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National Prescription Take Back Day
Chances are your cabinets are full of old medications, whether prescriptions you no longer need, or medications that have long since expired. Flushing them down the toilet or disposing of them in the trash poses a threat to the environment and provides too many opportunities for them to end up in the wrong hands.
Scarecrow Festival at Goat Hill Junction Railroad
Goathill Junction Railroad is giving you another reason to come out for their public ride weekend this October 20th and 21st . . . it’s time for the Scarecrow Festival!
From the Sea to the Stars: OCC’s Community Science Night
It may be October, but not all skeletons are for haunting. On Friday, October 19, 2018, Orange Coast College is holding their Annual Community Science Night.
More Than Just a Haircut: Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids
When you walk into Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids on 17th Street in Costa Mesa, you are in for more than a haircut. Sharkey’s prides itself on providing an experience for the kids, and a hassle-free visit for mom.
How to Talk with Your Child About Emergency Response Drills in School
Allyson Maida, a psychotherapist based in Connecticut, shares her advice on how to address those sometimes scary emergency response drills with children of all ages.
Touch-A-Truck Is Back
It’s going to get a little noisy! This Saturday, October 13th, the Orange County Market Place is back with their popular Touch-a-Truck event.
Meet Kaleena
Kaleena has lived in the Newport-Mesa area for the past 17 years. And as mom of both a young boy and girl, she definitely knows where in town to take the family!
ENC Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch
October is here and that means one of our favorite events is back – The ENC’s Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch!
Ruby’s Diner Halloween Special
Don’t save those kids costumes for just Halloween night. Wear them to Ruby’s and receive a FREE kids meal. Read on for details.
Newport Beach Sandcastle Contest
Even adults like to play in the sand! Head on over to Corona del Mar State Beach (Big Corona) and catch the 57th Annual Sandcastle Contest.
Monday Night Football Guacamole
We’re so excited to bring you another delicious recipe from Lauren K. Stein, author of Fresh Made Simple, a family-friendly illustrated cookbook.
The Best Backyard Games for All
What’s better than a backyard party or an afternoon of playing games with the family? With our amazing Southern California weather, you can play outside year round.
Fire Station Open House
If your kiddos (or you) are super impressed and intrigued by the life of a firefighter, be sure to stop by Fire Station No.7 in Newport Beach for their Fire Service Day Open House.
5 Tips for Getting Your Child’s Sleep Back on Schedule
There is nothing like a change in the weather (and the kids going back to school) to remind us that summer is over. Now what to do about that out of whack sleep schedule?
15th Annual Children’s Book Festival
The Children’s Book Festival is back this year at Orange Coast College. Enjoy the day with books, storytelling, performances, and festival fun!
Meet Brittany
Brittany is a hobby-enthusiast mom of two girls who loves opinions, Uber Eats and the beach! She also organizes the best play dates around!
The Excuse You Need to Schedule “Me” Time
Find out what Lisa Smith, an In Home Family and Teen Coach with Save My Family Today, has to say about the importance of parents taking care of themselves!
Arugula Corn Pear Salad
This recipe is shared with us from Lauren K. Stein, author of Fresh Made Simple, a family-friendly illustrated cookbook.
Fish Fry Weekend!
Back for its 71st year, the Costa Mesa – Newport Harbor Lions Club Fish Fry is happening this weekend, September 21st to 23rd.
FREE Pirate Magic Show
If you are looking to add a little MAGIC to your Wednesday afternoon (September 19th), drop on by the Balboa Branch Library for their Pirate Magic Show.