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Archive for April, 2007

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Great News!!! No Sex Offenders Currently Residing at Local Motel



The Daily Pilot is our local newspaper that runs articles about the Newport-Mesa area.  Like all newspapers, not every article is newsworthy or even worth reading.  In the April 28th edition there is an article titled, Our 14 Wonders, and it goes on to list the 14 Wonders of the area.  I am not sure if I agree with these wonders but that is for another time.

One the area's wonders according ...

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Shuffle your colors and tunes



Shuffle into an Apple store to check out the latest IPOD shuffle.  The 1GB Shuffle holds up to 240 songs and retails for $79.  For those of you who like to coordinate your outfits it comes in five brillant colors, pink, grey, blue, green and orange.  Best of all it is so small it can clip onto your belt, pants or shirt. 

There are two Apple stores in the area,  Crystal ...

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

Coming in for a Landing in Newport-Mesa



If you are flying to the Costa Mesa, Newport Beach you are fortunate as you have your choice of four airports that you could fly into. 

The closest and most convenient airport is John Wayne Airport, SNA is the airline code.  This airport is technically in Santa Ana, however it borders Newport Beach and Costa Mesa.  Depending where you are on the airstrip, you could touch each city.  Some of you ...

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Fun ideas for your mum on Mother's Day



Mother's Day is quickly approaching and it is time to think of a special way to let your mum know that she is appreciated.  Easy ways out are a trip to See's or booking a reservation for breakfast.  I am here to help you come up with an original and fun way to spend Mother's Day.

I am not a mother so I cannot say how or what I would want ...

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Is your Mama a Llama?



The Upper Newport Bay Interpretive Center is offering a fun program for children ages 5 -8 to learn about the parenting behavior of local species. 

Friday May 4 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Space is limited, pre-registration is required

949-923-2275

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Twilight Canoe tour and Bar-b-que



Come join the naturalists and sea scouts for a beautiful tour of the Upper Newport Bay reserve followed by a cookout at the Newport Aquatic Center.

Reservations are required.  Fee is $25.  Saturday May 12th at 4 p.m.

949-642-5031

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Connecting with the Critters



Camp Wild is offering five days of hands on exploration and participation in the outdoors for children ages 7-11 from June 25-29

Upon completion all participants will be awarded an Amateur Naturalist certifcate.  Space is limited to 20 children so enroll early.

To register and for more information contact Winter Bonin at (949) 497-7647 or email her at WBONNIN@parks.ca.gov

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Mountain Bike Riding and Hiking in Orange County



El Morro State Park

Aliso Woods Canyon Wilderness Park

Irvine Regional Park

Laguna Coast Wilderness Park

O'Neill Regional Park

Peters Canyon Regional Park

Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Thomas Riley Wilderness Park

Ronald W. Caspers Wilderness Park

Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Treats for your Pooch



Does your doggy have the same longing for an afternoon treat that you do?  If so you are in luck as Three Dog Bakery or should it be called Three Dog Barkery has just the treat for your pooch. 

Some of the more popular treats have carob chips.  For your dog birthday party the bakery sells birthday cakes made with wheat flour which are always a big seller.  Treats run anywhere ...

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Great Places to Get a Cup of Coffee or Tea



Pacific Whey-7962 E. Coast Highway Crystal Cove Promenade

Without a doubt this is one of my favourite places to go.  The views of the ocean cannot be beaten.  The food here is quite tasty.  Everything is made from scratch.  They have four locations in Orange County.

Alta Coffee 506 31 st Street Newport Beach

Located on the Balboa Pennisula, this is a fun place to come for breakfast or enjoy a cup of ...