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Things to do in Costa Mesa

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

My Big Fat Greek Festival



My husband and I have been attending this festival since 2002 when it first debuted. St. John's Greek Festival is held on the church property in Anaheim. It has grown over the years from a small festival with great food cooked by the local woman to larger festival with more displays and activities each year. The food continues to be great. The parish women start gathering ...

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Who loves Nutella?



Anyone who has dipped their spoon into a jar of Nutella knows that usually one spoon is not enough.  What is Nutella?  If you need to ask, jump into your car and head to a grocery store.  While us North Americans were raised on peanut butter, nutella is the Italian equivalence of pure bliss and happiness.

Nutella is a hazlenut chocolate spread, that can be eaten with anything.  Whatever your desire ...

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008

Adventure and Travel Show



For everyone who enjoys some adventure and travelling, the largest travel show will be hosted in Long Beach the weekend of February 9th and 10th.  Exhibitors will be on hand to tell you about exciting new destinations, favored holiday spots and active adventure vacation.  Thinking of visiting Ireland or Italy by bicycle, exhibitors will be on hand to help you plan your trip.

Known travel writers, Arthur and Pauline Frommer and Rick Steves will ...

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

U2 3D



U2 has been my favorite band for years, with one short disappointment years ago.  I was an undergraduate student many years ago when I first heard their music.  Sitting in our coffee shop I still remember telling a friend I really liked U2 and he said the same to me.  The server thought we were cute, until I explained to him that it was a band.  Then MTV came along ...

Saturday, January 19th, 2008

Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Relin



For those of you who love to read, I highly recommend Three Cups of Tea.  Should you not be in the habit of read, pick up Three Cups of Tea and start reading.  You will enjoy the story about Mortenson's efforts in Pakistan and Afghanistan to build schools.  To date he has built 64 schools.  

Penguin Books, the publisher is donating seven percent of the proceeds to Central Asia Institute, the institute ...

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Come face to face with an Elephant



Costa Mesa resident, Irene Engard is showcasing her nature photography at the Showcase Gallery in Costa Mesa until Februrary 24th. Her exhibit premiers Saturday.  Twenty artists will have their work on display.

3851 Bear Ave.

Costa Mesa

714-540-6430

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

American Little League Sign Ups



Spring season will soon be here with little boys in the dugout and bats swinging.  If you want your child to play Little League, registration is this Saturday from 9:00a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Costa Mesa High School, with tryout the following Saturday.

www.eteamz.com/cmall

949.262.7864

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Actors is Training



South Coast Repretory Theater is offering a 10 week session of acting classes for junior high and high school students.

Tuition is $250 per session.

714-708-5577 or www.scr.org

Thursday, December 20th, 2007

What to do with the Children



Christmas time is time for gingerbread houses and men.  There is nothing more enjoyable than spending a cold winter afternoon making gingerbread men and decorating them.  After you are finished making them it is time to eat them.

Do you really know what goes into making a gingerbread man or house?

Bring yourself and the children to the Discovery Center in at 2500 N. Main Street to learn the Science of Gingerbread.  ...

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Fiesta Navidad



Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Segerstrom Concert Hall Mariachi Los Camperos will havae a seasonal sing a long with cultural dancing.

Tickets are $25 to $95 dollars.

www.philharmonicsociety.com