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“Summer Camp” REVIEW

It’s time to got back to camp, 50 years later.

When best friends reunite at the camp that brought them together, magic combined with a bit of mischief will inevitably happen. The more important thing is figuring out how to savor a friendship that seems to have drifted a part.

Summer Camp stars Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard as the threesome friends who put aside their lives for one last hoorah at Camp Pendleton. Each actress brings her own unique style of comedy. The film also includes notable names such as American Pie’s Eugene Levi, who is all to familiar to what happens at Camp. Additionally, Beverly D’Angelo spices things up with a quick cameo.

One might compare Summer Camp to another film “Book Club” as it proves yet again that age is just a number. It has the same Book Club vibe of women of a certain age that ultimately are not ashamed of it and in the end just want to have fun. There are iconic camp scenes that will make audiences remember that Summer camp feeling, including white water rafting, archery, horseback and of course the classic food fight scene.

It’s a film that is perfect for releasing at the height of summer experiences and holds it’s own along side all the blockbusters hogging the screen time. Rate PG 13 a slight bit of adult langauge and humor, that being said, it is a safe for a slightly younger audience with parents present. It’s just a good clean and fun movie that all should see. Summer Camp came out in theaters May 31st and is currently playing in one near you.

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August 22, 2017

79th Years of Fair Fun, Antelope Valley

Various displays were judged in the home arts section including ones with pop culture references such as these.

Fair goers could see the craftsmanship of woodworkers in action.

Homemade chocolate chip cookies were one of the first place winners in the baked goods.

Photographs like this Human Interest were one of the tops in the photography section.

Of course being the fair, the top fair themes were this cute kitten and berries.

Still more craftsman were on display in the gems section.

And it was too hot to handle with the blacksmith carefully crafting this jewelry.

Knitters and woolmaking entertained crowds.

This years Cele-Grape-tion, included various canned fruits and home grown fruits and veggies.

This harvest themed table setting won the adult competition.

The Miss Edwards and Miss Hughes Elizabeth Royal Courts were in the Home Arts Section to raise awareness of their cause.

The California Raisins collection took First place their array of scene.

There was even a dinosaur that showed up at this year’s fair.

As well as groups including this AGAPE Community Church group that performed at the select stages throughout the fairgrounds.

Floral arrangements in the Floriculture had a run for the first place ribbon won by this high heel decoration.

Various bunnies were in one barn for fairgoers to see.

And Roosters were bought out to showcase.

This Turkey was the reserve champion for its size.

The Historical society had displaying inside the barn.

Various old fashioned items had viewers in awe.

And scared as bees were also inside cases for everyone’s protection.

Kids were also able to make unique veggie creations.

The Antelope Valley Fair is also known for it’s Alfalfa and it was King here at the barn.

Young 4h teens had their animals up for auction.

Kids from the oldest to one of the youngest competed in the arena equally.

And sheeps enjoyed the attention from spectators.

Spectators also watched kids training their pigs to follow their commands in the arena.

And as the sun set, the fair rides lit up the sky of the desert air.

December 9, 2016

“Snowflakes” In Tarzana

The Snowflake festival was a way of bringing out the community of Tarzana to the Cultural Center for a Sunday afternoon of fun and games for the children while parents could do some holiday shopping in the park. The festival lasted from 10-4 and provided, arts and crafts, face painting and even snow in California.

The annual Snowflake festival in Tarzana, Calif, invited families to a day of fun at the center on Sunday Dec. 3, 2016

Children could race down man made snow hills on sleds for just two tickets.

Or sip hot chocolate and snacks while enjoying the sun.

And of course Santa welcomed kids to have their pictures taken in his photo area.

And kids got creative with finger paints and a pickup truck.

A tutoring group offered its services for children who may need help in school.

And still more arts and crafts were available for kids to create masterpieces.

At just a dollar a ticket there were several activities to keep kids entertained while parents shopped.

Including a giant space ship bounce house that held their attention for hours.

There were various hand made jewelry gift sets

And at Ruth’s treasures, there were gifts for all ages featuring a variety of popular characters.

December 7, 2015

An All Star Tradition in Oxnard, Calif.

On Saturday December 5, 2015, residents celebrated Christmas with a variety of local All Stars in their community.

Local Oxnard Police officers led the way for the annual parade.

And the colors were presented by the Armed forces from Port Hueneme.

The theme for this year’s parade is All Stars as the winning athetes wave from on top of floats down “A” street in Oxnard.

Equestrian Riders show off their skills as crowds marvel at the size and talent of the horses.

Fans of the rising hip hop husband wife team rocked out on the back of a flat bed truck as KNS Rockstar performed in front.

And there was even a royal court including this year’s Miss Wheelchair, advocating beauty in all forms.

Bands provided the holiday music to the parade route.

And a surprise visitor didn’t allow his urge to steal Christmas effect the parade.

The parade was a dream come true for all the participants as people of all ages could participate.

The ever popular motorcycles performed on street corners like this one in formation for the crowds.

The Christmas theme held up as the floats, carried more All Stars under a life-size nativity scene.

And Santa made his way with his helpers riding in an antique fire truck as well as Mrs. Claus walking on foot to give hugs to the surrounding kids.

Following the parade, was the popular Spanish tradition called the Tamale Festival held in Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard.

September 25, 2015

79th Annual LA County Fair

Back again for a month long of fun at the Pomona Fairgrounds, there is fun for all ages including carnival rides, food, entertainment and more. The garden floriculture theme was Mardigras and the flowers displayed the New Orleans theme.

The greenhouse was transformed with a New Orleans flare

Complete with a MardiGras float similar to the ones that are made for the occasion.

The fair was alive with the sounds and touch of a variety of animals including those in the farmhouse as well as Mojo’s Safari.

Eggs hatched all month long for fairgoers to see the cute chicks inside at The Little Red Hen hatchery.

More mothers and their babies like this sheep and her lamb entertained crowds.

A donkey and her foul grazed in the barn.

This young goat blends in with the log next to her.

In Mojo’s Safari, more wild animals like this wallaby educate people.

A petting zoo allowed people to get up close and personal with this cow.

New this year to the fairground was Poenology, a building with many artifacts of pop culture, science fiction and popular science.

Movie props like the Zoltar machine from “Big” had people marveling over them.

The terminator showed that the future is now as machines are being used today for multiple things.

An 8-track showed where recording began.

Video games from the past and present intrigued crowds.

From the world of comic books, new and old was displayed next to each other.

More shows like this pirate acrobats, as well as underwater excursions entertained people for hours at the fairgrounds.

Miniature Trains were on display for people to experience the beauty.

Pirate did many acrobatic moves from high wires and moving platforms.

The LA County Fair opened Labor Day weekend and ran Wednesdays through Sundays until September 27, 2015.

August 14, 2015

140 years of Fair Fun by the Ocean

It’s a Country Fair with Ocean Air, back again for its 140th year at the Ventura County Fairgrounds and and there’s a lot of fun things to experience from nightly musical performances by stars including Salt and Pepa, Leann Rimes, Neil Sedaka, Beatriz Adriana, Chaka Khan and its ever popular rodeo closing out the 12 day run on August 15 and 16, 2015 and all is included in the 12 dollar fair admission.

Masters of the trade demonstrated the art of various talents such as metal pressing and wire wrapping.

Trains, planes and more were on display for all the marvel at the work.

Collectors presented their best work for a chance of winning blue, red and white ribbons in the gems and minerals building.

Minerals and quarts were awarded for their color and texture.

As always ferris wheels and other carnival rides entertained teens and kids at just a dollar a ticket or 25 dollars for an all day wristand.

Creations of flowers were arranged in designs like this pink and purple teddy bear in the floriculture building.

Flowers are changed out every few days and rejudged for its uniqueness and color.

In the youth expo, projects, like this handmade dress, are displayed to show the talents of kids in the Ventura County School district.

Etiquette is key in the schools as this creative table setting won the blue ribbon for its creativity and properness.

Animals of all kinds were brought out to the fairgrounds for its patrons to see and bid on in the auction arena.

A poster contest where applicants created fair themed posters showing the best part of what the Ventura County fair had to offer.

Collections of of photographs, amateur and professionals showed even more talent of individuals that wanted to have their work displayed in the photography section.

This pastel painting was just one of the many runner ups for the blue ribbon of uniqueness and style.

There are also nightly fireworks at exactly 10 p.m. that illuminate the sky over the fairgrounds by the ocean which makes fairgoers stop what they are doing and enjoy the sights.

Just a few more days, don’t miss out, click here to buy tickets for the closing days.

July 24, 2015July 24, 2015

125 Years of Fun in Costa Mesa, Calif.

The fair is back at the Orange County Fairgrounds and there is a lot to do starting July 17 through August 16. For just 12 dollars, fairgoers can view the baby animals that are born throughout the month and fast the fun fair foods at the various stands throughout the grounds. There’s farm animals, floriculture, photography and more. See it now, before it’s too late.

Livestock entertained crowds at two different sections of the fair.

Ships with black wool and white showed off for crowds.

Residents gazed at turkeys big and small at the fair.

In the auction arena, cattle were paraded around for spectators to take in and bid on.

various photography and artwork was awarded ribbons for their uniqueness and style.

Baby Animals stole the show including these day old chicks.

Beekeepers brought their bees to educate on how bees work including learning about how to locate the queen.

Ice creatures were illuminated in bright colors to highlight the art of ice sculptures.

Residents ventured inside a one degree cooler to marvel over the frozen sculptures in the Ice Museum.

And woodwork was also on display to view and buy.

In the collection corner, people could vote on their favorites for the people’s choice award.

And people marveled over the 5 day old piglets born at the OC Fairgrounds.

There were even reptiles in the explorium area, including this

The OC Fair celebrates 125 years from when the original fair first began in 1890.

And for an addional charge, concerts entertained crowds at nighttime.

There’s a different concert each and every night all month long at the fair.

And of course pig races are a must see at every fair in So Cal.

Calves of only a few months rested in the nursery area of the barn.

June 19, 2015

Strawberries in Encino

On the second Sunday in June, the California Strawberry Commission brought a miniature version to the city of Encino. Residents could buy, taste and take home their own strawberry plants. In addition to strawberries, the festival had fun bounce houses for kids, arts and crafts and even a cancer education group shared about the 43rd Annual Cancer Convention being held at a local hotel in Universal City on the first week in September.

Watch now and learn more about what the festival had to offer, including tips on how to grow strawberries.

May 23, 2015

32nd Annual Strawberry Festival in Oxnard

This year’s annual celebration brought the community of Oxnard together for its 32nd year as residents got to see everything Strawberry at the Strawberry Meadows in College Park. The two day festival took place on May 16 and 17 from 10 o’clock to 6:30 and featured a variety of different strawberry concoctions including chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry drinks and strawberry food.

There was also love music throughout the meadows of the college, arts and crafts for kids, strawberry themed rides and various food demonstrations including the much anticipated Berry Blast Off Recipe contest where the top two or 500 entries, compete in an hour-long competition for the title of best strawberry themed recipe, which includes a trip to a spa and a chance to compete in a national championship in November.

Watch the video below to see more about the recipes that won and the music that entertained crowds or click here to see past years.

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