancing and opportunity drawings.
In support of our Ladera Ranch Public Schools

Location:
Bell Tower Community Center
Rancho Santa Margarita

Return of the Swallows Celebration at Mission San Juan Capistrano
An Italian Celebration of the Swallows Return
March 21, 2009 2 pm - 5 pm
March 22, 2009 10 am - 4 pm

In honor of our Sister City: Capestrano, Italy, and our shared patron – St. John of Capistrano, the Mission will play host to 40 vendors, many of them direct from Italy and others from the Little Italy’s of Los Angeles, San Diego, and those which reside in the hearts of all of us when we enjoy good food, good music and great company.

Stroll through the historic Mission grounds and savor the sights and sounds of Italian art, food & music brought here directly from Italy. Buy a custom painted Italian bowl, eat a freshly grilled Italian sausage or sit by the koi pond and listen to lively Italian music….you’ll be as close to Italy as you can get without buying a plane ticket.

Location:
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Ortega Hwy

INFORMATION:
949-234-1300

Christian Singles Crazy Hat Dance Party
March 27, 2009
6:00pm - Midnight

Have fun meeting new people. Wear a crazy hat. Christian DJ will play a variety of music. Two hour dance workshop precedes the dance party.

For Ages 19-91!

LOCATION:
Top Cats
733 Dunn Way
Placentia 92870

INFORMATION:
Call 714/210-3337 for your prepaid ticket.

8th Annual Multicultural Fair at Sage Hill School
Saturday, March 28, 2009
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This colorful, fun-filled event showcases and celebrates our school's--and the community's--amazing cultural diversity. Taste home-cooked delicacies from virtually every nation represented at Sage Hill; enjoy non-stop musical and dance performances; bid on tantalizing baskets of themed goodies; browse our ethnic bazaar; and keep the kids happy with ethnic arts & crafts, face-painting, and a treasure hunt.

Admission is $5 per person at the door, with children 12 and under free; food tickets, sold on site, are $1 each.

LOCATION:
Sage Hill School

Newport Coast

INFORMATION:
Please RSVP to RSVP@sagehillschool.org

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April

Astronomy at the Mission Viejo Library - Mission Viejo
April 3-4, 2009

The Bellcroft Observatory is pleased to announce that it will be hosting two days of astronomy related events at the Mission Viejo Library. This event will include showing live interviews of professional astronomers followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session. The two days of activities include both day time and night time viewing through telescopes.

This is a family oriented event and offers entertaining and educational opportunities for both school age children and adults.

LOCATION:
Mission Viejo Library
100 Civic Center
Mission Viejo, California
(at the corner of La Paz and Marguerite Parkway)

Bolsa Chica Conservancy's 2008 Earth Day Festival - Huntington Beach
Saturday, April 04, 2009
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Earth Day Celebration at Bolsa Chica Wetlands is a fun free way to get outside and learn about the environment with the whole family! The day will include interactive booths and games that explore all aspects of the wetlands! Featuring marine animals, birds, coyotes and racoons, wetland ecology,history of the wetlands, and guided tours; kids can have fun while learning all about the wetlands and recieve prizes for answering questions! Hot dogs, sno cones, refreshments and more!

Sponsored by the Bolsa Chica Conservancy and the Amigos de Bolsa Chica. Cost: Free

LOCATION:
Bolsa Chica Conservancy
3842 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach

Phone:
714-846-1114

Pet Expo - Costa Mesa
April 17-19, 2009

A giant animal entertainment and education festival. It’s the largest pet and pet product expo in the world. Over 1,000 animals will entertain you in stage shows, competitions and demonstrations including dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, rodents, goats, pigs, llamas, rabbits, miniature horses and more. There will also be pet adoptions, pet products for sale, petting zoo, how-to workshops and advice from animal experts. It is presented by a nonprofit organization to promote responsible pet care. Lots of free parking. Please do not bring your pets.

LOCATION:
Orange County Fairgrounds
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa

Directions

INFORMATION:
800-999-7295

SCC Hawks Golf Tournament - Tustin
Friday, April 17, 2008

Pesented by the Santiago Canyon College Foundation and Athletics Department. Silent Auction/Tee Bag Donation

LOCATION:
Tustin Ranch Golf Club

INFORMATION/REGISTRATION:
(714) 628-4790

UCI Annual Open House - Irvine
Saturday April 18, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

This spring event features games and rides for children, an Earth Day celebration, academic information, classic car show, campus tram tours, Wayzgoose Medieval Faire with food booths, demonstrations, rides, games, 3 stages of entertainment and much more. It's an excellent opportunity to invite family, friends and alumni to visit and see what's new.

LOCATION:
UCI Campus
Irvine

INFORMATION:
(949) 824-5182

Green Scene Plant and Garden Show - Fullerton
April 18-19, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Green Scene is the perfect place for any gardener looking for new ideas to improve their gardens or outdoor habitats. This is the only major outdoor sales event in Orange County focused exclusively on the home gardener, garden accessories, environmental education programs and products.

LOCATION:
Fullerton Arboretum
1900 Associated Road
Fullerton

INFORMATION:
(714) 278.3407

Newport Beach Film Festival - Newport Beach
April 23-30, 2009

Showcasing more than 350 films from around the world, offering an ambitious and international selection of features, shorts, documentaries and animation that will compete for both Jury and Audience awards.

CONTACT:
949-253-2880

Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race - Newport Beach
Starts Friday April 24, 2009

More than 600 boats race from Newport Beach to Ensenada, Mexico

INFORMATION:
714-834-6106

Walk MS 2009 - University of California, Irvine
April 25, 2009

The National MS Society's mission is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. They are currently accepting registrations via, email, mail or over the telephone for this 10k walk.

Register Online

LOCATION:
University of California
Irvine

INFORMATION:
(800)486-6762

Floral Park Home & Garden Tour - Santa Ana
April 25-26, 2009
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Once again the Floral Park Neighborhood, recipient of Neighborhoods USA's "Neighborhood of the Year", will be hosting its annual Home and Garden Tour. Whether experiencing a stroll through the beautiful vintage homes and gardens, searching for treasures at the Antique & Collectables Sale, viewing the Classic Automobile Display, or enjoying a snack at the food and drink concessions, you will surely leave the Floral Park Home & Garden Tour with nostalgic memories of a day well spent.

Doheny Wood - Dana Point
Saturday, April 25, 2009

Show is free to woodie owners and spectators. The state beach does have a park entry fee. Over 150 classic wooden cars, surf wagons will be on display. Along with many great raffle prizes including a Dewey Weber long board made just for the woodie show.

State Park entry fee: $10

LOCATION:
Doheny State Beach [south end of park]

INFORMATION:
714 968-9798

Taste of Huntington Beach - Huntington Beach
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Noon till 4 PM

A unique sampling of the finest restaurant cuisine in Huntington Beach, paired with the finest wines in California, all in the name of charity! Come enjoy samplings of food and beverages from such restaurants as Duke's Huntington Beach, Aloha Grill, Bodai Tree, Chimayo at the Beach and many more. Wineries and brewers in attendance include Clos Du Bois, Brewbakers, Frei Brothers Reserve and many others. Proceeds benefit the children's wing of the Huntington Beach Library

LOCATION:
Sports Complex at Talbert and Goldenwest
Huntington Beach

INFORMATION:
714-375-5023

Annual San Juan Capistrano City Cup Charity Golf Tournament - Mission Viejo
2009 Date TBA

Proceeds benefit Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano, sponsored by St. Margaret’s Episcopal School

LOCATION:
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
Mission Viejo

INFORMATION/RESERVATIONS:
(949) 493-4700 or sign up online

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May

Shen Yun Performing Arts World Tour!
May 8-13, 2009

This May, be part of the fastest growing art sensation in the world! Shen Yun Performing Arts from New York brings to life classical Chinese dance and music in a gloriously colorful and exhilarating show. The show features scores of world class dancers, a live orchestra combining Eastern and Western instruments, gorgeous costumes, and animated 3-D backdrops...

Experience a selection of 20 breathtaking performances from Shen Yun's 2007 to 2009 season. This is part of a 20-country, 300-show world tour. Don't miss it!

LOCATIONS:
Orange County Performing Arts Center

  • Tue, May 12, 7:30pm
  • Wed, May 13, 7:30pm

Pasadena Civic Auditorium

  • Fri, May 8, 7:30pm
  • Sat, May 9, 2:00pm
  • Sun, May 10, 2:00pm

INFORMATION:
Tickets (800) 817-7116

Discovery Science Center presents - 'Launch 2009' - Huntington Beach
May 2, 2009
9 am - 2 pm

Join the challenge to design, build, and launch a rocket made from a 2-liter plastic soda bottle, using a combination of pressurized air and water for propulsion. This can be an individual or a group effort, and you can design your rocket before or during the event. The competition consists of creating and launching a rocket that will deploy a parachute. The payload with the longest “hang time” in the air wins!

No Fees - bring your own 2-liter bottle

LOCATION:
The Boeing Company
5301 Bolsa Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647

INFORMATION:
Register: Online or call 714-542-2823 ext. 5103

Annual Street Painting Festival of the Arts - Mission Viejo
May 2-3, 2009

This extraordinary 16th century Italian art form of street painting creative by artist known as "Madonnari" is a performance art where the emphasis is placed on the experience. Artist from all over will transform and capture amazing beauty of art using pastel chalk as the medium to blend onto asphalt as their canvases. With each artist's techniques and their enthusiasm for the love of art you can truly experience the metamorphosis around you.

LOCATION:
Norman P. Murray Community Center
24932 Veterans Way at La Paz Rd
Mission Viejo.

INFORMATION:
877-WeChalk

Soka University's Annual International Festival - Aliso Viejo
May 2, 2009

Enjoy over 600 musicians and dancers performing on three stages! The 2008 International Festival will again be part of the Orange County's Imagination Celebration, presented in cooperation with Arts Orange County and the Orange County Department of Education. There will be lots of international food, exhibitors, games and activities, an art exhibition, ceramic sales and demos, a children's play area with Superslide and Bounce House, street painting, student project presentations, a Dragon dance --- and much more!

LOCATION:
Soka University
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

INFORMATION:
949-480-4081

Relay for Life - Dana Point
May 02, 2009

A fun and inspirational 24-hour event that brings together a community to raise funds for cancer research. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the largest cancer-fighting event in the nation, raising nearly hundreds of millions of dollars last year alone! It’s a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives.

LOCATION:
Lantern Bay Park
Dana Point

OC MARATHON
May 3, 2009

Join thousands of other community-minded runners and walkers at the OC Marathon, beginning at Newport Center before crossing into Irvine towards the finish line. Pledges to benefit eleven local children’s charities through Run for Orange County Kids (ROCK).

INFORMATION:
(949) 222-3327

Reaching For The Cure - Irvine
Sunday, May 3, 2009

10K & 5K Run/ 1K kids run event and all proceeds go to childrens cancer research. Before and after the race, enjoy a fun-filled morning of festivities at the start and finish line from 7 am - 11:30 am.

LOCATION:
Irvine Spectrum

EVENT HOTLINE:
949- 859-6312

Pat & Oscar's - All You Can Eat Buffet
May 4, 2009
4 - 9 pm

Pat & Oscar's invites you to an evening filled with family fun and entertainment. All You Can Eat Pat & Oscars Buffet helping raise funds and awareness for the Orange County Rescue Mission.

$25 per family (2 adults and 2 kids)
$10 per adult
$5 per child 12 and under (kids under 3 free)

70% off all proceeds go to benefit the Orange County Rescue Mission.

LOCATIONS:
Pat & Oscar's Orange County Locations
Irvine, Buena Park, Santa Ana & Orange

Annual UCLA Orange County Golf Classic - Coto de Caza
Monday, May 4, 2009

Make a difference in the life of an incoming UCLA student. Be a part of the Annual UCLA Orange County Golf Classic, A Fundraiser for Outstanding Students and the UCLA Fund.

LOCATION:
Coto de Caza Club

INFORMATION:
949-887-1065 or ECCEMarketing@sbcglobal.net

2009 BBQ Cookoff and Family Festival - Costa Mesa
Saturday, May 9, 2009

Benefitting Kristie’s Foundation, a non-profit that provides assistance, support and cherished moments to critically ill children and their families.

Delicious BBQ - Classic Car Show -Great Kids Zone with activities & entertainment- Live Main Stage music & entertainment and featuring our 3rd Annual Live Butterfly Release in memory of children that have passed and in honor of those that are continuing their fight!

LOCATION:
Orange County Fairgrounds
Costa Mesa

Annual Women's Wellness Day & Health Expo - Newport Beach
Saturday, May 9, 2009

"Eat Well, Live Well" Discover the Science of Food as Medicine

Join the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine & National Experts to take home Major Strategies on Food as Medicine.

LOCATION:
Island Hotel
Newport Beach

INFORMATION:
949-
824-0087

Rose Garden Tour - Laguna Hils/San Juan Capistrano
May 9, 2009
10 am - 4 pm

This year's tour will include a French inspired garden and an enchanting, magical Artist's garden to name a few of our venues. Several of this year's gardens have been published in Sunset and the Orange County Register magazine Home. Mark your calander for this wonderful event. Tickets are $20.00 per person until the day of the tour, May 9th when the price increases to $25.00 per person.

INFORMATION:
949-
643-8487

Taste of Ladera
May 16-17, 2009

Taste the foods at Ladera's restaurants at this fun, entertainment filled family friendly event.

Location:
Founders Park
Ladera Ranch

A night of music and dance: The Tamburitzans of Duquesne University - Anaheim
Saturday, May 16, 2009
7 pm

The Tamburitzans perform the music and dance of the Balkans and Eastern Europe. The troop is composed of dancers from across the globe, representing the best folk dancers performing today! This high energy show is a feast for the eyes and ears. This is truly a must see performance.

LOCATION:
The Servite Theatre
1952 W. La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801

INFORMATION:
714-832-7470

Annual Muckenthaler Motorcar Festival - Fullerton
May 16-17, 2009

A One-of-a-kind Automotive Cultural Event. Featuring car rally, motor movies & Concours d’Elegance and Horseless Carriage Tour.

LOCATION:
Held at Muckenthaler Cultural Center
1201 W. Malvern Ave.

INFORMATION:
714/738-6595

Doheny Blues Festival -
Dana Point
May 16 & 17, 2009

The Annual Blues Festival is the true kick-off to summer with a weekend filled with music, lots of vendors and a International Food Court that features foods from around the world. Be sure you come down to Doheny State Beach and celebrate the beginning of summer with Orange County’s Favorite and most anticipated annual summer festival!

LOCATION:
Doheny State Beach
Dana Point

Ticket Sales & info: (949) 360-7800

Strawberry Festival - Garden Grove
May 22-25, 2009

The festival is a parade and carnival celebrating the city's strawberry-growing history

LOCATION:
Euclid St & Main St
Garden Grove, CA

INFORMATION:
714-638-0981

KSBR Birthday Bash - Mission Viejo
Sunday May 24, 2009

With more than 25 headliners playing with each other in a giant jazz jam, each Bash is a once-in-a-lifetime concert for both the artists and the audience. The music will never happen in exactly the same way again. The listeners know that the event is something special - it has sold out each of the past 11 years even before the full line up was announced

LOCATION:
The Village Green of Oso Viejo Community Park
Mission Viejo

TIckets: (949) 582-4501

Dana Point Harbor Boat Show -
Dana Point

May 28-31, 2009

Both New and Used Boats and Products are on display both in and out of the water at the boat show

Location:
Youth & Group Center & Public Docks
Dana Point Harbor Drive
Dana Point Harbor

Lions Club Fish Fry - Costa Mesa
May 30-31, 2009

Held since 1945, the event features a parade, carnival, food and rides in Lions Park. Event includes, fish fry, raffle, baby contest carnival and rides.

LOCATION:
Lions Park

 

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