Caruso's OC Happenings

NORTH COUNTY

ANAHEIM

Coming up May 20-22 is the Greek Festival (405 N. Dale St.).Come experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Greece at the 2011 OC Greek Fest: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church's 50th Annual Greek Food Festival celebrating the food, music, and culture of Greece! Authentic Greek foods and homemade Greek pastries; traditional Greek dancing and Greek music (live music by Fotia); an outdoor marketplace and expansive 'Zorba's Kidz Zone' with carnival rides & games and other activities for the children-plus more!-are all ready for your visit to Greece right here in Anaheim. For more information you can call (714) 827-0182.

BREA

Sunday, May 8 from 9:00a to 2:00p at El Torito Grill is offering an all-you-can eat Mother's Day buffet with Mexican dishes, waffles, omelets, soups, and a carving station. Sparkling wine is included. Reservations are recommended.

BUENA PARK

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CYPRESS
Coming up this summer Saturday, July 23 from 9:00a to 5:00p is the annual Cypress Community Festival at Oak Knoll Park. This is a FREE event. Bring the entire family to the Cypress Community Festival featuring DJ Shawn Parr & Go Country 105FM. Enjoy the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast (7-11am), Chili Cookoff, Car Show, Family Games, Food Booths, Business Expo, Children's Rides, Arts, Crafts & Continuous Entertainment. The 5K/10K Run/Walk starts at 7:30 am. This is the largest 1 day festival in Orange Co. drawing about 30,000 visitors. The event is sponsored by local businesses including: Toyota Grand Prix, Go Country 105 FM, ‘TheHomeMag' of Orange County, The Cypress Event News & the News Enterprise.F or more info visit: http://www.cypressfestival.com or email: info@cypressfestival.com. The Cypress Community Festival is the signature event for the city of Cypress, CA and is held each year of the 4th Saturday of July at Oak Knoll Park. Businesses and individuals are invited to become sponsors and/or arrange for vendor booth spaces.

FULLERTON

May 14-15 is the Annual Muckenthaler Motorcar Festival (Held at Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave.). This is a one-of-a-kind Automotive Cultural Event. This event features a car rally, motor movies & Concours d'Elegance and Horseless Carriage Tour. There will also be a special performance on Sunday, May 15, by Janet Klein and her Parlour Boys performing songs from the 1920s. For more information you can call 714-738-6595.

GARDEN GROVE

Coming up May 27-30, 2011 is the annual Strawberry Festival (Euclid St & Main St). This festival is a parade and carnival celebrating the city's strawberry-growing history! For more information you can call 714-638-0981.

LA HABRA

Coming up Friday, June 10 starting at 5:00p at Sonora High School is the annual La Habra Valley Community Fair. The 2011 La Habra Valley Community Fair is fun for the whole family. This event will feature car show (Saturday only), livestock shows, dog shows and agility trails, fair food, activities for kids, a petting zoo and much, much more. Admission is only $1.00 and all proceeds go to helping students in the surrounding FFA programs.

LA PALMA

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PLACENTIA

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STANTON

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WESTMINSTER

Coming up at the end of summer Saturday, Aug 20 2:00p at The Rose Center Theater is the Ms. Senior California Pageant! Eighteen Ms. Senior California preliminary finalists from San Francisco to San Diego will compete for the title of Ms. Senior California 2011.


YORBA LINDA

Coming up Friday, May 13, 2011 is the annual Yorba Linda ‘Lobsterfest' (Yorba Linda Community Center, Casa Loma @ Imperial Highway). This affair is one of Yorba Linda's biggest events and the all-you-can-eat ‘Lobsterfest' is YL Sunrise Rotary's main fundraiser each year. There will be a live & silent auction, and live entertainment under the stars by "The Trip". For more information you can call (714) 701-3027.



CENTRAL COUNTY
COSTA MESA

Starting May 6 - 8 at Orange County Performing Arts Center (600 Town Center Drive) is the Shen Yun Performing Arts World Tour! The show features with large group classical Chinese dancing and music, which is one of the most sophisticated dancing system in the world; it has a live orchestra with both eastern and western music instrument perfectly combined for the first time; 3 dimensional digital backdrop that no one else can parallel; all original programs, originally composed music, originally designed costumes, showcasing the best of traditional Chinese culture and arts in a form of pure truthfulness, kindness and beauty'

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

TOMORROW Saturday, Apr 30 starting at 9am at Mile Square Park is the 2nd Annual Parkinson's Disease Zent-A-Thon 5K Run/Walk. The Parkinson's & Movement Disorder Foundation and American Parkinson Disease Association are teaming up to host the 2nd Parkinson's disease Zent-A-Thon 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds will help fund the American Parkinson Disease Association and the Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Foundation in supporting people with Parkinson's disease.


HUNTINGTON BEACH

Sunday May 1st will be the Taste of Huntington Beach (Sports Complex at Talbert and Goldenwest). This event is a unique sampling of the finest restaurant cuisine in Huntington Beach, paired with the finest wines in California, all in the name of charity! Come enjoy samplings of food and beverages from such restaurants as Duke's Huntington Beach, Aloha Grill, Bodai Tree, Chimayo at the Beach and many more. Wineries and brewers in attendance include Clos Du Bois, Brewbakers, Frei Brothers Reserve and many others. Proceeds benefit the children's wing of the Huntington Beach Library. For more information you can call 714-375-5023.

IRVINE

Sunday, May 1 at the Irvine Spectrum is the Cinco de Mayo Half Marathon. This events includes a 10K & 5K Run/ 1K kids run with all proceeds going to children's cancer research. Before and after the race, enjoy a fun-filled morning of festivities at the start and finish line. For more information you can call 949- 859-6312.

LOS ALAMITOS

Coming up Saturday, July 16 starting at 9:00am at Los Alamitos High School is the 7th Annual Relay for Life! Join the fight against cancer. Because cancer never sleeps, teams of friends and colleagues set up camp and take turns walking around a track for 24 hours to CELEBRATE cancer survivors, REMEMBER loved ones lost to the disease and FIGHT BACK by raising funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society. When not walking, participants enjoy fun family-friendly activities, food and local entertainment. This is a FREE event. For more information you can call (562) 221-0144.

NEWPORT BEACH

NOW through May 5 is the annual Newport Beach Film Festival. This event is set in beautiful Newport Beach, a few blocks away from spectacular coastline and less than an hour from Hollywood, the Festival annually host several premieres and galas for a singular festival experience. For more information you can call 949-253-2880.

ORANGE

Saturday, May 7 at 12:00p is the Triple Crown - Mother's Day Classic - Sponsored by Full Gorilla Apparel. This is the 5th year of the event and 2nd year using the New Fountain Valley Sports Park. This is a great weekend where we can play softball and thank all the mothers in attendance! The event will be played in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach, CA at the new Fountain Valley Sports Park, Huntington Beach Sports Park and local fields. Top team in each age division will receive (per roster) a pro-style custom jersey with 1-color tackle-twill letters and numbers as well as pants compliments of Full-Gorilla.


SANTA ANA

TOMORROW Saturday, Apr 30 12:00p to 10:00p is the 20 year traditional Cinco de Mayo at Historic 4th Street. The festival is back again. Free family oriented festival on Historical 4th Street in downtown Santa Ana. Over 150,000 Hispanic families crowd the streets to enjoy carnival rides, games, authentic Hispanic food, vendors, and corporate sponsors. Contact Mars Media Family for Sponsorship Information.

SEAL BEACH

Calling all Lifeguards! It's that time already! Coming up May 21st, 2011 are tryouts for Ocean Lifeguards. Check-in is at 8 AM @ Lifeguard Headquarters. You must have a valid California Drivers License and diploma or GED equivalent. If under 18, a parent must sign the waiver of liability. Forms and information are available at Lifeguard Headquarters (562) 430-2613.

TUSTIN
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VILLA PARK
Coming up this summer on June 25, 2011 the Friends of the Villa Park Library (FOVPL) are happy to be putting on the seventh annual Villa Park 5K run/walk, the second annual Progressive Marathon, the first annual 10K, and the first annual interrupted 15K which starts and ends at the Villa Park High School. Race Day Registration starts at 6 AM, 5K Run/Walk at 7:15 AM and 10K run at 7:55 AM. For more information or to fill out an entry form you can visit http://www.villapark.org/vp5k.html.

South CountyALISO VIEJO

Coming May 7, 2011 from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm is the Soka University's Annual International Festival. Enjoy over 900 musicians and dancers performing on three stages and over 250 non-profit, craft and business exhibitors! The 2011 International Festival will again be part of the Orange County's Imagination Celebration, presented in cooperation with Arts Orange County and the Orange County Department of Education. There will be lots of international food, exhibitors, games and activities, an art exhibition, ceramic sales and demos, a children's play area with Superslide, Bounce House and Bungee Trampoline, student project presentations --- and much more! Admission is FREE for everyone! Parking is $10 on campus

DANA POINT
OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY - MAY 1st - 1:00-5:00 at 25142 Via Playa. It's Easy to love this Cozy & Modern Spacious Split-Level Villa with Master Retreat ~ You'll appreciate the Sophisticated Upgrades & Generous Backyard ~ Located in the Charming Marinita Community

LADERA RANCH

Sunday, May 8 from 10:00a to 2:00p "BeachFire" in Landera Ranch is offering a Mother's Day brunch buffet. Buffet items include: prime rib carving station, seafood, omelet station, breakfast items, and desserts. $7 bottomless champagne and mimosas are also available. Reservations are recommended.

LAGUNA BEACH
TOMORROW April 30, 2011 is the Festival of Goddesses (Bridge Hall
340 St. Anns Street). This event is a day of feminine dialogue and spiritual exploration with well known motivational speakers and authors, inspiring musical performances, handsome male servers devoted to serving and honoring the goddess, gourmet food, a free makeover, boutique vendors, a live auction and free form ‘tantric' dancing.

LAGUNA HILLS
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LAGUNA NIGUEL

Friday, May 13 7:00p to 8:00p at Crown Valley Community Park, Bring the whole family out for a magic show that combines comedy, magic, music, audience participation and live exotic pets in an entertainment experience that's guaranteed to astound and amaze! Children and adults alike are involved in multi-media, audience participation magic show "experience" with at least four live animals ranging from Chinchillas to Silkie Chickens, Doves to Tarantulas, Tortoises to Bunnies, Flying Squirrels, Snakes, and many more!

LAKE FORES

Today, Friday, Apr 29 from 7:00p to 10:00p at Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest is The Gathering Art and Photo Show. This is the second annual exhibition of skateboard art and photography with those who create it held at the best Skatepark around. Come enjoy the sounds of music, great atmosphere, and unique pieces of art; all for the great cause of raising money to keep the Park free. If you're interested in displaying your artwork, photography, or assisting in this fundraiser, please contact Nick Gates at Ngates@lakeforestca.gov. Spaces are limited, so please contact

MISSION VIEJO

Mark your calendars for Sunday May 29, 2011 because it's KSBR Birthday Bash (Oso Viejo Park / Norman P. Murray Community Center 24932 Veterans Way)! With more than 30 headliners playing with each other in a giant jazz jam, each Bash is an once-in-a-lifetime concert for both the artists and the audience. The music will never happen in exactly the same way again. The listeners know that the event is something special - it has sold out each of the past 11 years even before the full line up was announced! For more information you can call (949) 582-4714.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

Sunday, June 12 starting at 9:30am is the 15th Annual Cheesehead Classic Golf Tournament at Tijeras Creek Golf Club. The University Of Wisconsin Alumni Chapter Of Orange County presents "Cheesehead Classic" Golf Tournament & Scholarship Fundraiser to Help Support Southern California Scholarship Applicants! The first Tee at is 10:30 a.m. Anyone can play, serious golfers, the not-so-serious and weekend hackers can all participate, win prizes and have fun!! Only $ 150 per person includes: Green Fees, Cart, Range Balls & Putting Contest, Box Lunch, Gifts, Silent Auction, Special Raffle Entry, and Dinner & Awards Ceremony.

SAN CLEMENTE
Coming up May 7 between 12-6pm is the 21st Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration (Max Berg Plaza Park, 1100 Calle Puente) will showcase live entertainment featuring Mariachis, Aztec Dancers, Ballet Folkloric and live bands along with a colorful student art contest and exhibit, children's activities, authentic food and drinks. For more information you can call 949-361-8264

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Coming up May 14 from 10am-1pm is the "Food For Thought" Food Pantry and Health/Resource Fair (Capistrano Valley Church, 32032 Del Obispo St.). There will be Medical Screenings and other Health related information, Community services and information on other resources for you and your family. Free food & grocery items for you and your family!!! Distribution begins at 11am (While supplies last). For more information, please contact WYS San Juan Capistrano at (949) 487-6080





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