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Community Events

Beach Cleanups
Seal Beach
Held from 9 am to Noon, third Saturday of every month (check schedule on their website)

Community event where 'all are welcome'. They provide parking passes, garbage bags and protective gloves

LOCATION:
15 1st Street
(corner of Ocean & 1st)
Seal Beach

INFORMATION:
(562) 884-6764

Bolsa Chica Conservancy Service Day - Huntington Beach
Last Saturday of the month
9:00 am-12:00pm

Enjoy the Great Outdoors while helping to restore the Bolsa Chica Wetlands! Join us for our monthly service day every last Saturday of the month. Service includes restoration of native plant communities through non-native plant removal, and cleanup efforts. Don't forget to bring: Drinking water, wear closed toed shoes, layered clothing you don't mind getting dirty, and protection from the sun.

R.S.V.P. at (714) 846-1114 or email: info@bolsachica.org

LOCATION:
Bolsa Chica Conservancy Interpretive Center
3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach

Phone:
714-846-1114

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Art

Santa Ana Art Walk
Santa Ana
First Saturday of the Month

Downtown Santa Ana comes alive with arts the first Saturday of each month when galleries, theatres, artists and performers in the Artists Village host a monthly Open House for the public. This free event attracts as many as 1500 individuals who come from throughout Los Angeles and Orange County to walk more than 150 participating studios and galleries located in historic buildings in the heart of downtown Santa Ana.

Orange County Museum of Art - Lecture Series
Newport Beach

May through August, 2010

These informal salons bring together artists participating in 15 Minutes of Fame: Portraits from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol and New Art for a New Century: Contemporary Acquisitions 2000-2010, who will participate in casual conversations with other artists, OCMA curators, and critics.

LOCATION:
850 San Clemente Drive
Newport Beach

949-759-1122

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Classes & Workshops

ENO Wine Room - Wine Classes
Laguna Niguel

EnoVersity classes cover the histories, varieties, and pairings of wine, cheese, and chocolate. Wine tasting room is located inside the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel.

Call for dates and times available.

OC Custom Wine
Anaheim

Oc Custom Wine is offering a Winemakers class. Priced at $300, it includes the barrel tasting, blending, bottling, corking and custom labels of a case of premium wine. For three or more cases the price drops to $216 per case. Classes are by appointment only.

Come by for a tasting, and possibly try your hand at blending your own custom wine!

Marshall Reddick Real Estate Network Workshops

Our event provides the new and cutting edge information in the real estate industry. We change topics monthly so that we might be able to reach every level of real estate investor. Not only do we offer information but also screen and pick the best investment property. Our property ranges from Foreclosures to commercial. Come out to our FREE meeting every second Monday of the month.

LOCATION:
Locations vary

Photography Workshops with Mark Robert Halper

Mark Robert Halper currently offers a three day intensive called Photographing People for Publication out of his Los Angeles studio. These workshops are offered about three times a year and tend to fill up a couple of months in advance. Mark is passionate about everything he does. A commercial photographer for over fifteen years, Mark has built a successful career in a very competitive field by bringing a consistent vision to a very diverse client base that includes corporate, advertising, editorial and entertainment. He thrives on the variety in the projects he tackles. Mark has been an instructor at the Santa Fe Workshops. the Julia Dean Workshops and at UCLA Extension.

The Princeton Review Presents
FREE Practice PSAT and Scoresback

The Princeton Review is offering a Free Practice PSAT. Students will be able to take a full-length practice PSAT under actual test conditions. This is a great opportunity to find out your strengths and weaknesses on the PSAT without affecting your official scores.

To find an event near you, visit the Princeton Review Free Event Search page, or contact Princeton Review at 1-800-2Revie


FREE SAT Exam and Parent Info Session while students are testing

Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today. To find an event near you, visit the Princeton Review Free Event Search page, or contact Princeton Review at 1-800-2Review

The Princeton Review Presents
FREE GMAT Pencil & Paper Test

A pencil & paper GMAT is a skills based exam that will evaluate your strengths & weaknesses for the GMAT CAT. You will receive a computer generated score report that outlines your specific performance. Pick up your P & P scores at the corresponding GMAT Strategy Session listed below. If this is your first time even considering the GMAT, the P & P test is a great start. Additionally, if you would like to take a FREE computer adaptive GMAT, please visit online at www.princetonreview.com.


GMAT and B-School Strategy Session
Join The Princeton Review as we discuss the GMAT, test-taking strategies and business school admissions. Our expert instructor will answer all your questions and alleviate fears associated with the GMAT. If you took a corresponding Pencil & Paper GMAT, you may also pick up your scores at the respective Strategy Sessions (same locations only).

Seats are limited. Reserve your spot today! To find an event near you, visit the Princeton Review Free Event Search page, or contact Princeton Review at 1-800-2Review

The Princeton Review Presents
FREE GRE PRACTICE TEST

*This is a Paper & Pencil GRE test. A Paper & Pencil GRE is a skills based exam that will evaluate your strengths and weaknesses for the GRE CAT. You will receive a computer generated score report that outlines your specific performance. Pick up your P&P scores at the corresponding GRE Strategy Session. If this is your first time even considering the GRE, the P&P test is a great start. Additionally, if you would like to take a FREE Computer Adaptive GRE, please visit us online at www.PrincetonReview.com.


FREE GRE & Grad School Strategy Sessions
Join The Princeton Review as we discuss the GRE, testing strategies and grad school admissions. Our expert instructor will answer all your questions and alleviate fears associated with the GRE. If you took a corresponding P & P GRE, you may also pick up your scores at the respective Strategy Sessions.

Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today. To find an event near you, visit the Princeton Review Free Event Search page, or contact Princeton Review at 1-800-2Review

The Princeton Review Presents
TAKE A BITE OUT OF THE LSAT

Practice LSAT Test Dates: Take a full-length LSAT without affecting your record! You will receive a detailed, computerized score report that outlines your personal strengths & weaknesses. Additionally, pick up your scores and learn LSAT techniques by attending your respective Strategy Session.

LSAT STRATEGY SESSIONS
Discussion of the LSAT, test-taking strategies and law school admissions. Expert instructor will answer all of your questions and alleviate your fears about the LSAT.

INFORMATION:
Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today. To find an event near you, visit the Princeton Review Free Event Search page, or contact Princeton Review at 1-800-2Review

The Princeton Review Presents
Upcoming FREE MCAT Events

MCAT Practice Testing (Computer-Based Test)
The Princeton Review is proud to announce its full-length, MCAT CBT in anticipation of the upcoming MCAT changes.

MCAT Practice Testing (Pencil & Paper Test)
When you take a Princeton Review P&P MCAT, you will also receive a detailed, computerized score report that outlines your specific strengths and weaknesses.

MCAT CBT & Med School Strategy Sessions
Strategy Sessions are designed to discuss the Changes to the MCAT, teach test-taking strategies and outline med school admissions

INFORMATION:
Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today. To find an event near you, visit the Princeton Review Free Event Search page, or contact Princeton Review at 1-800-2Review

It's Your Money / Estate Workshops

Free Financial Workshops heald at the following locations:

Mission Viejo Senior Center - Mondays 1:00 to 2:30 PM
Newport Beach Library - Tuesdays 10 to 11:30 AM
Laguna Hills Senior Center - Tuesdays 2:30 to 4 PM
Huntington Beach - Wednesday 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Fullerton Senior Center - Thursday 2:00 to 3:30 PM
Laguna Beach - Fridays at 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Laguna Niguel Senior Center -Fridays at 1:00 to 2:30 PM
Seal Beach, Leisure World, Clubhouse 4 - 10-week program

Program Description & Schedule of Events

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Educational & Lectures

Bolsa Chica Conservancy - Wetlands Tour - Huntington Beach
2nd Saturday of the month
9 am - 10:30 am

Get outdoors and enjoy a free tour of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands! Take a walk with one of our guides and learn about the the rich natural and human history of the wetlands while exploring the wonderful ecology of the wetlands. Tours begin every 15 minutes and five areas of interest are included in the presentation: history, birds, endangered species, ecology and restoration. This free tour is on a first come, first served basis. This is a wonderful opportunity for vacationers, students, small groups and local citizens to visit our valuable resource.

LOCATION:
Bolsa Chica Conservancy
South lot of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach

Phone:
To reservce private tours, call (714) 840-1575

Starr Ranch Sanctuary
Trabuco Canyon

Biannual “Family Nature Workshops” on Saturdays are offered free for families who come to Starr Ranch to participate in workshops that include a sampling of their ecology programs, nature walks, and programs by guest biologists. During week-end “Wildlife Research Camps” families have fun together doing outdoor research with our biologists during day and evening programs.

Check their website for other ongoing acitivities such as nature walks, Junior Biologists programs, ongoing research programs for volunteers, and workshops.

Visitor Night at UCI Observatory

UCI Observatory is open to the general public, approximately 5 times per year.

Group tours of the UCI Observatory for scouts or school groups can also be arranged.

LOCATION:
University of California, Irvine

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Children's Outings - Ongoing Events for Kids

South Orange County Activity Center American Girl® Saturday Book Club
Laguna Niguel - For Girls Ages 8-11

Read inspiring stories of the American Girls that teach traditions and values and provide life lessons full of wisdom, compassion, and encouragement. Discover what it was like to be a girl long ago while learning about American history. Classes meet once a week on Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and feature a different American Girl each week.

Session 1: September 11 to October 2
Session 2: October 16 to November 6

Location: Suite M, 27635 Forbes Road, Laguna Niguel Registration/Information: (949) 363-3507

Freckled Frog Learning Center - Miss Carols Creative Learning
Yorba Linda

Parents participate with their young child in these early childhood education classes for ages 2 through 6. Miss Carol offers several classes where your child can enter the wonderful world of music and rhythm, master the alphabet, learn to sound and spell simple words and read easy sentences or discover numbers 1 thru 60.

Irvine Park Railroad
Orange

Irvine Park Railroad is a one-third scale train that takes both children and adults on a scenic, 12-minute ride through beautiful and scenic Irvine Regional Park. The train ride is narrated by the engineer. Other 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. Annual events include an Easter Eggstravaganza, Anniversary Celebration, Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Train. Located in the foothills of Orange, Irvine Park Railroad opens daily at 10:00 AM.

Lango - Irvine
Lango - OC Central
Hola, Bonjour, Ni Hao! Welcome to Lango!

If you are one of the Orange County parents interested in exposing your children to new languages and cultures, join us for one of the monthly events in Spanish, French or Mandarin or arrange your own "play dates" at a location close to you. Children of all ages and fluency levels are welcome to join. There is no membership fee to join this group. Event fees vary based on the activity. To find out information about playgroups closest to your location, click on links above for websites.

Renaissance ClubSport Kids Treasure Challenge
June 28 through August 16, 2010

Ahoy Matey! Keep your pirates, ages 5-12, healthy and active this summer as they navigate their way through a Treasure Map by participating in fitness activities. Prizes will be awarded for each island they reach. Advance through all seven islands and win! Donations will be made to schools of children participating in the seven-week fitness program. Pirates get to an island by logging 2 ½ hours of any fitness activity. To help them along their way, take advantage of free weekly kid’s activities.

LOCATION:
Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo
50 Enterprise
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

INFORMATION:
949.643.6700

Spa Gregorie's for Families - Rancho Santa Margarita

Spa Gregorie's Rancho Santa Margarita introduces new and exciting spa programs and activities for the whole family to enjoy - kids too! Activities include Mother and Toddler Yoga, Baby's First Hair Cut and a Mother and Daughter Spa Experience

LOCATION:
22342 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita

INFORMATION:
(949) 858-9455

Story Time at Pirates Cove
Newport Beach
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
9:45 am - 11 am

Calling all kids between 2 - 5 years old years old! This program serves community children with a pre-school story hour and stories, crafts, touch tank, music and seasonal fun geared to the pre-schooler. Maritime themes are designed to captivate these little pirates while surrounded by the Nautical Museum's magic!

Members: $3, Non-members: $5. Cost includes one child and one adult. Cost applies to all children who participate in the program.

Location:
Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
600 East Bay Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92661

INFORMATION/RESERVATIONS:
949-675-8915

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Mommy and Me Activities

Mission Montessori
Mission Viejo

Mission Montessori offers fun and stimulating "Mommy and Me" classes for infants though age 3. Our classes include music, Mandarin, Spanish, and gymnastics and are intended for Mommy and child to attend together. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to be introduced to the Montessori preschool environment but allows Mom's to be included. Visit our website for more information about "Mommy and Me" classes and our stimulating Montessori learning environment. We are located in Mission Viejo across from Mission Hospital and very convenient to the community of Ladera Ranch.

MOPs

Run by Coast Hills Community Church.

programs to choose from.

Mothers of Preschoolers - Mariners Church

Local MOPS meetings held at Mariners Church in Irvine. MOPS is about celebrating motherhood, making connections and helping moms understand matters related to raising infants to preschool age children.

Mariners Church
5001 Newport Coast Drive
Irvine (Newport Coast Drive and Bonita Canyon Drive)
Phone: 949.854.7600

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Movies

Cinema Sage Hill
Ongoing, Starting October 21, 2009

A free monthly film series open to the public. Created to foster an appreciation and an awareness of independent films and expose audiences to the creative aspects of filmmaking, Cinema Sage Hill will showcase diverse and thought provoking independent narrative and documentary films from around the world. Films will screen at The Studio at Sage Hill, the new state of the art cultural facility on the campus of at Sage Hill School. Panel discussions with filmmakers, documentary subjects, scholars, cultural leaders and journalists will follow select screenings.

LOCATION:
The Studio at Sage Hill
20042 Newport Coast Dr.
Newport Coast

Movies at the Beach
Newport Beach
May through September

Newport Dunes hosts free Movies on the Beach every Friday and Saturday from May through September. Bring the kids, lounge chairs and treats to see movies for the whole family on their giant screen.

LOCATION:
Newport Dunes RV Park
1131 Back Bay Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

INFORMATION:
Phone: 949-729-3863

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Music

Barbershop Harmony Society

Anywhere from 20 to 40 men gather every Monday at 7 pm to learn how to 'ring chords' and make great four-part harmony. Generally familiar to those attending, the songs are great to listen to for guests and 'listening'loos' who are welcome to drop in.

Belonging to the International Barbershop Harmony Society, the San Clemente Chapter is seeking new members and is rapidly becoming a part of the vibrant San Clemente arts scene.

LOCATION:
119 N. Avenida de la Estrella
San Clemente CA 92663

INFORMATION / CONTACT:
Warren Willard at (714) 742-0844 or (949) 369-7384

Sunset Cruise Newport Beach
Live Latin Music - Two Cruises To Choose From Nightly

Choose from our Fiesta Newport Beach Cruise with live Latin music complimentary chips and salsa, and a unlimited drink special of only $15 (icey legendary Newport Beach margarita is highly recommended)! Or our Newport Beach Sunset Cruise with beautiful sunsets, live Spanish music, complimentary chips and fresh salsa, and of course the unlimited drink special of $15! Both cruises are 1 ½ hours and tour Newport Bay as well as the famous Newport Beach coastline. Upstairs sundeck, indoor salon, and many other comforts will leave you wanting more. Cruise price only $25

LOCATION:
Newport Landing/Newport Bay
309 Palm Street Suite A
Newport Beach

INFORMATION / BOOK ONLINE OR CALL:
949-675-0551

"ONE SOUL JAZZ" Series
Starts February 28, 2010

6 - 9 pm

International Smooth Jazz Guitarist U-Nam brings his "One Soul Jazz" Series to The Gaslamp Restaurant/Bar/Nightclub every Sunday, beginning Feb. 28. U-Nam and his 5 piece band all-star band including Tony Moore, Darryl Williams, Kim Hansen and Shannon Kennedy, to their new home in Long Beach. Hailing from France, U-Nam best known for his #1 instrumental single, "Street Life" from the 2007 CD entitled, "Back from the 80's" that went to #1 and stayed in the Top 10 on the Billboard charts for the entire year.

LOCATION:
Gaslamp Restaurant & Bar
6251 E. Pacific Coast Highway
Long Beach

Live Music Cruises
Dana Point
Fridays & Saturdays starting May 8th, 2010
7 - 8:30 pm

We will be testing out bands for our summer Live Music Cruises starting in May! Come check out the bands for only $10! The cruise will be aboard the 95-foot Dana Pride which has upper deck seating as well as inside seating in it's large galley, making it one of the most comfortable rides on the water. The boat also features a full bar including wine, beer (domestic and imported), and mixed drinks. $10 per person

LOCATION:
Dana Wharf Sportfishing / Dana Point Harbor
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point

BOOK ONLINE OR CALL:
949-496-5794

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Poetry & Readings

Casa Romantica Poetry Reading Series

Readings are usually held the last Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm, and are free and open to the public.

Promoting and celebrating the many poets living and writing in Orange County and offering the best poetry of Southern California and beyond in a setting both historic and beautiful: the Casa Romantica Cultural Center Gardens.

LOCATION:
Casa Romantica
415 Avenida Granada
San Clemente, CA 92672

INFORMATION:
(949) 498-2139

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Singles Events

Active Singles Adventures - Orientation Mixers
Every Saturday
5:30 p.m.

Get involved in the sports you love with other active, healthy singles! Active Singles Adventures is Southern California's most active club for sportsminded singles. With offices in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, ASA is the largest sports-oriented singles club in California

Weekly new member orientations, where you can look through ASA's 52-page newsletter, get all of your questions answered and consider becoming a member of ASA.

LOCATION:
3848 Campus Dr., Suite 203
Newport Beach, 92660

INFORMATION:
(949) 251-9070

Christian Singles Fun Events

Christian Singles Fun Events is the leading organization in Southern California to organize rotational dinner dances, speedy introductions, bunco, karaoke, retreats, cruises, seminars and many other fun events for singles.

Examples of Christian Singles Fun Events:

SPEEDY INRODUCTIONS, BUNCO & KARAOKE (for ages 19 to 91) Have fun meeting people of all ages while we teach you how to play these fun games.
Next event dates for this: April 17, July 10 & Oct 2, 2009
8pm
$20 prepaid $25 at the door

DANCE PARTIES & 2-hour Dance Workshop
April 25, May 23, July 25, Aug 22 (Luau Party), Sept 26, Oct 24 (Costume party...costumes optional), November 28

  • Dance Party & 2-hour workshop (6pm-midnight): $25 prepaid, $30 at door
  • Dance Party only (8pm-midnight):$15 prpaid, $20 at door

Workshop: During the year, you will learn various line dances, mixer dances couples dances. You do not need to bring a partner; we rotate partners during the lessons.

Christian DJ plays a variety of music for free style dancing & swing (60s 70s 80s, oldies, Contemporary Christian, tasteful top 40 & more)

LOCATION FOR ABOVE EVENTS:
Top Cats
733 Dunn Way
Placentia 92870 (57 Fwy & Orangethorpe)

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Recreation and Outdoor Fun

Saturday Fun Roll

Meets every Saturday morning at 10:30a.m. just north of the Huntington Beach Pier at the amphitheater for a skate of approximately 16 miles round trip. The pace is nice and easy and all ages and levels are welcome. They make several rest stops at various points to let everyone catch up. If you miss them at the beginning, just skate south on the beach path, they retrace the route back, so they'll eventually meet. It's highly recommend that you wear all protective gear - at least wristguards and a helmet. Afterwards you can join everyone for lunch in or around downtown Huntington Beach.

LOCATION:
Just north of the Huntington Beach Pier
Huntington Beach

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Sunday Brunch

Orange County Mining Co.
Orange
9:30 am - 3 pm

Sunday Brunch in Orange County is a wonderful way to enjoy your weekend. At our View Restaurant, Sunday Brunch is always accompanied by champagne, rustic favorites, spectacular views and unique atmosphere. Our elaborate brunch menu includes-but is certainly not limited to-traditional breakfast foods and lunch favorites like barbeque, prime rib, teriyaki chicken and fresh fish selections. You can also choose to view sporting events in the bar or enjoy your Sunday Brunch on the Terrace. With enough variety to satisfy every appetite from the kids to the adults, this is one Sunday Brunch you'll keep coming back to!

LOCATION:
1000 Crawford Canyon Rd.
City of Orange

INFORMATION:
714-997-7411
(Discount $5/each adult seated before 10 am. Additional Sunday Brunch Coupons on Website)

Saturday and Sunday Paws & Claws - Breakfast Buffet
Costa Mesa
7 am - noon

The perfect weekend hangout spot for family, friends, neighbors and man’s best friend. Enjoy TerraNova’s one-of-a-kind breakfast buffet outside on our expansive lakeside terrace surrounded by lush lawns, gardens and fountains. Also, try our “Bubbles and Bones” Champagne Cocktail Bar which includes a champagne fountain, champagne accompaniments and doggy treats ($4 additional). Enter your dog in our “Paws & Claws Personality Photo Contest”! Every Saturday & Sunday, bring and submit a 4x6 picture showing your dog’s unique personality. All pets welcome outside on the lakeside terrace, only ADA assist animals are welcome inside restaurant.

LOCATION:
Wyndham Costa Mesa
3350 Avenue of the Arts

INFORMATION:
714-442-8593 Walk-ins welcome- Reservations suggested.

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Wine Tasting

Monthly Tasting Party

Meets the FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH (except January)
6-9 pm

Enjoy their wines with hot food, snacks, artisan breads & cheeses. Cost: $30 per person. Drop in - no reservation required. Live music, taste their bubbly Champagne, Raspberry Sparkling, plus over 20 wines to select from.

LOCATION:
Laguna Canyon Winery
2133 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 USA
949.715.9463 (Wine)

ENO Wine Room - Wine Classes
Laguna Niguel

EnoVersity classes cover the histories, varieties, and pairings of wine, cheese, and chocolate. Wine tasting room is located inside the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel.
Call for dates and times available.

OC Custom Wine
Anaheim

Having recently moved from San Luis Obispo, this new Anaheim winery started making wine in 2003 and have already won 4 medals at the LA International Wine and Spirits Competition. Come by for a tasting, and possibly try your hand at blending your own custom wine!

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