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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

Sunday, December 16th, 2007

Celebrating the Winter Solistice



Friday December 21st is the longest day of the year.  I will be flying home to my parent's home for Christmas.  Hopefully the airlines will not think that they have extra time to get me home and have flights delayed longer than usual.  Last year I started my trip at 6:30 a.m. for a 8 a.m. flight.  My first flight did not leave the runway until after 5 p.m.  It ...

Friday, December 14th, 2007

1940's Movie Afternoon



If you are tired of the crowded malls and want to have a serene and peaceful activity, Fiarst United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa is hosting a 1940's movie matinee at 4 p.m. on Sunday December 16th.

Everyone is welcome to join them at their community theater.

949 548-7727

420 W. 19th Street Costa Mesa

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

Merry Christmas Charlie Brown



There is a home at the corner of Wilson and Santa Ana in Eastside Costa Mesa that lights up the block each Christmas.  Charlie Brown and the peanut gang are there to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

The tradition started in 1968 when the 14 year old son of the homeowner was into the Charlie Brown rage.  He enjoyed tinkering and built a Charlie Brown scene.  As the years went ...

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

Hollywood Christmas Parade



Only in Hollywood would Bob Barker "The Price is Right" be hosting a Christmas parade.  If you love spotting the celebraties then the Hollywood Christmas Parade is your opportunity to come a see one as many celebraties will be participating in the parade.

The parade will be this Sunday December 16th starting at 12 p.m.

Merry Christmas

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Eggs Sunny Side up for Santa



The weekend before Christmas Santa Claus will be having breakfast brunch at Pinot Provence, 686 Anton Blvd. Costa Mesa from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.  The restaurant will be serving make your own French toast, smoked ham and prime rib, eggs potatoes and many more delicious items for Santa to fill up on before he heads in his sled to the North Pole to bring all the presents to children.

The cost ...

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Take the train to meet Santa



Children will enjoy taking a night time holiday train ride to go meet Santa.  Irvine Park is offering rides evenings 5-8 p.m.  The cost is $8.00.

www.irvineparkrr.com

1 Irvine Park Road

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Snoopy's Cool Christmas



Knott's Berry Farm has magically been transformed into Knott's Merry Farm for the holidays.  Every day will host the "spirit of the season" parade with elaborately themed floats featuring the Peanuts gang and a local dance group.

Snoopy will be the star of an ice show along with Knott's skating ensemble.  There will also be a crafts village, carolers, choirs and one of a kind treasures created by the artisans in ...

Monday, November 19th, 2007

Handel's Messiah



Christmas time is one time of the year when it seems that there are activities happening every night of the week.

Handel's Messiah is a symphony which is truly a Christmas tradition.

The Messiah will be playing at the Orange County Performperforperforper