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5K
VisionWalk - Irvine
June 1, 2008
The event will raise money for the research that
will lead to cures for retinal degenerative diseases,
including retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration,
Usher syndrome, Stargardt disease, and numerous
others. These diseases affect more than nine million
Americans of all races and ethnic groups, young
and old. More than 600 members of the community
are expected to participate in this year's Walk.
LOCATION:
Hicks Canyon Park
3864 Viewpark
Irvine
INFORMATION:
310-207-2089
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Arts and Music Festival - Yorba Linda
Sunday, June 1, 2008
This
fine arts and music festival has something for
everyone! Families can participate together in
exploring and enjoying the arts. The event features
artisans selling their unique handmade crafts,
entertainment, art & music activities for
kids and great food.
LOCATIONS:
Three locations. Yorba Linda Community Center,
Thomas Lasorda Jr. Memorial Field House, and Hurless
Barton Park
INFORMATION:
714-996-1960
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 Vince
Ferragamo Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic
- La Quinta
Monday, June 2, 2008
Over the last 25 years, this event has raised
over $1,600,000 to benefit the Special Olympics
and other worthwhile charities. These funds help
make it possible to operate year-round sports
training programs and competitions for mentally
handicapped children and adults. The Vince Ferragamo
Foundation was developed to establish additional
fundraising events to benefit Special Olympics
and other qualified non-profit organizations.
LOCATION:
La Qunita Country Club
49-499 Eisenhower Drive
La Quinta, California
INFORMATION:
714-633-1099
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Flower,
Garden and Art Festival - San Juan
Capistrano
June 7-8, 2008
This
popular event held on the lush ten-acre grounds
of the historic Mission gets better every year.
Over seventy vendors of plants, flowers and all
types of garden items, as well as fine art and
a variety of unique arts and crafts are featured.
Live
music, seminars, and great food make this an event
that everyone will enjoy!
LOCATION:
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Ortega Hwy & El Camino Real
INFORMATION:
(949) 234-1300 ext. 425
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Annual
Pier Swim - Huntington Beach
June 14, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Get
yourself in shape, practice your stroke, learn
the motions of the waves and you'll be in good
company when the pier swim arrives.
Information
on this event: 714-536-5281
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 Music
Under the Stars
Series starts Saturday, June 21, 2008
The
concerts feature dining and dancing to a variety
of live music including Big Band, Latin, Motown
& R & B, Swing, and Top 40 in the beautiful Mission
courtyard. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Location:
Mission
San Juan Capistrano
Ortega Hwy & El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
(949) 234-1321
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Annual Irish Fair and Music Festival
June 21-22, 2008
10 am - 7 pm
The
Great American Irish Fair and Music Festival is
the largest festival of its kind in the Western
United States. The Fair highlights 16 entertainment
areas featuring the very best in the music, song,
dance and sport of the Irish, along with over
100 Irish, Scottish and English import shops and
arts and crafts vendors along with sheepherding
shows, Irish horse shows, Irish dog shows and
one of the largest Irish Step Dancing competitions
in California.
LOCATION:
Irvine Meadows Fairgrounds
8800 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine
INFORMATION:
818-501-3781
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2nd
Annual La Habra Host Lion’s Club Poker Run
Sunday, June 22, 2008
8am – 4pm
An
80+ mile motorcycle ride beginning at Anaheim/Fullerton
Harley Davidson, traveling through Orange County,
including Old Town Orange, Santiago Canyon, Prado
Gun Club, Brea and La Habra. Event finishes at
Chili’s La Habra with a ‘Show and Shine’ Car Show,
raffles, prizes, food and LIVE entertainment!
To
benefit the children and programs at Help
for Brain Injured Children, Inc. / The Cleta
Harder Developmental School
INFORMATION:
Contact Jason Cecil at 562-694-5655 x103 or via
email
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 Art-A-Fair
- Laguna Beach
June - August
The
Art-A-Fair Festival is a community of artists
which gathers every summer in Laguna Beach for
what has become Southern California's fastest
growing art festival. Hundreds of artists compete
to be a part of this internationally juried competition
each February, which this year, features 124 fine
artists and master craftspeople. Many artists
demonstrate and create their craft right in their
booths!
LOCATION:
777 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach
INFORMATION:
(949) 494-4514
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 Capistrano
Shakespeare Festival - San Juan Capistrano
Opens on July 11th 2008
The
Camino Real Playhouse has presented Shakespeare
Under The Stars each summer for over 16 years.
The summer production for 2008 will include
Romeo & Juliet, Two Gentlemen of Verona
& The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr
(abridged - all 37 Plays in 97 Minutes!).
LOCATION:
Camino Real Playhouse
31776 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 675
INFO:
(949) 489-8082
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 Cypress
Community Festival - Cypress
July 26, 2008
One
of the largest one-day festival in Orange County
that attracts over 20,000 people annually. Event
includes: Chili Cookoff, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
(7:00am-11:00am), Car Show, Family Games, Food
Booths, Chamber Business Expo, Children's Rides,
Arts & Crafts, Beer Garden & Continuous Entertainment
Also
a 5K/10K Run/Walk - 7:30 am sharp
LOCATION:
Oak Knoll Park
5700 Orange Avenue
INFORMATION:
(714) 229-6780
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 Annual
Midsummer Night in the Garden - Fullerton
Date: TBA
The
evening’s festivities include a cocktail reception,
dinner, both a silent and live auction, and the
presentation of the Golden Oak Award.
LOCATION:
Fullerton Arboretum
1900 Associated Road, on the CSUF campus
(714)
278-3579
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Habra Corn Festival - La Habra
August 1-3, 2008
The festival includes a fall parade and two day
carnival at El Centro Park. The Corn Festival
Parade is open to most any group that wants to
participate. Applications may be obtained at the
La Habra Chamber of Commerce or from Pageantry
Productions in South Gate. The parade is one of
the largest daytime parades in southern California.
LOCATION:
201 North Cypress
La Habra, Ca
INFORMATION:
562-691-3482
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Summerfest
& Business Expo - Stanton
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Bring
the family and join the community as we celebrate
Stanton’s biggest event of the year Summerfest
’07, with a theme of “Back to the Beach.” This
year’s celebration will include community food
booths, entertainment, children’s activities,
teen area, P.T. cruiser car show, craft boutique,
bingo, community booths, business expo, a basketball
tournament and more!
LOCATION:
Stanton Civic Center
7800 Katella Ave
INFORMATION:
For further information call the Parks and Recreation
Services Department at (714) 379-9222 ext. 270.
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CLEMENTE ANNUAL FINE ART AND CRAFT FAIR - San
Clemente
Saturday & Sunday, August 16-17, 2008
10 am-4 pm
The
San Clemente Art Association (SCAA) has established
a reputation for producing an annual fine art
and craft show that equals or surpasses similar
events. This show offers a unique blend of original,
fine art and fine hand-crafts, in a lovely setting
close to the ocean. Event is free to the public.
LOCATION:
San Clemente Community CenterCommunity Center
INFORMATION:
949-388-6208.
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 Rancho
Mission Viejo Rodeo - San Juan Capistrano
August 23-24, 2008
This
Annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo is good ol'
entertainment for the entire family, not to mention
the richest 2-day rodeo in the nation. Proclaimed
as the richest 2-day rodeo in the nation, this
year's Rodeo features saddle bronc, bareback,
steer wrestling, calf roping, tie down roping
and bull riding. You won't want to miss this year's
excitement.
LOCATION:
30753 La Pata Road
San Juan Capistrano
DIRECTIONS
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Shakespeare by the Sea -Dana Point
Production and Dates: TBA
Annual
outdoor Shakespeare production sponsored by the
City of Dana Point and Beach Cities Pizza. Admission
is FREE with a donation of canned food to benefit
Second Harvest Food Bank.
LOCATION:
Heritage Park
34400 Old Golden Lantern
Dana Point, 92629
INFORMATION:
(949) 291-5083
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Annual
Lounge Chair Theatre - Costa Mesa
Date: TBA
Get
ready for an evening under the star with friends,
family, and film! The toe-tapping animated feature,
Happy Feet (PG), will be shown FREE of charge
on a big screen near the picnic shelter, following
a short presentation on the latest at Fairview
Park! Free face painting and crafts!, Grilled
hot dogs and polish sausages!, Popcorn, candy
and refreshments!
Be sure to bring your folding chairs, jackets,
blankets, pillows and flashlight. Parking available
in the main lot, with additional spaces at Estancia
High School.
LOCATION:
Fairview Park
2625 Placentia Ave
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
(714) 754-5698
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