23 Years of Bringing Holiday Cheer to Low Income Families

On the last Saturday in May, low income families are invited to celebrate Christmas in Spring at the largest food bank on the West Coast, Mend.  The event was hosted by Universal Studios Hollywood and the Discover a Star Foundation.

For 23 years, volunteers at Universal Studios Hollywood, in connection with the Discover A Star Foundation has brought Christmas to Low income Families at MEND.
For 23 years, volunteers at Universal Studios Hollywood, in connection with the Discover A Star Foundation has brought Christmas to Low income Families at MEND.
Families pose for photos with Santa Claus as part of the Christmas In Spring celebration.
Families pose for photos with Santa Claus as part of the Christmas In Spring celebration.
New Universal Characters like the popular Minions from Despicable Me entertain kids as they dance and have their pictures taken with the characters.
New Universal Characters like the popular Minions from Despicable Me entertain kids as they dance and have their pictures taken with the characters.
600 pounds of Chicken, Veggies, and Salad was served to roughly a thousand less fortunate families.
600 pounds of Chicken, Veggies, and Salad was served to roughly a thousand less fortunate families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carnival Games
Kids had the opportunity to try their hands at Carnival games similar to the ones at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Kids stood in line waiting to get either part or all of their face painted for the occasion.
Kids stood in line waiting to get either part or all of their face painted for the occasion.

Running for Strawberries in Garden Grove, Calif.

On the four day Memorial weekend, Garden Grove held their 56th annual Strawberry Festival, complete with a parade of celebrities as well as the first ever 5K Strawberry run.  This year’s theme was “honoring our exceptional educators” and teachers and staff members were honored with the strawberry parade as well as the pancake breakfast.

To learn more about this festival, watch the video below.

World Fest is Back For Another Year

As previously reported last year, at Woodley park residents came out to experience the vegan lifestyle with sample foods, great music and more.

Watch the video to see what was new at this year’s festival.

31st Annual CA Strawberry Fest in Oxnard Calif.

As Previously reported last year, the California Strawberry Fest brought hundreds to Oxnard California for the two day festival in the Strawberry Meadows.  New recipes were introduced and great fun as the beloved strawberry was celebrated.

For more information, watch the video below.

Pet Expo 2014 in Costa Mesa, Calif.

On the last weekend of April, So Cal Residents came out to the America’s Family Pet Expo, the largest Expo dedicated to all types of animals located in Costa Mesa Calif. There was nearly every breed of dog, including Chihuahuas, Great Danes, Collies and even the American Pitbull breed and residents could learn just a little bit more about their favorite breed. Leading up the largest pet adoption weekend, there were also local shelters and groups offering an opportunity to adopt one or more of the dogs or cats. In addition to dogs and cats, there was also a variety of donkeys, llamas, alpacas, reptiles of all shapes and sizes, brightly colored birds and even Baxter the potbelly pig, who made his appearance known at the Expo.

Watch the video below to see more of the exhibits at the largest expo in So Cal and remember to comment below.

Wondercon 2014

The 26th annual WonderCon saw sold out crowds as thousands of Pop Culture fans flooded the Anaheim Convention Center over the three day Easter holiday.   There were various new as well as classic comic books on display for all to see and purchase as well as the latest Wii and Nintendo 3ds games for the crowds to play.

To see even more of what WonderCon had to offer including exclusive interviews with several of the authors, click the video below.

LA Times Festival of Books at USC

On Saturday April 12th and Sunday April 13th, 2014, hundreds of self published authors gathered on the campus of USC for the LA Times Festival of Books.  The free event invited So Cal residents to browse the thousands of titles in multiple categories including children’s, Mystery, Non fiction and more.

Watch now to see a sample of books, available to all in bookstores and online.

Oxnard’s First Annual Celebrating Children’s day

On the last Saturday in March, the Children’s Wall Of Tears hosted the first ever Celebrating Children’s Day Festival at Plaza Park in Oxnard, Calif.   The event had fun and games especially for children as well as information about the Wall and it’s purpose.

Watch the video now to learn more about the festival.

5th Annual Native American Festival in Long Beach

On Saturday March 15, 2014 from 1 to 6, Long Beach residents experienced everything Native American at Shoreline Village in a Free Festival.  With music, storytelling and arts and crafts, people were able to learn a little about the Native culture.

Watch below to see the beautiful dances that were being displayed just off the coast of the port of Long Beach.

Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park, Calif.

The Museum contains real life trains including cars from the Southern Pacific Railroad.
The Museum contains real life trains including cars from the Southern Pacific Railroad.

Trains (Front view) in loading Station

Located just a few feet from Walt’s Barn and the LA Live Steamers, there is yet another free museum for avid train enthusiasts and

visitors to Southern California to explore.Outside of Train


There is also a mini train that goes around the outskirts of the museum that people can ride on for just
$2.75 a person and have a unique experience of traveling through different settings of the historic museum.Travel Town Railroad Museum is home to several different types of trains and rail cars for all to see and experience at no charge.

The miniature Train trails on a track that goes around the museum twice for just under 3 dollars.
The miniature Train trails on a track that goes around the museum twice for just under 3 dollars.

The museum was founded in 1952 and is open to the public Monday through Friday, 10-4 and weekends, 10-5.

Train Engine