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Just call me your Budget Barista. I have been married for 20 years to the best man on this planet. He's sweet, caring, kind, but most of all he makes me laugh. We have Three adorable kids. A beautiful sweet pea girl, A 'superman' boy, and a love bug baby girl. We just love that we live where people vacation...where the ocean meets the sky. We live a wonderful life. I love my life and I thank Christ for giving it to me. Some random things about me are I enjoy baking, quilting, paper crafting, jewelry making, scrapbooking, and loving on my family. I am a Princess in the Kingdom of the King of Kings, diet coke drinking baby kisser. We are a homeschooling family but are part of a hybrid program where the children attend a 'classroom' 2 days a week and we do the rest at home. It's a blast. We also love to vacation and explore God's world around us. I think that's enough for now. :-)

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Sunday, July 31, 2011

FREE concerts in the park- DANA POINT

Celebrating over 20 years of FREE Summer Concerts in the Park, the City of Dana Point Community Services & Parks Department is proud to announce Their 2011 line up.  All concerts are held from 4:30pm-6:00pm and are geared for the entire family.  Bring your lawn chairs (low back) and blankets and enjoy listening and dancing to a variety of great music this summer.   For an event flyer click here.  For more information call (949) 248-3530, email smurphy@danapoint.org.  

Summer Sundays
Schedule 4:30-6:00pm

July 31 The Amazing Wildcats (Fifties Music)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 7 Rockin’ The Paradise (Styx Tribute)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 14 Dog & Butterfly (Music of Heart)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 21 Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Music)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 28 Chicago Tribute Authority (Chicago Music)
Sea Terrace Park***  

**Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road

***Sea Terrace Park- PCH @ Niguel Road
 
PARKS GUIDE:
City of Dana Point: Recreation & Community Services (949) 248-3530
 
Concerts are FREE!
 
• Bring snacks in re-usable containers to reduce trash.
• Bring beverages in non-glass containers & cups.
• Bring a blanket or low lawn chairs.
• Umbrellas/canopies are welcome on the outskirts of the seating area, or please lower it during the performance.
• Follow Unloading Zone instructions.
• No smoking in Dana Point parks.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Movies by the lake! in Santee.

July 8- Open Season 3
July 22- The ant bully
August 5- Tangled
August 19- Toy Story 3

At 9310 Fanita Parkway in Santee. For more information call 619-596-3141.


Blankets are better, but chairs are allowed.

6ish- spread out your picnic

7ish-games & contests for the kids

8ish-curl up under the stars and watch a movie

Movie is FREE. $8 parking fee/per carload, so LOAD the car and everyone gets in for one low price.

Gates open at 4:00pm.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Kaleido Kids!! is FREE in Mission Viejo.

Amazing entertainment and activities for parents and kids of all ages to enjoy. Kaleido-Kids!
The best part it's FREE! Magic, puppetry, reptiles,dance performances, games, and more.  Every child that attends get a chance to win raffle prizes.
“Kaleido-Kids” is a Variety Show at Kaleidoscope every Wednesday at 10:30 am starting on June 22st, 2011
There will be Magic, Fun, & More!
A new event every week!

SUMMER SCHEDULE
June 22 David Scale's Magic Show/ Workshop (80 minutes)
June 29 Franklin Haynes Marionette Puppet Show - "Puppets on Parade" (60 minutes)
July 6 Reptile Show & Educational Presentation (60 minutes)
July 13 Ladera Performing Arts - Flash Mob show and instruction (60 minutes)
July 20 Barnyard Animal Show & Petting Zoo (90 minutes)
July 27 Mini Carnival Day - Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® (2 hours)

Bring a backpack or toy (excluding weapon toys & stuffed animals) and get a Kaleidoscope establishment gift card!

Games, face painting, balloon twisting, juggler, prizes, concessions and more.
August 3 Franklin Haynes Marionette Puppet Show - "Frankie's Toy Box" (60 minutes)
August 10 Blackout day
August 17 Juggling Extravaganza with David Cousin - Holder of 5 world records in Juggling!! (45 minutes)
August 24 David Scale's Pirate Magic Show/Workshop (80 minutes)

Monday, July 25, 2011

FREE Movie Mondays in Costa Mesa

The Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa Mesa is doing its FREE Movie Mondays again this summer, and they’re kicking it off July 11 with Beach Blanket Bingo.

The movies start at 8 p.m. A selection of short films will also be shown.
You can bring your own picnics, but no barbecue equipment. You can also buy a meal from Patina Catering.
You can pay to park, look for the small amount of street parking available or park at the South Coast Plaza and walk over (which is frowned upon, I’m sure, by the South Coast Plaza people).
This summer’s movies include the following:

  • Victor / Victoria
  • 7/25/2011
  • Led by an all-star cast including Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston and Leslie Ann Warren under the direction of Blake Edwards, and a score by Henry Mancini, this musical comedy of errors and mistaken identities will certainly tickle your funny bone – whether you are a man or a woman!

  • Chicago
  • 8/1/2011
  • The critical success and boffo box office of this stage-to-screen adaptation is credited with the rebirth of the American movie musical.

  • The King and I
  • 8/8/2011
  • With iconic performances by Yul Brunner, Deborah Kerr and Rita Moreno, the film version of Rodger & Hammerstein’s classic musical is every bit as classic!
Where: The Performing Arts Center’s community plaza with the films projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, (714) 556.2121
When: approximately 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
What to bring: beach chairs or other portable seating items, blankets, etc.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

FREE concerts in the park- DANA POINT

Celebrating over 20 years of FREE Summer Concerts in the Park, the City of Dana Point Community Services & Parks Department is proud to announce Their 2011 line up.  All concerts are held from 4:30pm-6:00pm and are geared for the entire family.  Bring your lawn chairs (low back) and blankets and enjoy listening and dancing to a variety of great music this summer.   For an event flyer click here.  For more information call (949) 248-3530, email smurphy@danapoint.org.  

Summer Sundays
Schedule 4:30-6:00pm

July 24 Sapadilla (Calypso Music)
Sea Terrace Park***

July 31 The Amazing Wildcats (Fifties Music)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 7 Rockin’ The Paradise (Styx Tribute)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 14 Dog & Butterfly (Music of Heart)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 21 Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Music)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 28 Chicago Tribute Authority (Chicago Music)
Sea Terrace Park***  

**Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road

***Sea Terrace Park- PCH @ Niguel Road
 
PARKS GUIDE:
City of Dana Point: Recreation & Community Services (949) 248-3530
 
Concerts are FREE!
 
• Bring snacks in re-usable containers to reduce trash.
• Bring beverages in non-glass containers & cups.
• Bring a blanket or low lawn chairs.
• Umbrellas/canopies are welcome on the outskirts of the seating area, or please lower it during the performance.
• Follow Unloading Zone instructions.
• No smoking in Dana Point parks.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

2011 Concerts in the Parks Presented by the Newport Beach

 The City Arts Commission presents two fantastic performances as part of the “Concerts in the Parks” series during the summer of 2011.  Concerts in the Parks are on Sundays, from 6-7:30pm and are free to the public.  Don’t forget to bring your blankets and beach chairs!
Sunday, July 31, 6 pm

Get together with friends for a picnic dinner and high-energy Rock ‘N’ Roll, Blues, R&B Classics, Latin Grooves & “C” Jazz with Gregg Young and the 2nd Street Band!
Gregg Young, originally from San Francisco, was signed to a major recording label when in his teens and has been in shows that included Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, Credence Clearwater Revival, Linda Ronstadt, Steppenwolf, Iron Butterfly, Eric Burden, War, Jose Feliciano and others. Gregg is privileged to call guitar great Carlos Santana a friend and mentor, and learned a great deal while playing with Bo Diddley and Sly Stone!

Friday, July 22, 2011

Buena park concert series.

Every year, the Fine Arts Department is proud to present the Summer Concert Series at Boisseranc Park. These six free outdoor concerts are held every Wednesday from 7-9pm, beginning June 22nd to July 27th, 2011. Stay tuned for the 2011 band lineup. Fun for the entire family!


July 27
Mariachi Tesoro
de San Fernando
Mariachi Tesoro de San Fernando showcases the talents of advanced students from the award winning and nationally recognized arts-in-education program, the City of San Fernando Mariachi Master Apprentice Program (MMAP).
Founded in 2001 by the City of San Fernando and Nati Cano, founder of the world-renowned Mariachi Los Camperos, MMAP unites world class Grammy Award winning mariachi masters with community youth who are ready to advance their skills as mariachi musicians.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

FREE movies by the lake in Santee.

Movies by the lake! in Santee.

July 8- Open Season 3
July 22- The ant bully
August 5- Tangled
August 19- Toy Story 3

At 9310 Fanita Parkway in Santee. For more information call 619-596-3141.


Blankets are better, but chairs are allowed.

6ish- spread out your picnic

7ish-games & contests for the kids

8ish-curl up under the stars and watch a movie

Movie is FREE. $8 parking fee/per carload, so LOAD the car and everyone gets in for one low price.

Gates open at 4:00pm.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Kaleido Kids!! in Mission viejo it's FREE

Amazing entertainment and activities for parents and kids of all ages to enjoy. Kaleido-Kids!
The best part it's FREE! Magic, puppetry, reptiles,dance performances, games, and more.  Every child that attends get a chance to win raffle prizes.
“Kaleido-Kids” is a Variety Show at Kaleidoscope every Wednesday at 10:30 am starting on June 22st, 2011
There will be Magic, Fun, & More!
A new event every week!

SUMMER SCHEDULE
June 22 David Scale's Magic Show/ Workshop (80 minutes)
June 29 Franklin Haynes Marionette Puppet Show - "Puppets on Parade" (60 minutes)
July 6 Reptile Show & Educational Presentation (60 minutes)
July 13 Ladera Performing Arts - Flash Mob show and instruction (60 minutes)
July 20 Barnyard Animal Show & Petting Zoo (90 minutes)
July 27 Mini Carnival Day - Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® (2 hours)

Bring a backpack or toy (excluding weapon toys & stuffed animals) and get a Kaleidoscope establishment gift card!

Games, face painting, balloon twisting, juggler, prizes, concessions and more.
August 3 Franklin Haynes Marionette Puppet Show - "Frankie's Toy Box" (60 minutes)
August 10 Blackout day
August 17 Juggling Extravaganza with David Cousin - Holder of 5 world records in Juggling!! (45 minutes)
August 24 David Scale's Pirate Magic Show/Workshop (80 minutes)

Monday, July 18, 2011

FREE Movie Mondays in Costa Mesa

The Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa Mesa is doing its FREE Movie Mondays again this summer, and they’re kicking it off July 11 with Beach Blanket Bingo.

The movies start at 8 p.m. A selection of short films will also be shown.
You can bring your own picnics, but no barbecue equipment. You can also buy a meal from Patina Catering.
You can pay to park, look for the small amount of street parking available or park at the South Coast Plaza and walk over (which is frowned upon, I’m sure, by the South Coast Plaza people).
This summer’s movies include the following:

  • Harold and Maude
  • 7/18/2011
  • Featuring a remarkable soundtrack by Cat Stevens, this cult classic tells the somewhat dark, but always hilarious, story of teenage boy who meets an elderly lady at a funeral of a perfect stranger.

  • Victor / Victoria
  • 7/25/2011
  • Led by an all-star cast including Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston and Leslie Ann Warren under the direction of Blake Edwards, and a score by Henry Mancini, this musical comedy of errors and mistaken identities will certainly tickle your funny bone – whether you are a man or a woman!

  • Chicago
  • 8/1/2011
  • The critical success and boffo box office of this stage-to-screen adaptation is credited with the rebirth of the American movie musical.

  • The King and I
  • 8/8/2011
  • With iconic performances by Yul Brunner, Deborah Kerr and Rita Moreno, the film version of Rodger & Hammerstein’s classic musical is every bit as classic!
Where: The Performing Arts Center’s community plaza with the films projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, (714) 556.2121
When: approximately 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
What to bring: beach chairs or other portable seating items, blankets, etc.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

FREE concerts in the park- DANA POINT

Celebrating over 20 years of FREE Summer Concerts in the Park, the City of Dana Point Community Services & Parks Department is proud to announce Their 2011 line up.  All concerts are held from 4:30pm-6:00pm and are geared for the entire family.  Bring your lawn chairs (low back) and blankets and enjoy listening and dancing to a variety of great music this summer.   For an event flyer click here.  For more information call (949) 248-3530, email smurphy@danapoint.org.  

Summer Sundays
Schedule 4:30-6:00pm

July 17 The Whiskey Jack Band (Classic Rock)
Lantern Bay Park**

July 24 Sapadilla (Calypso Music)
Sea Terrace Park***

July 31 The Amazing Wildcats (Fifties Music)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 7 Rockin’ The Paradise (Styx Tribute)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 14 Dog & Butterfly (Music of Heart)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 21 Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Music)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 28 Chicago Tribute Authority (Chicago Music)
Sea Terrace Park***  

**Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road

***Sea Terrace Park- PCH @ Niguel Road
 
PARKS GUIDE:
City of Dana Point: Recreation & Community Services (949) 248-3530
 
Concerts are FREE!
 
• Bring snacks in re-usable containers to reduce trash.
• Bring beverages in non-glass containers & cups.
• Bring a blanket or low lawn chairs.
• Umbrellas/canopies are welcome on the outskirts of the seating area, or please lower it during the performance.
• Follow Unloading Zone instructions.
• No smoking in Dana Point parks.

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Buena park concert series.

Every year, the Fine Arts Department is proud to present the Summer Concert Series at Boisseranc Park. These six free outdoor concerts are held every Wednesday from 7-9pm, beginning June 22nd to July 27th, 2011. Stay tuned for the 2011 band lineup. Fun for the entire family!


July 20
Stone Soul
Since 2002, STONE SOUL has been entertaining thousands of delighted fans with their spot-on covers of Soul and Motown classics. Stevie Wonder! James Brown! The Temptations! Wilson Pickett! You'll hear timeless hits from these legendary artists and many more!

Friday, July 15, 2011

FREE movies by the lake in Santee

Movies by the lake! in Santee.

July 8- Open Season 3
July 22- The ant bully
August 5- Tangled
August 19- Toy Story 3

At 9310 Fanita Parkway in Santee. For more information call 619-596-3141.


Blankets are better, but chairs are allowed.

6ish- spread out your picnic

7ish-games & contests for the kids

8ish-curl up under the stars and watch a movie

Movie is FREE. $8 parking fee/per carload, so LOAD the car and everyone gets in for one low price.

Gates open at 4:00pm.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Astronomy night- FREE

Astronomy Night

July 23rd, 2011

8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Join members of the Orange County Astronomers for an inspirational tour of the night sky. This program is open to all ages and will include a presentation and observation with telescopes. There is no fee for this program, only a suggested donation of $2 per participant. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please phone 949-923-2275, or e-mail unbic@ocparks.com to register. Lecture begins at 8:00 pm with viewing beginning at 9:00 pm.

Event Fee: free
Parking Fee: free
Age: all

Peter & Mary Muth Interpretive Center
2301 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949)923-2290

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Kaleido Kids is FREE in Mission Viejo.

Amazing entertainment and activities for parents and kids of all ages to enjoy. Kaleido-Kids!
The best part it's FREE! Magic, puppetry, reptiles,dance performances, games, and more.  Every child that attends get a chance to win raffle prizes.
“Kaleido-Kids” is a Variety Show at Kaleidoscope every Wednesday at 10:30 am starting on June 22st, 2011
There will be Magic, Fun, & More!
A new event every week!

SUMMER SCHEDULE








July 13 Ladera Performing Arts - Flash Mob show and instruction (60 minutes)
July 20 Barnyard Animal Show & Petting Zoo (90 minutes)
July 27 Mini Carnival Day - Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® (2 hours)

Bring a backpack or toy (excluding weapon toys & stuffed animals) and get a Kaleidoscope establishment gift card!

Games, face painting, balloon twisting, juggler, prizes, concessions and more.
August 3 Franklin Haynes Marionette Puppet Show - "Frankie's Toy Box" (60 minutes)
August 10 Blackout day
August 17 Juggling Extravaganza with David Cousin - Holder of 5 world records in Juggling!! (45 minutes)
August 24 David Scale's Pirate Magic Show/Workshop (80 minutes)

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

US Open Sandcastle Competition 7/22-24/11

US Open Sandcastle Competition

Sand Castles at Imperial Beach
Phone Numbers
619-424-6663
7/22/11 – 7/24/11 Friday July 22, 2011The Sandcastle Dance kicks off the weekend at the Imperial Beach Boys and Girls Club. This 21 and up event is filled with live music and great company, and is a wonderful way to start off what is sure to be a fun filled weekend!

Saturday July 23, 2011
In Imperial Beach, California, on Saturday, July 23rd, the street festival begins. Vendors set up for the weekend activities. Continued with entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and lots of fun. Visitors stroll up and down Seacoast Drive, closed to traffic for the event, taking in the sights, sounds, and other sensory experiences of everything the U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition has to offer. The musical entertainment, selected from a wide variety of family friendly local acts, draws a huge crowd every year. The Kids-N-Kastles Competition is held on Saturday afternoon.

Sunday July 24, 2011
On Sunday July 24th, the official U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition will be held. This is the championship of sandcastle building where the professional sand carvers vie for the title of Master's Champion. Professional and amateur sand carving teams throughout the U.S. will compete in the sandcastle building competition with more than $21,000 in cash prizes. Trained representatives for the US Open Sandcastle Competition will judge all categories. The weekend festivities conclude when the teams are presented with titles and cash prizes presented at the Awards ceremony.
Sandcastle building begins at 9:00 am and concludes at 2:00 pm. Sculptures are only available for viewing until 4:00 pm due to the tides.

Monday, July 11, 2011

FREE Movie Mondays

The Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa Mesa is doing its FREE Movie Mondays again this summer, and they’re kicking it off July 11 with Beach Blanket Bingo.

The movies start at 8 p.m. A selection of short films will also be shown.
You can bring your own picnics, but no barbecue equipment. You can also buy a meal from Patina Catering.
You can pay to park, look for the small amount of street parking available or park at the South Coast Plaza and walk over (which is frowned upon, I’m sure, by the South Coast Plaza people).
This summer’s movies include the following:

  • Harold and Maude
  • 7/18/2011
  • Featuring a remarkable soundtrack by Cat Stevens, this cult classic tells the somewhat dark, but always hilarious, story of teenage boy who meets an elderly lady at a funeral of a perfect stranger.

  • Victor / Victoria
  • 7/25/2011
  • Led by an all-star cast including Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston and Leslie Ann Warren under the direction of Blake Edwards, and a score by Henry Mancini, this musical comedy of errors and mistaken identities will certainly tickle your funny bone – whether you are a man or a woman!

  • Chicago
  • 8/1/2011
  • The critical success and boffo box office of this stage-to-screen adaptation is credited with the rebirth of the American movie musical.

  • The King and I
  • 8/8/2011
  • With iconic performances by Yul Brunner, Deborah Kerr and Rita Moreno, the film version of Rodger & Hammerstein’s classic musical is every bit as classic!
Where: The Performing Arts Center’s community plaza with the films projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, (714) 556.2121
When: approximately 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
What to bring: beach chairs or other portable seating items, blankets, etc.

Ocean Festival FREE in San Clemente 7/16-17/11

This is one event you don't want to miss. Every year my family and I head out for this event and are never disappointed. It's a blast!! So much to see and do, just make sure you wear your sunscreen. 

Our Mission:
San Clemente Ocean Festival is a volunteer organization, dedicated to the promotion and support of ocean safety, the environment and the community by providing a quality athletic venue and enjoyable family event.
Our Vision:
Continue the success of the “Greatest Show On Surf” by attracting world class athletes, local residents and visitors to participate in a family oriented beach experience while maintaining a strong network of volunteers and sponsors, ensuring the long term viability of the San Clemente Ocean Festival.

2011 SCHEDULE


Parking/Shuttle Info: FREE PARKING & ROUND TRIP SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM SAN CLEMENTE HIGH SCHOOL (700 Avenida Pico, SC 92672)!
Saturday 16th   6:30a.m. - 8:30p.m.
Sunday 17th  6:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.
Directions to Shuttles:
I-5 to Ave. Pico; go 1/4 mile inland to San Clemente High School on the right.  VERY Limited parking is available near the pier and is metered.
Directions to San Clemente Pier:
From I-5 Southbound, exit Avenida Palizada, turn right to El Camino Real, turn left to Avenida Del Mar, turn right and follow to beach. 
From I-5 Northbound, exit Presidio, turn left to El Camino Real, turn right to Avenida Del Mar, turn left and follow to beach.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Concerts in the park in Dana point- FREE!!

Celebrating over 20 years of FREE Summer Concerts in the Park, the City of Dana Point Community Services & Parks Department is proud to announce Their 2011 line up.  All concerts are held from 4:30pm-6:00pm and are geared for the entire family.  Bring your lawn chairs (low back) and blankets and enjoy listening and dancing to a variety of great music this summer.   For an event flyer click here.  For more information call (949) 248-3530, email smurphy@danapoint.org.  

Summer Sundays
Schedule 4:30-6:00pm

July 10 Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads (Jimmy Buffet Music)
Lantern Bay Park**

July 17 The Whiskey Jack Band (Classic Rock)
Lantern Bay Park**

July 24 Sapadilla (Calypso Music)
Sea Terrace Park***

July 31 The Amazing Wildcats (Fifties Music)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 7 Rockin’ The Paradise (Styx Tribute)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 14 Dog & Butterfly (Music of Heart)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 21 Hot August Night (Neil Diamond Music)
Sea Terrace Park***

August 28 Chicago Tribute Authority (Chicago Music)
Sea Terrace Park***  

**Lantern Bay Park, 25111 Park Lantern Road

***Sea Terrace Park- PCH @ Niguel Road
 
PARKS GUIDE:
City of Dana Point: Recreation & Community Services (949) 248-3530
 
Concerts are FREE!
 
• Bring snacks in re-usable containers to reduce trash.
• Bring beverages in non-glass containers & cups.
• Bring a blanket or low lawn chairs.
• Umbrellas/canopies are welcome on the outskirts of the seating area, or please lower it during the performance.
• Follow Unloading Zone instructions.
• No smoking in Dana Point parks.

Saturday, July 9, 2011

FREE tot walk at laguna coast winderness park.

Tot Walk

JULY 15th, 2011

9:00am to 10:00am

Bring your wee ones, babies to 3 years, to explore our wild backyard on this easy walk with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteers.

Event Fee: $2.00 donation per person
Parking Fee: $3.00 per vehicle
Age: Babies to 3 yrs

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 or (949)923-3702
Sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.html

Special Instructions: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405).

Friday, July 8, 2011

FREE movies by lake in Santee.

Movies by the lake! in Santee.

July 8- Open Season 3
July 22- The ant bully
August 5- Tangled
August 19- Toy Story 3

At 9310 Fanita Parkway in Santee. For more information call 619-596-3141.


Blankets are better, but chairs are allowed.

6ish- spread out your picnic

7ish-games & contests for the kids

8ish-curl up under the stars and watch a movie

Movie is FREE. $8 parking fee/per carload, so LOAD the car and everyone gets in for one low price.

Gates open at 4:00pm.

Festival of the Bells- FREE July 15-17, 2011

Festival of the Bells  

 Price: Free!!

Address:  10818 San Diego Mission Road. San Diego

Phone Numbers : 619-281-8449

7/15/11 – 7/17/11

This one weekend event is the anniversary celebration of Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the Mother of California’s 21 Missions. Each year in mid July, parishioners, volunteers and visitors all gather for one weekend to celebrate the beginning of Christianity in the western United States with food, entertainment, dance and traditional activities like the blessing of the bells and blessing of the animals. All five Mission bells are rung during the weekend festivities, including an original bell dating back to 1802. The “Festival of the Bells” is a great family event with activities and entertainment for the whole family and is a great opportunity for everyone to visit and learn more about this historic landmark.

Friday (Open 5:00 - 9:00 pm)
  • Talent Show - 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Saturday (Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm)
  • Blessing of the Bells - noon
  • The Legends 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Sunday (Fesitval Open 10:00 am - 5:30 pm)
  • Pancake Breakfast - 8:00 - 10:00 am
  • Anniversary Mass - Noon
  • Blessing of the Animals with Mariachi - 3:00 pm
  • Raffles - 5:00 pm

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Buena park concert series.

Every year, the Fine Arts Department is proud to present the Summer Concert Series at Boisseranc Park. These six free outdoor concerts are held every Wednesday from 7-9pm, beginning June 22nd to July 27th, 2011. Stay tuned for the 2011 band lineup. Fun for the entire family!

July 13
Surfin' Safari
Surfin’ Safari® is as close as you will ever get to seeing the original 5 member line up of the Beach Boys. The incomparable beauty of their vocal harmonies, the crashing back beat of Dennis Wilson’s drums, the soaring surf guitar of Carl Wilson, and the genius of Brian Wilson’s music are all here. The uniband choreography, the Fender guitar line up, the famous custom striped shirts, right down to the black suede Beach Boys boots, it’s all here.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Kaleido Kids! FREE in Mission viejo.

Amazing entertainment and activities for parents and kids of all ages to enjoy. Kaleido-Kids!
The best part it's FREE! Magic, puppetry, reptiles,dance performances, games, and more.  Every child that attends get a chance to win raffle prizes.
“Kaleido-Kids” is a Variety Show at Kaleidoscope every Wednesday at 10:30 am starting on June 22st, 2011
There will be Magic, Fun, & More!
A new event every week!

SUMMER SCHEDULE
 
June 22   David Scale's Magic Show/ Workshop (80 minutes)
June 29   Franklin Haynes Marionette Puppet Show - "Puppets on Parade" (60 minutes)
July 6   Reptile Show & Educational Presentation (60 minutes)
July 13   Ladera Performing Arts - Flash Mob show and instruction (60 minutes)
July 20   Barnyard Animal Show & Petting Zoo (90 minutes)
July 27   Mini Carnival Day - Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® (2 hours)

Bring a backpack or toy (excluding weapon toys & stuffed animals) and get a Kaleidoscope establishment gift card!

Games, face painting, balloon twisting, juggler, prizes, concessions and more.
August 3   Franklin Haynes Marionette Puppet Show - "Frankie's Toy Box" (60 minutes)
August 10   Blackout day
August 17   Juggling Extravaganza with David Cousin - Holder of 5 world records in Juggling!! (45 minutes)
August 24   David Scale's Pirate Magic Show/Workshop (80 minutes)

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

CA. Native Plant/Wildflower Hike 

JULY 9th, 2011

8:00am to 11:00am

Learn to identify native plants with Laguna Canyon Foundation volunteer naturalist Nadine Nordstrom (author of the South Coast Wilderness Plant Identification Guide) on this moderate but very fast-paced, steep and rocky, 4.8-mile hike( 1000’ft. elevation gain).

Event Fee: $2.00 donation per person
Parking Fee: $3.00 per vehicle
Age: 12 and up

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
18751 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949)923-2235 or (949)923-3702
Sign-up online: www.lagunacanyon.org/activities.html

Special Instructions: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Little Sycamore Canyon Staging Area/Nix Nature Center (west side of Laguna Canyon Rd/SR-133, approximately 3.5 miles south of I-5/405).

Monday, July 4, 2011

FREE movies nights in Costa Mesa.

The Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa Mesa is doing its free Movie Mondays again this summer, and they’re kicking it off July 11 with Beach Blanket Bingo.

The movies start at 8 p.m. A selection of short films will also be shown.
You can bring your own picnics, but no barbecue equipment. You can also buy a meal from Patina Catering.
You can pay to park, look for the small amount of street parking available or park at the South Coast Plaza and walk over (which is frowned upon, I’m sure, by the South Coast Plaza people).
This summer’s movies include the following:

  • Beach Blanket Bingo
  • 7/11/2011
  • Grab your sunblock and flip-flops as our 5th summer of Movie Mondays starts with everyone’s favorite beach party movie!

  • Harold and Maude
  • 7/18/2011
  • Featuring a remarkable soundtrack by Cat Stevens, this cult classic tells the somewhat dark, but always hilarious, story of teenage boy who meets an elderly lady at a funeral of a perfect stranger.

  • Victor / Victoria
  • 7/25/2011
  • Led by an all-star cast including Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston and Leslie Ann Warren under the direction of Blake Edwards, and a score by Henry Mancini, this musical comedy of errors and mistaken identities will certainly tickle your funny bone – whether you are a man or a woman!

  • Chicago
  • 8/1/2011
  • The critical success and boffo box office of this stage-to-screen adaptation is credited with the rebirth of the American movie musical.

  • The King and I
  • 8/8/2011
  • With iconic performances by Yul Brunner, Deborah Kerr and Rita Moreno, the film version of Rodger & Hammerstein’s classic musical is every bit as classic!
Where: The Performing Arts Center’s community plaza with the films projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, (714) 556.2121
When: approximately 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
What to bring: beach chairs or other portable seating items, blankets, etc.

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Dana Point concert series.

Summer Concerts in the Park
"Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads" - (Jimmy Buffet Music)
Date: 7/10/2011 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Location: Lantern Bay Park
25111 Park Lantern Road
Dana Point , California 92629

Celebrating over 20 years of FREE Summer Concerts in the Park, the City of Dana Point Community Services & Parks Department is proud to announce our 2011 line up.  All concerts are held from 4:30pm-6:00pm and are geared for the entire family.  Bring your lawn chairs (low back) and blankets and enjoy listening and dancing to a variety of great music this summer.   For an event flyer click here.  For more information call (949) 248-3530, email smurphy@danapoint.org

The great Park anniversary celebration night! FREE

Growing the Park 2011Growing the Park 2011

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Time(s): 3:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Gates Open at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Balloon Park | Map & Directions
FREE Parking & Admission!
Bring the whole family for a full day of music, activities, food, and fun at the Great Park.This great park event will bring together over 40 community organizations and will include live music, aerial acrobatics, military equipment, a petting zoo, sports activities, kids crafts, art activites, gardening and cooking demos all spanning more than 30 acres of park space!!  Growing the Park will feature a number of air-show style aerial performances and have five distinct areas for visitors to enjoy.
  • The Back Forty highlights agricultural history. Includes petting zoo, hands-on agricultural craft activities, cooking demonstrations, community partner booths and food service
  • Great Park Gallery showcases arts and culture. Includes art displays and exhibits, demonstrations, local performers, hands-on activities and community partner booths
  • The Runway presents military history. Includes vintage aircraft and military vehicle displays, aerial entertainment, 2/11 Marine Battalion Adoption Committee, the Foundation for the Museum of Heritage and Aviation, community partner booths and food service.
  • The Outfield features sports, health and wellness. Includes sports and fitness play area, demonstrations and community partner booths
  • Sky’s the Limit represents the future of the Great Park. Includes Kids Rock playground, open play area and viewing area for aerial entertainment.

Celebration Schedule

3:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3:00–7:30 p.m.

3:00–8:00 p.m.
3:00–9:00 p.m.

4:00–8:00 p.m.
4:00–7:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m.
Event Opens
Opening Ceremony
Stage Entertainment
Petting Zoo
Military Exhibits
Children’s Crafts
Food Available for Sale
Sports Demos and Clinics
Cooking Demos
Aerial Performances
Fireworks Finale
Event Concludes
There is a SPECIAL entrance for this event: Off Trabuco Rd.  Take Jeffery rd. exit off the 5 or 405 and turn right onto Trabuco to enter.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

FREE admission to OC museum of ART 7-10-11

Target Free Second Sundays:  July 10, 2011: Summer Sensation
Beat the heat with a day of summer fun at OCMA! Indulge the senses in an interactive gallery tour, enjoy live dance from Momentum Dance Company, and get crafty with hands-on summer projects inspired by our current exhibition Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art.
850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach

Free Second Sundays is one of the best ways for Orange County families to spend time together enjoying art. Thanks to the generous support of the Visionaries, Target, and The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, admission is FREE on the second Sunday of every month. Join us for all day family fun on these special days! Activities from 11 am-4 pm.

Kaleido-Kids! at Kaleidoscope in Mission Viejo-FREE

Amazing entertainment and activities for parents and kids of all ages to enjoy. Kaleido-Kids! The best part it's FREE! Magic, puppetry, reptiles,dance performances, games, and more.  Every child that attends get a chance to win raffle prizes.
“Kaleido-Kids” is a Variety Show at Kaleidoscope every Wednesday at 10:30 am starting on June 22st, 2011
There will be Magic, Fun, & More!
A new event every week!

SUMMER SCHEDULE
 
June 22   David Scale's Magic Show/ Workshop (80 minutes)
June 29   Franklin Haynes Marionette Puppet Show - "Puppets on Parade" (60 minutes)
July 6   Reptile Show & Educational Presentation (60 minutes)
July 13   Ladera Performing Arts - Flash Mob show and instruction (60 minutes)
July 20   Barnyard Animal Show & Petting Zoo (90 minutes)
July 27   Mini Carnival Day - Benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® (2 hours)

Bring a backpack or toy (excluding weapon toys & stuffed animals) and get a Kaleidoscope establishment gift card!

Games, face painting, balloon twisting, juggler, prizes, concessions and more.
August 3   Franklin Haynes Marionette Puppet Show - "Frankie's Toy Box" (60 minutes)
August 10   Blackout day
August 17   Juggling Extravaganza with David Cousin - Holder of 5 world records in Juggling!! (45 minutes)
August 24   David Scale's Pirate Magic Show/Workshop (80 minutes)

Friday, July 1, 2011

Movies by the lake Fridays in Santee.

Movies by the lake! in Santee.

July 8- Open Season 3
July 22- The ant bully
August 5- Tangled
August 19- Toy Story 3

At 9310 Fanita Parkway in Santee. For more information call 619-596-3141.


Blankets are better, but chairs are allowed.

6ish- spread out your picnic

7ish-games & contests for the kids

8ish-curl up under the stars and watch a movie

Movie is FREE. $8 parking fee/per carload, so LOAD the car and everyone gets in for one low price.

Gates open at 4:00pm.

Concert series in Buena park.

Every year, the Fine Arts Department is proud to present the Summer Concert Series at Boisseranc Park. There are six free outdoor concerts are held every Wednesday from 7-9pm, beginning June 22nd to July 27th, 2011.  Fun for the entire family!

July 6

Swing Cats Big Band

The Swing Cats Band is composed of top musicians dedicated to the performance and preservation of Big Band music. No matter if you want to cut a rug with a jump tune, foxtrot, jitterbug, ballad, mambo or waltz, their music will have you up and dancing in no time!