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Get Those Hands Dirty . . . Fairview Park Educational Workdays
Some days you just need to get outside and get your hands dirty! Now you can, all while doing your part to help restore and preserve natural habitats.
Meet Alexandra
Alexandra is an LA native who founded the popular New Mom School (formerly OC Mommy and Me) in Newport Beach. She is a Certified Parent Educator, Infant Care Specialist, Happiest Baby Educator, and Positive Discipline Parent Educator, but more importantly, she is mom to two boys!
5 Ingredient Superbowl Chicken Wings . . . Compliments of Anna Gass
Superbowl is tomorrow! Need to make something quick? These wings are fast, easy, and don’t require a deep fryer.
Fit Friday: No Bake Lemon Coconut Protein Bars
Enjoy these bars as a sweet treat or in conjunction with a workout. The recipe is simple!
Shrek the Musical
Shrek the Musical is onstage NOW at Newport Harbor High School’s Robert B. Wentz Theater.
The Great Train Show
I’ve yet to meet a kid who doesn’t LOVE trains. In fact, of all the toys at my house, the train set is the one that my kids have yet to “grow out” of. If that sounds familiar, you might want to make sure your weekend plans include checking out the Great Train Show at the OC Fair & Event Center February 3rd and 4th.
Immune Boosting Additions for your Soup . . . Courtesy of Nutritionist Molly Gerster
You’ve all read the news, or at least heard the scary stats from this year’s flu season. Ick! So, in addition to all those preventative measures you’ve already been relying on, check out this list of helpful, immune boosting additions you can put in your soups this winter.
Meet Lauren
Lauren is a local children’s book author with a great sense of humor. She is mom to a 6-year-old girl and enjoys working with organizations like Free Wheelchair Mission. She readily admits that there is a lot of juggling involved when it comes to motherhood.
Jack and the Beanstalk (Puppet Musical)
Once again the Newport Beach Public Library, and the Friends of the Library, bring you fun family entertainment for FREE.
You’ve Got Mail (Snail Mail)
It’s 2018! Your kids are growing up in the age of email, voicemail and texts. Don’t let letter writing become a dying art. Set them up with a PEN PAL. Read on for tips on how to make it last.
Chugga Chugga Choo Choo
Every third weekend of the month (weather permitting), the Orange County Model Engineers offer FREE rides to the public on their miniature trains.
A Beloved Children’s Book Comes to Life
Beginning January 26, 2018, catch the production of Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook at South Coast Repertory.
Who’s Your Favorite Date?
Pick quickly! Cirque Du Soleil is coming to the OC Fair & Event Center this February and March.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Join other community members at Argyros Plaza this Sunday, January 14, 2018 for a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
Snowy Cookies & Crafts Afternoon at the Library
Sometimes when you don’t have snow or chilly weather, you just have to pretend.
Meet Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a local mom of two who was born and raised in neighboring Irvine, but also lived abroad in Japan. She loves spending time outdoors, especially when the family dog can join in on the fun.
Shine-A-Light Books
Shine-A-Light books read like any other book, but when you hold a flashlight up to the underside of the page, you can see “inside.”
Fit Friday: Is Your Fitness Goal SMART?
With the new year comes New Year’s Resolutions. Did you keep yours from last year? Find out how you can make your fitness goal S.M.A.R.T. this time around!
Newport Beach Restaurant Week is HERE!
If you have been wanting to try a new restaurant, or are wanting an excuse to visit an old favorite, Restaurant Week is a perfect time to do both.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
While you’re likely already reading to your child, why not turn it into a little game? 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a program designed to encourage pre-grade school children to read, and read some more.