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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. :-)

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Labor Day Weekend: Sept 3, 4 & 5, 2011 10 am to 6 pm

Free Civil War re-enactment.

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War


 The Huntington Beach Historical Society is proud to sponsor the 18th annual Civil War Days Living History and Reenactment in Huntington Beach Central Park on the 150th anniversary of theWar Between the States

Dates: September 3rd and 4th 2011 

  HB Central Park on Gothard between Slater and Talbert
Camps open to the Public on Saturday and Sunday 
  Battle Times: Sat: 1:30 and 4 PM / Sun: 11 and 2 PM

Free things to do this Labor day weekend...enjoy!

Click here to learn more.

Mars and Stars: Overloading Our Celestial Circuits- FREE

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Mars and Stars: Overloading Our Celestial Circuits

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

OC Parks welcomes back NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for a series of educational public programs showcasing various missions to Mars. The second event in the series takes place at Upper Newport Bay.

JPL Solar System Ambassador John Hoot will explain how we communicate with, command, monitor, navigate and return science data from spacecraft over 100 million miles away. While we often marvel at the stunning images from the surface of Mars, Hoot will explain how that information gets here.

There will also be children’s crafts and a star presentation including stargazing with the OC Astronomers. OC Public Libraries will be hosting a space-themed storytime. Scale models of Mars rovers will be on display.

Event and parking are free to the public, reservations are required. Please call (949) 923-2290 or email unbic@ocparks.com .

Don’t miss this perfect family adventure through the galaxy at OC Parks!

The series continues on:
September 17 at Mile Square Regional Park
October 8 at Irvine Regional Park

Event Fee: FREE
Parking Fee: FREE
Age: All ages

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

Special Instructions: Some activities will be outdoors, please dress warmly.

Sunday, August 28, 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

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.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Kaleido Kids!! is FREE in Missione 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)

Sunday, August 21, 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

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.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Kaleido Kids!!! is FREE in Missione 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)

Sunday, August 14, 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

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, August 12, 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, August 10, 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, August 8, 2011

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:

  • 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, August 7, 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

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, August 5, 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, August 3, 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, August 1, 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:

  • 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.