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From July 31 through August 11, Southern Calif., residents have the opportunity to view the prized livestock, award winning flowers and much more. However not everyone will have to chance to watch a parade or run in costume in downtown Ventura.
Watch now, and see what this year has in store for it’s visitors.
And Don’t forget to buy your tickets for the last weekend of the Ventura County Fair.
Once a month, Los Angeles County residents and visitors have the opportunity to stroll through Coldwater Canyon Park located on the ridgeline between Studio City and Beverly Hills and view the beauty of the city in a rural setting. For just five dollars, people of all ages and skill levels can walk along a choice of three different trails: a kids hike for those who just want to enjoy the scenery, a medium hike for the average hike and an advanced hike for those who wish to challenge themselves with an hour long hike up and down the side of the mountain.
All hikes are under the supervision of a trained associate of TreePeople, an organization celebrating 40 years of its work and dedication to preserving the environment through education and restoration of the parks and recreation.
For a full list of monthly activities including Hiking under the Harvest Moon, visit the calendar section of their website.
On May 19, 2013 Los Angeles Residents came out to the largest earth day event located at Woodley Park in Lake Balboa, Calif. Accompanied by a variety of musical performances, there were many opportunities to learn about various ways to preserve the environment and live healthy lives.
For more information, visit the World Fest site.
On May 18 and 19, 2013 in Oxnard Calif., Strawberries were at the center of the celebration as thousands of people flooded the Strawberries Meadows of the College Park. This marked the 30th anniversary of the festival. The festival was from 10:30 to 7 and free shuttles were available for those that wanted to save ten dollars on parking.
For more information, visit the Strawberry Festival website.
On April 27, 2013, Ability First hosted their first annual Stroll and Roll Event on the backlot of Universal Studios to benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities. There were participants from all across Southern California, including Anaheim, Pasadena, Los Angeles and Claremont. The last 5K walk was at the Santa Anita Derby. The main purpose of the event is to raise money for Ability First and it was really easy to do so by texting “ability” to 41444.
For more information, Visit Ability First’s webpage.
Like last year, the 24th Annual America’s Family Pet Expo returned to the Orange County Fairgrounds in Southern California. With it, they brought familiar acts like Splash Dogs as well as new editions.
Watch now to see what is new this year.
Josh Breslow, a two and a half year Army Veteran from Blair, Nebraska says he aspires to be a music producer for Strange Music in Kansas City, Missouri. Breslow says, his experience in the Army has made him appreciate life and it’s a decision, he says, would never change.
Breslow speaks about his life in the Army and how it changed his life.
For more information, email Josh Breslow.
On Saturday, April, 13, 2013, over 1100 Los Angeles County residents were invited to this year’s 21st Annual Christmas In Spring Event at MEND. The event put on by Universal Studios Hollywood, and the local food pantry provided individuals with just a little Christmas cheer in April and it was all because of the work of over a hundred volunteers in the San Fernando Valley.
Watch now to see what kind of holiday cheer was brought to those Los Angeles County families that really needed it.
It’s a new year, Thai New Year that is and on Sunday, April 7, 2013, residents of Hollywood Calif. joined together to remember those who have passed and celebrating what is to come in the New Year.
Watch now to see how members of the community came together in little Thai Town.
The Traditional Celebration of the Thai New Year would be held the following week at the Buddhist temples.
Solvang…
One of the oldest destinations based on Denmark and Scandinavian History, found just two hoursNorth of Los Angeles.
As previously reported, it is home to the Santa Ines Mission.
On the opposite side of Solvang, just within walking, there is another museum that shows a different side of the city’s history.
The Elverhoy Musuem of History and Art gives visitors a look into the home of its founders, an internationally recognized painter and sculptor, Viggo Brandt- Erichsen and his wife. The collection of houses that make up the museum contain antiques including a spinning wheel as well as a collection of painting and sculptures.
It’s “one of the few museums outside Denmark, devoted to the Danish- American experience” and it’s free to experience while in Solvang.
