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A boat parade in the winter time is a definate sign that you are in Southern California where our waters do not freeze over.  For 99 years the city has been hosting a Christmas boat parade.  The boats are decorated with lights, some even have a personal visit from Santa.

In addition of boats there are kayaks, canoes and other vessels that participate in the parade.  The boat's route is a ...

As I was reading the newspaper today I saw an add for pet financing through Wells Fargo Bank.  That is right if you cannot afford your pet they will happily loan you the money for it.

This is probably one of the craziest reasons to get financing.  It scares me to think who would sign up for this.  If you cannot afford to pay for a dog or cat outright you ...

In the spirit of Christmas the Back Bay will be lit up for the holidays.  At 6 p.m. Friday eve the flip will be switched lighting up 50 Christmas trees.  

To ensure that everyone gets into the holiday spirit 20 tons of snow will be delivered for children of all ages to go sledding on.

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Pastry Chef Michael Owens will be creating a 6 foot edible gingerbread house.  No he is not trying to make the largest gingerbread house.  It is part of a fundraiser for Toys for Tots drive at the Island Hotel at 690 Newport Center Drive.

Donations will be accepted along with unwrapped toys.  Donations will be accepted until December 13.  The house will be on display until the end of the year.  ...

If last weekend's weather was any indication, hopefully this Friday night will be frosty and cool for the Fashion Island tree lighting ceremony.   Put on your scarves and head to Fashion Island at 6 p.m. Afterwards head over to Starbucks and enjoy some hot chocolate to stay warm with.

Zinc Cafe is a wonderful vegetarian cafe.  I am not a vegetarian by choice.  I love my protein and enjoy getting it from meat. 

I have yet to have breakfast at Zinc Cafe, however I do enjoy their lunch. After ordering your food you can choose between indoor or patio seating.  Just saunter up to the counter and place your order, if you can make a decision and the food is brought ...

Thursday, October 25th Bloomingdales at Fashion Island will be hosting a shopping for charity event.  Purchase your $5.00 advance ticket or $10.00 at the door ticket and receive a coupon for 15 percent off your purchases at the store.

The proceeds will be split between various charities.

Everyone knows the story of the Mayflower.  Or at least we think we know the Mayflower's story, it is the story of the ship that the Pilgrims arrived on.   The Pilgrims arriving on Plymouth rock is just the beginning of the Mayflower's story.

Nathaniel Philbrick (author of In the Heart of the Sea) has written a wonderful story about the Mayflower and it's passengers.  In the Heart of the Sea is ...

If you want to be spooked by ghosts and goblins take a walk around Balboa Island.  The island definately has island fever.  For Halloween most of the homes along the boardwalk decorate their house with witches and bats, ghosts and goblins.

On Halloween night everyone on the island dresses up.  I mean everyone.  Parents mimic their children's costumes.  Adults also partake in the festivities dressed up in their favourite costume as ...

Fashion Island is hosting the Taste of Newport this weekend.   Over 30 restaurants and 20 wineries will be hosting a culinary expereince for people to sample their dishes and wines.  Live entertainment will also be happening.  Some of the bands performing and Huey Lewis and the News and Kevin Costner (yes the actor) and his band the Modern west.  The band is called Kevin Costner and the Modern News.  ...