CitrusFest 2015 Anaheim Packing District March 28th

A yearly Orange County tradition, the Citrus Festival is back! This Saturday, March 28th from 12pm to 5pm don't miss this fun-filled afternoon at the Farmers Park in the Anaheim Packing District, Downtown Anaheim.

CitrusFest 2015 will feature free hayrides, free lemonade, kids crafts and games, a model railroad display, giveaways, citrus car parade, live entertainment and more. For the parents, enjoy a hard lemonade garden!

Live bands Blue Breeze Band and Amber Foxx will be performing their tangy tunes (couldn't resist...).

There's even a cook-off where amateur chefs from the area can make any special dish they choose as long as they include some elements of citrus.

Farmers Park
Anaheim Packing District
412 S. Anaheim Blvd

Anaheim, CA 92805

Have a zesty time!
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2015 UVSA Tet Festival Feb 20-22

Having married a Vietnamese man I get to experience all of the fun and festivities associated with the Lunar New Year celebration of Tet. Each year we enjoy family gatherings, delicious food and lots of flowers and fresh fruit.

The Vietnamese community of Orange County is a culturally rich, thriving people that contribute much to the area. They also know how to celebrate.

The Union of the Vietnamese Student Associations of Southern California (UVSA) presents the 2015 UVSA Tet Festival at the OC Fair Grounds Friday, February 20th through to Sunday, February 22nd.

The cultural celebration includes:

• Vietnamese Food
• Traditional Ceremonies and Entertainment
• A Cultural Village
• Vendors

...and so much more!

Tickets are $5 online and $6 at the door.

Here's a video of last year's festivities:

OC Fair and Event Center

88 Fair Drive

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Chúc mừng năm mới!
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106th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade - Now Thru Dec. 21st

Need a cheap, fun, family-friendly activity this weekend? Let me recommend to you the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, going on now through December 21st!

Dazzling lights, astounding displays on gorgeous yachts and tons of holiday cheer await you. You can either watch the parade from select restaurants, hotels, chartered yachts, reserved seating locations or just along the route of the parade (free).

The festivities start at 6:30pm off of Bay Island and ends at around 9:00pm.

For a great list of other events going on during the holidays, check out the Orange County December Holiday Events post series by BetterLivingSoCal.com.

happy holidays!
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5th Annual OC ReStores Holiday Food Drive Thru Dec 24th

The 5th Annual ReStore OC Holiday Food Drive is going on now through December 24th. Give back this holiday season by donating food items at both Habitat OC ReStore locations.

All food items will be delivered to Second Harvest Food Bank in Orange County.

Non-perishable canned goods or dried foods as well as certain personal care items are needed. See the image above for more info.

If you donate 3 items you will receive a ReStore discount coupon and be entered to win a $50 ReStore gift certificate! Donate a minimum of 3 items each week to receive extra entires.

While you're there pick up your raffle tickets for the Kitchenaid Outdoor Grill Raffle. Tickets are available at both stores now through December 30th. This baby is valued at $2500!

Anaheim OC Restore

400 S. Village Way

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Santa Ana ReStore
400 S. Village Way
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Give back then kick back.
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VIE ACTIVE U.S. Store Opening Party Dec. 4th

!!UPDATED DATE DUE TO WEATHER!! 

The Store Opening will take place Thursday, December 4th.

Here's a fun activity if you're planning to be in the LA area (or are just looking for something to do) on the evening of Thursday, December 4th:

VIE ACTIVE of Australia is throwing a party for its first U.S. Store Opening in Venice on Thursday, December 4th, 2014. Head to the store on Abbot Kinney for the festivities, taking place between 6:30pm and 9:00pm.

Expect complimentary wine, light appetizers and music. Meet VIE ACTIVE's designer and personal trainer, Noa Ries!

1218 Abbot Kinney ​Blvd

Venice, CA 90291

Enjoy!

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