Caruso's Orange County Happenings~

NORTH COUNTY
ANAHEIM

Mark your calendars for August 12-14, 2011. In 1990, a small group of people set out to present the gospel of Jesus Christ to southern Californians in a non-traditional, non-church environment called the Harvest Crusade (Angel Stadium of Anaheim). For more information you can call (714) 638-0981.

BREA

Nothing to report

BUENA PARK

Nothing to report

CYPRESS
Coming up 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

Coming up in July is the Annual Midsummer Night in the Garden! Guests will enjoy an evening "under the stars" with a relaxing cocktail hour, silent/live auctions, a gourmet three course dinner and dancing. The theme this year is "Argentina Adventure". Date is still TBA. For more information you can call (714) 278-4792.

GARDEN GROVE

Nothing to report

LA HABRA

Mark your calendars for the Annual 4th of July Spectacular on July 4th, 2011 ( La Habra High School)! La Habra's annual 4th of July Celebration returns with all of its fun! Fireworks, food vendors, live music, games, and more! Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Fireworks display at 9. For more information you can call 562-905-9708.

LA PALMA

Coming up Monday, July 4, 2011 is the Annual Run for Fun Event! A healthy way to kick off your Fourth of July Festivities! La Palma's Fitness Run for Fun is more than just another run: it's an opportunity to experience that small town/hometown sense of community. 5K/10K runs start at 7:30 am. Yankee Doodle Dash & Family Fun Zone runs 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. The Yankee Doodle Dash is a non-competitive, 2/5 of a mile, run for kids, ages 2 to 12 years old. The Family Fun Zone has plenty to do for families of all ages including inflatable obstacle course, potato sack race and a tug-o-war match. Even the little ones will have fun with the patriotic arts and crafts. The La Palma Kiwanis Club will also serve their annual Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m.

PLACENTIA

Nothing to report

STANTON

Nothing to report


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

The Annual Fourth of July Spectacular is right around the corner Monday, July 4th at Veterans Park -Yorba Linda Middle School. Entertainment begins at 5:00pm. Bring your own lawn chair. Food, music and fantastic firework show. Dogs are not recommended. Fireworks begin at 9:00pm. For more information you can call 714-961-7160.

CENTRAL COUNTY
COSTA MESA

Starting Jul 15, 2011 - Aug 14, 2011 is the annual Orange County Fair!!!! The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. For more information you can call 714-708-FAIR.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

Nothing to report


HUNTINGTON BEACH

The 4th of July is in a week ALREADY! So get your plans ready! Here are a few different things going on in Huntington Beach! Starting July 2-4 there will be a three day festival! Exhibitors, food vendors, live entertainment (July 4th), family activities and plenty of surf & sand! Fireworks will be shot from the end of the pier at dusk on July 4th. Tickets can be purchased online for Lake Park Breakfast $5, Lake Park Bleacher Seating for parade $15 pre-sale, $20 day of parade, Fireworks VIP Seating $10. July 4th schedule: Lake Park Breakfast 6am - 10am; Surf City 5k Run and Fitness Expo 7am - 12pm; Huntington Beach 107th Parade 10am - 12pm ; 3 Day Pier Festival 10am - 9pm; Main Street Family Activities 1pm - 7pm and lastly the Fireworks Show starts at 9pm.

IRVINE

TODAY June 24 through June 26 is St. Pauls Annual Greek Festival (4949 Alton Pkwy). "A Taste of Greece" is a fun-filled festival for the whole family with Greek food, music, boutiques, dance (and dancing lessons!) and carnival.

LOS ALAMITOS

Nothing to report

NEWPORT BEACH

Gray Whales migrate annually along the west coast of North America. 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.
You can book cruises at the following locations: Davey's Locker Whale Watching-
400 Main Street & Newport Landing Whale Watching- 309 Palm - Suite A.

ORANGE

Coming up July 3rd at Fred Kelly Stadium located at El Modena High School is the Annual 3rd of July Celebration! Held from 4:00-9:00pm this event includes food booths, interactive games, information booths and a musical program and spectacular fireworks show!

SANTA ANA

TOMORROW June 25 is the Annual Ride the Coast (Start: Santa Ana Auto mall,1500 Auto Mall Drive Santa Ana, CA 92705).Ride the Coast consists of a non-competitive police escorted open ride that will begin at the Santa Ana Auto Mall wind around Pacific Coast Highway and finish at the Irvine Lake Blues Festival. Participants will be greeted at the finish line by six live blues performances, an array of good food, vendor expo, prizes and the great outdoors. If you don't ride, drive to the end site and enjoy a fun-filled family festival! This event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana.

SEAL BEACH
Nothing to report

TUSTIN
Nothing to report

VILLA PARK
TOMORROW 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 County
ALISO VIEJO

Calling all Women!!! This Sunday, June 26 from 10am-4pm Parenting OC presents "Spa-tacular!" No kids, no husbands and no obligations will highlight this revitalizing day. Ladies will be pampered with 10-minute beauty and spa sessions, including massage, manicure, pedicure, facial, hair and makeup, plus psychic readings, spray tans and more. Between treatments, the guests may enjoy live entertainment, or participate in hula and tango lessons provided by Hula Connection and Cheryl Burke Dance Studio. Champagne and light appetizers are included in the ticket. The admission fee is $95 per ticket, $85 for groups of 6-9, $69 for groups of 10+ and there is a 300 guest limit so early registration is recommended! The event will take place at Renaissance Club Sport at 50 Enterprise. For more information you can contact Rose at 714-771-7454 x110.

DANA POINT
Coming up June 29 at 6:00pm is the Dana Point Historical Society Annual BBQ at Dohney State Park! The Dana Point Historical Society invites you to join in the fun at the Annual DPHS BBQ. The 2011 DPHS scholarship recipients will also receive recognition during the festivities. On the menu for the evening is Tri Tip Steak, Chili, Coleslaw, Salad, and of course, all of the trimmings. The cost per person is $20 (until June 22nd) and $25 at the door. All funds raised at the BBQ will go towards next year's DPHS scholarship awards. Make your reservations now by calling (949) 248-8121 or send your check to DPHS, PO Box 544, Dana Point, CA 92629.

LADERA RANCH

Nothing to report

LAGUNA BEACH
Starting TOMORROW June 24 - August 28, 2011 is the 45th Annual Art-A-Fair (777 Laguna Canyon Road). Art-A-Fair is one of So Cal's most popular art festivals! The juried art of our 125 international, national and local artists promises to inspire & bring forth passion. Walk among the artists as they create their fine art and master craft pieces and learn what inspired them. Also, take advantage of art workshops taught by AAF artists - just $25 for two hours or $40 for four hours! For more information you can call (949) 494-4514.South Coast Symphony is proud to present "The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming!" This spectacular concert under the musical direction of Conductor Barry Silverman will feature Russian artists performing Russian music. The performers will include Michael Voronel and Ruslan Biryukov. Th read more

LAGUNA NIGUEL

4th of July will be here before you know it. So plan ahead. Laguna Niguel has a few different activity you ca choose from throughout the day. 9am - 12pm: Lap Swim (ages 14+) FREE ALL DAY! 12 - 5pm: Recreation Swim FREE! 6-8pm: Concert - Beach Boys/Beatles Tribute, Crown Valley Park Amphitheater. 8:00pm: Community Walk to Regional Park to watch fireworks (3/4 mile each way). Bring flashlights! Seating is grass. And finally 9pm Fireworks Display at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. For more information you can call 949-425-5100.
LAKE FOREST

Plan ahead! Independence Day Celebration Day of Events: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 7 - 10 am, Located in front of the El Toro High School gym on Toledo Way Price $5.00 per person - Fourth of July Parade Starts at 10:00 am: Parade starts at the intersection of Toledo Way and Ridge Route and will travel along Lake Forest Boulevard turn on Serrano Rd, ending at Dayton Rd. For additional information call the parade hot line number 949-461-3450.

MISSION VIEJO

Coming up July 4, 2011 from Noon - 9 PM is the annual Street Faire and Fireworks Spectacular! Held yearly on Olympiad Road and in the area adjoining Lake Mission Viejo, this Faire provides a classic Fourth of July celebration for the city of Mission Viejo. Rides and games enhance an exciting carnival atmosphere for all ages. Local clubs and organizations set up booths for food, drink, crafts, gifts and games. Free entertainment includes music, dance and comedy for the enjoyment of children and adults alike, with performers drawn from local talent as well as professionals from outside the area and of course at dusk in a spectacular fireworks display. For more information you can call 949-830-7066!

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 Saturday & Sunday, July 16-17, 2011 is the 35th Annual Ocean Festival! Celebrating 35 years of "The Greatest Show on Surf!". Waterman & Waterwoman Competitions, 5K Beach run, Surf & Bodysurf Contests, Fishing Derby, Woody Car Exhibit, Ocean Art Show, Children's Events and much, much more! For more information you can call 949-440-6141.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Coming up Monday, July 4, 2011 from 3:00 - 9:30pm is the annual 4th of July Celebration (The Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion.)! The City's 50th Birthday committee is providing pony rides and souvenir 4th of July photos at no charge. There will be "Free" old fashioned Family Games for the entire family to do enjoy. Food, Beer & Wine will be available to purchase. Exhibit and vendor booths will line the park grounds. "Family Style" will perform on stage from 6-8:45pm, with a dance floor for dancing. Fireworks display takes place at 9pm and guests are encouraged to bring blankets & chairs. Plenty of free parking is available. Pre-Sale Wrist bands will be available June 15 - July 1 at the Community Center. Tickets and wristbands will also be available at the door. For more information you can call 949-493-5911.




*As seen in orangecounty.net & ocregister.com



And thank you for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.

www.MichaelCarusoRealEstate.com

Best regards,

Michael Caruso, Broker ABR ABRM CLHMS CRB CRS GREEN GRI

Past President, Orange County Association of Realtors (949) 753-7900