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posted May 17th, 2013

A Weekend of Cultural Fun

The weekend is almost here and that means it is time for some weekend fun!

Here are some family-friendly ideas.

The OC Greek Fest starts this Friday and continues through Sunday evening. This is a celebration of the best of Greek food, music, dancing, culture and, oh yeah, did we mention food! There is also an outdoor marketplace with unique gifts and a kid zone with carnival rides and games. Opa!

The La Habra Children’s Museum and Arts Festival Day is taking place this Saturday. With interactive music, cultural dances and immersive art stations, you and your little ones will have fun in a world of color. Artwork from this event will be put into a community mural that will brighten up the city. And don’t forget to get your face painted!

The Children’s Festival put on by the Anaheim Arts Council is an opportunity to experience song, dance and paint. Enjoy over 50 booths lining Center Street Promenade and have a great time participating in all the fun crafts!

The Muckenthaler is a motorcar festival that takes place in Fullerton. Enjoy cars from your favorite decades, delicious food and a warm day in the outdoors!

This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Taiwanese American Heritage Week. Head to the festival this Sunday in LA and enjoy traditional food, drinks, dances and games. At this fun event you’ll learn so much about the Taiwanese culture.

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posted May 3rd, 2013

A Weekend of Celebration

These local weekend events will definitely keep you busy. Now go out there and have some good old-fashioned fun!

The Downey Street Faire is one of the most attended events in Downey. With more than 10,000 visitors, you can enjoy entertainment all day, a car show and a kids’ zone. Just don’t forget about the food court!

Tacos & Beer 5k & Festival is happening in Long Beach this Saturday. Run this race and get a free beer and taco. Then join in the Cinco de Mayo festivities with a Mariachi band and other popular cover bands!

The Matador Cantina restaurant in Fullerton is having a huge Cinco de Mayo celebration. With Mexican beer, over 50 tequila choices and live Maraichi music – this is going to be one fun time!

We hope you’ll get your fair share of Mexican food and Cinco de Mayo fun with these fun weekend events.

 

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posted April 26th, 2013

A Weekend of Food, Fundraising, Birthdays and More!

The weekend is here and it’s going to be a great one! Check out these events that are happening around town.

The Le Grand Fooding Crush Paris-L.A. is taking place this weekend. The event celebrates the love between Paris and Los Angeles. Enjoy a day of food, music and graphic art with the best of the best from both cities.

Ride for a Reason and raise money and awareness for the Special Olympics of Southern California. This is a one-day bike ride throughout LA and Orange County. Take a 15-mile, 26-mile or 60-mile ride with your friends and family.

The Miss Cinco de Mayo Southern California Pageant is happening this Saturday! Come out to watch as these talented and beautiful young women compete in interview, swimwear and evening gown competitions. The winner of this round will move on and compete at the state level for Miss California Latina.

Cerritos is having a birthday celebration! Come out to Bloomfield and 195th Street to celebrate 57 years as a city. With an international food court, live performances, entertainment, cultural exhibits and arts and crafts, you’re sure to have a great time with the entire family exploring four acres of fun!

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday head to downtown Upland for the annual Lemon Festival! With live entertainment, lemon dessert contests, carnival rides, a crafters village and, of course, food, you and your family will enjoy a weekend of fun.

Which of these events are you going to choose?

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posted April 19th, 2013

Let the Good Times Roll

The weekend is here and there are so many fun events happening in the area that your weekend will be jam-packed.

The Cherry Blossom Festival is taking place both Saturday and Sunday at Barnes Park. Proceeds from this event are used to provide cultural learning, fun and support throughout the community. See, hear and taste Japanese culture as you watch traditional dance and martial arts and partake in an ancient tea ceremony!

Head over to the biggest event of the season – the La Habra Spring Citrus Fair. This year’s theme is “good times,” and this fair promises to be just that! With parades, dance-offs, rides, food and stage shows, you certainly don’t want to miss this fair. Just don’t forget to stop by to say hi to Limon the Lemon, Val the Orange and Hass the Avocado!

The 28th annual Fabulous Fords Forever is the largest Ford car gathering in the West. Come out to see all the different Ford models from over the years. We promise you that you’ll never see more cool cars gathered in one place!

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posted April 12th, 2013

Celebrating the Weekend!

We know that with these fun events happening in the neighborhood this weekend is going to be a blast!

Celebrate Earth Day this Saturday with the entire family. Head over to the Sanitation Districts to learn about sustainable living and environmental awareness. With music and dance performances, arts, crafts and face painting, this will be one fun day!

The Rochester Dance Company brings the classic story of Cinderella to life through a ballet. Don’t miss out on this performance – you’ll love the music, choreography and costumes.

The annual Vintage Fashion Show and Tea is happening Saturday afternoon at the Heritage Square Museum. Enjoy men and women’s fashion spanning from as early as the 1940s through the next several decades.

NBC’s hit show ‘The Voice’ is selling tickets to their live performances. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this show. VIP tickets to walk behind the velvet ropes and even get some on-air screen time can be all yours. Plus, those amazing voices are something you don’t want to miss.

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posted April 5th, 2013

Inspired by Color

If you are looking to change up your home’s interior décor, you’re most likely going to be adding some new colors.

Here are some of the best places to get color inspiration:

Get Outside

Natural surroundings provide some of the best colors out there! Right now focus on the hues found in spring blooms, flowers and the sky!

Go Shopping

Whether it’s at the grocery store or your favorite mall, these places are filled with color. Look at packaging and window showcases. Home stores always have the chicest seasonal colors in their dishes and bedding on display.

Read the Fine Print

Magazines are a great and easy way to stay on top of color trends. They know what creating the perfect mix of patterns and color is all about.

Take a Stroll

Take a day trip to the city. Different materials and textures can help you notice light patterns and how color affects the architecture. And hues that you see every day should be incorporated into your home.

So get out there and take a look around. You might be surprised by the colors that you find!

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posted March 29th, 2013

Happy Easter!

Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, fluffy chicks, marshmallow peeps, spring flowers and a Sunday brunch are all a part of this weekend’s celebration. It’s Easter weekend and here are some local events to enjoy with family and friends.

An Easter egg hunt in Santa Fe Springs at Los Nietos Park is fun for everyone! With crafts, games and train rides, you will not want to miss this fun spring day. The Easter egg hunts start at 10:00am and are held according to age. Don’t forget to get a picture with the Easter Bunny.

More than 20,000 eggs need to be found at the Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt at Magnolia High School. Enjoy yummy food from a gourmet food truck, live music, games and crafts with your family!

The City of La Habra is hosting the 12th annual Spring Family Eggstavaganza this Saturday at El Centro-Lions Park. Come on out for a pancake breakfast, jumpers, game booths, arts and crafts and, of course, visit with the Easter Bunny. The egg hunt is separated into different age groups, so everyone gets a fair share of candy!

This Saturday come on out to the Oak Knoll Park in Cypress to take part in the Spring Egg Hunt. These eggs are special because they’re filled with toys and candy. Visit with the Easter Bunny and enjoy crafts and face painting, and don’t forget your free hot dog lunch!

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posted March 20th, 2013

The Villages Sales Office is Moving!

We have some important news to share with you that you don’t want to miss: The Villages sales office is moving!

Development at Villages continues to advance and the area where the sales office is currently located is next up to begin construction.

The Villages sales office will be temporarily operating out of the Jasmine model complex beginning Monday, March 18. The existing sales center will be moving from its current location to its new and permanent location near the pool parking lot.

Be sure to look for the signs leading to the sales office from the pool parking lot. There will also be a large air-dancer located directly outside our new place.

We look forward to seeing you at our new location and hope you will stop by to visit us soon!

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posted March 15th, 2013

The Luck of the Irish

If it’s the luck of the Irish you’re seeking this weekend, then you don’t have to look too far! Here are some fun-filled activities you can attend in the local area to celebrate the day like the Irish themselves!

Sunday beginning at 10am, celebrate the Luck o’ the Irish at The Pint House with green beer, food specials, live music and more!

Hopscotch, a newer bar in Downtown Fullerton specializes in craft beer and whiskey and they’re celebrating St. Paddy’s Day starting at 9am with featured dishes, crafted cocktails, whiskey and craft beer, including Bushmills, Jameson and Michael Collins Irish blended whiskeys.

If a traditional Irish feast is what you seek, then head over to the St. Patrick’s Day Feast in Whittier. On the menu: Corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, Irish stew and other traditional foods served at a friendly community table – and every course is vegan! Plus, you’ll hear traditional Irish songs sung live. 

Head to Maggie’s Pub for a St. Patrick’s Day bash with pitchers of green Bud and Bud Light, Irish fare like corned beef and cabbage soup, Irish lamb stew, Maggie’s famous deep fried fish, potato pancakes with bacon and live entertainment, including Irish dancers!

We wish everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day – don’t forget to wear your green! And remember - If you’re lucky enough to be Irish, you’re lucky enough!

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posted March 1st, 2013

Weekend Fun

If you are looking for some fun things to do this weekend, look no further! From a day full of fitness to tasting all sorts of delicacies from your favorite food trucks, your weekend with friends and family is sure to be full of fun!

Fitness Evolution is hosting the Ultimate Boot Camp and Competition. Take your fitness to the next level and test your strength, willpower and coordination. And, if you work hard enough, you could win up to $1,000.

The LA International New Music Festival celebrates music from the two-time Grammy® Award-winning Southwest Chamber. Enjoy music by composers from all over the globe at the Zipper Concert Hall in LA. Don’t be late – the concert starts at 8pm this Saturday.

Relay for Life of West Covina is having a Festival for Life Food Truck Festival. Celebrate survivorship and remember loved ones lost to cancer and those fighting the disease. All proceeds will go to the Cancer Society. Eat up this Saturday for a good cause!

Now you have no excuses! Go out there and explore your community. And remember – have fun.

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