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On May 18 and 19, 2013 in Oxnard Calif., Strawberries were at the center of the celebration as thousands of people flooded the Strawberries Meadows of the College Park. This marked the 30th anniversary of the festival. The festival was from 10:30 to 7 and free shuttles were available for those that wanted to save ten dollars on parking.
For more information, visit the Strawberry Festival website.
On April 27, 2013, Ability First hosted their first annual Stroll and Roll Event on the backlot of Universal Studios to benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities. There were participants from all across Southern California, including Anaheim, Pasadena, Los Angeles and Claremont. The last 5K walk was at the Santa Anita Derby. The main purpose of the event is to raise money for Ability First and it was really easy to do so by texting “ability” to 41444.
For more information, Visit Ability First’s webpage.
Like last year, the 24th Annual America’s Family Pet Expo returned to the Orange County Fairgrounds in Southern California. With it, they brought familiar acts like Splash Dogs as well as new editions.
Watch now to see what is new this year.
Josh Breslow, a two and a half year Army Veteran from Blair, Nebraska says he aspires to be a music producer for Strange Music in Kansas City, Missouri. Breslow says, his experience in the Army has made him appreciate life and it’s a decision, he says, would never change.
Breslow speaks about his life in the Army and how it changed his life.
For more information, email Josh Breslow.
On Saturday, April, 13, 2013, over 1100 Los Angeles County residents were invited to this year’s 21st Annual Christmas In Spring Event at MEND. The event put on by Universal Studios Hollywood, and the local food pantry provided individuals with just a little Christmas cheer in April and it was all because of the work of over a hundred volunteers in the San Fernando Valley.
Watch now to see what kind of holiday cheer was brought to those Los Angeles County families that really needed it.
It’s a new year, Thai New Year that is and on Sunday, April 7, 2013, residents of Hollywood Calif. joined together to remember those who have passed and celebrating what is to come in the New Year.
Watch now to see how members of the community came together in little Thai Town.
The Traditional Celebration of the Thai New Year would be held the following week at the Buddhist temples.
Solvang…
One of the oldest destinations based on Denmark and Scandinavian History, found just two hoursNorth of Los Angeles.
As previously reported, it is home to the Santa Ines Mission.
On the opposite side of Solvang, just within walking, there is another museum that shows a different side of the city’s history.
The Elverhoy Musuem of History and Art gives visitors a look into the home of its founders, an internationally recognized painter and sculptor, Viggo Brandt- Erichsen and his wife. The collection of houses that make up the museum contain antiques including a spinning wheel as well as a collection of painting and sculptures.
It’s “one of the few museums outside Denmark, devoted to the Danish- American experience” and it’s free to experience while in Solvang.
On Monday Feb. 4, 2013, Yogurtland thanked its valuable customers by providing free yogurt across the nation for National Frozen Yogurt Day.
now to see how one of the top ten busiest Yogurtland’s in California is responding to the crowds of yogurt lovers.
Not only did residents walk away with free yogurt to eat; they also were given calendars with even more savings inside.
On Saturday, January 26, residents in Downtown Riverside, prepare for the Lunar Chinese New Year with a parade and festival celebrating the upcoming Year of the Snake.
Cultures such as Japanese, Korean and Chinese were honored at the event.
According to ancient Chinese wisdom, the year of the snake is said to bring a good omen to people, where “the family will not starve.”
Watch now, to learn more about Asian Pacific culture.
The Year of the Snake officially begins on February 10, 2013.
One of the many things to do in Solvang, Calif. is a visit to one of the oldest missions, Old Mission Santa Ines.
Located in the heart of the Santa Ynes River Valley, between the Santa Ynes and San Rafael Mountain Ranges, the mission is still regularly active with the small community.
Visitors can pay just five dollars at the gift shop and enter the halls of this still active chapel for a self audio guided tour.
Stay tuned, throughout the year as we bring you more of California’s History…
