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 Festival
of Whales - Dana Point
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 1 & 2!
LOCATION:
Dana Point Harbor
Festival
Info:
949-472-7888 or 1-888-440-4309
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The
Kid's Pet Parade
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
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 Toshiba
Golf Classic
13th
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
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Return
of the Swallows Celebration at Mission San Juan
Capistrano
This
signature fundraising event of the Ladera Ranch
Education Foundation, is held at the El Adobe
Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano. The 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 Foundation
INFORMATION:
949-493-1976
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Ten
Gallon Gala
This
signature fundraising event of the Ladera Ranch
Education Foundation, is held at the El Adobe
Restaurant in San Juan Capistrano. The 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 Foundation
INFORMATION:
949-493-1976
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 La
Presidenta Ball - San Juan Capistrano
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
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 Swallows
Day Fiesta Grande - San Juan Capistrano
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. There is a $5
entry fee for each contestant for each contest
entered.
LOCATION:
Swallows Inn
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION
949-493-1976
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 Swallows
Day Parade & Mercado - San Juan Capistrano
Taking
place in down-town San Juan Capistrano. This is
the nation's largest non-motorized parade. 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.
LOCATION:
Dowtown San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION
949-493-1976
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 Spirit
Run 5/10K Run/Walk & Health Expo
Awards
include: First place male and female winner of
5K and 10K age groups receive an award. Stroller
5K and Family Walk will be timed, but no awards
will be given.
LOCATION:
Edwards Big Newport 6 Cinemas
Fashion Island, Newport Beach
INFORMATION:
(949) 222-3131
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April
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 Pet
Expo
- Costa Mesa
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
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 MS
Walk - University of California,
Irvine
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
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 Wishland
Foundation's BBQ Competition - Anaheim
Welcoming
competition BBQ Teams from all over the
state with an attendance expected to exceed
several thousand guests. There will be
music, live bands, a children’s activity
area, a silent auction and more.
All
proceeds will benefit the Wishland Foundation,
a non-profit foundation that provides
support and services for critically ill
children and their families.
LOCATION:
Featherly
Park
Anaheim, Ca
INFORMATION:
714-881-0349
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Days
of Art - Oceanside
From
painting and sculpture to ceramics and
blown glass, there is something for everyone
at the 16th annual Oceanside Days of Art.
Artists from San Diego and beyond will
gather along Civic Center Plaza and Pier
View Way for this grand festival of everything
art. It is a free event with a gorgeous
ocean view that the whole family will
enjoy.
LOCATION:
Civic
Center Plaza and Pier View Way
Oceanside
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 Silverado
Children’s Center Annual Chili Cook-Off
- Silverado
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 Silverad Children's
Center.
LOCATION:
Irvine
Lake
4621 Santiago Canyon Rd
Orange, CA, 92676
INFORMATION:
714-649-2214
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 SCC
Hawks Golf Tournament - Tustin
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
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Taste
of Huntington Beach - Huntington Beach
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
Phone:
714-375-5023
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 Annual
San Juan Capistrano City Cup Charity Golf
Tournament
- Mission Viejo
All inclusive cost for this tournament
is $200.00 per player or $700.00 per foursome.
Price includes green fees and cart, goodies
bag, lunch, and Awards Dinner & Reception.
Over $3,000 in Cash Prizes. 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
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 Mariachi
Festival - San Juan Capistrano
Saturday, May 3, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The
festival will include entertainment "Battle of
the Mariachis" and authentic Mexican food. Mariachi
performers will compete for cash prizes. This
event is free with paid admission to the mission.
LOCATION:
Mission San Juan Capistrano
El Camino Real/Ortega Hwy
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
(949) 234-1321
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 Soka
University's Annual International Festival
- Aliso Viejo
Saturday, May 3, 2008
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
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 Reaching
For The Cure - Irvine
May 4, 2008
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
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 Dana
Point Arts Festival- Dana Point
May 4, 2008
11 am - 6:30 pm
Annual
cultural arts event including visual and performing
arts from around the world. Live music, Dance
Performances, Hands-On Activities, Art Exhibition
and more!
LOCATION:
La Plaza Park
34111 La Plaza St.
Dana Point (PCH, just past Golden Lantern)
INFORMATION:
(949) 542-8361
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Annual
Women's Wellness Day & Health Expo - Newport
Beach
May 10, 2008
"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
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Orange
County Gladiators 
Civil
War Re-enactment
UCI
Annual Open House
Relay
for Life
Floral
Park Home & Garden Tour
Annual
UCLA Orange County Golf Classic
Rose
Garden Tour