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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:
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 Irvine
Park Railroad – 14th Annual Christmas Train to
Meet Santa Claus
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
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 Discovery
Science Center Presents: Science of Gingerbread
Holiday Festival - Santa Ana
Nov 23, 2009 – Jan 3, 2010
Inside
the kitchen, much more is going on than pouring
and mixing – it’s science at work! Discovery Science
Center’s The Science of Gingerbread Holiday Festival
features a variety of family-friendly holiday
interactives including: hands-on kitchen science
activities, decorating demonstrations and award-winning
gingerbread houses on display. Who knew science
could be so tasty? Don’t miss the chance to enter
the annual gingerbread competition for fabulous
prizes!
LOCATION:
Discovery Science Center
2500 N. Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
INFORMATION:
714-542-2823
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 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
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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
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 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
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 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
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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
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 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.
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January
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Annual
CARe Show to Benefit San Juan Capistrano Animal
Rescue Organization - San Juan Capistrano
Cars from all over Southern California are expected
to participate in the open-class show, with trophies
going to the top 15 entries.
The
CARe Show will also include live entertainment
by a popular local band, displays, vendor booths,
opportunity drawings, and celebrity guests including
the inspiration for Ruby's Diner, local resident
Ruby Cavanaugh. Food and beverages will be available
from presenting sponsor Ruby's Diner.
LOCATION:
San Juan Capistrano Community Center/Sports Park
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Get
Outdoors OC at Upper Newport Bay Muth Center
- Newport Beach
Saturday, January 23, 2010
9 am - 12 noon
Your
family can experience some of the same hands-on
environmental education activities, such as birdwatching,
that many of you have done with Inside the Outdoors!
Cost:
Free (This program is generously sponsored by
a grant.)
Advance
registration is required.
LOCATION:
Muth Center
Upper Newport Bay, Newport Beach
INFORMATION:
(714) 708-3885
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February
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 Surf
City (Pacific Shoreline) Marathon
- Huntington Beach
Annual
26.2 mile marathon travels along oceanfront course.
Categories include: Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
and Kid's 1 Mile. This event Features an amazing
collector series of surfboard finisher medals,
Surf Bands along the course and a beachfront expo.
Location:
Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Hwy.
INORMATION:
888-422-ORUN (0786)
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 Taste
of San Juan - San Juan Capistrano
February 17, 2010
Help
launch the kick-off celebration of the Fiesta
de las Golondrinas at El Adobe Restaurant. The
Taste brings together many of San Juan's marvelous
restaurants under one roof to tempt you with 'tastes'
of their fare. Come and be tempted by all there
is at "The Taste of San Juan".
LOCATION:
El Adobe de Capistrano Restaurant
San Juan Capistrano
INFORMATION:
949-493-1976
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Wildlife
Cartooning - Irvine
Sunday, February 21, 2010
1 - 4 pm
Sketch
wildlife, draw cartoons, and learn simple drawing
skills while you learn about animal adaptations.
Cost:
$25 per person which includes materials. Advance
registration is required. Limited Scholarships
available.
LOCATION:
San Joaquin Wildlife
Sanctuary Duck Club
Irvine, CA
INFORMATION:
(714) 708-3885
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 Los
Alamitos 'Race on the Base' - Los Alamitos
February 27, 2010
The
yearly
event has continued to provide not only a forum
for local avid runners and walkers, but has also
instilled a sense of pride and teamwork between
the Los Alamitos City Council, the citizens of
Los Alamitos, the Rossmoor Community Services
District, and the local business community.
All
proceeds will benefit the USA Water Polo National
Aquatic Center at the Joint Forces Training Base.
INOFORMATION:
562-430-1073
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 Civil
War Re-enactment - Anaheim
The
Civil War is brought to life! Professional Civil
War re-enactors come from all over southern California
to participate in this annual event held at St.
Catherine's Military Academy.
Meet President Abraham Lincoln, Tour Union and
Confederate encampments, Watch battles with over
200 re-enactors and visit the sutler’s marketplace.
$4
for children, seniors, and students with valid
student ID
$7 for adults
LOCATION:
St
Catherine's Military Academy
215 N. Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
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