Nutcracker Craft Boutique
Friday, November 20, 2009, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Offering shoppers one-of-a-kind items perfect for the holiday season. Over the two days, 250 vendors will be on site displaying and selling beautiful handcrafted holiday gifts, decorations, food and collectibles. Shoppers can come one day or both to shop for one-of-a-kind items. Due to large numbers of shoppers, strollers cannot be accommodated at this event.

Admission $2.00

LOCATION:
The Brea Community Center
695 E. Madison Way (Corner of Madison & Randolph)

INFORMATION:
714-990-7771

Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy - Bird Walk
Saturday, November 21, 2009
8:15 am - 11:30 am

Join guest leader Joel Weintraub, from Sea & Sage Audubon, for a bird walk at The Conservancy. Expect to see avian residents, as well as Fall visitors. Birds get up early, so we will do likewise! $10.00/adult; $5.00/child (8 to 18); Free/Members

LOCATION:
The Donna O'Neill Land Conservancy

RESERVATIONS:
949-489-9778

Turkey Trot - Dana Point
November 26, 2009

California's Largest Thanksgiving Day Run Event - The Dana Point Turkey Trot - One of America's Most Scenic Runs... hosted by The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce. Tour the beautiful beach, majestic cliffs and coves of Dana Point.

Enjoy pounding surf, rugged cliffs, and cool ocean breezes as you sail through the Dana Point Marina, Doheny State Park and pass the historic tallship Pilgrim moored in Dana Point Harbor.


INFORMATION:
Race Hotline: 949-496-1555

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

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:
(714) 997-3968

Ice Rink at the Spectrum
Opens November 1

Outdoor skating rink at the Irvine Spectrum.

Irvine Spectrum
949-456-6937

Holiday Events

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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:

Ice Rink at the Spectrum - Irvine
Opens November 1, 2009

Outdoor skating rink at the Irvine Spectrum. Open to the public from November to February.

Irvine Spectrum
949-456-6937

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

Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade - Laguna Niguel
December 12, 2009

Featuring marching bands, equestrian units, youth groups, vehicles, civic groups, schools, local dignitaries and, of course, Santa.

LOCATION:
Crown Valley Parkway
between Nueva Vista and Crown Valley Community Park.

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

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

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

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.