Friday, August 26, 2011

~ Caruso's OC Happenings ~




NORTH COUNTY





ANAHEIM
Tomorrow August 27th from 12:00-6:00pm is the annual OC Foodie Fest! OC Foodie Fest was the first and biggest gourmet food truck festival in Orange County. The event launched on August 28, 2010, at the Honda Center of Anaheim. With over 8,500 foodies in attendance, the sold-out event showcased 49 gourmet food trucks, six local bands, dance crews, ‘indie’ vendors, art and charities. This year the event has moved across the street to Angels Stadium and with an expanded food line up of 150 vendors, entertainment, competitions, kids entertainment area, car show and beer garden! General adult admission is only $12.

BREA

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BUENA PARK
Mark your calendars for Silverado Days (William Peak Park
7225 El Dorado Drive) this October 14-16. This event is held each October. This community festival includes games, crafts, contests, rides, food and fun for the whole family. Featured contests include World Amateur Arm Wrestling Championship, Custom Car Show, a pie-eating contest, hog calling, baby contest, dog show, petting zoo, chili cook-off and much more!!
CYPRESS

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FULLERTON
Coming up Saturday, October 29, 2011 is the annual Memory Walk (Cal State Fullerton).The Memory Walk is part of a national movement to help those battling Alzheimer's and related memory loss disorders. As one of the largest Memory Walks in the country, it features a 2-mile walk, Kidz Zone, Doggie Dugout, Remembrance Garden, Food Vendors, Festival Area with over 50 exhibitors, live entertainment and more! For details, contact Shannon Kincaid at (949) 757-3708.

GARDEN GROVE

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LA HABRA

Sunday, October 23, 2011 from 9 – 4 is the Wings, Wheels and Rotors Expo (Joint Forces Training Base).A great mix of civilian and military helicopters and aircraft, plus a custom car show featuring classics, muscle cars and more than 300 varieties plus a vendor fair with more than 100 exhibitors selling food and car or aircraft related items. This family event also has games, a kid’s corner and live entertainment.

LA PALMA
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PLACENTIA

Saturday, October 15, 2011 is the annual The Heritage Festival and Parade (Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd.). Since 1965, this celebration of the city's heritage includes a parade and fair booths. The festivities begin with the Chamber of Commerce pancake breakfast at 6:30 a.m. followed by the parade and band review at 9:30 a.m. The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. and will feature many exciting activities for the entire family including the annual car show, a crafts fair, food booths, kid’s games and more. For more information you can call (714) 524-8535.

STANTON
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WESTMINSTER

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YORBA LINDA

September 17 - 18, 2011 is the Dozynki Harvest Festival. This event is celebrating Polish culture with food, music dancing and exhibits. The event will be held at the Pope John Paul II Polish Center. For more information you can call 714-996-8161.

CENTRAL COUNTY

COSTA MESA

Saturday Sept. 24, 2011 will be the “Cruisin' for a Cure Car Show” located at the OC Fair & Expo Center. This event is the world's largest one day car show dedicated to helping find a cure for Prostate Cancer.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

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HUNTINGTON BEACH

Coming up Saturday September 17, 2011 between 9:00am – 12:00pm is the Annual Southern California Brain Tumor Walk. The Southern California Brain Tumor Walk is an inspirational, all-ages fundraising walk and community day to support the brain tumor cause. Form a team of family, friends and co-workers and help make a difference in the fight against brain tumors! There is an optional 5K walk (wheelchair & stroller accessible) with food, music, prizes and more.

IRVINE

Coming up September 10 is the Orange County Beer Festival - Irvine
September 10, 2011. Join us for our Annual Brew Ha Ha Beer Festival. We will have it all… Custom Craft and Import Beers from some of the best breweries around, awesome food, live entertainment, beer seminars, all at the best location in Orange County. This is one beer fest where you won’t feel like you are choosing from the same brands you can get in your grocery store. For more information you can visit www.OCBrewHaHa.com or email Info@OCBrewHaHa.com or call 949-363-1774.

LOS ALAMITOS

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NEWPORT BEACH

Monday, August 29, 2011 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm is the Spa Gregorie’s Women are Wonderful Expo (200 Newport Center Dr., Ste. 100).Women are Wonderful: In Full Bloom, is a women's expo offering exhibits, participatory demonstrations, presentations and spa'licious gifts--all while giving back to deserving charitable causes. Over 50 vendors will be participating including experts in the Spa and Wellness industry (such as beauty maven experts Clarisonic & Epicuren), local boutiques, fitness studios, wellness services, fashion and more. For ladies looking to "cash in" on their experience, bring your “outdated fine jewelry, charms, gold & precious metals” to the Hidden Treasures booth, and take home $$$ in exchange right on the spot. For more information you can call 949-644-6672.

ORANGE

Mark your calendars for the International Street Fair coming up September 2-4! The event includes International foods, crafts, folk dancing and music. There will be many different ethnic foods and costume. The Street Fair has become known for the variety of food reflecting cuisine from around the world. They provide food, drinks, entertainment and crafts to the visitors. The Street Fair is located in a four-square block area radiating out from the center of the Orange Plaza, which is the intersection of Chapman and Glassell.

SANTA ANA

NOW through September 11th the Discovery Science Center Presents: WaterWorks: Soak Up the Science! It’s H20 from A2Z at WaterWorks: Soak up the Science this summer at Discovery Science Center. Immerse yourself in stimulating, hands-on learning experiences that will quench your thirst for the playful, powerful and precious world of water. Explore how water gets physical by creating a perfect rainbow, capturing a raindrop and examining snowflakes. Dive into the “Water Quiz” to test your knowledge of water and learn about water quality and management and the stresses that are being put on this natural resource. For more information you can call 714-542-2823.

SEAL BEACH
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TUSTIN
Coming up September 30th, October 1st and 2nd 2011 is Tiller Days at Columbus Tustin Park. Tustin Tiller Days has been a regular event in Tustin since 1957. The event provides an opportunity for Tustin to celebrate Orange County's agricultural heritage. The event also features a Parade (on Saturday at 10 am), carnival, rides, food and entertainment. For more information you can call 714-573-3326.

VILLA PARK
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South County

ALISO VIEJO

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DANA POINT
Coming up September 9 - 11, 2011 is the annual Tall Ships Festival (Dana Point Harbor / Ocean Institute).The festival features a spectacular array of family-fun activities including live music, art shows and a variety of tasty food. Interactive living-history encampments including blacksmiths, scrimshaw artists, and the infamous Port Royal Privateers are sure to entertain and amaze guests of all ages and are not to be missed. Additionally, you can explore the historic tallships and listen to the crew share tails of adventure and life at sea. For more information you can call 949-496-2274.

LADERA RANCH

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LAGUNA BEACH

This is the LAST weekend to attend 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.

LAGUNA NIGUEL

This Saturday, August 27 from 8-10pm Laguna Niguel will be showcasing Casablanca for movie in the park! Bring your lawn chairs and come relax for a FREE showing of the classic movie. Seating is on a grassy hill. No pets, smoking or alcohol are allowed at the event. If it rains, the even will be cancelled. Childcare is available on site. For more information you can call 949-425-5100.

LAKE FOREST

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MISSION VIEJO



ANIMAL LOVERS PLEASE READ!!! The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and nonprofit group, Dedicated Animal Welfare Group is offering a weeklong promotion on adult cats that ends Tuesday, August 30th, 2011.

DAWG will pay $100 in adoption fees on any adult cat that has been at the facility for more than 60 days. People who adopt adult cats still must pay the $50 fee that covers vaccinations, microchip and flea control. The animal services center also will waive the $100 of the adoption fee for all other adult cats in the facility. The shelter is now accepting applications and has many felines to choose from in various colors, sizes and personalities that are waiting to be placed in permanent, loving homes. If you would like to see these or any of the center's available animals, stop by the facility at 28095 Hillcrest during operating hours or visit the Adopt a Pet section of our website. For more information you can visit http://cityofmissionviejo.org/animalservices/.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

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SAN CLEMENTE

MEOWW! CALLING ALL CAT LOVERS!!!! For $9 your home can come alive with the quick-footed antics of a happy cat. The nonprofit Pet Project Foundation is helping to discount cat adoption fees in August at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter. Adoption fees will be $9 per feline, and PPF also will give away a wide range of free pet supplies to individuals and families adopting a cat or kitten. The price for cats is typically $100. With kitten season in full swing, shelter staff and PPF volunteers worry about the stress of the many homeless cats awaiting adoption at the shelter. Cats under stress typically develop respiratory illnesses. PPF will provide a full "kitty starter kit" to families who adopt a cat during the promotion, including supplies such as a litter box and food bowls. For additional information on PPF or the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter, visit petprojectfoundation.org or contact Becker at 949-240-0243 or pawlajb@cox.net. Save a life, I promise it will bring a joy to your life you never even knew you could experience.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
This weekend, August 27-28, 2011 is the annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo!
This Annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo is good ol' entertainment for the entire family, not to mention the richest 2-day rodeo in the nation. Proclaimed as the richest 2-day rodeo in the nation, this year's Rodeo features saddle bronc, bareback, steer wrestling, calf roping, tie down roping and bull riding. You won't want to miss this year's excitement.









*As seen in orangecounty.net & ocregister.com



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