The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

The newest addition to the Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery is the children's Imagination Station for preschoolers to sixth grade. These special exhibits offer hands-on learning experiences, helping children to relate to our High Desert history. This new program provides settings for children and their families to explore together the lives and events, past and present, of pioneers in various careers. Among the interactive displays are the old school houses, the antique telephone switchboard, the fire-fighting equipment, police uniforms, and mining prospectors gold panning equipment. The unique "Cave Door" entry is just inside the Museum Gift Shop. The Museum and Art Gallery is open to the public Wednesday thru Saturday 10am to 4 pm, Sunday from Noon to 4pm. Admission cost:  Adults $ 4.00, Seniors (62+) $ 3.00, Student (6-17) $1.00, Children 5 and under for main gallery free with paid adult. Imagination Station fee is $ 1.00 per child with adult admission. Museum office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. The Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery, 11873 Apple Valley Rd., Apple Valley, Ca 92308. For additional information, call 760-240-2111 or 760-240-5290.

The Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center is turning into a Teen Center every First Friday night of the month from 7pm to 10pm with Friday Night Slammer.  Come play dodgeball, basketball, ping pong, billiards, and video games.  Or, rock climb, socialize, or listen to music.  The cost is $10 at the door.  Friday Night Slammer is geared toward middle school students.  For additional information, call 818-597-7361 or the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center at 818-880-2993 or visit www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us or www.cityofcalabasas.com

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

Be dazzled with the magic only CINDERELLA can bring.  A pumpkin swooshes across the stage; turning into a carriage...mice scurry along on their way to becoming horses...and an innocent young woman named Cinderella turns into a beautiful fairy princess.  CINDERELLA will make "impossible things" happen right before your very eyes on stage, delighting children, enchanting adults.  Cabrillo Music Theatre is delighted to bring to the stage that Rodgers and Hammerstein classic...CINDERELLA! Performing at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza July 23td through August 1st.  Adding her own special magic to Cabrillo's production is "All In The Family" comedienne, Sally Struthers, as "The Fairy Godmother."  Cinderella is recommended for families and all audiences.  For additional information and to purchase tickets, call 805-449-ARTS or visit www.cabrillomusictheatre.com or www.toaks.org

All ages are invited to Movies in the Park at the James Woody Community Park.  On Friday, July 30th CARS will be shown from 6:30-9pm.  The movie starts at 7:30pm. Upcoming Movies in the Park include: E.T. on August 13th. Those interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, or seeking additional information, should call 760-240-7000, ext. 7883 or visit www.applevalley.org

At the Mojave Narrows Regional Park, there's a little something for everyone to enjoy including fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and camping. There are reduced rates for senior citizen camping Sunday through Thursday. Take Bear Valley Road east off Interstate 15, go north on Ridge Crest. The address is 18000 Yates Road, Victorville CA 92392, P.O. Box 361. For additional information, call 760-245-2226.

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

All family members and friends must be pre-registered no later than July 30th to attend the Special Apples Family Picnic & Therapeutic Recreation.  All ages are welcome!  Admission is $3 per-person, and includes a hot dog lunch, sides and a beverage.  Remember; bring your water clothes for a balloon toss, slip'n slide and other water relay games at Horsemen's Center on Saturday, August 7th, from 11am to 3pm.  For additional information, call 760-240-7000, ext. 7883.

The Antaeus Company, L.A.’s classical theater ensemble, opens ClassicsFest 2010 with its first full production of Shakespeare's tale of madness, tyranny, loyalty and love: KING LEAR.  Performances run Tuesdays thru Sundays, through August 8th, at Antaeus' interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District, 5112 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood (one block south of Magnolia - ample street parking). For additional information, Tickets and Reservations, call 818-506-1983 or www.Antaeus.org

Old Pasadena Management presents the third annual Old Pasadena Film Festival, a four-week, free movie series that unites film with urban settings, happening on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, July 8th-31st.  The Festival will celebrate motion picture in all its forms showcasing a variety of audience pleasing movie titles and genres.  With nineteen screenings, the Old Pasadena Film Festival is the largest outdoor film festival in California.  This year Old Pasadena pays tribute to Women in Film by offering a myriad of films highlighting the impact women have had on the motion picture.  All screenings are free and open to the public, for more information including a complete schedule visit www.oldpasadena.org

The 3rd Annual Citrus Classic Balloon Festival is held on Friday and Saturday, July 30th & 31st at 18249 East Telegraph Road, in Santa Paula.  Festival hours are: Friday 5pm to 10pm, Saturday from 5am-10pm.  Festival entertainment includes Evening Balloon Glows, Sunset Wine Dinner, Sunrise Balloons Race or Tethers, Live Music, Wine & Brewery Tasting Pavilion, Blimps Airborne!, Vintage & Custom Chevy Car Show, Vintage Indian Motorcycles, lots of free kids' activities, art and craft vendors and food and souvenir booths.  Admission is $7 for adults ($10 at the gate), $3 for kids ages 5-14 ($5 at the gate) and kids under 5 are free.  For additional information, call 805-525-2057 or visit www.citrusclassicballoons.com

Moorpark College Dance Students are excited to present “UNDRESSED” as they ready their second summer dance concert that is entirely student produced and choreographed on a bare bones budget.  Students involved in the Dance 51 production class spent the summer putting together a dance concert they have produced, choreographed, and designed.  The concert title UNDRESSED is a play on words and is a metaphor for the zero budget production and costumes assembled with items from students’ closets.  The dance concert is a combination of student choreographed pieces and guest performers.  There is a multitude of styles in this concert, including Swing, Modern, Tap, Hip-Hop, and Dance Theatre.  UNDRESSED summer dance concert will be performed Friday and Saturday, July 30th & 31st at 8pm.  The performances will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at the Performing Arts Center on the Moorpark College Campus.  Tickets are available by calling the box office at 805-378-1985 or online at www.moorparkcollege.edu/pac

Los Angeles Pierce College Theatre Arts Department opens its 53rd Season with Stephen Sondheim's hit musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, on Friday, July 30th. Performances continue through Sunday, August 8th on the Performing Arts Mainstage. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, originally premiered on Broadway in 1979.  The show won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.  Sweeney Todd opens on Friday, July 30th at 8pm, and continues on Sunday, August 1st at 2pm; Friday, August 6 at 8pm; Saturday, August 7 at 8pm; and closes on Sunday, August 8 at 2pm. (The Saturday, July 31st performance is sold out).  Tickets are priced at $20 for students and seniors, and $25 for general admission.  Los Angeles Pierce College is located at 6201 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills. For additional information, call 818.719.6488 or visit www.piercecollege.edu

Moorpark College Theatre Arts is proud to announce its Summer 2010 production of William Shakespeare's romantic Comedy "Two Gentlemen of Verona."  Set in the rockin' 1950s, "Two Gentlemen of Verona" tells the story of life-long friends who are torn apart when Proteus falls for his best friend's girl.  This classic comedy will run from July 15th through August 1st in the Studio Theatre of the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Moorpark College. "Two Gentlemen of Verona" is thought to be one of Shakespeare's earliest plays.  It has all the charm and laughs of his greatest comedic romps complete with verbal acrobatics, slapstick clowns, and mistaken identities.  "Two Gentlemen of Verona" runs Thursdays through Sundays July 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 at 8pm and July 18, 25, and August 1 at 2pm.  Tickets range from $10 to $15, with senior and group discounts available.  Order online and you can save 20 percent.  For tickets or more information, call the box office at 805.378.1485 or visit www.MoorparkCollege.edu/PAC

The 8th annual exhibition, "Made In Ojai" opens July 29 at the Ojai Valley Museum with an opening reception on Saturday, July 31 from 5pm to 7pm.  This year each piece on exhibit is a new work of art by the members of the Ojai Studio Artists (OSA), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage interest and excellence in the arts through organizing the annual Ojai Studio Tour and Made in Ojai exhibit; to raise funds for scholarships; to facilitate the exchange of information and promote art education through community outreach. Proceeds from the sale of artwork will benefit the museum, which is a great local resource that continues to promote art, history and culture in the Ojai Valley. "Made In Ojai VIII" FACTS: Exhibition: July 29th to September 19th.  The museum is open Thursday & Friday 1pm to 4pm, Saturday & Sunday, Noon to 4pm.  There is a $3 fee.  Reception July 31st from 5pm to 7pm; the reception is free to the public.  The Museum is located at 130 W Ojai Avenue, in Ojai.  For additional information, call 805-640-1390 or visit www.ojaivalleymuseum.org

Celebrating over 17 years, Oxnard's favorite summertime tradition has been the Heritage Square Summer Concerts, in the heart of Oxnard.  Held for ten weeks with an 11th charity benefit concert often added.  The series runs mid June through mid August from 6pm-8pm, the Friday night concerts are one of the best places to hear live music.  The concerts offer entertainment to suit every musical preference - styles range from reggae to swing and from country to rock'n'roll.  Table seating is available by reservation at $40-$60 per table, with seating for six.  General admission plaza seats are $5, and limited lawn seating is free!  The concerts are sponsored by the City of Oxnard and community businesses.  Heritage Square is locate at 715 South A Street in Oxnard.  For additional information, call 805.483.7960 or visit www.heritagesquareoxnard.com

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is 127 acres of beautiful garden landscapes and historical sites, located at the base of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains.  The grounds are home to many plants and animals that thrive on the lands natural resources.  Through education and environmental consciousness, visitors and the community can discover, learn, experience, and appreciate the relationship between plants and people. Parking is free.  For additional information, call 626-821-3222 or enjoy at http://www.arboretum.org/

Situated on nine rolling acres, the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace offers visitors an insider's glimpse into the events, people and world that shaped and were shaped by, the "37th President". From the humble farmhouse built by his father in 1912, to priceless gifts from heads of state, to the peaceful memorials of President and Mrs. Nixon, the museum and its beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens trace the long road from Richard Nixon's Yorba Linda boyhood to the Presidency and beyond. The Nixon Library provides an in-depth look at the library and its gardens, galleries and special exhibits, as well as background on the life and legacy of Richard Nixon.  In addition, website visitors can research the Nixon Presidency, order the latest from the museum store, order tickets to events, and plan their future visits. The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, is open daily 10am to 5pm and Sundays 11am to 5pm.  For more information about events or exhibits, call 714-993-5075 or visit the library online at http://www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org

The Hesperia Zoo is open to the public on the weekends for "guided tours". They run every hour on the hour from 10am to 5pm. (Last tour at 4pm).  Every Saturday and Sunday, you are invited to take a walk on the wild side, where they will enjoy a 45 minute guided tour by one of their knowledgeable professional animal trainers. They will get an up-close and personal experience with many domestic and wild animal actors from film, television and print ads. As we walk on our tour, you will be introduced to each animal, where we will discuss their natural adaptations, environment and tell you about recent commercials or movies they have been in. Some of the animals you will meet include big cats, monkeys, birds, hoofed animals and much, much more!  Admission: ages 13 to adult $6.00; Ages 3 -12 and Seniors 62+ are $4.00 and Children 2 and under are free.   Directions:  Take 1-15 to the Hesperia, Main Street exit travel east on Main Street for 7 miles, turn left on Choiceana Avenue, then turn right on Willow Street. The Hesperia Zoo is on the left side at 19038 Willow Street, in Hesperia. The Zoo also offers private tours during the week, by reservation only and educational programs both on-site as well as offsite (45 minute shows such as Animals around the world, Birds of a feather, Reptiles are way cool, just to name a few).  We also do private events (Grand openings, birthday parties etc.) petting zoos, reptile shows, pony rides.   For additional information or photos visit www.thehesperiazoo.com or call 760-948-9430.

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

The newest addition to the Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery is the children's Imagination Station for preschoolers to sixth grade. These special exhibits offer hands-on learning experiences, helping children to relate to our High Desert history. This new program provides settings for children and their families to explore together the lives and events, past and present, of pioneers in various careers. Among the interactive displays are the old school houses, the antique telephone switchboard, the fire-fighting equipment, police uniforms, and mining prospectors gold panning equipment. The unique "Cave Door" entry is just inside the Museum Gift Shop. The Museum and Art Gallery is open to the public Wednesday thru Saturday 10am to 4 pm, Sunday from Noon to 4pm. Admission cost:  Adults $ 4.00, Seniors (62+) $ 3.00, Student (6-17) $1.00, Children 5 and under for main gallery free with paid adult. Imagination Station fee is $ 1.00 per child with adult admission. Museum office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. The Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery, 11873 Apple Valley Rd., Apple Valley, Ca 92308. For additional information, call 760-240-2111 or 760-240-5290.

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

Be dazzled with the magic only CINDERELLA can bring.  A pumpkin swooshes across the stage; turning into a carriage...mice scurry along on their way to becoming horses...and an innocent young woman named Cinderella turns into a beautiful fairy princess.  CINDERELLA will make "impossible things" happen right before your very eyes on stage, delighting children, enchanting adults.  Cabrillo Music Theatre is delighted to bring to the stage that Rodgers and Hammerstein classic...CINDERELLA! Performing at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza July 23td through August 1st.  Adding her own special magic to Cabrillo's production is "All In The Family" comedienne, Sally Struthers, as "The Fairy Godmother."  Cinderella is recommended for families and all audiences.  For additional information and to purchase tickets, call 805-449-ARTS or visit www.cabrillomusictheatre.com or www.toaks.org

At the Mojave Narrows Regional Park, there's a little something for everyone to enjoy including fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and camping. There are reduced rates for senior citizen camping Sunday through Thursday. Take Bear Valley Road east off Interstate 15, go north on Ridge Crest. The address is 18000 Yates Road, Victorville CA 92392, P.O. Box 361. For additional information, call 760-245-2226.

Sandra Curtis, Ph.D. author of Zorro Unmasked, The Official History, will discuss highlights of the 90-year history of Zorro, the beloved 19th Century Spanish California champion of the oppressed, whose story is intimately tied to Mission San Juan Capistrano. The lecture “The Legend of Zorro: Myth or History” will be held Saturday, July 31st at 11am in the Soldiers Barracks Gallery at the Mission. “The Legend of Zorro: Myth or History” lecture is being held in conjunction with the Mission’s summer exhibit, “Zorro Unmasked” which opened June 1st and is continues through August 31st; open from 10am-5pm. The Mission’s Foundation hopes to draw visitors and members of all ages to enjoy a summer visit to the birthplace of Orange County, Mission San Juan Capistrano, and learn about this famed masked hero. All who are interested in the topic are invited to attend; space is limited to 100 people; RSVP at call 949-234-1375. The lecture is free to members, and free with paid admission. Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano. Open Daily 8:30am to 5pm, Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Good Friday afternoon. Admission is $9 adults; $8 seniors (60 years or over); $5 children (ages 4 to 11); and children ages 3 and under are admitted free. Free audio guide with senior and adult admission. For additional information, call 949-234-1300 or visit www.missionsjc.com

The Antaeus Company, L.A.’s classical theater ensemble, opens ClassicsFest 2010 with its first full production of Shakespeare's tale of madness, tyranny, loyalty and love: KING LEAR.  Performances run Tuesdays thru Sundays, through August 8th, at Antaeus' interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District, 5112 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood (one block south of Magnolia - ample street parking). For additional information, Tickets and Reservations, call 818-506-1983 or www.Antaeus.org

Old Pasadena Management presents the third annual Old Pasadena Film Festival, a four-week, free movie series that unites film with urban settings, happening on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, July 8th-31st.  The Festival will celebrate motion picture in all its forms showcasing a variety of audience pleasing movie titles and genres.  With nineteen screenings, the Old Pasadena Film Festival is the largest outdoor film festival in California.  This year Old Pasadena pays tribute to Women in Film by offering a myriad of films highlighting the impact women have had on the motion picture.  All screenings are free and open to the public, for more information including a complete schedule visit www.oldpasadena.org

One of the most valuable resources to Heritage Square in Downtown Los Angeles is Volunteers.  Volunteers give tours, play living history characters, staff events, help with the restoration of the homes, work in our garden, serve on committees and keep the museum thriving. If any of theses activities sounds like fun, you are encouraged to attend Volunteer Training Classes beginning Saturday, July 31st.  As the museum reaches out to new audiences, bilingual Spanish and Chinese speaking volunteers are especially needed.  Volunteering at the museum helps to connect the current generations of young, and not so young, with a history often forgotten in the textbooks.  For additional information on how to participate, call 323-225-2700 extension 222 or email jessica@heritagesquare.org

The 3rd Annual Citrus Classic Balloon Festival is held on Friday and Saturday, July 30th & 31st at 18249 East Telegraph Road, in Santa Paula.  Festival hours are: Friday 5pm to 10pm, Saturday from 5am-10pm.  Festival entertainment includes Evening Balloon Glows, Sunset Wine Dinner, Sunrise Balloons Race or Tethers, Live Music, Wine & Brewery Tasting Pavilion, Blimps Airborne!, Vintage & Custom Chevy Car Show, Vintage Indian Motorcycles, lots of free kids' activities, art and craft vendors and food and souvenir booths.  Admission is $7 for adults ($10 at the gate), $3 for kids ages 5-14 ($5 at the gate) and kids under 5 are free.  For additional information, call 805-525-2057 or visit www.citrusclassicballoons.com

Moorpark College Dance Students are excited to present “UNDRESSED” as they ready their second summer dance concert that is entirely student produced and choreographed on a bare bones budget.  Students involved in the Dance 51 production class spent the summer putting together a dance concert they have produced, choreographed, and designed.  The concert title UNDRESSED is a play on words and is a metaphor for the zero budget production and costumes assembled with items from students’ closets.  The dance concert is a combination of student choreographed pieces and guest performers.  There is a multitude of styles in this concert, including Swing, Modern, Tap, Hip-Hop, and Dance Theatre.  UNDRESSED summer dance concert will be performed Friday and Saturday, July 30th & 31st at 8pm.  The performances will be held in the Mainstage Theatre at the Performing Arts Center on the Moorpark College Campus.  Tickets are available by calling the box office at 805-378-1985 or online at www.moorparkcollege.edu/pac

Young adults Ages 13-17 years are invited to hang out with friends for some water games and ice cream sundaes at the Teen Pool Party on Saturday, July 31st, from 4-6pm at the Civic Center Park Aquatic Center at a cost of $4 per-person.  Please pre-register by July 30th.  For additional information, call 760-240-7880 or visit www.AVRecreation.org

Los Angeles Pierce College Theatre Arts Department opens its 53rd Season with Stephen Sondheim's hit musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, on Friday, July 30th. Performances continue through Sunday, August 8th on the Performing Arts Mainstage. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, originally premiered on Broadway in 1979.  The show won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.  Sweeney Todd opens on Friday, July 30th at 8pm, and continues on Sunday, August 1st at 2pm; Friday, August 6 at 8pm; Saturday, August 7 at 8pm; and closes on Sunday, August 8 at 2pm. (The Saturday, July 31st performance is sold out).  Tickets are priced at $20 for students and seniors, and $25 for general admission.  Los Angeles Pierce College is located at 6201 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills. For additional information, call 818.719.6488 or visit www.piercecollege.edu

Moorpark College Theatre Arts is proud to announce its Summer 2010 production of William Shakespeare's romantic Comedy "Two Gentlemen of Verona."  Set in the rockin' 1950s, "Two Gentlemen of Verona" tells the story of life-long friends who are torn apart when Proteus falls for his best friend's girl.  This classic comedy will run from July 15th through August 1st in the Studio Theatre of the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Moorpark College. "Two Gentlemen of Verona" is thought to be one of Shakespeare's earliest plays.  It has all the charm and laughs of his greatest comedic romps complete with verbal acrobatics, slapstick clowns, and mistaken identities.  "Two Gentlemen of Verona" runs Thursdays through Sundays July 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 at 8pm and July 18, 25, and August 1 at 2pm.  Tickets range from $10 to $15, with senior and group discounts available.  Order online and you can save 20 percent.  For tickets or more information, call the box office at 805.378.1485 or visit www.MoorparkCollege.edu/PAC

Situated on nine rolling acres, the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace offers visitors an insider's glimpse into the events, people and world that shaped and were shaped by, the "37th President". From the humble farmhouse built by his father in 1912, to priceless gifts from heads of state, to the peaceful memorials of President and Mrs. Nixon, the museum and its beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens trace the long road from Richard Nixon's Yorba Linda boyhood to the Presidency and beyond. The Nixon Library provides an in-depth look at the library and its gardens, galleries and special exhibits, as well as background on the life and legacy of Richard Nixon.  In addition, website visitors can research the Nixon Presidency, order the latest from the museum store, order tickets to events, and plan their future visits. The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, is open daily 10am to 5pm and Sundays 11am to 5pm.  For more information about events or exhibits, call 714-993-5075 or visit the library online at http://www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org

The Hesperia Zoo is open to the public on the weekends for "guided tours". They run every hour on the hour from 10am to 5pm. (Last tour at 4pm).  Every Saturday and Sunday, you are invited to take a walk on the wild side, where they will enjoy a 45 minute guided tour by one of their knowledgeable professional animal trainers. They will get an up-close and personal experience with many domestic and wild animal actors from film, television and print ads. As we walk on our tour, you will be introduced to each animal, where we will discuss their natural adaptations, environment and tell you about recent commercials or movies they have been in. Some of the animals you will meet include big cats, monkeys, birds, hoofed animals and much, much more!  Admission: ages 13 to adult $6.00; Ages 3 -12 and Seniors 62+ are $4.00 and Children 2 and under are free.   Directions:  Take 1-15 to the Hesperia, Main Street exit travel east on Main Street for 7 miles, turn left on Choiceana Avenue, then turn right on Willow Street. The Hesperia Zoo is on the left side at 19038 Willow Street, in Hesperia. The Zoo also offers private tours during the week, by reservation only and educational programs both on-site as well as offsite (45 minute shows such as Animals around the world, Birds of a feather, Reptiles are way cool, just to name a few).  We also do private events (Grand openings, birthday parties etc.) petting zoos, reptile shows, pony rides.   For additional information or photos visit www.thehesperiazoo.com or call 760-948-9430.

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

The newest addition to the Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery is the children's Imagination Station for preschoolers to sixth grade. These special exhibits offer hands-on learning experiences, helping children to relate to our High Desert history. This new program provides settings for children and their families to explore together the lives and events, past and present, of pioneers in various careers. Among the interactive displays are the old school houses, the antique telephone switchboard, the fire-fighting equipment, police uniforms, and mining prospectors gold panning equipment. The unique "Cave Door" entry is just inside the Museum Gift Shop. The Museum and Art Gallery is open to the public Wednesday thru Saturday 10am to 4 pm, Sunday from Noon to 4pm. Admission cost:  Adults $ 4.00, Seniors (62+) $ 3.00, Student (6-17) $1.00, Children 5 and under for main gallery free with paid adult. Imagination Station fee is $ 1.00 per child with adult admission. Museum office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. The Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery, 11873 Apple Valley Rd., Apple Valley, Ca 92308. For additional information, call 760-240-2111 or 760-240-5290.

Be dazzled with the magic only CINDERELLA can bring.  A pumpkin swooshes across the stage; turning into a carriage...mice scurry along on their way to becoming horses...and an innocent young woman named Cinderella turns into a beautiful fairy princess.  CINDERELLA will make "impossible things" happen right before your very eyes on stage, delighting children, enchanting adults.  Cabrillo Music Theatre is delighted to bring to the stage that Rodgers and Hammerstein classic...CINDERELLA! Performing at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza July 23td through August 1st.  Adding her own special magic to Cabrillo's production is "All In The Family" comedienne, Sally Struthers, as "The Fairy Godmother."  Cinderella is recommended for families and all audiences.  For additional information and to purchase tickets, call 805-449-ARTS or visit www.cabrillomusictheatre.com or www.toaks.org

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

Every First Sunday of the month come out to visit Aviation Museum of Santa Paula! Local aviation history comes alive on First Sunday at the Airport. The Chain of Hangars is open for you to explore from 10am until 3pm. Hangar Number One, tells the story of the founding of Santa Paula Airport in 1930, and that's just the beginning of the adventure. Each of these privately owned hangars in the Chain houses a variety of vintage aircraft and privately owned collections of various types of memorabilia from antique radios to racecars. Several other aircraft owners put their antique aircraft on static display and many vintage aircraft also fly in each month. Car Clubs also frequently grace our taxiways on First Sundays. The Museum Tram is available to save you some steps between hangars. The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 723 offers free airplane rides to kids ages 7 to 17. The Museum's Gift Hangar, located inside CP Aviation, offers a wonderful variety of toys and apparel for the airplane buffs of all ages. Every First Sunday is a little different, but the First Sunday Open House is always free to the public. Cancel if rain. For additional information, call 805-525-1109 or visit www.amszp.org

On Sunday, August 1st, the Annual Lobsterfest arrives in Newport Beach.  The days’ event features live entertainment, activities for the kids, and of course, all you can eat steak and lobster.  Plus there’s an auction and raffle opportunities!  Lobsterfest is held from 3pm to pm at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.  For additional information, call 949-650-5504 or visit www.lobsterfestatnewportbeach.com

Los Angeles Pierce College Theatre Arts Department opens its 53rd Season with Stephen Sondheim's hit musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, on Friday, July 30th. Performances continue through Sunday, August 8th on the Performing Arts Mainstage. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, originally premiered on Broadway in 1979.  The show won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.  Sweeney Todd opens on Friday, July 30th at 8pm, and continues on Sunday, August 1st at 2pm; Friday, August 6 at 8pm; Saturday, August 7 at 8pm; and closes on Sunday, August 8 at 2pm. (The Saturday, July 31st performance is sold out).  Tickets are priced at $20 for students and seniors, and $25 for general admission.  Los Angeles Pierce College is located at 6201 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills. For additional information, call 818.719.6488 or visit www.piercecollege.edu

The Southern California Counseling Center is offering a free Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Consultation Clinic on Sunday, August 1st and September 5th, from 2pm-6pm at 5615 West Pico Boulevard, in Los Angeles.  CBT is a highly effective type of mental health treatment that helps those suffering from depression, anxiety disorders, relationship problems, social phobias, grief and loss.  Note: The Southern California Counseling Center, a low-cost mental health center offering sliding scale, affordable mental health treatment to the needy populations and the under served populations of Los Angeles. SCCC has been offering affordable mental health treatment to the LA community since 1966 and is run by volunteer clinicians and receives no government or city funding. SCCC operates solely through donations, fund drives and counselor pledges.  For those interested in a free consultation and counseling, call 323-937-1344 or go to the web at www.sccc-la.org

Moorpark College Theatre Arts is proud to announce its Summer 2010 production of William Shakespeare's romantic Comedy "Two Gentlemen of Verona."  Set in the rockin' 1950s, "Two Gentlemen of Verona" tells the story of life-long friends who are torn apart when Proteus falls for his best friend's girl.  This classic comedy will run from July 15th through August 1st in the Studio Theatre of the Performing Arts Center on the campus of Moorpark College. "Two Gentlemen of Verona" is thought to be one of Shakespeare's earliest plays.  It has all the charm and laughs of his greatest comedic romps complete with verbal acrobatics, slapstick clowns, and mistaken identities.  "Two Gentlemen of Verona" runs Thursdays through Sundays July 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 at 8pm and July 18, 25, and August 1 at 2pm.  Tickets range from $10 to $15, with senior and group discounts available.  Order online and you can save 20 percent.  For tickets or more information, call the box office at 805.378.1485 or visit www.MoorparkCollege.edu/PAC

Finishing touches are being put on the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura’s largest fundraiser, Ultimate Dining, held on Sunday, August 1st. This year's 25th Anniversary event will offer the finest local cuisine from chefs such as Steve Johnson of the Hyatt Westlake Village, Everado Moreno from The Grill on the Alley, Todd Aarons of Tierra Sur, Edwin Cruz of Westlake Village Inn, Chad Welch from Atria, Scott Diehl from North Ranch Country Club, may Culbertson of Mays Kitchen and Phyllis Vaccarelli of the Westlake Culinary Institute and let's get Cooking'. Fabulous destinations, including a trip for two to Paris, notable wine and “one of a kind items” will be offered in the silent and live auctions.  For ticket and sponsorship information please contact Ashley Wales at Senior Concerns ashley@seniorconcerns.org call 805-497-0189 or visit www.seniorconcerns.org

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

On the First Monday of Every Month, from 10am to 5pm, Discovery Science Center offers free admission of up to 4 people for all Santa Ana residents with valid ID. Discovery Science Center is located at 2500 N. Main Street, in Santa Ana.

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

The Camino Real Playhouse presents 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' & 'The Merchant of Menace - A Shakespearean Melodrama' for their 2010 'Capo Shakes' Festival. Performances run July 9th thru August 15th. Camino Real Playhouse is located at 31776 El Camino Real, in San Juan Capistrano. For additional information, call 949-489-8082 or visit www.caminorealplayhouse.org

Through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station in Culver City rescues and houses over 100 species of confiscated and abandoned exotic animals from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. STAR ECO Station is a non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility dedicated to a mission of Preservation Through Education. STAR ECO Station works throughout the year to provide innovative environmental science education programs for children, parents, schools and community organizations, and to inspire a commitment to environmentalism in our community. Through interactive tours of its environmental education and wildlife rescue center, and through educational outreach, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, seasonal camps and community events, STAR ECO Station serves learners in over 40 California school districts. STAR ECO Station, located at 10101 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. For additional information, call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org

The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California is a non-profit community based organization that honors aviation pioneers, recognizes the contributions of aviation and aerospace to the Southern California economy, and encourages youth to pursue education and careers in aviation- related fields. The organization operates the Flight Path Aviation Historical Museum located in the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway. The Museum displays historical aviation murals celebrating flight, photographs, uniforms, memorabilia and other artifacts representative of the aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports. Museum hours and days of operation have expanded to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. For additional information, visit http://flightpath.us/

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

On Tuesday's downtown Huntington Beach Streets comes alive with free entertainment, vendors with crafts, and food during Surf City Nights.  Surf City Nights offers free family entertainment, Farmer's Market, outdoor food booths, and street closure of the first several blocks of Main St. This popular outdoor entertainment for tourists and residents of the local area who enjoy the warm nights in Huntington Beach includes activities for the kids, specials from downtown restaurants and sidewalk sales from retailers all take place on Main Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Avenues. Admission is free. Surf City Nights is held from 5pm to 9pm, at 200 Main Street, in Huntington Beach.  For additional information, visit www.hbdowntown.com or www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us or www.surfcity-hb.org

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

The Antaeus Company, L.A.’s classical theater ensemble, opens ClassicsFest 2010 with its first full production of Shakespeare's tale of madness, tyranny, loyalty and love: KING LEAR.  Performances run Tuesdays thru Sundays, through August 8th, at Antaeus' interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District, 5112 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood (one block south of Magnolia - ample street parking). For additional information, Tickets and Reservations, call 818-506-1983 or www.Antaeus.org

The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California is a non-profit community based organization that honors aviation pioneers, recognizes the contributions of aviation and aerospace to the Southern California economy, and encourages youth to pursue education and careers in aviation- related fields. The organization operates the Flight Path Aviation Historical Museum located in the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway. The Museum displays historical aviation murals celebrating flight, photographs, uniforms, memorabilia and other artifacts representative of the aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports. Museum hours and days of operation have expanded to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. For additional information, visit http://flightpath.us/

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

The newest addition to the Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery is the children's Imagination Station for preschoolers to sixth grade. These special exhibits offer hands-on learning experiences, helping children to relate to our High Desert history. This new program provides settings for children and their families to explore together the lives and events, past and present, of pioneers in various careers. Among the interactive displays are the old school houses, the antique telephone switchboard, the fire-fighting equipment, police uniforms, and mining prospectors gold panning equipment. The unique "Cave Door" entry is just inside the Museum Gift Shop. The Museum and Art Gallery is open to the public Wednesday thru Saturday 10am to 4 pm, Sunday from Noon to 4pm. Admission cost:  Adults $ 4.00, Seniors (62+) $ 3.00, Student (6-17) $1.00, Children 5 and under for main gallery free with paid adult. Imagination Station fee is $ 1.00 per child with adult admission. Museum office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. The Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery, 11873 Apple Valley Rd., Apple Valley, Ca 92308. For additional information, call 760-240-2111 or 760-240-5290.

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

On Wednesday's come Conditioning Walk with the Mojave Group of the Sierra Club. The group meets at the Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, at 7pm every Wednesday, except second Wednesday of each month. Walks are paced for participants. Enjoy the evening air, river breeze, sunsets, starts and moon on a 3-mile walk around Jess Ranch and along the Mojave River. For additional information, call 760-951-4520 or visit www.sangorgonio.sierraclub.org

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

The Camino Real Playhouse presents 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' & 'The Merchant of Menace - A Shakespearean Melodrama' for their 2010 'Capo Shakes' Festival. Performances run July 9th thru August 15th. Camino Real Playhouse is located at 31776 El Camino Real, in San Juan Capistrano. For additional information, call 949-489-8082 or visit www.caminorealplayhouse.org

The Antaeus Company, L.A.’s classical theater ensemble, opens ClassicsFest 2010 with its first full production of Shakespeare's tale of madness, tyranny, loyalty and love: KING LEAR.  Performances run Tuesdays thru Sundays, through August 8th, at Antaeus' interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District, 5112 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood (one block south of Magnolia - ample street parking). For additional information, Tickets and Reservations, call 818-506-1983 or www.Antaeus.org

Calling all kids between 2 to 5 years old years old! On the First Wednesday of every month, the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum presents Story Time at Pirates Cove. Story Time at Pirates Cove serves community children with a pre-school story hour and stories, from 10am to 11am, with crafts, touch tank, music and seasonal fun geared to the pre-schooler. Maritime themes are designed to captivate these little pirates while surrounded by the Nautical Museum's magic! There is $3 fee (no charge for Museum members). Reservations are required for each session. Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is located at 600 East Bay Avenue, in Newport Beach. For additional information, call 949-675-8915, ext. 105 or visit www.nhnm.org/ed_Storytime.htm

Through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station in Culver City rescues and houses over 100 species of confiscated and abandoned exotic animals from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. STAR ECO Station is a non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility dedicated to a mission of Preservation Through Education. STAR ECO Station works throughout the year to provide innovative environmental science education programs for children, parents, schools and community organizations, and to inspire a commitment to environmentalism in our community. Through interactive tours of its environmental education and wildlife rescue center, and through educational outreach, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, seasonal camps and community events, STAR ECO Station serves learners in over 40 California school districts. STAR ECO Station, located at 10101 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. For additional information, call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org

The 135th Ventura County Fair, themed "Western Nights and Carnival Lights” is held August 4th thru 15th at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds.  The Fair opens at 11am daily.  The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment.  The fair promises lots of great entertainment, things to do, and see.  Admission is $10 for ages 13+, $7 ages 6-12 and 62+, and free to those 5 and under and 100-plus.  For additional information, visit www.VenturaCountyFair.org

The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California is a non-profit community based organization that honors aviation pioneers, recognizes the contributions of aviation and aerospace to the Southern California economy, and encourages youth to pursue education and careers in aviation- related fields. The organization operates the Flight Path Aviation Historical Museum located in the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway. The Museum displays historical aviation murals celebrating flight, photographs, uniforms, memorabilia and other artifacts representative of the aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports. Museum hours and days of operation have expanded to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. For additional information, visit http://flightpath.us/

The newest addition to the Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery is the children's Imagination Station for preschoolers to sixth grade. These special exhibits offer hands-on learning experiences, helping children to relate to our High Desert history. This new program provides settings for children and their families to explore together the lives and events, past and present, of pioneers in various careers. Among the interactive displays are the old school houses, the antique telephone switchboard, the fire-fighting equipment, police uniforms, and mining prospectors gold panning equipment. The unique "Cave Door" entry is just inside the Museum Gift Shop. The Museum and Art Gallery is open to the public Wednesday thru Saturday 10am to 4 pm, Sunday from Noon to 4pm. Admission cost:  Adults $ 4.00, Seniors (62+) $ 3.00, Student (6-17) $1.00, Children 5 and under for main gallery free with paid adult. Imagination Station fee is $ 1.00 per child with adult admission. Museum office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. The Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery, 11873 Apple Valley Rd., Apple Valley, Ca 92308. For additional information, call 760-240-2111 or 760-240-5290.

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

Join galleries throughout Laguna Beach on the First Thursday of every month for a festive cultural evening from 6pm -9pm. Take advantage of the free shuttle service commencing from the Laguna Art Museum, and running until 9:15pm.

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

Sun down, music up, Sunset Concerts Series returns to Civic Center Park! The music continues from 6pm to 9pm every Thursday night through August 5th. The concerts feature a delicious array of food, a beer garden and live music. Parking and admission are free. This year's line up: Aug 5 - Big Fat Steve Band (Rockabilly). If you haven't seen Civic Center Park lately it's time to pay a visit! Located next to Town Hall and the library at 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, the 22-acre master planned park includes a junior Olympic swimming pool, walking paths and wide expanses of grass. The centerpiece of the park is the 1000-seat grass amphitheater, home to the Sunset Concert Series. This winter, all of the sidewalks were widened and additional lighting installed, providing a new location for your evening walks. The wider sidewalks will also allow a new layout at the Sunset Concert Series, bringing back a wider variety of vendors and moving the food vendors in closer to the action. For additional information, call (760) 240-7000 (760) 240-7000 x 7071 or www.applevalley.org

Our concert series is BACK and even better this year! The Oaks' Summer Nights Music Series – Thursday August 5th 6:00pm-8:00pm in the outdoor shops featuring the Dennis Jones Band. For all of you normal concert-goers, this year things will be a little different. The Oaks will have two locations for the concerts. We will be rotating the concerts from the Outdoor Shops Center Court to the grassy area in front of Muvico Theaters week by week, depending on the band. Each location will be announced at the previous concert, on The Oaks website, and on Twitter, so don't miss it! Thank you to our key sponsor Bogart’s at Muvico for helping bring Summer Nights Music Series back. Make sure to visit their dining rotunda on the second floor of Muvico following the concerts.

The Antaeus Company, L.A.’s classical theater ensemble, opens ClassicsFest 2010 with its first full production of Shakespeare's tale of madness, tyranny, loyalty and love: KING LEAR.  Performances run Tuesdays thru Sundays, through August 8th, at Antaeus' interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District, 5112 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood (one block south of Magnolia - ample street parking). For additional information, Tickets and Reservations, call 818-506-1983 or www.Antaeus.org

Downtown Burbank Partnership is pleased to present the 7th Annual Come Out & Dance! Summer Music Festival with glorious nights of boogie, hop and cha-cha-cha under the stars on Thursdays in August.  The stage and dance floor will be located on the AMC Walkway at San Fernando Boulevard and Palm Avenue in Downtown Burbank.  August is hot with salsa.  Come Out & Dance! is free and open to the public.  Festivities kick off nightly at 6pm with dance lessons courtesy of Francisco and Stacey of The Dance Family Studio.  Participants can learn the latest dance steps, refine their steps and sharpen their moves before putting it all into practice when the band strikes up.  At 7pm, the two-hour concert begins with Southern California’s hottest musical acts. August 5: Orquesta Charangoa. Led by flutist Fay Roberts, Orquesta Charangoa plays a refined style of Cuban salsa called charanga that features flute, violin, percussion and vocals.  The band's repertoire includes salsa, mambo, cha-cha-cha, cumbia, meringue and montunos; all for your dancing pleasure.  Visit www.charangoa.com   For additional information, call 818.238.5180 or visit www.downtown-burbank.org

The 135th Ventura County Fair, themed "Western Nights and Carnival Lights” is held August 4th thru 15th at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds.  The Fair opens at 11am daily.  The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment.  The fair promises lots of great entertainment, things to do, and see.  Admission is $10 for ages 13+, $7 ages 6-12 and 62+, and free to those 5 and under and 100-plus.  For additional information, visit www.VenturaCountyFair.org

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

The newest addition to the Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery is the children's Imagination Station for preschoolers to sixth grade. These special exhibits offer hands-on learning experiences, helping children to relate to our High Desert history. This new program provides settings for children and their families to explore together the lives and events, past and present, of pioneers in various careers. Among the interactive displays are the old school houses, the antique telephone switchboard, the fire-fighting equipment, police uniforms, and mining prospectors gold panning equipment. The unique "Cave Door" entry is just inside the Museum Gift Shop. The Museum and Art Gallery is open to the public Wednesday thru Saturday 10am to 4 pm, Sunday from Noon to 4pm. Admission cost:  Adults $ 4.00, Seniors (62+) $ 3.00, Student (6-17) $1.00, Children 5 and under for main gallery free with paid adult. Imagination Station fee is $ 1.00 per child with adult admission. Museum office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. The Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery, 11873 Apple Valley Rd., Apple Valley, Ca 92308. For additional information, call 760-240-2111 or 760-240-5290.

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

On the First Friday of every month, enjoy their wines with hot food, snacks, artisan breads & cheeses during the Monthly Tasting Party at Laguna Canyon Winery. Cost: $30 per person. Drop in - no reservation required. Live music, taste their bubbly Champagne, Raspberry Sparkling, plus over 20 wines to select from. These award winning wines have been specially handcrafted by Laguna Canyon Winery, an exclusive boutique winery located in Laguna Beach, California. Premium grapes are selected from small low yield vineyards in Napa and Sonoma Valley.  Low yield growers insure taste, quality and flavor that can only be achieved by producers that are able to personally tend their vines and handpick their fruit.  May you savor the specially created character of these artisan wines. The cost is $30 per person. No reservation in required - Drop in from 6pm to 9pm. The Monthly Wine Tasting Party meets on the first Friday of every month (except in January). Laguna Canyon Winery is located at 2133 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-715-9463 (Wine) or visit www.lagunacanyonwinery.com

Now through September 5th, Heritage Square Museum presents Their Rights and Nothing Less: A Celebration of Women’s Suffrage. Complete with original, rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement, a special section of the exhibit will be dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight. The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution—the right for women to vote. More accurately, it does is not deny the right to vote based upon gender. Celebrating 41 years preserving and interpreting the history of Southern California, Heritage Square is a living history museum whose eight historic structures to tell the story of the development of Los Angeles like no place else. Heritage Square Museum is open for regular tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/children ages 6-12. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.heritagesquare.org

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

The Camino Real Playhouse presents 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' & 'The Merchant of Menace - A Shakespearean Melodrama' for their 2010 'Capo Shakes' Festival. Performances run July 9th thru August 15th. Camino Real Playhouse is located at 31776 El Camino Real, in San Juan Capistrano. For additional information, call 949-489-8082 or visit www.caminorealplayhouse.org

The Antaeus Company, L.A.’s classical theater ensemble, opens ClassicsFest 2010 with its first full production of Shakespeare's tale of madness, tyranny, loyalty and love: KING LEAR.  Performances run Tuesdays thru Sundays, through August 8th, at Antaeus' interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District, 5112 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood (one block south of Magnolia - ample street parking). For additional information, Tickets and Reservations, call 818-506-1983 or www.Antaeus.org

Registration is now underway for the annual Mud Fest!  There are two divisions - Middle School and High School.  Five events for teams of 6 - 10 players are being offered at this year’s Mud Fest to compete against each other for points and a team trophy, plus each winning team member gets an official Mud Fest T-shirt!  Teams must register in advance by August 6th.  No late or on-site registration.  Spectators welcome!  Mud Fest takes place at Horsemen’s Center on August 21st from 9am to 12 pm.  The cost is $40 per-team.  For additional information, call 760-240-7880 or visit www.AVRecreation.org

Through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station in Culver City rescues and houses over 100 species of confiscated and abandoned exotic animals from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. STAR ECO Station is a non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility dedicated to a mission of Preservation Through Education. STAR ECO Station works throughout the year to provide innovative environmental science education programs for children, parents, schools and community organizations, and to inspire a commitment to environmentalism in our community. Through interactive tours of its environmental education and wildlife rescue center, and through educational outreach, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, seasonal camps and community events, STAR ECO Station serves learners in over 40 California school districts. STAR ECO Station, located at 10101 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. For additional information, call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org

It’s that time of year!  Time for the annual La Habra Corn Festival!  The festival includes a parade and two day carnival at El Centro Park. The festival runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 6th thru 8th, and features Food, Rides, Games, Music and fun for the whole family.  Daytime or night time anytime is the right time for fun at the La Habra Corn Festival. Meet Miss La Habra and her court when you purchase raffle tickets for a new Car or other great prizes. Enjoy hot buttery Corn on the Cob, great sandwiches, sweet warm Funnel Cakes and other tasty treats. Be sure to visit the new Corn Festival Marketplace - Admission is free! The Corn Festival Parade is one of the largest daytime parades in southern California.  The Corn Festival is located at El Centro Lions Park between Orange Street and Cypress Streets one block north of La Habra Boulevard.  For additional information, call 562-691-3482 or visit www.lahabracornfestival.com

The 135th Ventura County Fair, themed "Western Nights and Carnival Lights” is held August 4th thru 15th at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds.  The Fair opens at 11am daily.  The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment.  The fair promises lots of great entertainment, things to do, and see.  Admission is $10 for ages 13+, $7 ages 6-12 and 62+, and free to those 5 and under and 100-plus.  For additional information, visit www.VenturaCountyFair.org

Los Angeles Pierce College Theatre Arts Department opens its 53rd Season with Stephen Sondheim's hit musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, on Friday, July 30th. Performances continue through Sunday, August 8th on the Performing Arts Mainstage. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, originally premiered on Broadway in 1979.  The show won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.  Sweeney Todd opens on Friday, July 30th at 8pm, and continues on Sunday, August 1st at 2pm; Friday, August 6 at 8pm; Saturday, August 7 at 8pm; and closes on Sunday, August 8 at 2pm. (The Saturday, July 31st performance is sold out).  Tickets are priced at $20 for students and seniors, and $25 for general admission.  Los Angeles Pierce College is located at 6201 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills. For additional information, call 818.719.6488 or visit www.piercecollege.edu

Celebrating over 17 years, Oxnard's favorite summertime tradition has been the Heritage Square Summer Concerts, in the heart of Oxnard.  Held for ten weeks with an 11th charity benefit concert often added.  The series runs mid June through mid August from 6pm-8pm, the Friday night concerts are one of the best places to hear live music.  The concerts offer entertainment to suit every musical preference - styles range from reggae to swing and from country to rock'n'roll.  Table seating is available by reservation at $40-$60 per table, with seating for six.  General admission plaza seats are $5, and limited lawn seating is free!  The concerts are sponsored by the City of Oxnard and community businesses.  Heritage Square is locate at 715 South A Street in Oxnard.  For additional information, call 805.483.7960 or visit www.heritagesquareoxnard.com

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is 127 acres of beautiful garden landscapes and historical sites, located at the base of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains.  The grounds are home to many plants and animals that thrive on the lands natural resources.  Through education and environmental consciousness, visitors and the community can discover, learn, experience, and appreciate the relationship between plants and people. Parking is free.  For additional information, call 626-821-3222 or enjoy at http://www.arboretum.org/

Situated on nine rolling acres, the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace offers visitors an insider's glimpse into the events, people and world that shaped and were shaped by, the "37th President". From the humble farmhouse built by his father in 1912, to priceless gifts from heads of state, to the peaceful memorials of President and Mrs. Nixon, the museum and its beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens trace the long road from Richard Nixon's Yorba Linda boyhood to the Presidency and beyond. The Nixon Library provides an in-depth look at the library and its gardens, galleries and special exhibits, as well as background on the life and legacy of Richard Nixon.  In addition, website visitors can research the Nixon Presidency, order the latest from the museum store, order tickets to events, and plan their future visits. The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, is open daily 10am to 5pm and Sundays 11am to 5pm.  For more information about events or exhibits, call 714-993-5075 or visit the library online at http://www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

The newest addition to the Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery is the children's Imagination Station for preschoolers to sixth grade. These special exhibits offer hands-on learning experiences, helping children to relate to our High Desert history. This new program provides settings for children and their families to explore together the lives and events, past and present, of pioneers in various careers. Among the interactive displays are the old school houses, the antique telephone switchboard, the fire-fighting equipment, police uniforms, and mining prospectors gold panning equipment. The unique "Cave Door" entry is just inside the Museum Gift Shop. The Museum and Art Gallery is open to the public Wednesday thru Saturday 10am to 4 pm, Sunday from Noon to 4pm. Admission cost:  Adults $ 4.00, Seniors (62+) $ 3.00, Student (6-17) $1.00, Children 5 and under for main gallery free with paid adult. Imagination Station fee is $ 1.00 per child with adult admission. Museum office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. The Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery, 11873 Apple Valley Rd., Apple Valley, Ca 92308. For additional information, call 760-240-2111 or 760-240-5290.

Downtown Santa Ana comes alive with arts the First Saturday of Each Month when galleries, theatres, artists and performers in the Artists Village host a monthly Open House for the public.  Artists Village Open House is a free event which attracts as many as 15-hundred individuals who come from throughout L.A. and Orange County to walk more than 150 participating studios and galleries located in historic buildings in the heart of downtown Santa Ana.  The Village is located on Second Street at Broadway.  For additional information, call 714-571-4229 or visit www.aplaceforart.org

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

Now through September 5th, Heritage Square Museum presents Their Rights and Nothing Less: A Celebration of Women’s Suffrage. Complete with original, rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement, a special section of the exhibit will be dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight. The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution—the right for women to vote. More accurately, it does is not deny the right to vote based upon gender. Celebrating 41 years preserving and interpreting the history of Southern California, Heritage Square is a living history museum whose eight historic structures to tell the story of the development of Los Angeles like no place else. Heritage Square Museum is open for regular tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/children ages 6-12. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.heritagesquare.org

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

All ages are invited to the Special Apples Family Picnic & Therapeutic Recreation.  Bring your water clothes for a balloon toss, slip'n slide and other water relay games to Horsemen's Center on Saturday, August 7th from 11am to 3pm.  Cost is $3 per-person and includes a hot dog lunch, sides and a beverage.  For additional information, call 760-240-7000, ext. 7883.

The Antaeus Company, L.A.’s classical theater ensemble, opens ClassicsFest 2010 with its first full production of Shakespeare's tale of madness, tyranny, loyalty and love: KING LEAR.  Performances run Tuesdays thru Sundays, through August 8th, at Antaeus' interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District, 5112 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood (one block south of Magnolia - ample street parking). For additional information, Tickets and Reservations, call 818-506-1983 or www.Antaeus.org

Positive Motions Foundation is please to present the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra in concert on first Saturday of each month at 7:30pm at First Baptist Church of Glendale, 209 N. Louise Street (at Wilson Avenue).  The Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization whose mission is to present professional quality orchestral and chamber music concerts.  For additional information, call 323-663-3601 or visit www.glendalephilharmonic.com

Mission San Juan Capistrano hosts its 2010 Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Series.  The concert series offers something for everyone, no matter one's age or musical taste.  The concerts, held from 5:30pm-9:30pm, feature dancing to a variety of live music including Latin and Jazz, Motown, Soul, R&B favorites, Pop, Rock, and tributes galore! On Saturday, August 7th: A Tribute to Neil Diamond. Also back by popular demand -Dean Colley's baritone voice and amazing band lights up the stage as he takes us back to Neil Diamond's classic 1970s stage show.  His performance is complete with all the glitz and glamour of the original "Hot August Night.  For additional information and ticketing for Music Under the Stars, call 949-234-1300 or visit www.missionsjc.com

It’s that time of year!  Time for the annual La Habra Corn Festival!  The festival includes a parade and two day carnival at El Centro Park. The festival runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 6th thru 8th, and features Food, Rides, Games, Music and fun for the whole family.  Daytime or night time anytime is the right time for fun at the La Habra Corn Festival. Meet Miss La Habra and her court when you purchase raffle tickets for a new Car or other great prizes. Enjoy hot buttery Corn on the Cob, great sandwiches, sweet warm Funnel Cakes and other tasty treats. Be sure to visit the new Corn Festival Marketplace - Admission is free! The Corn Festival Parade is one of the largest daytime parades in southern California.  The Corn Festival is located at El Centro Lions Park between Orange Street and Cypress Streets one block north of La Habra Boulevard.  For additional information, call 562-691-3482 or visit www.lahabracornfestival.com

The 135th Ventura County Fair, themed "Western Nights and Carnival Lights” is held August 4th thru 15th at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds.  The Fair opens at 11am daily.  The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment.  The fair promises lots of great entertainment, things to do, and see.  Admission is $10 for ages 13+, $7 ages 6-12 and 62+, and free to those 5 and under and 100-plus.  For additional information, visit www.VenturaCountyFair.org

Los Angeles Pierce College Theatre Arts Department opens its 53rd Season with Stephen Sondheim's hit musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, on Friday, July 30th. Performances continue through Sunday, August 8th on the Performing Arts Mainstage. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, originally premiered on Broadway in 1979.  The show won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.  Sweeney Todd opens on Friday, July 30th at 8pm, and continues on Sunday, August 1st at 2pm; Friday, August 6 at 8pm; Saturday, August 7 at 8pm; and closes on Sunday, August 8 at 2pm. (The Saturday, July 31st performance is sold out).  Tickets are priced at $20 for students and seniors, and $25 for general admission.  Los Angeles Pierce College is located at 6201 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills. For additional information, call 818.719.6488 or visit www.piercecollege.edu

The Conejo Recreation & Park District in conjunction with the Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Club will be conducting the annual Kids Fishing Frenzy at Conejo Creek North Park, 1379 E. Janss Road, in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, August 7th, from 10am-1pm.  Hundreds of magnetic fish will be released into the creek for children to try to catch with a magnetic pole.  Fill your pail full of fish and turn it in for a fun prize.  Kids will also have a chance to participate in fun fish crafts, games, and explore Captain Carl’s Mobile Tide Pool.  This event is fun for kids of all ages!  Admission is $5 per child.  Refreshment will be sold for a nominal fee.  For additional information call 805-381-2793 or visit www.crpd.org

The 43rd Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Air Show is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, August 7th & 8th.  Gates will open at 8am.  Admission and parking is free.
The 2010 Naval Base Ventura County Air Show will feature the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron the Thunderbirds.  The Thunderbirds operate the Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter/strike aircraft.  The Thunderbirds will headline the 2010 Naval Base Ventura County Air Show.  The Thunderbirds aerial maneuvers will exhibit the professional qualities of the Air Force personnel, who fly, maintain and support the aircraft.  The air show will also feature aviation simulators, current and vintage aircraft on static display, food and beverage booths and souvenirs.  More detailed air show information will be released as more military flight demonstrations are confirmed.  For additional information, call Naval Base Ventura County Public Affairs Office at 805-989-8095 or visit www.usaf.com

On Saturday, August 7th, from 11am to 4pm, Parenting Orange County Magazine presents their sixth annual Parenting and Kids Expo At the District in Tustin.  The free event is a day of family fun and entertainment featuring exhibits offering products and services for children and parents, including a back-to-school fashion show, OC's top child performers and the Cutest Kid Cover Contest.  The winner of the Cutest Kid Cover Contest will be featured in an upcoming issue of Parenting OC Magazine.  Attendees at the Expo will also be given a chance to enter in a raffle to win exciting children's and family products.  Proceeds from the raffle ticket sales will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Orange County, a nonprofit for breast cancer research.  For additional information, call 714-771-7454 ext 110 or visit www.parentingoc.com

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is 127 acres of beautiful garden landscapes and historical sites, located at the base of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains.  The grounds are home to many plants and animals that thrive on the lands natural resources.  Through education and environmental consciousness, visitors and the community can discover, learn, experience, and appreciate the relationship between plants and people. Parking is free.  For additional information, call 626-821-3222 or enjoy at http://www.arboretum.org/

Situated on nine rolling acres, the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace offers visitors an insider's glimpse into the events, people and world that shaped and were shaped by, the "37th President". From the humble farmhouse built by his father in 1912, to priceless gifts from heads of state, to the peaceful memorials of President and Mrs. Nixon, the museum and its beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens trace the long road from Richard Nixon's Yorba Linda boyhood to the Presidency and beyond. The Nixon Library provides an in-depth look at the library and its gardens, galleries and special exhibits, as well as background on the life and legacy of Richard Nixon.  In addition, website visitors can research the Nixon Presidency, order the latest from the museum store, order tickets to events, and plan their future visits. The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, is open daily 10am to 5pm and Sundays 11am to 5pm.  For more information about events or exhibits, call 714-993-5075 or visit the library online at http://www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

The newest addition to the Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery is the children's Imagination Station for preschoolers to sixth grade. These special exhibits offer hands-on learning experiences, helping children to relate to our High Desert history. This new program provides settings for children and their families to explore together the lives and events, past and present, of pioneers in various careers. Among the interactive displays are the old school houses, the antique telephone switchboard, the fire-fighting equipment, police uniforms, and mining prospectors gold panning equipment. The unique "Cave Door" entry is just inside the Museum Gift Shop. The Museum and Art Gallery is open to the public Wednesday thru Saturday 10am to 4 pm, Sunday from Noon to 4pm. Admission cost:  Adults $ 4.00, Seniors (62+) $ 3.00, Student (6-17) $1.00, Children 5 and under for main gallery free with paid adult. Imagination Station fee is $ 1.00 per child with adult admission. Museum office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. The Victor Valley Museum & Art Gallery, 11873 Apple Valley Rd., Apple Valley, Ca 92308. For additional information, call 760-240-2111 or 760-240-5290.

The City of Los Angeles Japanese Garden, located in Van Nuys, is open for strolling on Sundays from 10am to 4 pm, with docent led tours available. New is the Shion Tea House that serves Jasmine tea and Japanese almond cookies. The Tea House is open from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission is $3 for the public; $2 for seniors and children under 10. The Japanese Garden is located on Woodley Avenue between Victory and Burbank Blvd. For additional information, call 818-756-8166.

The Hollywood Arts Council presents the 25th Annual Children's Festival of the Arts on Sunday, August 8th, form 12pm-4:30pm at Paramount Pictures.  The Hollywood Arts Council is a non-profit public benefit corporation dedicated to contributing to the quality of life in the community of Hollywood by promoting, nurturing and supporting the arts.  The Hollywood Arts Council serves the community through advocacy, coalition building, and free public arts events and after school programs.  Admission to the festival is free.  For additional information, call 323-871-ARTS (2787) or visit www.hollywoodartscouncil.org

The Beverly Hills International Music Festival has a new home for training young musicians and concerts.  Sinai Temple, one of the largest and most important congregations on the Westside of Los Angeles, has invited the Beverly Hills International Music Festival to be a part of their summer program.  The Seventh Annual Season of BHIMF is delighted to return with nine summer evening concerts. Featuring both emerging talent and renowned musicians performing a wide range of music, Beverly Hills International Music Festival will be held at Sinai Temple August 8th through August 17th.  For additional information, scheduled performances or tickets, call 310-779-7622 or 323-463-7224 or visit www.bhmusicfestival.org

Now through September 5th, Heritage Square Museum presents Their Rights and Nothing Less: A Celebration of Women’s Suffrage. Complete with original, rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement, a special section of the exhibit will be dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight. The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution—the right for women to vote. More accurately, it does is not deny the right to vote based upon gender. Celebrating 41 years preserving and interpreting the history of Southern California, Heritage Square is a living history museum whose eight historic structures to tell the story of the development of Los Angeles like no place else. Heritage Square Museum is open for regular tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/children ages 6-12. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.heritagesquare.org

The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services presents the final concert of the 2010 Summer Concerts In The Park series.  On Sunday, August 8 - Rumours: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac.  The concert will feature a special addition prior to the beginning, which starts at 6pm at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, in Agoura Hills.  Concerts are free to the public.  For additional information, call 818-597-7361 or visit www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

The Camino Real Playhouse presents 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' & 'The Merchant of Menace - A Shakespearean Melodrama' for their 2010 'Capo Shakes' Festival. Performances run July 9th thru August 15th. Camino Real Playhouse is located at 31776 El Camino Real, in San Juan Capistrano. For additional information, call 949-489-8082 or visit www.caminorealplayhouse.org

The Antaeus Company, L.A.’s classical theater ensemble, opens ClassicsFest 2010 with its first full production of Shakespeare's tale of madness, tyranny, loyalty and love: KING LEAR.  Performances run Tuesdays thru Sundays, through August 8th, at Antaeus' interim home, Deaf West Theatre in the NoHo Arts District, 5112 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood (one block south of Magnolia - ample street parking). For additional information, Tickets and Reservations, call 818-506-1983 or www.Antaeus.org

Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks Charitable Foundation is pleased to present "Comedy in the Conejo IV" at the Canyon, 28921 Roadside Drive, in Agoura Hills on Sunday evening, August 8th, from 6pm to 10pm.  “Comedy in the Conejo IV” features the renowned Frazer Smith of radio and TV fame, and now appearing weekly at the Laugh Factory in L.A., as Master of Ceremonies.  Joining Frazer is a fresh array of humor from five outstanding comedians including the added comedy this year of veteran Lisa Alvarado (the Fiery Latina), and musical-comedy act "Throwing Toasters" to our "back by popular demand" crew of Quinn Dahl, Rudy Moreno and Louis Ashamallah, to produce a top notch evening supporting our theme "Laugh 'Till it Hurts."  Advance purchase tickets for the show and social event are $30 each ($35 after August 1st) with a two-item minimum per person of two-drinks, or a combination of drink, appetizer, or dinner ($15 / person minimum, tax and tip included).  Proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis of Thousand Oaks Charitable Foundation which will use the funds to support local Conejo Valley Charities including The Wellness Community, Manna Food Bank, and Senior Concerns.  For additional information, call 805-496-1904 or visit www.tokiwanis.org

It’s that time of year!  Time for the annual La Habra Corn Festival!  The festival includes a parade and two day carnival at El Centro Park. The festival runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 6th thru 8th, and features Food, Rides, Games, Music and fun for the whole family.  Daytime or night time anytime is the right time for fun at the La Habra Corn Festival. Meet Miss La Habra and her court when you purchase raffle tickets for a new Car or other great prizes. Enjoy hot buttery Corn on the Cob, great sandwiches, sweet warm Funnel Cakes and other tasty treats. Be sure to visit the new Corn Festival Marketplace - Admission is free! The Corn Festival Parade is one of the largest daytime parades in southern California.  The Corn Festival is located at El Centro Lions Park between Orange Street and Cypress Streets one block north of La Habra Boulevard.  For additional information, call 562-691-3482 or visit www.lahabracornfestival.com

The San Clemente Fiesta Street Festival, presented by the San Clemente Chamber of Commerce, is a unique family-orientated event held on the Sunday, August 8th, from 9am- 7pm on Avenue Del Mar in beautiful San Clemente.  The day features continuous entertainment on three stages, food booths, and contests for all ages, a Salsa Challenge, arts & crafts show, kiddie rides, a classic car & motorcycle show, exhibits, clowns, jugglers, face painters and much more.  For additional information, call 949-492-1131 or visit www.scchamber.com

The 135th Ventura County Fair, themed "Western Nights and Carnival Lights” is held August 4th thru 15th at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds.  The Fair opens at 11am daily.  The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment.  The fair promises lots of great entertainment, things to do, and see.  Admission is $10 for ages 13+, $7 ages 6-12 and 62+, and free to those 5 and under and 100-plus.  For additional information, visit www.VenturaCountyFair.org

Los Angeles Pierce College Theatre Arts Department opens its 53rd Season with Stephen Sondheim's hit musical thriller, Sweeney Todd, on Friday, July 30th. Performances continue through Sunday, August 8th on the Performing Arts Mainstage. Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, originally premiered on Broadway in 1979.  The show won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.  Sweeney Todd opens on Friday, July 30th at 8pm, and continues on Sunday, August 1st at 2pm; Friday, August 6 at 8pm; Saturday, August 7 at 8pm; and closes on Sunday, August 8 at 2pm. (The Saturday, July 31st performance is sold out).  Tickets are priced at $20 for students and seniors, and $25 for general admission.  Los Angeles Pierce College is located at 6201 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills. For additional information, call 818.719.6488 or visit www.piercecollege.edu

The 43rd Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Air Show is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, August 7th & 8th.  Gates will open at 8am.  Admission and parking is free.
The 2010 Naval Base Ventura County Air Show will feature the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron the Thunderbirds.  The Thunderbirds operate the Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter/strike aircraft.  The Thunderbirds will headline the 2010 Naval Base Ventura County Air Show.  The Thunderbirds aerial maneuvers will exhibit the professional qualities of the Air Force personnel, who fly, maintain and support the aircraft.  The air show will also feature aviation simulators, current and vintage aircraft on static display, food and beverage booths and souvenirs.  More detailed air show information will be released as more military flight demonstrations are confirmed.  For additional information, call Naval Base Ventura County Public Affairs Office at 805-989-8095 or visit www.usaf.com

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

The Beverly Hills International Music Festival has a new home for training young musicians and concerts.  Sinai Temple, one of the largest and most important congregations on the Westside of Los Angeles, has invited the Beverly Hills International Music Festival to be a part of their summer program.  The Seventh Annual Season of BHIMF is delighted to return with nine summer evening concerts. Featuring both emerging talent and renowned musicians performing a wide range of music, Beverly Hills International Music Festival will be held at Sinai Temple August 8th through August 17th.  For additional information, scheduled performances or tickets, call 310-779-7622 or 323-463-7224 or visit www.bhmusicfestival.org

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

Through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station in Culver City rescues and houses over 100 species of confiscated and abandoned exotic animals from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. STAR ECO Station is a non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility dedicated to a mission of Preservation Through Education. STAR ECO Station works throughout the year to provide innovative environmental science education programs for children, parents, schools and community organizations, and to inspire a commitment to environmentalism in our community. Through interactive tours of its environmental education and wildlife rescue center, and through educational outreach, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, seasonal camps and community events, STAR ECO Station serves learners in over 40 California school districts. STAR ECO Station, located at 10101 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. For additional information, call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org

The 135th Ventura County Fair, themed "Western Nights and Carnival Lights” is held August 4th thru 15th at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds.  The Fair opens at 11am daily.  The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment.  The fair promises lots of great entertainment, things to do, and see.  Admission is $10 for ages 13+, $7 ages 6-12 and 62+, and free to those 5 and under and 100-plus.  For additional information, visit www.VenturaCountyFair.org

The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California is a non-profit community based organization that honors aviation pioneers, recognizes the contributions of aviation and aerospace to the Southern California economy, and encourages youth to pursue education and careers in aviation- related fields. The organization operates the Flight Path Aviation Historical Museum located in the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway. The Museum displays historical aviation murals celebrating flight, photographs, uniforms, memorabilia and other artifacts representative of the aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports. Museum hours and days of operation have expanded to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. For additional information, visit http://flightpath.us/

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

The Beverly Hills International Music Festival has a new home for training young musicians and concerts.  Sinai Temple, one of the largest and most important congregations on the Westside of Los Angeles, has invited the Beverly Hills International Music Festival to be a part of their summer program.  The Seventh Annual Season of BHIMF is delighted to return with nine summer evening concerts. Featuring both emerging talent and renowned musicians performing a wide range of music, Beverly Hills International Music Festival will be held at Sinai Temple August 8th through August 17th.  For additional information, scheduled performances or tickets, call 310-779-7622 or 323-463-7224 or visit www.bhmusicfestival.org

On Tuesday, June 15th head down to the Brea Farmers Market. This weekly event at Downtown Brea features the finest, farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and includes crafts, too. The market is open 4pm to 8pm. Admission is free. The Brea Farmers is located on Birch Street, in Downtown Brea. For additional information, visit www.breadowntown.com

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

The Camino Real Playhouse presents 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' & 'The Merchant of Menace - A Shakespearean Melodrama' for their 2010 'Capo Shakes' Festival. Performances run July 9th thru August 15th. Camino Real Playhouse is located at 31776 El Camino Real, in San Juan Capistrano. For additional information, call 949-489-8082 or visit www.caminorealplayhouse.org

Do you live in Santa Ana? Then maybe you want to head over to the Santa Ana Zoo! On the Second Tuesday of Every Month, city residents get into the Zoo free! All you need to do is bring your drivers license or a utility bill to prove you are a resident of Santa Ana! SAZOO is open 10am to 4pm every day until Memorial Day, and then all summer it's open until 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Here is a schedule of upcoming second Tuesdays: May 11, June 8, and July 13. Hey! Did you also know that the Zoofari train, which is normally $3 to ride, is free on your birthday! The Santa Ana Zoo, at Prentice Park is located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue, in Santa Ana. For additional information, call 714-835-7484 or visit www.santaanazoo.org

The 135th Ventura County Fair, themed "Western Nights and Carnival Lights” is held August 4th thru 15th at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds.  The Fair opens at 11am daily.  The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment.  The fair promises lots of great entertainment, things to do, and see.  Admission is $10 for ages 13+, $7 ages 6-12 and 62+, and free to those 5 and under and 100-plus.  For additional information, visit www.VenturaCountyFair.org

The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California is a non-profit community based organization that honors aviation pioneers, recognizes the contributions of aviation and aerospace to the Southern California economy, and encourages youth to pursue education and careers in aviation- related fields. The organization operates the Flight Path Aviation Historical Museum located in the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway. The Museum displays historical aviation murals celebrating flight, photographs, uniforms, memorabilia and other artifacts representative of the aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports. Museum hours and days of operation have expanded to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. For additional information, visit http://flightpath.us/

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

The Beverly Hills International Music Festival has a new home for training young musicians and concerts.  Sinai Temple, one of the largest and most important congregations on the Westside of Los Angeles, has invited the Beverly Hills International Music Festival to be a part of their summer program.  The Seventh Annual Season of BHIMF is delighted to return with nine summer evening concerts. Featuring both emerging talent and renowned musicians performing a wide range of music, Beverly Hills International Music Festival will be held at Sinai Temple August 8th through August 17th.  For additional information, scheduled performances or tickets, call 310-779-7622 or 323-463-7224 or visit www.bhmusicfestival.org

Discovery Science Center, the Anaheim Ducks, the National Hockey League, and USA Hockey have joined together to showcase The Science of Hockey, a permanent exhibition at Discovery Science Center. Experience the colder side of science as we explore physics, physiology and flying pucks! No helmets required, but the icy interactive isn't for rookies!  Exhibition highlights include a Zamboni Machine, Penalty Box and Broadcast Booth, and more!  Discovery Science Center is located at 2500 N. Main Street, in Santa Ana.  For additional information, call 714-542-2823 or visit http://www.discoverycube.org/

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

Through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station in Culver City rescues and houses over 100 species of confiscated and abandoned exotic animals from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. STAR ECO Station is a non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility dedicated to a mission of Preservation Through Education. STAR ECO Station works throughout the year to provide innovative environmental science education programs for children, parents, schools and community organizations, and to inspire a commitment to environmentalism in our community. Through interactive tours of its environmental education and wildlife rescue center, and through educational outreach, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, seasonal camps and community events, STAR ECO Station serves learners in over 40 California school districts. STAR ECO Station, located at 10101 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. For additional information, call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org

The 135th Ventura County Fair, themed "Western Nights and Carnival Lights” is held August 4th thru 15th at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds.  The Fair opens at 11am daily.  The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment.  The fair promises lots of great entertainment, things to do, and see.  Admission is $10 for ages 13+, $7 ages 6-12 and 62+, and free to those 5 and under and 100-plus.  For additional information, visit www.VenturaCountyFair.org

The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California is a non-profit community based organization that honors aviation pioneers, recognizes the contributions of aviation and aerospace to the Southern California economy, and encourages youth to pursue education and careers in aviation- related fields. The organization operates the Flight Path Aviation Historical Museum located in the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway. The Museum displays historical aviation murals celebrating flight, photographs, uniforms, memorabilia and other artifacts representative of the aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports. Museum hours and days of operation have expanded to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. For additional information, visit http://flightpath.us/

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

The Beverly Hills International Music Festival has a new home for training young musicians and concerts.  Sinai Temple, one of the largest and most important congregations on the Westside of Los Angeles, has invited the Beverly Hills International Music Festival to be a part of their summer program.  The Seventh Annual Season of BHIMF is delighted to return with nine summer evening concerts. Featuring both emerging talent and renowned musicians performing a wide range of music, Beverly Hills International Music Festival will be held at Sinai Temple August 8th through August 17th.  For additional information, scheduled performances or tickets, call 310-779-7622 or 323-463-7224 or visit www.bhmusicfestival.org

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

The Camino Real Playhouse presents 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' & 'The Merchant of Menace - A Shakespearean Melodrama' for their 2010 'Capo Shakes' Festival. Performances run July 9th thru August 15th. Camino Real Playhouse is located at 31776 El Camino Real, in San Juan Capistrano. For additional information, call 949-489-8082 or visit www.caminorealplayhouse.org

Our concert series is BACK and even better this year! The Oaks' Summer Nights Music Series – Thursday August 12th 6:00pm-8:00pm in the outdoor shops featuring Joan Jones. For all of you normal concert-goers, this year things will be a little different. The Oaks will have two locations for the concerts. We will be rotating the concerts from the Outdoor Shops Center Court to the grassy area in front of Muvico Theaters week by week, depending on the band. Each location will be announced at the previous concert, on The Oaks website, and on Twitter, so don't miss it! Thank you to our key sponsor Bogart’s at Muvico for helping bring Summer Nights Music Series back. Make sure to visit their dining rotunda on the second floor of Muvico following the concerts.

Downtown Burbank Partnership is pleased to present the 7th Annual Come Out & Dance! Summer Music Festival with glorious nights of boogie, hop and cha-cha-cha under the stars on Thursdays in August.  The stage and dance floor will be located on the AMC Walkway at San Fernando Boulevard and Palm Avenue in Downtown Burbank.  August is hot with salsa.  Come Out & Dance! is free and open to the public. Festivities kick off nightly at 6pm with dance lessons courtesy of Francisco and Stacey of The Dance Family Studio.  Participants can learn the latest dance steps, refine their steps and sharpen their moves before putting it all into practice when the band strikes up. At 7pm, the two-hour concert begins with Southern California’s hottest musical acts. August 12: Ronnie Gutierrez. A versatile and talented percussionist who has toured the world, Gutierrez has also performed on The Tonight Show and toured with Dave Koz. He promises an unforgettable night of Cuban, Puerto Rican & Brazilian beats that mix treasured classics with a breath-taking selection of original sounds.  Visit www.blog.rmgmusic.com  For additional information, call 818.238.5180 or visit www.downtown-burbank.org

The 135th Ventura County Fair, themed "Western Nights and Carnival Lights” is held August 4th thru 15th at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds.  The Fair opens at 11am daily.  The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment.  The fair promises lots of great entertainment, things to do, and see.  Admission is $10 for ages 13+, $7 ages 6-12 and 62+, and free to those 5 and under and 100-plus.  For additional information, visit www.VenturaCountyFair.org

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

Huntington Beach Farmer's Market and Art Fair, held Every Friday from 12-noon to 5pm, is one of the most beautiful weekly outdoor crafts and California Farmers Markets along the coast, selling foods and fresh cut flowers in the covered awning spaces overlooking the ocean.  Overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean at Pier Plaza north of the Huntington Beach Pier, the market is located on Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, in Huntington Beach.  Admission is free.  For additional information, call 714-536-2213 or visit www.hbartafaire.com

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

All ages are invited to Movies in the Park at the James Woody Community Park. On Friday, June 18th, the Finding Nemo will be shown from 6:30-9pm.  The movie starts at 7:30pm. Upcoming Movies in the Park include: CARS on July 30th and E.T. on August 13th. Those interested in becoming a sponsor for this event, or seeking additional information, should call 760-240-7000, ext. 7883 or visit www.applevalley.org

The Beverly Hills International Music Festival has a new home for training young musicians and concerts.  Sinai Temple, one of the largest and most important congregations on the Westside of Los Angeles, has invited the Beverly Hills International Music Festival to be a part of their summer program.  The Seventh Annual Season of BHIMF is delighted to return with nine summer evening concerts. Featuring both emerging talent and renowned musicians performing a wide range of music, Beverly Hills International Music Festival will be held at Sinai Temple August 8th through August 17th.  For additional information, scheduled performances or tickets, call 310-779-7622 or 323-463-7224 or visit www.bhmusicfestival.org

Get ready for the 2010 Long Beach Jazz Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 13th, 14th & 15th.  The only Southern California Jazz Festival staged on a gorgeous grassy knoll in a beautiful Lagoon setting.  Long Beach Jazz Festival features some of the top artists of the year and includes VIP seating in an incredible outdoor setting with a great selection of food, art and much more.  "Jazz", an experience you will never forget!  Friday, gates opens at 5pm, show begins at 7pm until 10:30pm.  Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 11am.  Show begins at Noon until 10:30pm.  For additional information and V.I.P tickets call, 562-424-0013 or visit www.longbeachjazzfestival.com

Discover an enchanted oasis right here in Los Angeles.  The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum offers affordable, family-friendly plays in its magical, outdoor Topanga Canyon setting.  See great theater like you've never seen it before - under a canopy of trees and stars.  Picnickers are welcome before and after performances, and kids under five are always free.  For additional information, call Theatricum Botanicum at 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com

Now through September 5th, Heritage Square Museum presents Their Rights and Nothing Less: A Celebration of Women’s Suffrage. Complete with original, rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement, a special section of the exhibit will be dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight. The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution—the right for women to vote. More accurately, it does is not deny the right to vote based upon gender. Celebrating 41 years preserving and interpreting the history of Southern California, Heritage Square is a living history museum whose eight historic structures to tell the story of the development of Los Angeles like no place else. Heritage Square Museum is open for regular tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/children ages 6-12. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.heritagesquare.org

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

The 49th Annual Watermelon Festival, presented by the Sunland-Tujunga Lions Club, will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 13th, 14th & 15th at the Sunland Park Recreation Center located at 8651 Foothill Boulevard, in Sunland. The festival will feature free slices of watermelon, live entertainment, contests, a children’s entertainment center, a festival marketplace, food court, carnival rides, games and raffles. In addition to free watermelon slices, the events entertainment includes contests for watermelon recipes and growing watermelons; a greased melon relay race, a watermelon eating contest and an on-going seed spitting contest with cash prizes. There will be watermelon art contests for painted, carved and constructed melons and a display of watermelon carving. On-stage there will be the crowning of the 2010 Watermelon Court; dancing to the live music of local Southern California bands, and watermelon-themed poetry readings. A new addition this year will be a children's center with a stage, face-painting and water attractions for the younger set. Tickets are $2.00. Festival hours are Friday from 5pm to 11pm, Saturday from noon to 11:30pm and Sunday from noon to 10:30pm. Proceeds from the annual event will benefit various Sunland-Tujunga youth and community activities, aid with disaster relief programs and support many regional, national and international health and vision conservation programs. For additional information, schedules and directions, call 818-353-4554 or visit www.lionswatermelonfestival.com

Through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station in Culver City rescues and houses over 100 species of confiscated and abandoned exotic animals from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. STAR ECO Station is a non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility dedicated to a mission of Preservation Through Education. STAR ECO Station works throughout the year to provide innovative environmental science education programs for children, parents, schools and community organizations, and to inspire a commitment to environmentalism in our community. Through interactive tours of its environmental education and wildlife rescue center, and through educational outreach, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, seasonal camps and community events, STAR ECO Station serves learners in over 40 California school districts. STAR ECO Station, located at 10101 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. For additional information, call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org

The 135th Ventura County Fair, themed "Western Nights and Carnival Lights” is held August 4th thru 15th at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds.  The Fair opens at 11am daily.  The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment.  The fair promises lots of great entertainment, things to do, and see.  Admission is $10 for ages 13+, $7 ages 6-12 and 62+, and free to those 5 and under and 100-plus.  For additional information, visit www.VenturaCountyFair.org

Celebrating over 17 years, Oxnard's favorite summertime tradition has been the Heritage Square Summer Concerts, in the heart of Oxnard.  Held for ten weeks with an 11th charity benefit concert often added.  The series runs mid June through mid August from 6pm-8pm, the Friday night concerts are one of the best places to hear live music.  The concerts offer entertainment to suit every musical preference - styles range from reggae to swing and from country to rock'n'roll.  Table seating is available by reservation at $40-$60 per table, with seating for six.  General admission plaza seats are $5, and limited lawn seating is free!  The concerts are sponsored by the City of Oxnard and community businesses.  Heritage Square is locate at 715 South A Street in Oxnard.  For additional information, call 805.483.7960 or visit www.heritagesquareoxnard.com

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is 127 acres of beautiful garden landscapes and historical sites, located at the base of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains.  The grounds are home to many plants and animals that thrive on the lands natural resources.  Through education and environmental consciousness, visitors and the community can discover, learn, experience, and appreciate the relationship between plants and people. Parking is free.  For additional information, call 626-821-3222 or enjoy at http://www.arboretum.org/

Situated on nine rolling acres, the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace offers visitors an insider's glimpse into the events, people and world that shaped and were shaped by, the "37th President". From the humble farmhouse built by his father in 1912, to priceless gifts from heads of state, to the peaceful memorials of President and Mrs. Nixon, the museum and its beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens trace the long road from Richard Nixon's Yorba Linda boyhood to the Presidency and beyond. The Nixon Library provides an in-depth look at the library and its gardens, galleries and special exhibits, as well as background on the life and legacy of Richard Nixon.  In addition, website visitors can research the Nixon Presidency, order the latest from the museum store, order tickets to events, and plan their future visits. The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, is open daily 10am to 5pm and Sundays 11am to 5pm.  For more information about events or exhibits, call 714-993-5075 or visit the library online at http://www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org

The Hesperia Zoo is open to the public on the weekends for "guided tours". They run every hour on the hour from 10am to 5pm. (Last tour at 4pm).  Every Saturday and Sunday, you are invited to take a walk on the wild side, where they will enjoy a 45 minute guided tour by one of their knowledgeable professional animal trainers. They will get an up-close and personal experience with many domestic and wild animal actors from film, television and print ads. As we walk on our tour, you will be introduced to each animal, where we will discuss their natural adaptations, environment and tell you about recent commercials or movies they have been in. Some of the animals you will meet include big cats, monkeys, birds, hoofed animals and much, much more!  Admission: ages 13 to adult $6.00; Ages 3 -12 and Seniors 62+ are $4.00 and Children 2 and under are free.   Directions:  Take 1-15 to the Hesperia, Main Street exit travel east on Main Street for 7 miles, turn left on Choiceana Avenue, then turn right on Willow Street. The Hesperia Zoo is on the left side at 19038 Willow Street, in Hesperia. The Zoo also offers private tours during the week, by reservation only and educational programs both on-site as well as offsite (45 minute shows such as Animals around the world, Birds of a feather, Reptiles are way cool, just to name a few).  We also do private events (Grand openings, birthday parties etc.) petting zoos, reptile shows, pony rides.   For additional information or photos visit www.thehesperiazoo.com or call 760-948-9430.

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

On 2nd Saturday of Each Month, young adult ages 13 to15 are invited to learn Child & Babysitting Safety.  Learn how to begin your babysitting career!  Learn appropriate babysitting "how-to’s", including safety for the children you care for and for yourself. Also learn how to handle emergencies with First Aid and CPR for children and infants.  These classes are held at the Town Hall Recreation Center, from 9am to 5pm.  The cost is $27 per person + $10 fee payable to the instructor on the 1st day of class.  For additional information, call 760-240-7880 or visit www.applevalley.org

The Beverly Hills International Music Festival has a new home for training young musicians and concerts.  Sinai Temple, one of the largest and most important congregations on the Westside of Los Angeles, has invited the Beverly Hills International Music Festival to be a part of their summer program.  The Seventh Annual Season of BHIMF is delighted to return with nine summer evening concerts. Featuring both emerging talent and renowned musicians performing a wide range of music, Beverly Hills International Music Festival will be held at Sinai Temple August 8th through August 17th.  For additional information, scheduled performances or tickets, call 310-779-7622 or 323-463-7224 or visit www.bhmusicfestival.org

Get ready for the 2010 Long Beach Jazz Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 13th, 14th & 15th.  The only Southern California Jazz Festival staged on a gorgeous grassy knoll in a beautiful Lagoon setting.  Long Beach Jazz Festival features some of the top artists of the year and includes VIP seating in an incredible outdoor setting with a great selection of food, art and much more.  "Jazz", an experience you will never forget!  Friday, gates opens at 5pm, show begins at 7pm until 10:30pm.  Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 11am.  Show begins at Noon until 10:30pm.  For additional information and V.I.P tickets call, 562-424-0013 or visit www.longbeachjazzfestival.com

Discover an enchanted oasis right here in Los Angeles.  The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum offers affordable, family-friendly plays in its magical, outdoor Topanga Canyon setting.  See great theater like you've never seen it before - under a canopy of trees and stars.  Picnickers are welcome before and after performances, and kids under five are always free.  For additional information, call Theatricum Botanicum at 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com

Now through September 5th, Heritage Square Museum presents Their Rights and Nothing Less: A Celebration of Women’s Suffrage. Complete with original, rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement, a special section of the exhibit will be dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight. The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution—the right for women to vote. More accurately, it does is not deny the right to vote based upon gender. Celebrating 41 years preserving and interpreting the history of Southern California, Heritage Square is a living history museum whose eight historic structures to tell the story of the development of Los Angeles like no place else. Heritage Square Museum is open for regular tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/children ages 6-12. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.heritagesquare.org

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

The Camino Real Playhouse presents 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' & 'The Merchant of Menace - A Shakespearean Melodrama' for their 2010 'Capo Shakes' Festival. Performances run July 9th thru August 15th. Camino Real Playhouse is located at 31776 El Camino Real, in San Juan Capistrano. For additional information, call 949-489-8082 or visit www.caminorealplayhouse.org

The 49th Annual Watermelon Festival, presented by the Sunland-Tujunga Lions Club, will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 13th, 14th & 15th at the Sunland Park Recreation Center located at 8651 Foothill Boulevard, in Sunland. The festival will feature free slices of watermelon, live entertainment, contests, a children’s entertainment center, a festival marketplace, food court, carnival rides, games and raffles. In addition to free watermelon slices, the events entertainment includes contests for watermelon recipes and growing watermelons; a greased melon relay race, a watermelon eating contest and an on-going seed spitting contest with cash prizes. There will be watermelon art contests for painted, carved and constructed melons and a display of watermelon carving. On-stage there will be the crowning of the 2010 Watermelon Court; dancing to the live music of local Southern California bands, and watermelon-themed poetry readings. A new addition this year will be a children's center with a stage, face-painting and water attractions for the younger set. Tickets are $2.00. Festival hours are Friday from 5pm to 11pm, Saturday from noon to 11:30pm and Sunday from noon to 10:30pm. Proceeds from the annual event will benefit various Sunland-Tujunga youth and community activities, aid with disaster relief programs and support many regional, national and international health and vision conservation programs. For additional information, schedules and directions, call 818-353-4554 or visit www.lionswatermelonfestival.com

On Saturday, August 14th, enjoy Square Dancing of the late 1800s at Heritage Square Museum in Downtown Los Angeles.  Join Triple Chicken Foot and Caller Cory Marie for an Old Time American Square Dance at Heritage Square.  Triple Chicken Foot will play Old Time fiddle and banjo tunes, while Cory Marie will call the dances.  Dancing begins at 5pm.   Before each dance the steps will be taught.  Beginners are encouraged; this is a family friendly dance, so kids are welcome too!  Join us for a beautiful afternoon of community and music - greet your neighbor! Free for members and $10 for the general audience.  For additional information, call 323-225-2700 or visit www.heritagesquare.org

The 135th Ventura County Fair, themed "Western Nights and Carnival Lights” is held August 4th thru 15th at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds.  The Fair opens at 11am daily.  The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment.  The fair promises lots of great entertainment, things to do, and see.  Admission is $10 for ages 13+, $7 ages 6-12 and 62+, and free to those 5 and under and 100-plus.  For additional information, visit www.VenturaCountyFair.org

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is 127 acres of beautiful garden landscapes and historical sites, located at the base of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains.  The grounds are home to many plants and animals that thrive on the lands natural resources.  Through education and environmental consciousness, visitors and the community can discover, learn, experience, and appreciate the relationship between plants and people. Parking is free.  For additional information, call 626-821-3222 or enjoy at http://www.arboretum.org/

Situated on nine rolling acres, the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace offers visitors an insider's glimpse into the events, people and world that shaped and were shaped by, the "37th President". From the humble farmhouse built by his father in 1912, to priceless gifts from heads of state, to the peaceful memorials of President and Mrs. Nixon, the museum and its beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens trace the long road from Richard Nixon's Yorba Linda boyhood to the Presidency and beyond. The Nixon Library provides an in-depth look at the library and its gardens, galleries and special exhibits, as well as background on the life and legacy of Richard Nixon.  In addition, website visitors can research the Nixon Presidency, order the latest from the museum store, order tickets to events, and plan their future visits. The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, is open daily 10am to 5pm and Sundays 11am to 5pm.  For more information about events or exhibits, call 714-993-5075 or visit the library online at http://www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org

The Hesperia Zoo is open to the public on the weekends for "guided tours". They run every hour on the hour from 10am to 5pm. (Last tour at 4pm).  Every Saturday and Sunday, you are invited to take a walk on the wild side, where they will enjoy a 45 minute guided tour by one of their knowledgeable professional animal trainers. They will get an up-close and personal experience with many domestic and wild animal actors from film, television and print ads. As we walk on our tour, you will be introduced to each animal, where we will discuss their natural adaptations, environment and tell you about recent commercials or movies they have been in. Some of the animals you will meet include big cats, monkeys, birds, hoofed animals and much, much more!  Admission: ages 13 to adult $6.00; Ages 3 -12 and Seniors 62+ are $4.00 and Children 2 and under are free.   Directions:  Take 1-15 to the Hesperia, Main Street exit travel east on Main Street for 7 miles, turn left on Choiceana Avenue, then turn right on Willow Street. The Hesperia Zoo is on the left side at 19038 Willow Street, in Hesperia. The Zoo also offers private tours during the week, by reservation only and educational programs both on-site as well as offsite (45 minute shows such as Animals around the world, Birds of a feather, Reptiles are way cool, just to name a few).  We also do private events (Grand openings, birthday parties etc.) petting zoos, reptile shows, pony rides.   For additional information or photos visit www.thehesperiazoo.com or call 760-948-9430.

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

The Beverly Hills International Music Festival has a new home for training young musicians and concerts.  Sinai Temple, one of the largest and most important congregations on the Westside of Los Angeles, has invited the Beverly Hills International Music Festival to be a part of their summer program.  The Seventh Annual Season of BHIMF is delighted to return with nine summer evening concerts. Featuring both emerging talent and renowned musicians performing a wide range of music, Beverly Hills International Music Festival will be held at Sinai Temple August 8th through August 17th.  For additional information, scheduled performances or tickets, call 310-779-7622 or 323-463-7224 or visit www.bhmusicfestival.org

Get ready for the 2010 Long Beach Jazz Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 13th, 14th & 15th.  The only Southern California Jazz Festival staged on a gorgeous grassy knoll in a beautiful Lagoon setting.  Long Beach Jazz Festival features some of the top artists of the year and includes VIP seating in an incredible outdoor setting with a great selection of food, art and much more.  "Jazz", an experience you will never forget!  Friday, gates opens at 5pm, show begins at 7pm until 10:30pm.  Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 11am.  Show begins at Noon until 10:30pm.  For additional information and V.I.P tickets call, 562-424-0013 or visit www.longbeachjazzfestival.com

Discover an enchanted oasis right here in Los Angeles.  The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum offers affordable, family-friendly plays in its magical, outdoor Topanga Canyon setting.  See great theater like you've never seen it before - under a canopy of trees and stars.  Picnickers are welcome before and after performances, and kids under five are always free.  For additional information, call Theatricum Botanicum at 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com

Now through September 5th, Heritage Square Museum presents Their Rights and Nothing Less: A Celebration of Women’s Suffrage. Complete with original, rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement, a special section of the exhibit will be dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight. The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution—the right for women to vote. More accurately, it does is not deny the right to vote based upon gender. Celebrating 41 years preserving and interpreting the history of Southern California, Heritage Square is a living history museum whose eight historic structures to tell the story of the development of Los Angeles like no place else. Heritage Square Museum is open for regular tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/children ages 6-12. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.heritagesquare.org

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

The 49th Annual Watermelon Festival, presented by the Sunland-Tujunga Lions Club, will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 13th, 14th & 15th at the Sunland Park Recreation Center located at 8651 Foothill Boulevard, in Sunland. The festival will feature free slices of watermelon, live entertainment, contests, a children’s entertainment center, a festival marketplace, food court, carnival rides, games and raffles. In addition to free watermelon slices, the events entertainment includes contests for watermelon recipes and growing watermelons; a greased melon relay race, a watermelon eating contest and an on-going seed spitting contest with cash prizes. There will be watermelon art contests for painted, carved and constructed melons and a display of watermelon carving. On-stage there will be the crowning of the 2010 Watermelon Court; dancing to the live music of local Southern California bands, and watermelon-themed poetry readings. A new addition this year will be a children's center with a stage, face-painting and water attractions for the younger set. Tickets are $2.00. Festival hours are Friday from 5pm to 11pm, Saturday from noon to 11:30pm and Sunday from noon to 10:30pm. Proceeds from the annual event will benefit various Sunland-Tujunga youth and community activities, aid with disaster relief programs and support many regional, national and international health and vision conservation programs. For additional information, schedules and directions, call 818-353-4554 or visit www.lionswatermelonfestival.com

Heritage Square Museum in Downtown Los Angeles is please to present their 3rd annual Concerts at the Square, on Thursday, August 15th and Sunday, August 26th. Gates open at 4pm, opening acts start at 5pm; main acts begin at 7pm.  Enjoy live entertainment in the loveliest of settings for Free! Confirmed acts are Grammy-award-winning Mariachi Divas, Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band, and "Blue Metro" from the Eagle Rock Music School. Other bands are TBA.  For additional information, call 323-225-2700 or visit www.heritagesquare.org

The 135th Ventura County Fair, themed "Western Nights and Carnival Lights” is held August 4th thru 15th at Seaside Park, Ventura County Fairgrounds.  The Fair opens at 11am daily.  The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment.  The fair promises lots of great entertainment, things to do, and see.  Admission is $10 for ages 13+, $7 ages 6-12 and 62+, and free to those 5 and under and 100-plus.  For additional information, visit www.VenturaCountyFair.org

With music described as “funky and greasy - where New Orleans meets Texas Blues and everyone has a good time,” Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps bring their special brand of blues to Thousand Oaks on Sunday, August 15th, at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, in Thousand Oaks.  The concert kicks-off at 5pm in the parks’ natural amphitheater as one of the free concerts in the Conejo Recreation & Park Districts’ 2010 Summer Concert in the Park series, suitable for all ages.  Concertgoers may bring chairs, blankets, food and drink, and are advised to arrive early due to parking and lawn seating considerations.  For additional information, call information (805) 381-1247 or visit www.cprd.org

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

The Beverly Hills International Music Festival has a new home for training young musicians and concerts.  Sinai Temple, one of the largest and most important congregations on the Westside of Los Angeles, has invited the Beverly Hills International Music Festival to be a part of their summer program.  The Seventh Annual Season of BHIMF is delighted to return with nine summer evening concerts. Featuring both emerging talent and renowned musicians performing a wide range of music, Beverly Hills International Music Festival will be held at Sinai Temple August 8th through August 17th.  For additional information, scheduled performances or tickets, call 310-779-7622 or 323-463-7224 or visit www.bhmusicfestival.org

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

Through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station in Culver City rescues and houses over 100 species of confiscated and abandoned exotic animals from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. STAR ECO Station is a non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility dedicated to a mission of Preservation Through Education. STAR ECO Station works throughout the year to provide innovative environmental science education programs for children, parents, schools and community organizations, and to inspire a commitment to environmentalism in our community. Through interactive tours of its environmental education and wildlife rescue center, and through educational outreach, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, seasonal camps and community events, STAR ECO Station serves learners in over 40 California school districts. STAR ECO Station, located at 10101 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. For additional information, call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org

The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California is a non-profit community based organization that honors aviation pioneers, recognizes the contributions of aviation and aerospace to the Southern California economy, and encourages youth to pursue education and careers in aviation- related fields. The organization operates the Flight Path Aviation Historical Museum located in the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway. The Museum displays historical aviation murals celebrating flight, photographs, uniforms, memorabilia and other artifacts representative of the aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports. Museum hours and days of operation have expanded to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. For additional information, visit http://flightpath.us/

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is proud to host a free Diabetes Support Group on the 3rd Tuesday of every month and will be held at Northridge Hospital Practice Center. Their support group is an education support group that is open to everyone with diabetes and their families. Northridge Hospital Medical Center Family Practice is located at 18406 Roscoe Blvd. in Northridge. For additional information and reservations, call 818-885-8500 or visit http://www.northridgehospital.org/

International Dyslexia Association sponsors a Monthly Learning Disabilities Parent Support Group.  The group provides resource information and a place to learn copings skills.  The meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Kaiser Hospital in Woodland Hills.  For additional information, call 818-506-8866 or visit www.dyslexiala.org

The Beverly Hills International Music Festival has a new home for training young musicians and concerts.  Sinai Temple, one of the largest and most important congregations on the Westside of Los Angeles, has invited the Beverly Hills International Music Festival to be a part of their summer program.  The Seventh Annual Season of BHIMF is delighted to return with nine summer evening concerts. Featuring both emerging talent and renowned musicians performing a wide range of music, Beverly Hills International Music Festival will be held at Sinai Temple August 8th through August 17th.  For additional information, scheduled performances or tickets, call 310-779-7622 or 323-463-7224 or visit www.bhmusicfestival.org

On Tuesday's downtown Huntington Beach Streets comes alive with free entertainment, vendors with crafts, and food during Surf City Nights.  Surf City Nights offers free family entertainment, Farmer's Market, outdoor food booths, and street closure of the first several blocks of Main St. This popular outdoor entertainment for tourists and residents of the local area who enjoy the warm nights in Huntington Beach includes activities for the kids, specials from downtown restaurants and sidewalk sales from retailers all take place on Main Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Orange Avenues. Admission is free. Surf City Nights is held from 5pm to 9pm, at 200 Main Street, in Huntington Beach.  For additional information, visit www.hbdowntown.com or www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us or www.surfcity-hb.org

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The Camino Real Playhouse presents 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' & 'The Merchant of Menace - A Shakespearean Melodrama' for their 2010 'Capo Shakes' Festival. Performances run July 9th thru August 15th. Camino Real Playhouse is located at 31776 El Camino Real, in San Juan Capistrano. For additional information, call 949-489-8082 or visit www.caminorealplayhouse.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California is a non-profit community based organization that honors aviation pioneers, recognizes the contributions of aviation and aerospace to the Southern California economy, and encourages youth to pursue education and careers in aviation- related fields. The organization operates the Flight Path Aviation Historical Museum located in the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway. The Museum displays historical aviation murals celebrating flight, photographs, uniforms, memorabilia and other artifacts representative of the aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports. Museum hours and days of operation have expanded to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. For additional information, visit http://flightpath.us/

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

On Wednesday's come Conditioning Walk with the Mojave Group of the Sierra Club. The group meets at the Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, at 7pm every Wednesday, except second Wednesday of each month. Walks are paced for participants. Enjoy the evening air, river breeze, sunsets, starts and moon on a 3-mile walk around Jess Ranch and along the Mojave River. For additional information, call 760-951-4520 or visit www.sangorgonio.sierraclub.org

On Second Wednesday of Every Month, get Behind the Velvet Ropes with 2½ hour docent-led tour of the Gamble House in Pasadena. On this tour you are invited behind the scenes to visit parts of the House not available on a 1-hour tour. You walk inside the rooms and, with flashlight in hand; examine at close quarters exquisite craftsman details. Your docents, wearing white gloves, will open doors and drawers to reveal gems that can only be seen close up. You have time to appreciate the ambience of this National Historic Landmark, and enjoy some light refreshments in the gallery. The tours are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, excluding December. Admission is $40 per person. The Gamble House is located at 4 Westmoreland Place, in Pasadena. For additional information, call 626-395-9783, to leave a message call 626 793-3334 ext. 10, or visit www.gamblehouse.org

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

Through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station in Culver City rescues and houses over 100 species of confiscated and abandoned exotic animals from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. STAR ECO Station is a non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility dedicated to a mission of Preservation Through Education. STAR ECO Station works throughout the year to provide innovative environmental science education programs for children, parents, schools and community organizations, and to inspire a commitment to environmentalism in our community. Through interactive tours of its environmental education and wildlife rescue center, and through educational outreach, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, seasonal camps and community events, STAR ECO Station serves learners in over 40 California school districts. STAR ECO Station, located at 10101 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. For additional information, call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org

The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California is a non-profit community based organization that honors aviation pioneers, recognizes the contributions of aviation and aerospace to the Southern California economy, and encourages youth to pursue education and careers in aviation- related fields. The organization operates the Flight Path Aviation Historical Museum located in the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway. The Museum displays historical aviation murals celebrating flight, photographs, uniforms, memorabilia and other artifacts representative of the aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports. Museum hours and days of operation have expanded to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. For additional information, visit http://flightpath.us/

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

Our concert series is BACK and even better this year! The Oaks' Summer Nights Music Series – Thursday August 19th 6:00pm-8:00pm in the outdoor shops featuring The Sofa Kings. For all of you normal concert-goers, this year things will be a little different. The Oaks will have two locations for the concerts. We will be rotating the concerts from the Outdoor Shops Center Court to the grassy area in front of Muvico Theaters week by week, depending on the band. Each location will be announced at the previous concert, on The Oaks website, and on Twitter, so don't miss it! Thank you to our key sponsor Bogart’s at Muvico for helping bring Summer Nights Music Series back. Make sure to visit their dining rotunda on the second floor of Muvico following the concerts.

Downtown Burbank Partnership is pleased to present the 7th Annual Come Out & Dance! Summer Music Festival with glorious nights of boogie, hop and cha-cha-cha under the stars on Thursdays in August.  The stage and dance floor will be located on the AMC Walkway at San Fernando Boulevard and Palm Avenue in Downtown Burbank.  August is get hot with salsa.  Come Out & Dance! is free and open to the public.  Festivities kick off nightly at 6pm with dance lessons courtesy of Francisco and Stacey of The Dance Family Studio.  Participants can learn the latest dance steps, refine their steps and sharpen their moves before putting it all into practice when the band strikes up.  At 7pm, the two-hour concert begins with Southern California’s hottest musical acts. August 19: Yari Moré Y Su Orquesta. Legendary "queen of salsa" Celia Cruz chose Moré and his orquesta to be her official West Coast band during the last seven years of her career.  He has played with all the great salseros - Chirino, Groupo Niche, Puente, Rivera, Nieves and Vega, and invites you to experience a night to remember! Visit www.yarimore.com  For additional information, call 818.238.5180 or visit www.downtown-burbank.org

Join the Moorpark Active Adult Center Forum on Thursday, August 19th at 12:45pm.   Come give your input on programs and services at the Active Adult Center, who want to know what you’re thinking.  Are you happy with current programs and services?  Program areas which need expansion? Any gaps?  In addition to hearing your suggestions, Mayor Janice Parvin will be on hand to answer questions.  As part of the meeting, attendees will be asked to complete a brief service survey.  Staff will also share information on upcoming events and program, and service issues.  Your input is needed.  Bring your questions and comments.  The Moorpark Active Adult Center is located at 799 Moorpark Avenue in Moorpark.  For additional information and to reserve a spot, call 805-517-6261.

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds announced the new dates and theme for the 72nd annual Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival 2010.  The new dates for Fair 2010 are Friday, August 20th thru Sunday, August 29th, and the winning entry, "All AG-cess!" is the theme for Fair 2010.  Antelope Valley Fair's roots go back to 1895, when the Antelope Valley Association sponsored a two-day celebration for area ranchers and farmers.  The first organized Harvest Festival took place in 1931, featuring Hollywood entertainers.  The Rural Olympics has been a part of the Antelope Valley Fair for many years and is totally unique to its high desert community. It continues to attract local, national and even international excitement as ranchers toss heavy bales of hay around like they were pillows, truck drivers zip around obstacles and race back into narrow chutes, women whip farm tractors around like tricycles and 5,000 people cheer on helmeted auto races... albeit stock Model "T" Fords that hardly match Daytona Raceway speeds. Rural Olympics Events Include: Hay Baling, Antique Car Potato Race, Youth Tug-of-War, East/West Tug-of-War, Hay Loading, Farmer's Handicap, Antique Tractor Race, Tractor Race - Men, Tractor Race - Women, Hay Squeeze, Model "T" Race, Tractor & Semi-Trailer Backing, Truck & Trailer Backing, Mechanical Hay Loading, Gravel Truck Transfer. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds are located at 2551 West Avenue H, in Lancaster. For additional information, call 661-948-6060 or visit www.avfair.com

The Barstow Community Hospital will host a Community Health Fair on the third Friday of every month. The next health fair is scheduled for Friday, July 16th, from 9am to 10am for Senior Circle, and from 10am to 12pm for the General public.  Keep tabs on your health by attending our monthly health fair. The health fair is free to attendees and offers the following screenings: EKG, blood pressure, weight, blood sugar and cholesterol.  The health fair is held in the Hospital Conference Room. The fair is free. Barstow Community Hospital is located at 555 S.7th Avenue in Barstow. For additional information, call 760-957-3340.

Now through September 5th, Heritage Square Museum presents Their Rights and Nothing Less: A Celebration of Women’s Suffrage. Complete with original, rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement, a special section of the exhibit will be dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight. The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution—the right for women to vote. More accurately, it does is not deny the right to vote based upon gender. Celebrating 41 years preserving and interpreting the history of Southern California, Heritage Square is a living history museum whose eight historic structures to tell the story of the development of Los Angeles like no place else. Heritage Square Museum is open for regular tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/children ages 6-12. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.heritagesquare.org

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

Through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station in Culver City rescues and houses over 100 species of confiscated and abandoned exotic animals from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. STAR ECO Station is a non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility dedicated to a mission of Preservation Through Education. STAR ECO Station works throughout the year to provide innovative environmental science education programs for children, parents, schools and community organizations, and to inspire a commitment to environmentalism in our community. Through interactive tours of its environmental education and wildlife rescue center, and through educational outreach, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, seasonal camps and community events, STAR ECO Station serves learners in over 40 California school districts. STAR ECO Station, located at 10101 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. For additional information, call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org

The Ventura County Astronomical Society (VCAS) will hold its monthly membership meeting on Friday, August 20th at 7:30pm, at the Mesa Union School, 3901 Mesa School road in Somis.  The group is delighted to have Dr. Antonio Pipino, a post doctoral researcher in physics and astronomy at UCLA, as our guest speaker.  His presentation is “The Timescales of Chemical Enrichment in Galaxies: How to use Chemical Abundances as a Cosmic Clock”.  In his presentation Dr. Pipino will first review the basics of the chemical enrichment theory.  Then he will discuss a state-of-the-art model to infer the timescales of chemical enrichment, which are the fundamental tool to understand the evolution of abundances and abundance ratios in galaxies.  Dr. Pipino will then show how abundance ratios are used to derive the timescale for cosmic age.  The public is invited to this enlightening presentation at no cost.  For additional information, call 805-642-5166, Email: vcas1@aol.com or visit www.vcas.org

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is 127 acres of beautiful garden landscapes and historical sites, located at the base of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains.  The grounds are home to many plants and animals that thrive on the lands natural resources.  Through education and environmental consciousness, visitors and the community can discover, learn, experience, and appreciate the relationship between plants and people. Parking is free.  For additional information, call 626-821-3222 or enjoy at http://www.arboretum.org/

Situated on nine rolling acres, the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace offers visitors an insider's glimpse into the events, people and world that shaped and were shaped by, the "37th President". From the humble farmhouse built by his father in 1912, to priceless gifts from heads of state, to the peaceful memorials of President and Mrs. Nixon, the museum and its beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens trace the long road from Richard Nixon's Yorba Linda boyhood to the Presidency and beyond. The Nixon Library provides an in-depth look at the library and its gardens, galleries and special exhibits, as well as background on the life and legacy of Richard Nixon.  In addition, website visitors can research the Nixon Presidency, order the latest from the museum store, order tickets to events, and plan their future visits. The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, is open daily 10am to 5pm and Sundays 11am to 5pm.  For more information about events or exhibits, call 714-993-5075 or visit the library online at http://www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org

The Hesperia Zoo is open to the public on the weekends for "guided tours". They run every hour on the hour from 10am to 5pm. (Last tour at 4pm).  Every Saturday and Sunday, you are invited to take a walk on the wild side, where they will enjoy a 45 minute guided tour by one of their knowledgeable professional animal trainers. They will get an up-close and personal experience with many domestic and wild animal actors from film, television and print ads. As we walk on our tour, you will be introduced to each animal, where we will discuss their natural adaptations, environment and tell you about recent commercials or movies they have been in. Some of the animals you will meet include big cats, monkeys, birds, hoofed animals and much, much more!  Admission: ages 13 to adult $6.00; Ages 3 -12 and Seniors 62+ are $4.00 and Children 2 and under are free.   Directions:  Take 1-15 to the Hesperia, Main Street exit travel east on Main Street for 7 miles, turn left on Choiceana Avenue, then turn right on Willow Street. The Hesperia Zoo is on the left side at 19038 Willow Street, in Hesperia. The Zoo also offers private tours during the week, by reservation only and educational programs both on-site as well as offsite (45 minute shows such as Animals around the world, Birds of a feather, Reptiles are way cool, just to name a few).  We also do private events (Grand openings, birthday parties etc.) petting zoos, reptile shows, pony rides.   For additional information or photos visit www.thehesperiazoo.com or call 760-948-9430.

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds announced the new dates and theme for the 72nd annual Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival 2010.  The new dates for Fair 2010 are Friday, August 20th thru Sunday, August 29th, and the winning entry, "All AG-cess!" is the theme for Fair 2010.  Antelope Valley Fair's roots go back to 1895, when the Antelope Valley Association sponsored a two-day celebration for area ranchers and farmers.  The first organized Harvest Festival took place in 1931, featuring Hollywood entertainers.  The Rural Olympics has been a part of the Antelope Valley Fair for many years and is totally unique to its high desert community. It continues to attract local, national and even international excitement as ranchers toss heavy bales of hay around like they were pillows, truck drivers zip around obstacles and race back into narrow chutes, women whip farm tractors around like tricycles and 5,000 people cheer on helmeted auto races... albeit stock Model "T" Fords that hardly match Daytona Raceway speeds. Rural Olympics Events Include: Hay Baling, Antique Car Potato Race, Youth Tug-of-War, East/West Tug-of-War, Hay Loading, Farmer's Handicap, Antique Tractor Race, Tractor Race - Men, Tractor Race - Women, Hay Squeeze, Model "T" Race, Tractor & Semi-Trailer Backing, Truck & Trailer Backing, Mechanical Hay Loading, Gravel Truck Transfer. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds are located at 2551 West Avenue H, in Lancaster. For additional information, call 661-948-6060 or visit www.avfair.com

These classes are for ages 14 & up, and are held at the Town Hall Recreation Center on the 3rd Saturday of each month.  The First Aid/CPR Class cost of $22/person + $10 for materials fee payable to the instructor on the first day of class.  For additional information, call 760-240-7880.

Now through September 5th, Heritage Square Museum presents Their Rights and Nothing Less: A Celebration of Women’s Suffrage. Complete with original, rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement, a special section of the exhibit will be dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight. The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution—the right for women to vote. More accurately, it does is not deny the right to vote based upon gender. Celebrating 41 years preserving and interpreting the history of Southern California, Heritage Square is a living history museum whose eight historic structures to tell the story of the development of Los Angeles like no place else. Heritage Square Museum is open for regular tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/children ages 6-12. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.heritagesquare.org

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

Mission San Juan Capistrano hosts its 2010 Music Under the Stars Summer concert Series.  The concert series offers something for everyone, no matter one's age or musical taste.  The concerts, held from 5:30pm-9:30pm, feature dancing to a variety of live music including Latin and Jazz, Motown, Soul, R&B favorites, Pop, Rock, and tributes galore! On Saturday, August 21st: A Tribute to Santana. New to the lineup this year is a tribute to the 40-year career of Latin-Rock legend, Carlos Santana. The diverse rhythm section has the skill to present Santana's complex Latin rhythms, while the drummer's solid grooves blend perfectly with the high-energy percussion team of congas, bongos and timbales.  Add a soulful bassist; a vocalist with impressive power; a keyboardist with limitless range; and a guitarist eager to pull off those famous trademark Santana licks, and you've got one heart-pounding show sure to have you on your feet.  For additional information and ticketing for Music Under the Stars, call 949-234-1300 or visit www.missionsjc.com

The annual Mud Fest makes a splash on Saturday, August 21st, at Horsemen’s Center.  Two divisions - Middle School and High School, with five events for teams of 6-10 players are being offered at this year’s Mud Fest.  Teams compete against each other for points and a team trophy, plus each winning team member gets an official Mud Fest T-shirt!  Spectators welcome!  Mud Fest is held from 9am to 12 pm.  For additional information, call 760-240-7880 or visit www.AVRecreation.org

12th Annual Hueneme Beach Festival, sponsored by City of Port Hueneme, is held Saturday and Sunday, August 21st & 22nd, from 11am-6pm.  Families won’t want to miss Ventura County’s hottest summer beach!  There’s plenty of fun in the sun, great food, music and dancing.  The Hueneme Beach Festival has an expanded children's area with rides, games and attractions.  The festivities will be held at Hueneme Beach Park, 550 East Surfside Drive in Port Hueneme.  For additional information, visit www.huenemebeachfest.org

Volunteers are working on the first annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer for Ventura County.  Making Strides is a non-competitive 5k Morning Walk, beginning at 8:30am on Saturday, August 21st, at the Ventura Harbor - Harbor Cove Beach.  Teams of walkers will complete a 5k course winding through the Ventura Harbor and promenade and take part in activities before and after the walk.  Since 1993, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has been the American Cancer Society’s rallying cry to raise awareness and money to fight breast cancer.  For additional information, call 805-644- 4237 or visit www.makingstrides.acsevents.org/ventura

Bring your dog to the ballpark and cheer on the Dodgers as they take on the Cincinnati Reds at Bark In The Park At Dodger Stadium.  Pup Rally, Pup Parade, pet contests, and gift bag for each dog courtesy of event sponsor, Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance Pet Foods Inc. is just some of the fun schedules.  Portion of ticket sales benefits spcaLA!  Established in 1877, spcaLA is an independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Southern California.  There is no national SPCA, parent organization, or umbrella group that provides financial support to spcaLA.  Donations run programs and services include Cruelty Investigation, the Disaster Animal Response Team, Humane Education, and a variety of shelter services.  Bark In The Park At Dodger Stadium is held on Saturday August 21st; Pup activities start at 5:10, Game at 7:10, at Dodgers Stadium (dog check in Parking Lot G).  For additional information, call 323.730.5300 or visit www.spcaLA.com

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is 127 acres of beautiful garden landscapes and historical sites, located at the base of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains.  The grounds are home to many plants and animals that thrive on the lands natural resources.  Through education and environmental consciousness, visitors and the community can discover, learn, experience, and appreciate the relationship between plants and people. Parking is free.  For additional information, call 626-821-3222 or enjoy at http://www.arboretum.org/

Situated on nine rolling acres, the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace offers visitors an insider's glimpse into the events, people and world that shaped and were shaped by, the "37th President". From the humble farmhouse built by his father in 1912, to priceless gifts from heads of state, to the peaceful memorials of President and Mrs. Nixon, the museum and its beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens trace the long road from Richard Nixon's Yorba Linda boyhood to the Presidency and beyond. The Nixon Library provides an in-depth look at the library and its gardens, galleries and special exhibits, as well as background on the life and legacy of Richard Nixon.  In addition, website visitors can research the Nixon Presidency, order the latest from the museum store, order tickets to events, and plan their future visits. The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, is open daily 10am to 5pm and Sundays 11am to 5pm.  For more information about events or exhibits, call 714-993-5075 or visit the library online at http://www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org

The Hesperia Zoo is open to the public on the weekends for "guided tours". They run every hour on the hour from 10am to 5pm. (Last tour at 4pm).  Every Saturday and Sunday, you are invited to take a walk on the wild side, where they will enjoy a 45 minute guided tour by one of their knowledgeable professional animal trainers. They will get an up-close and personal experience with many domestic and wild animal actors from film, television and print ads. As we walk on our tour, you will be introduced to each animal, where we will discuss their natural adaptations, environment and tell you about recent commercials or movies they have been in. Some of the animals you will meet include big cats, monkeys, birds, hoofed animals and much, much more!  Admission: ages 13 to adult $6.00; Ages 3 -12 and Seniors 62+ are $4.00 and Children 2 and under are free.   Directions:  Take 1-15 to the Hesperia, Main Street exit travel east on Main Street for 7 miles, turn left on Choiceana Avenue, then turn right on Willow Street. The Hesperia Zoo is on the left side at 19038 Willow Street, in Hesperia. The Zoo also offers private tours during the week, by reservation only and educational programs both on-site as well as offsite (45 minute shows such as Animals around the world, Birds of a feather, Reptiles are way cool, just to name a few).  We also do private events (Grand openings, birthday parties etc.) petting zoos, reptile shows, pony rides.   For additional information or photos visit www.thehesperiazoo.com or call 760-948-9430.

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

The City of Los Angeles Japanese Garden, located in Van Nuys, is open for strolling on Sundays from 10am to 4 pm, with docent led tours available. New is the Shion Tea House that serves Jasmine tea and Japanese almond cookies. The Tea House is open from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission is $3 for the public; $2 for seniors and children under 10. The Japanese Garden is located on Woodley Avenue between Victory and Burbank Blvd. For additional information, call 818-756-8166.

The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds announced the new dates and theme for the 72nd annual Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival 2010.  The new dates for Fair 2010 are Friday, August 20th thru Sunday, August 29th, and the winning entry, "All AG-cess!" is the theme for Fair 2010.  Antelope Valley Fair's roots go back to 1895, when the Antelope Valley Association sponsored a two-day celebration for area ranchers and farmers.  The first organized Harvest Festival took place in 1931, featuring Hollywood entertainers.  The Rural Olympics has been a part of the Antelope Valley Fair for many years and is totally unique to its high desert community. It continues to attract local, national and even international excitement as ranchers toss heavy bales of hay around like they were pillows, truck drivers zip around obstacles and race back into narrow chutes, women whip farm tractors around like tricycles and 5,000 people cheer on helmeted auto races... albeit stock Model "T" Fords that hardly match Daytona Raceway speeds. Rural Olympics Events Include: Hay Baling, Antique Car Potato Race, Youth Tug-of-War, East/West Tug-of-War, Hay Loading, Farmer's Handicap, Antique Tractor Race, Tractor Race - Men, Tractor Race - Women, Hay Squeeze, Model "T" Race, Tractor & Semi-Trailer Backing, Truck & Trailer Backing, Mechanical Hay Loading, Gravel Truck Transfer. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds are located at 2551 West Avenue H, in Lancaster. For additional information, call 661-948-6060 or visit www.avfair.com

Now through September 5th, Heritage Square Museum presents Their Rights and Nothing Less: A Celebration of Women’s Suffrage. Complete with original, rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement, a special section of the exhibit will be dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight. The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution—the right for women to vote. More accurately, it does is not deny the right to vote based upon gender. Celebrating 41 years preserving and interpreting the history of Southern California, Heritage Square is a living history museum whose eight historic structures to tell the story of the development of Los Angeles like no place else. Heritage Square Museum is open for regular tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/children ages 6-12. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.heritagesquare.org

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

Reduce your dependency on oil and pedal on over to Santa Monica Museum of Art on Sunday, August 22nd, for the second annual Cause for Creativity: Tour da Arts.  The event offers a spoke card art workshop, cultural bike tour, and exhibition closing party.  Enjoy a scenic ride through Santa Monica with stops for theater and music along the way.  Return to SMMoA for additional festivities, performances, food trucks, silk screening, and more.  Spoke Card Art Workshop: 2-4 pm; Urban Expedition Cultural Bike Tour: 4-7 pm; Tour da Arts, vol. 2 festivities & exhibition closing party: 7-9 pm.  For additional information and registration, call 310.586.6488, email: info@smmoa.org or visit www.smmoa.org

12th Annual Hueneme Beach Festival, sponsored by City of Port Hueneme, is held Saturday and Sunday, August 21st & 22nd, from 11am-6pm.  Families won’t want to miss Ventura County’s hottest summer beach!  There’s plenty of fun in the sun, great food, music and dancing.  The Hueneme Beach Festival has an expanded children's area with rides, games and attractions.  The festivities will be held at Hueneme Beach Park, 550 East Surfside Drive in Port Hueneme.  For additional information, visit www.huenemebeachfest.org

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds announced the new dates and theme for the 72nd annual Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival 2010.  The new dates for Fair 2010 are Friday, August 20th thru Sunday, August 29th, and the winning entry, "All AG-cess!" is the theme for Fair 2010.  Antelope Valley Fair's roots go back to 1895, when the Antelope Valley Association sponsored a two-day celebration for area ranchers and farmers.  The first organized Harvest Festival took place in 1931, featuring Hollywood entertainers.  The Rural Olympics has been a part of the Antelope Valley Fair for many years and is totally unique to its high desert community. It continues to attract local, national and even international excitement as ranchers toss heavy bales of hay around like they were pillows, truck drivers zip around obstacles and race back into narrow chutes, women whip farm tractors around like tricycles and 5,000 people cheer on helmeted auto races... albeit stock Model "T" Fords that hardly match Daytona Raceway speeds. Rural Olympics Events Include: Hay Baling, Antique Car Potato Race, Youth Tug-of-War, East/West Tug-of-War, Hay Loading, Farmer's Handicap, Antique Tractor Race, Tractor Race - Men, Tractor Race - Women, Hay Squeeze, Model "T" Race, Tractor & Semi-Trailer Backing, Truck & Trailer Backing, Mechanical Hay Loading, Gravel Truck Transfer. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds are located at 2551 West Avenue H, in Lancaster. For additional information, call 661-948-6060 or visit www.avfair.com

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

Through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station in Culver City rescues and houses over 100 species of confiscated and abandoned exotic animals from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. STAR ECO Station is a non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility dedicated to a mission of Preservation Through Education. STAR ECO Station works throughout the year to provide innovative environmental science education programs for children, parents, schools and community organizations, and to inspire a commitment to environmentalism in our community. Through interactive tours of its environmental education and wildlife rescue center, and through educational outreach, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, seasonal camps and community events, STAR ECO Station serves learners in over 40 California school districts. STAR ECO Station, located at 10101 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. For additional information, call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org

The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California is a non-profit community based organization that honors aviation pioneers, recognizes the contributions of aviation and aerospace to the Southern California economy, and encourages youth to pursue education and careers in aviation- related fields. The organization operates the Flight Path Aviation Historical Museum located in the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway. The Museum displays historical aviation murals celebrating flight, photographs, uniforms, memorabilia and other artifacts representative of the aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports. Museum hours and days of operation have expanded to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. For additional information, visit http://flightpath.us/

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

Join in the fun on "The Family Campout" presented by the Conejo Recreation and Park District Outdoor Unit and the Outdoor Advisory Council on Saturday & Sunday, August 24th & 25th.  Experience the joys of camping with you family without all the work! Drop off you camping gear and take a guided nature hike into beautiful Wildwood Canyon while staff transports your gear to the campsite.  Enjoy arts & crafts, games, and more for the afternoon. We serve you a complete camp dinner including s'mores for dessert, and then enjoy skits, songs and stories around the campfire.  Cost is $20 per person, includes dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.  Program runs from 1pm Saturday to 12noon Sunday.  Pre-registration is required.  Space is limited.  Enjoy a fabulous outdoor experience with your family and friends.  For additional information and registration, call 850-495-2163 or www.crpd.org

The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds announced the new dates and theme for the 72nd annual Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival 2010.  The new dates for Fair 2010 are Friday, August 20th thru Sunday, August 29th, and the winning entry, "All AG-cess!" is the theme for Fair 2010.  Antelope Valley Fair's roots go back to 1895, when the Antelope Valley Association sponsored a two-day celebration for area ranchers and farmers.  The first organized Harvest Festival took place in 1931, featuring Hollywood entertainers.  The Rural Olympics has been a part of the Antelope Valley Fair for many years and is totally unique to its high desert community. It continues to attract local, national and even international excitement as ranchers toss heavy bales of hay around like they were pillows, truck drivers zip around obstacles and race back into narrow chutes, women whip farm tractors around like tricycles and 5,000 people cheer on helmeted auto races... albeit stock Model "T" Fords that hardly match Daytona Raceway speeds. Rural Olympics Events Include: Hay Baling, Antique Car Potato Race, Youth Tug-of-War, East/West Tug-of-War, Hay Loading, Farmer's Handicap, Antique Tractor Race, Tractor Race - Men, Tractor Race - Women, Hay Squeeze, Model "T" Race, Tractor & Semi-Trailer Backing, Truck & Trailer Backing, Mechanical Hay Loading, Gravel Truck Transfer. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds are located at 2551 West Avenue H, in Lancaster. For additional information, call 661-948-6060 or visit www.avfair.com

On Tuesday, June 15th head down to the Brea Farmers Market. This weekly event at Downtown Brea features the finest, farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and includes crafts, too. The market is open 4pm to 8pm. Admission is free. The Brea Farmers is located on Birch Street, in Downtown Brea. For additional information, visit www.breadowntown.com

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California is a non-profit community based organization that honors aviation pioneers, recognizes the contributions of aviation and aerospace to the Southern California economy, and encourages youth to pursue education and careers in aviation- related fields. The organization operates the Flight Path Aviation Historical Museum located in the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway. The Museum displays historical aviation murals celebrating flight, photographs, uniforms, memorabilia and other artifacts representative of the aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports. Museum hours and days of operation have expanded to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. For additional information, visit http://flightpath.us/

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

Join in the fun on "The Family Campout" presented by the Conejo Recreation and Park District Outdoor Unit and the Outdoor Advisory Council on Saturday & Sunday, August 24th & 25th.  Experience the joys of camping with you family without all the work! Drop off you camping gear and take a guided nature hike into beautiful Wildwood Canyon while staff transports your gear to the campsite.  Enjoy arts & crafts, games, and more for the afternoon. We serve you a complete camp dinner including s'mores for dessert, and then enjoy skits, songs and stories around the campfire.  Cost is $20 per person, includes dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.  Program runs from 1pm Saturday to 12noon Sunday.  Pre-registration is required.  Space is limited.  Enjoy a fabulous outdoor experience with your family and friends.  For additional information and registration, call 850-495-2163 or www.crpd.org

The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds announced the new dates and theme for the 72nd annual Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival 2010.  The new dates for Fair 2010 are Friday, August 20th thru Sunday, August 29th, and the winning entry, "All AG-cess!" is the theme for Fair 2010.  Antelope Valley Fair's roots go back to 1895, when the Antelope Valley Association sponsored a two-day celebration for area ranchers and farmers.  The first organized Harvest Festival took place in 1931, featuring Hollywood entertainers.  The Rural Olympics has been a part of the Antelope Valley Fair for many years and is totally unique to its high desert community. It continues to attract local, national and even international excitement as ranchers toss heavy bales of hay around like they were pillows, truck drivers zip around obstacles and race back into narrow chutes, women whip farm tractors around like tricycles and 5,000 people cheer on helmeted auto races... albeit stock Model "T" Fords that hardly match Daytona Raceway speeds. Rural Olympics Events Include: Hay Baling, Antique Car Potato Race, Youth Tug-of-War, East/West Tug-of-War, Hay Loading, Farmer's Handicap, Antique Tractor Race, Tractor Race - Men, Tractor Race - Women, Hay Squeeze, Model "T" Race, Tractor & Semi-Trailer Backing, Truck & Trailer Backing, Mechanical Hay Loading, Gravel Truck Transfer. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds are located at 2551 West Avenue H, in Lancaster. For additional information, call 661-948-6060 or visit www.avfair.com

On Wednesday's come Conditioning Walk with the Mojave Group of the Sierra Club. The group meets at the Victor Valley Museum, 11873 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, at 7pm every Wednesday, except second Wednesday of each month. Walks are paced for participants. Enjoy the evening air, river breeze, sunsets, starts and moon on a 3-mile walk around Jess Ranch and along the Mojave River. For additional information, call 760-951-4520 or visit www.sangorgonio.sierraclub.org

Discovery Science Center, the Anaheim Ducks, the National Hockey League, and USA Hockey have joined together to showcase The Science of Hockey, a permanent exhibition at Discovery Science Center. Experience the colder side of science as we explore physics, physiology and flying pucks! No helmets required, but the icy interactive isn't for rookies!  Exhibition highlights include a Zamboni Machine, Penalty Box and Broadcast Booth, and more!  Discovery Science Center is located at 2500 N. Main Street, in Santa Ana.  For additional information, call 714-542-2823 or visit http://www.discoverycube.org/

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

Through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station in Culver City rescues and houses over 100 species of confiscated and abandoned exotic animals from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. STAR ECO Station is a non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility dedicated to a mission of Preservation Through Education. STAR ECO Station works throughout the year to provide innovative environmental science education programs for children, parents, schools and community organizations, and to inspire a commitment to environmentalism in our community. Through interactive tours of its environmental education and wildlife rescue center, and through educational outreach, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, seasonal camps and community events, STAR ECO Station serves learners in over 40 California school districts. STAR ECO Station, located at 10101 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. For additional information, call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org

The Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California is a non-profit community based organization that honors aviation pioneers, recognizes the contributions of aviation and aerospace to the Southern California economy, and encourages youth to pursue education and careers in aviation- related fields. The organization operates the Flight Path Aviation Historical Museum located in the LAX Imperial Terminal at 6661 West Imperial Highway. The Museum displays historical aviation murals celebrating flight, photographs, uniforms, memorabilia and other artifacts representative of the aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports. Museum hours and days of operation have expanded to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday and the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm. For additional information, visit http://flightpath.us/

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds announced the new dates and theme for the 72nd annual Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival 2010.  The new dates for Fair 2010 are Friday, August 20th thru Sunday, August 29th, and the winning entry, "All AG-cess!" is the theme for Fair 2010.  Antelope Valley Fair's roots go back to 1895, when the Antelope Valley Association sponsored a two-day celebration for area ranchers and farmers.  The first organized Harvest Festival took place in 1931, featuring Hollywood entertainers.  The Rural Olympics has been a part of the Antelope Valley Fair for many years and is totally unique to its high desert community. It continues to attract local, national and even international excitement as ranchers toss heavy bales of hay around like they were pillows, truck drivers zip around obstacles and race back into narrow chutes, women whip farm tractors around like tricycles and 5,000 people cheer on helmeted auto races... albeit stock Model "T" Fords that hardly match Daytona Raceway speeds. Rural Olympics Events Include: Hay Baling, Antique Car Potato Race, Youth Tug-of-War, East/West Tug-of-War, Hay Loading, Farmer's Handicap, Antique Tractor Race, Tractor Race - Men, Tractor Race - Women, Hay Squeeze, Model "T" Race, Tractor & Semi-Trailer Backing, Truck & Trailer Backing, Mechanical Hay Loading, Gravel Truck Transfer. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds are located at 2551 West Avenue H, in Lancaster. For additional information, call 661-948-6060 or visit www.avfair.com

Our concert series is BACK and even better this year! The Oaks' Summer Nights Music Series – Thursday August 26th 6:00pm-8:00pm in the outdoor shops featuring Rick Jarrett Jazz. For all of you normal concert-goers, this year things will be a little different. The Oaks will have two locations for the concerts. We will be rotating the concerts from the Outdoor Shops Center Court to the grassy area in front of Muvico Theaters week by week, depending on the band. Each location will be announced at the previous concert, on The Oaks website, and on Twitter, so don't miss it! Thank you to our key sponsor Bogart’s at Muvico for helping bring Summer Nights Music Series back. Make sure to visit their dining rotunda on the second floor of Muvico following the concerts.

Downtown Burbank Partnership is pleased to present the 7th Annual Come Out & Dance! Summer Music Festival with glorious nights of boogie, hop and cha-cha-cha under the stars on Thursdays in August.  The stage and dance floor will be located on the AMC Walkway at San Fernando Boulevard and Palm Avenue in Downtown Burbank. August is hot with salsa. Come Out & Dance! is free and open to the public.  Festivities kick off nightly at 6pm with dance lessons courtesy of Francisco and Stacey of The Dance Family Studio.  Participants can learn the latest dance steps, refine their steps and sharpen their moves before putting it all into practice when the band strikes up.  At 7pm, the two-hour concert begins with Southern California’s hottest musical acts. August 26: Pete Escovedo Orchestra. Widely considered one of the finest ensembles in upbeat Latin jazz, the Pete Escovedo Orchestra is an electrifying mix of talented musicians. Dance lovers will delight in the joyous concoction of Latin rhythms with elements of jazz, R&B and funk that is hard to resist. Visit www.peteescovedo.com  For additional information, call 818.238.5180 or visit www.downtown-burbank.org

Heritage Square Museum in Downtown Los Angeles is please to present their 3rd annual Concerts at the Square, on Thursday, August 15th and Sunday, August 26th. Gates open at 4pm, opening acts start at 5pm; main acts begin at 7pm.  Enjoy live entertainment in the loveliest of settings for Free! Confirmed acts are Grammy-award-winning Mariachi Divas, Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band, and "Blue Metro" from the Eagle Rock Music School. Other bands are TBA.  For additional information, call 323-225-2700 or visit www.heritagesquare.org

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is 127 acres of beautiful garden landscapes and historical sites, located at the base of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains.  The grounds are home to many plants and animals that thrive on the lands natural resources.  Through education and environmental consciousness, visitors and the community can discover, learn, experience, and appreciate the relationship between plants and people. Parking is free.  For additional information, call 626-821-3222 or enjoy at http://www.arboretum.org/

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

Come out and celebrate Fiesta La Ballona! Browse through the booths, taste the food, hang out in the beer garden, listen to the bands, watch the presentations, go on the carnival rides, and have some fun! "Fiesta La Ballona Days" began in 1951 as a week-long celebration of the region's early settlers. People went to events - and even to work! - dressed up as Native American Indians, rancheros, señoritas, cowboys and cowgirls. The early fiestas evoked pride among the descendants of the "first families" and offered the entire community a playful opportunity to connect with its history. Free Admission to Veteran's Park, Live Music (2 Stages), Vendors, Carnival Rides & Games, Community Stage Performances, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Food Court, Beer and Wine Garden, K-9 Demonstrations, Free Parking, Aquacade. Fiesta La Ballona Days is held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 27th, 28th, 29th, 2010 at Veterans Park, Corner of Overland Avenue & Culver Boulevard, in Culver City. Parking is available in a number of lots including Sony Studios, across Overland at the former Courthouse parking lot, at the Armory and at the Senior Center. For additional information, call 310-253-6632 or visit www.fiestalaballona.org

Huntington Beach Farmer's Market and Art Fair, held Every Friday from 12-noon to 5pm, is one of the most beautiful weekly outdoor crafts and California Farmers Markets along the coast, selling foods and fresh cut flowers in the covered awning spaces overlooking the ocean.  Overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean at Pier Plaza north of the Huntington Beach Pier, the market is located on Pacific Coast Highway at Main Street, in Huntington Beach.  Admission is free.  For additional information, call 714-536-2213 or visit www.hbartafaire.com

The City of Rancho Santa Margarita "Skate Park" is now open! The park is at Canada Vista Park, 24328 Antonio Parkway. Located approximately one mile from Oso Parkway, the Rancho Santa Margarita Skate Park is open to the public free of charge seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The park is unsupervised and there is no age limit - skate at your own risk.  Please protect and preserve your park!! Helmets, kneepads, and elbow pads are required at all times, and violators are subject to citation under the city's skate park ordinance. For additional information, call the City of Rancho Santa Margarita at 949-635-1800.

The world's only Skateboard Museum is in Simi Valley! Come see over 2000 items on display showing the complete history of this California sport. Skate Lab Skateboard Museum Park is located at 4226 Valley Fair Street in Simi Valley. Call ahead for current information at 805-578-0040, or visit the museums web site http://www.skatelab.com/

The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds announced the new dates and theme for the 72nd annual Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival 2010.  The new dates for Fair 2010 are Friday, August 20th thru Sunday, August 29th, and the winning entry, "All AG-cess!" is the theme for Fair 2010.  Antelope Valley Fair's roots go back to 1895, when the Antelope Valley Association sponsored a two-day celebration for area ranchers and farmers.  The first organized Harvest Festival took place in 1931, featuring Hollywood entertainers.  The Rural Olympics has been a part of the Antelope Valley Fair for many years and is totally unique to its high desert community. It continues to attract local, national and even international excitement as ranchers toss heavy bales of hay around like they were pillows, truck drivers zip around obstacles and race back into narrow chutes, women whip farm tractors around like tricycles and 5,000 people cheer on helmeted auto races... albeit stock Model "T" Fords that hardly match Daytona Raceway speeds. Rural Olympics Events Include: Hay Baling, Antique Car Potato Race, Youth Tug-of-War, East/West Tug-of-War, Hay Loading, Farmer's Handicap, Antique Tractor Race, Tractor Race - Men, Tractor Race - Women, Hay Squeeze, Model "T" Race, Tractor & Semi-Trailer Backing, Truck & Trailer Backing, Mechanical Hay Loading, Gravel Truck Transfer. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds are located at 2551 West Avenue H, in Lancaster. For additional information, call 661-948-6060 or visit www.avfair.com

Discover an enchanted oasis right here in Los Angeles.  The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum offers affordable, family-friendly plays in its magical, outdoor Topanga Canyon setting.  See great theater like you've never seen it before - under a canopy of trees and stars.  Picnickers are welcome before and after performances, and kids under five are always free.  For additional information, call Theatricum Botanicum at 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com

Now through September 5th, Heritage Square Museum presents Their Rights and Nothing Less: A Celebration of Women’s Suffrage. Complete with original, rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement, a special section of the exhibit will be dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight. The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution—the right for women to vote. More accurately, it does is not deny the right to vote based upon gender. Celebrating 41 years preserving and interpreting the history of Southern California, Heritage Square is a living history museum whose eight historic structures to tell the story of the development of Los Angeles like no place else. Heritage Square Museum is open for regular tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/children ages 6-12. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.heritagesquare.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

Through a partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, STAR ECO Station in Culver City rescues and houses over 100 species of confiscated and abandoned exotic animals from around the world, including tropical birds, reptiles, wildcats and ocean life. STAR ECO Station is a non-profit environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility dedicated to a mission of Preservation Through Education. STAR ECO Station works throughout the year to provide innovative environmental science education programs for children, parents, schools and community organizations, and to inspire a commitment to environmentalism in our community. Through interactive tours of its environmental education and wildlife rescue center, and through educational outreach, assemblies, classroom instruction, field trips, seasonal camps and community events, STAR ECO Station serves learners in over 40 California school districts. STAR ECO Station, located at 10101 W. Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City. For additional information, call 310-842-8060 or visit www.ecostation.org

Situated on nine rolling acres, the Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace offers visitors an insider's glimpse into the events, people and world that shaped and were shaped by, the "37th President". From the humble farmhouse built by his father in 1912, to priceless gifts from heads of state, to the peaceful memorials of President and Mrs. Nixon, the museum and its beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens trace the long road from Richard Nixon's Yorba Linda boyhood to the Presidency and beyond. The Nixon Library provides an in-depth look at the library and its gardens, galleries and special exhibits, as well as background on the life and legacy of Richard Nixon.  In addition, website visitors can research the Nixon Presidency, order the latest from the museum store, order tickets to events, and plan their future visits. The Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, is open daily 10am to 5pm and Sundays 11am to 5pm.  For more information about events or exhibits, call 714-993-5075 or visit the library online at http://www.nixonlibraryfoundation.org

The Hesperia Zoo is open to the public on the weekends for "guided tours". They run every hour on the hour from 10am to 5pm. (Last tour at 4pm).  Every Saturday and Sunday, you are invited to take a walk on the wild side, where they will enjoy a 45 minute guided tour by one of their knowledgeable professional animal trainers. They will get an up-close and personal experience with many domestic and wild animal actors from film, television and print ads. As we walk on our tour, you will be introduced to each animal, where we will discuss their natural adaptations, environment and tell you about recent commercials or movies they have been in. Some of the animals you will meet include big cats, monkeys, birds, hoofed animals and much, much more!  Admission: ages 13 to adult $6.00; Ages 3 -12 and Seniors 62+ are $4.00 and Children 2 and under are free.   Directions:  Take 1-15 to the Hesperia, Main Street exit travel east on Main Street for 7 miles, turn left on Choiceana Avenue, then turn right on Willow Street. The Hesperia Zoo is on the left side at 19038 Willow Street, in Hesperia. The Zoo also offers private tours during the week, by reservation only and educational programs both on-site as well as offsite (45 minute shows such as Animals around the world, Birds of a feather, Reptiles are way cool, just to name a few).  We also do private events (Grand openings, birthday parties etc.) petting zoos, reptile shows, pony rides.   For additional information or photos visit www.thehesperiazoo.com or call 760-948-9430.

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

Come out and celebrate Fiesta La Ballona! Browse through the booths, taste the food, hang out in the beer garden, listen to the bands, watch the presentations, go on the carnival rides, and have some fun! "Fiesta La Ballona Days" began in 1951 as a week-long celebration of the region's early settlers. People went to events - and even to work! - dressed up as Native American Indians, rancheros, señoritas, cowboys and cowgirls. The early fiestas evoked pride among the descendants of the "first families" and offered the entire community a playful opportunity to connect with its history. Free Admission to Veteran's Park, Live Music (2 Stages), Vendors, Carnival Rides & Games, Community Stage Performances, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Food Court, Beer and Wine Garden, K-9 Demonstrations, Free Parking, Aquacade. Fiesta La Ballona Days is held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 27th, 28th, 29th, 2010 at Veterans Park, Corner of Overland Avenue & Culver Boulevard, in Culver City. Parking is available in a number of lots including Sony Studios, across Overland at the former Courthouse parking lot, at the Armory and at the Senior Center. For additional information, call 310-253-6632 or visit www.fiestalaballona.org

The International Surfing Museum, in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection of some of the most significant artifacts in the history of surfing. With surf music and videos playing in the background, you'll be in the mood to view the many fine exhibits. The International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach. For additional information, call 714-960-3484 or visit www.surfingmuseum.org

The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds announced the new dates and theme for the 72nd annual Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival 2010.  The new dates for Fair 2010 are Friday, August 20th thru Sunday, August 29th, and the winning entry, "All AG-cess!" is the theme for Fair 2010.  Antelope Valley Fair's roots go back to 1895, when the Antelope Valley Association sponsored a two-day celebration for area ranchers and farmers.  The first organized Harvest Festival took place in 1931, featuring Hollywood entertainers.  The Rural Olympics has been a part of the Antelope Valley Fair for many years and is totally unique to its high desert community. It continues to attract local, national and even international excitement as ranchers toss heavy bales of hay around like they were pillows, truck drivers zip around obstacles and race back into narrow chutes, women whip farm tractors around like tricycles and 5,000 people cheer on helmeted auto races... albeit stock Model "T" Fords that hardly match Daytona Raceway speeds. Rural Olympics Events Include: Hay Baling, Antique Car Potato Race, Youth Tug-of-War, East/West Tug-of-War, Hay Loading, Farmer's Handicap, Antique Tractor Race, Tractor Race - Men, Tractor Race - Women, Hay Squeeze, Model "T" Race, Tractor & Semi-Trailer Backing, Truck & Trailer Backing, Mechanical Hay Loading, Gravel Truck Transfer. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds are located at 2551 West Avenue H, in Lancaster. For additional information, call 661-948-6060 or visit www.avfair.com

Discover an enchanted oasis right here in Los Angeles.  The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum offers affordable, family-friendly plays in its magical, outdoor Topanga Canyon setting.  See great theater like you've never seen it before - under a canopy of trees and stars.  Picnickers are welcome before and after performances, and kids under five are always free.  For additional information, call Theatricum Botanicum at 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com

Now through September 5th, Heritage Square Museum presents Their Rights and Nothing Less: A Celebration of Women’s Suffrage. Complete with original, rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement, a special section of the exhibit will be dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight. The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution—the right for women to vote. More accurately, it does is not deny the right to vote based upon gender. Celebrating 41 years preserving and interpreting the history of Southern California, Heritage Square is a living history museum whose eight historic structures to tell the story of the development of Los Angeles like no place else. Heritage Square Museum is open for regular tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/children ages 6-12. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.heritagesquare.org

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com

The annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo rolls into town for some good ol' entertainment for the entire family on Saturday and Sunday August 28th & 29th.  Proclaimed as the richest 2-day rodeo in the nation, this year's Rodeo features saddle bronc, bareback, steer wrestling, calf roping, tie down roping and bull riding. Families won't want to miss the excitement.  Gates open Saturday at 2pm; Sunday at 11:30am.  Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo is held at the corner of Ortega Highway and Antonio/La Pata Road, in San Juan Capistrano.  For additional information, call 949-493-6123 or visit www.rmvrodeo.com

City of Irvine Senior Services is hosting a free Senior Economic Resource Fair on Saturday, August 28th from 9am – 12noon at the Lakeview Senior Center.  Seniors will be provided with information on education, volunteer programs and paid employment opportunities. Additional resources include housing, food, transportation, and legal and economic assistance programs.  The Fair is presented in an open house format, highlighting senior services, clubs and special interest groups.  For additional information, call 949-724-6908 or visit www.irvineseniors.org

The Hesperia Zoo is open to the public on the weekends for "guided tours". They run every hour on the hour from 10am to 5pm. (Last tour at 4pm).  Every Saturday and Sunday, you are invited to take a walk on the wild side, where they will enjoy a 45 minute guided tour by one of their knowledgeable professional animal trainers. They will get an up-close and personal experience with many domestic and wild animal actors from film, television and print ads. As we walk on our tour, you will be introduced to each animal, where we will discuss their natural adaptations, environment and tell you about recent commercials or movies they have been in. Some of the animals you will meet include big cats, monkeys, birds, hoofed animals and much, much more!  Admission: ages 13 to adult $6.00; Ages 3 -12 and Seniors 62+ are $4.00 and Children 2 and under are free.   Directions:  Take 1-15 to the Hesperia, Main Street exit travel east on Main Street for 7 miles, turn left on Choiceana Avenue, then turn right on Willow Street. The Hesperia Zoo is on the left side at 19038 Willow Street, in Hesperia. The Zoo also offers private tours during the week, by reservation only and educational programs both on-site as well as offsite (45 minute shows such as Animals around the world, Birds of a feather, Reptiles are way cool, just to name a few).  We also do private events (Grand openings, birthday parties etc.) petting zoos, reptile shows, pony rides.   For additional information or photos visit www.thehesperiazoo.com or call 760-948-9430.

The Hesperia Recreation & Parks District presents The Epicentre. The Epicentre is for teens between the ages of 13 (or 7th grade) and 17 years. Proof of age may be required. Membership registration packets are available at the Epicentre and must be completed to be allowed into the facility. The newly remodeled facility now offers two indoor basketball courts, a volleyball/badminton court, pool tables, foosball tables, dodge ball, a computer lab and a variety of activities and special events that are safe, fun and productive. With all this activity in one place it's no wonder they call us the Epicentre! The Epicentre is open year-round Monday through Friday from 2pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 12pm to 8pm.  For additional information, call the Hesperia Recreation and Park District at 760-244-5488.

Come out and celebrate Fiesta La Ballona! Browse through the booths, taste the food, hang out in the beer garden, listen to the bands, watch the presentations, go on the carnival rides, and have some fun! "Fiesta La Ballona Days" began in 1951 as a week-long celebration of the region's early settlers. People went to events - and even to work! - dressed up as Native American Indians, rancheros, señoritas, cowboys and cowgirls. The early fiestas evoked pride among the descendants of the "first families" and offered the entire community a playful opportunity to connect with its history. Free Admission to Veteran's Park, Live Music (2 Stages), Vendors, Carnival Rides & Games, Community Stage Performances, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Food Court, Beer and Wine Garden, K-9 Demonstrations, Free Parking, Aquacade. Fiesta La Ballona Days is held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 27th, 28th, 29th, 2010 at Veterans Park, Corner of Overland Avenue & Culver Boulevard, in Culver City. Parking is available in a number of lots including Sony Studios, across Overland at the former Courthouse parking lot, at the Armory and at the Senior Center. For additional information, call 310-253-6632 or visit www.fiestalaballona.org

The Antelope Valley Fairgrounds announced the new dates and theme for the 72nd annual Antelope Valley Fair & Alfalfa Festival 2010.  The new dates for Fair 2010 are Friday, August 20th thru Sunday, August 29th, and the winning entry, "All AG-cess!" is the theme for Fair 2010.  Antelope Valley Fair's roots go back to 1895, when the Antelope Valley Association sponsored a two-day celebration for area ranchers and farmers.  The first organized Harvest Festival took place in 1931, featuring Hollywood entertainers.  The Rural Olympics has been a part of the Antelope Valley Fair for many years and is totally unique to its high desert community. It continues to attract local, national and even international excitement as ranchers toss heavy bales of hay around like they were pillows, truck drivers zip around obstacles and race back into narrow chutes, women whip farm tractors around like tricycles and 5,000 people cheer on helmeted auto races... albeit stock Model "T" Fords that hardly match Daytona Raceway speeds. Rural Olympics Events Include: Hay Baling, Antique Car Potato Race, Youth Tug-of-War, East/West Tug-of-War, Hay Loading, Farmer's Handicap, Antique Tractor Race, Tractor Race - Men, Tractor Race - Women, Hay Squeeze, Model "T" Race, Tractor & Semi-Trailer Backing, Truck & Trailer Backing, Mechanical Hay Loading, Gravel Truck Transfer. Antelope Valley Fairgrounds are located at 2551 West Avenue H, in Lancaster. For additional information, call 661-948-6060 or visit www.avfair.com

Discover an enchanted oasis right here in Los Angeles.  The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum offers affordable, family-friendly plays in its magical, outdoor Topanga Canyon setting.  See great theater like you've never seen it before - under a canopy of trees and stars.  Picnickers are welcome before and after performances, and kids under five are always free.  For additional information, call Theatricum Botanicum at 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com

Now through September 5th, Heritage Square Museum presents Their Rights and Nothing Less: A Celebration of Women’s Suffrage. Complete with original, rarely-seen ephemera from the early years of the suffrage movement, a special section of the exhibit will be dedicated entirely to the efforts women in Los Angeles who led the fight. The year 2010 marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution—the right for women to vote. More accurately, it does is not deny the right to vote based upon gender. Celebrating 41 years preserving and interpreting the history of Southern California, Heritage Square is a living history museum whose eight historic structures to tell the story of the development of Los Angeles like no place else. Heritage Square Museum is open for regular tours Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/adults, $8/seniors, $5/children ages 6-12. The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Pasadena Freeway at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For additional information, visit www.heritagesquare.org

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. This year’s festival is held from June 25th through August 29th, and features outdoor arts and crafts. Watch artists create their work and buy directly from the artists while enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The Sawdust Art and Crafts Festival is open daily, from 10am to 10pm, at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, in Laguna Beach. For additional information, call 949-494-3030 or visit www.sawdustartfestival.org

The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities. There is something for everybody at the Fair including the summer headline concert series, working farm and petting zoos, thrill rides, contests, and games. The 2010 theme - The Beat Goes On! A tradition for 120 years in the heart of Orange County, the OC Fair continues to beat daily July 16th to August 15th, at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. For additional information, and times call, 714-708-FAIR or visit www.ocfair.com/ocf

The annual Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo rolls into town for some good ol' entertainment for the entire family on Saturday and Sunday August 28th & 29th.  Proclaimed as the richest 2-day rodeo in the nation, this year's Rodeo features saddle bronc, bareback, steer wrestling, calf roping, tie down roping and bull riding. Families won't want to miss the excitement.  Gates open Saturday at 2pm; Sunday at 11:30am.  Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo is held at the corner of Ortega Highway and Antonio/La Pata Road, in San Juan Capistrano.  For additional information, call 949-493-6123 or visit www.rmvrodeo.com

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is offering a free seminar for people affected by breast cancer. Advances in Breast Cancer Treatment: Report of the 32nd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium with Ada Braun, MD, PhD will take place on Thursday, July 29th, form 6:30-8:30pm at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village.  Presenter Ada Braun, MD, PhD will discuss state-of-the art findings of international leaders in the field of breast cancer research, detection, and treatment as presented at the December 2009 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.  The presentation will cover the most current information about new breast cancer therapies in development and the latest thinking on chemotherapy. Dr. Braun is Clinical Research Medical Director Hematology/Oncology at Amgen in Thousand Oaks.  For additional information and to RSVP, call 805-379-4777.

The Hesperia Art Club, 15555 Main St. #13, in Hesperia, presents a series of "Painting Classes". On Monday (adults/oil), Tuesday (watercolor), and Wednesday (oil by Patty). Classes are held from 9am to noon. The cost is $5 members, $6-7 non-members per class. (Member dues are: $15/yr). For additional information, call 760-244-9844.  

The Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach has been presented in July and August since the early 1930’s; these colorful events have won worldwide recognition. The Festival is a juried exhibit of fine, strictly original works by 160 gifted artists, while the Pageant is a spectacular stage production of living art re-creations. Pageant performances are held nightly at 8:30pm and run July 7th thru August 31st. The Pageant of the Masters is held at 650 Laguna Canyon Road, In Laguna Beach. For additional information including additional show dates and times, call 949-494-1145 or visit www.foapom.com