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This year’s Orange County Fair includes a few good deals and promotions. Don’t pay full price!
Here are the current O.C. Fair Special Offers: Continue reading
Category Archives: Costa Mesa
Kick-off O.C. Fair celebration and free concert this Friday, in Santa Ana
The popular Orange County band, The Devious Means, will be performing at the Depot at Santa Ana this Friday as part of the OC Fair Express kick-off celebration, which starts at 2 pm. The five-person indie rock band will perform original songs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Other activities at the event: Continue reading
Frank Mickadeit to box David Whiting to help combat AIDS
“Clash of the Columnists: A Boxing Showcase for Charity:” Frank “Kid” Mickadeit VS “Dukin” David Whiting
Presented by South Coast Martial Arts on July 20, 2011 from 8:00-9:00 PM
Irvine, CA – South Coast Martial Arts is sponsoring a knockout event at its Costa Mesa center on July 20. Watch Orange County Register columnists Frank “Kid” Mickadeit and David “Dukin’ Dave” Whiting go glove to glove to raise money for their favorite charities. Continue reading
O.C. Fair says “Let’s eat!”
Urging the U.S. government to go on a spending diet, the Republican politicians on the Orange County Board of Supervisors turned down a shot at $10 million in federal funds to combat obesity, according to the RSM Patch.
How ironic since the Orange County Fair’s theme this year is “Let’s Eat!”
Anyone else see the irony in that? Continue reading
Find out how to help homeless O.C. youth on June 15, in Costa Mesa
Join Build Futures for a conversation on how to help 25,900 homeless youth in Orange County and the growing problem of homeless youth in Orange County, on Wednesday, June 15, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, at the offices of Rutan and Tucker, at 611 Anton Blvd. Suite 1400, in Costa Mesa.
How you can work with Build Futures to help solve this community problem and our new business to create jobs for these youth, Bikes Build Futures?
Leave your checkbooks at home! Light meal served.
Please feel free to invite anyone who has an interest in helping homeless youth.
What life is like for a homeless youth on the streets:
Why are they on the streets?
Where do they sleep?
Where do they get food?
Please RSVP to info@buildfutures.org by 5pm June 13th.
A commitment to youth this age is a commitment to prevention. If left on the streets, these youth become the chronically homeless, criminals, welfare mothers, prostitutes, drug addicts, alcoholics and gang members. With this model the whole community benefits.
www.BuildFutures.org
Time: Wednesday, June 15 · 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Location: Rutan & Tucker, LLP Boardroom
Solorio’s comments regarding Court decision to stop the OC Fairgrounds sale
For Immediate Release: June 7, 2011
For More Information Contact: Carol Chamberlain – Office: (916) 319-2069, Mobile: (916) 804-5355
State Assemblyman Jose Solorio Issues Statement Regarding Court Decision to Stop the Sale of the Orange County Fairgrounds
Unanimous decision makes ruling very clear
SACRAMENTO, CA – State Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim) issued this statement regarding today’s ruling in the Court of Appeal Fourth Appellete DIistrict regarding a request for an injunction to stop the current sale of the Orange County Fairgrounds. The suit was filed on behalf of State Senator Lou Correa, State Assemblyman Jose Solorio, former Costa Mesa City Council Member Katrina Foley and the Orange County Fair Preservation Society (OCFPS).
“The court’s decision today is a great victory for the residents of Orange County. I hope the Governor lets us keep our fairgrounds public and does not put the fair out to bid again.”
The court decision to stop the sale of the fairgrounds was based on the fact that the process was flawed and that there was no appraisal done to learn the fair market value of the property,
State Assemblyman Jose Solorio is the Chair of the Assembly Insurance Committee and serves on the Assembly Appropriations and Transportation committees. He represents the Sixty-Ninth Assembly District, which includes the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana. For more information about Assemblyman Solorio, visit www.assembly.ca.gov/solorio.
State Assemblyman Jose Solorio represents the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove and Santa Ana. To learn more about State Assemblyman Solorio and his legislative work, visit his official website. This e-mail communication was authorized and paid for by Jose Solorio Assembly Officeholder Committee, ID 1337257, P.O. Box 26063, Santa Ana, CA, 92799.
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Solorio’s Bill to keep the OC Fairgrounds passes the Assembly
For Immediate Release: June 1, 2011
For More Information Contact: Carol Chamberlain – Office: (916) 319-2069, mobile: (916) 804-5355
Bill to Keep OC Fairgrounds in Public Hands Passes the Assembly
Vote Sends Strong Message to Governor and Courts
SACRAMENTO – State Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim) presented to his colleagues on the Assembly Floor AB 35, a bill that could offer an alternative to the state other than selling the Orange County Fairgrounds to a private company. After debate, the measure passed with a strong bipartisan vote of 62 to 3.
“Total OC Fair revenues from 2005 to 2010 were more than $168 million, and the Orange County Fair Board says they are willing to share with the state,” Assemblyman Solorio explained. “Why sell an asset for a one-time revenue boost when the fair could provide an ongoing annual revenue stream to the state and keep our fairgrounds in public hands?”
AB 35 simply states that in addition to considering a sale of the fairground property, the state could also have the option of considering a revenue-sharing agreement if it generates at least $100 million over the course of 40 years. Since July 2009, when the Legislature passed AB 4X 22 authorizing the Department of General Services (DGS) to sell the Orange County Fairgrounds, more than 50,000 people signed petitions and postcards opposing the sale, and 26 cities (including Costa Mesa) and the Orange County Board of Supervisors passed resolutions against it.
The 2009 legislation does not mandate a sale, and DGS, currently entertaining a bid from Facilities Management West, can undo a tentative agreement at any time prior to the close of escrow. To complicate matters, the Facilities Management West deal is being held up in the Fourth District Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals will decide if the sale process was done properly and according to state law.
“The Governor and the Legislature really need to find solutions to save our fairs throughout the state,” says Assemblyman Solorio. “I’m proud my colleagues are supporting our efforts to provide the Governor with more options to save the Orange County Fair, and are also talking about the importance of the statewide fair network.”
The OC Fairgrounds is a local economic engine in Orange County and the City of Costa Mesa. In 2010, more than $2.8 million was generated in sales tax revenue from the five-week annual fair, and the Orange County Market Place, a weekend open-air market on the property, has paid the state more than $110 million in rent in the last 42 years. Last year’s annual fair enjoyed more than one million visitors, generated more than $75 million of additional income and created the equivalent of 2,112 jobs.
AB 35 now heads to the Senate for debate.
State Assemblyman Jose Solorio is the Chair of the Assembly Insurance Committee and also serves on the Assembly Appropriations and Transportation committees. He represents the Sixty-Ninth Assembly District, which includes the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana. For more information about Assemblyman Solorio, visit www.assembly.ca.gov/solorio.
Free concerts at O.C. Marketplace include Beatles tribute on Sunday
Enjoy free concerts at the Orange County Marketplace, from May 14 thru June 18, 2011.
2nd Annual West Coast Rockabilly Showdown
- Saturdays: May 14, 28, June 4, 11 (noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.)
- Three bands/day
- Finals June 18 – Winner selected to perform at July 2 Hootenanny, Oak Canyon Park, Irvine
- Finals Performance times: noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Click here for more details
May 15 thru July 10, 2011
3rd Annual Spring Concert Series
Sundays : Noon and 2 p.m.
- May 15: Abbey Road -Tribute to the Beatles
- May 29: Los Fabulocos featuring Kid Ramos. CD Release show for “Dos” on the Delta Groove Music Label.
- June 5: Rip Cat Records Blues and Roots Concert featuring The 44s, Whiteboy, James and the Blues Express, Barry Levenson( from Canned Heat) and The Mighty Mojo Prophets
- June 12: Hollywood U-2 -U2 Tribute
- June 19: Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers
- July 3: Don’t Stop Believin’-Journey Tribute
Click here for more details
Solorio bill to keep the OC Fair public passes Assembly Policy Committee
For Immediate Release: April 26, 2011
For More Information Contact: Carol Chamberlain – Office: (916) 319-2069, cell: (916) 804-5355
Solorio Bill, Which Provides Governor Brown with a Revenue Sharing Option to Help Keep OC Fairgrounds in Public Hands, Passes First Assembly Policy Committee
Assembly Bill 35 now moves to Assembly Appropriations Committee
Sacramento – State Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim) presented to the Assembly Committee on Business, Professions and Consumer Protection the merits of Assembly Bill 35, his legislation which would provide Governor Jerry Brown a revenue-sharing option in an effort to keep the OC fairgrounds from being sold. The committee unanimously agreed with the Assemblyman, and passed the measure on a bipartisan 9-0 vote.
“We are willing to share in Orange County,” Solorio told the committee. “A revenue sharing plan is a viable option. After closely studying the matter, the OC Fair Board endorsed a revenue sharing proposal as an alternative to the proposed sale of the property.”
Solorio also reminded the committee that Governor Brown has publicly stated that he is against the one-time sale of state assets. Providing him with another way to generate revenue may be a better solution for the people of California than a fairground sale, which is now mired in a court battle and will be for some time.
Witnesses supporting AB 35 included Theresa Sears, an advocate with the Orange County Fairgrounds Preservation Society, Jeff Teller, with the Orange County Marketplace at the fairgrounds, and Randy Cheek, representing the Service Employees International Union 1000 Employees who work at the fairgrounds. The next stop for AB 35 is the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
State Assemblyman Jose Solorio is the Chair of the Assembly Insurance Committee and also serves on the Assembly Appropriations and Transportation committees. He represents the Sixty-Ninth Assembly District, which includes the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana. For more information about Assemblyman Solorio, visit www.assembly.ca.gov/solorio.
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State Assemblyman Jose Solorio represents the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove and Santa Ana. To learn more about State Assemblyman Solorio and his legislative work, visit his official website. This e-mail communication was authorized and paid for by Jose Solorio Assembly Officeholder Committee, ID 1337257, P.O. Box 26063, Santa Ana, CA, 92799.
The OC Fashion Association presents “OC Mart MIXer,” on Friday, April 8
The OC Fashion Association invites industry professionals and college students in fashion for an evening of networking, on Friday, April 8 · 6:00pm – 9:00pm, at the OC Mart Mix, @ 3313 Hyland Ave Suite C, in Costa Mesa.
- TOAST TO OC MART MIX OPENING. The OC Mart MIX is a vibrant gathering of like-minded vendors who thrive on synergy. It provides vendors an affordable location to showcase their unique collections of one-of-a-kind products and merchandise to shoppers and designers in Orange County. For more information please visit: www.theocmartmix.com.
- OC FASHION WEEK DESIGNER PREVIEW. See sneak previews of 31 BITS & UPPER CLASS who are scheduled to show their full collections at OC FASHION WEEK, a biannual project of the OC Fashion Association scheduled to premier May 18-12nd, 2011.
- EVENT PERKS. Live DJ set by Raul Mora/Gourmet Food Trucks/Refreshments
- NETWORKING . Enjoy an evening of mix and mingling with Orange County’s top professionals in the fashion industry. This will be an opportunity to meet the 2011 Board of Directors.
OC FASHION ASSOCIATION
The Orange County Fashion Association is a resource and platform dedicated to serve as a network for established and emerging talent, while engaging the community by providing educational and social events for individuals interested in developing a career in fashion. For more information please visit: http://www.ocfashionassociation.com.
OC FASHION ASSOCIATION CHARTER MEMBERSHIPS
OC Fashion Association Charter memberships will be sold at this event for only $35/yr or $50 for two years (special mixer prices). The OC Fashion Association will raffle 1 charter membership and other sponsored giveaways.
For more information please contact Director of Community Outreach, Asunta Bamini at asunta@ocfashionassociation.com
DEADLINE: RSVP for tickets end at 4pm on 4/8/11. RSVP FOR ATTENDEE TICKET HERE: http://ocfaocmartmixer.eventbrite.com/
Things to do on St. Patrick’s Day, in and around Santa Ana
St. Patrick’s Day will be a lot of fun this year, here in Santa Ana. Here are a few events and specials featuring Santa Ana venues and a few in nearby cities too:
St. Patty’s Day at Memphis
Even Memphis can be Irish for one day out of the year!!!!
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish food and drink specials.
A little corned beef and cabbage. Some fresh baked soda bread.
Chef Diego’s working on some specials and we’ll post them when we know.
Guinness and Jameson specials all night.
Click here to RSVP on Facebook.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
Address: City Place, 2701 N. Main Street
City: Santa Ana
Phone: 714-558-1963
Website: www.McCormickandSchmicks.com
Hours: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Irish food specials will be available in the dining room throughout the day.
It’s Lucky to Kiss a Stranger at McCormick & Schmick’s on St. Patrick’s Day! Share a kiss, spread the luck and win fun prizes. Enjoy traditional Irish fare like Corned Beef Sliders, Guinness Steamed Shrimp and Guinness Steamed Mussels available in the bar and Corned Beef Sandwiches, Corned Beef & Cabbage and Irish Stew available in the dining room. Guinness beer specials and McCormick & Schmick’s signature St. Patrick’s Day cocktails will be flowing throughout the day and night!
Case de Rock – 12 live bands at Malone’s!
Come enjoy Casa de Rock at Malone’s, locates at 604 E. Dyer, on March 17. $5 cover, gig starts at 7PM!
Click here to see the list of bands and more information.
Bike Night with DJ RICO @ Original Mike’s
At 8 pm, 17 March 2011. Bikes, beer and bands every Thursday at Original Mike’s!!! Plus – Come ready to dance!!! DJ Rico gets the party started on College Night every Thursday 8 pm at Original Mike’s. Enjoy drink specials all night. Ages 18 & Over. Click here for more info.
St. Patrick’s Day at the Copper Door
Saint Patrick’s Day with Valdas, Sash and JDQ.
“Open Format” with JTM & Chaw, and more at Proof Bar!
Set times:
1518……………….. 10-11pm
Pussy Poppin……….11-12:15pm
JTM & Dj Chaw……..12:15-CLOSE
$0 for entry. Located at 215 N. Broadway, in Santa Ana.
Click here to RSVP on Facebook.
And how about a huge St. Patrick’s Day Festival?
ACC-OC presents State of the Budget dinner on March 10
State of the Budget
March 10, 2011
To follow: Association Business Meeting
Featuring Guest Speakers:
- Senator Bob Huff, Vice Chair, Senate Budget Committee
- Senator Mimi Walters, Vice Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee
Come to hear their Sacramento budget update!
5:30 Association Business Meeting
5:45 Reception
6:15 Dinner
Costa Mesa Hilton
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA
$55.00 for Members $75.00 for Non Members
You can inquire about ACC-OC membership by calling Kara Etheridge at (714) 953-1300 or e-mailing kwatson@accoc.org.
Registration deadline: March 3, 2011. A $5.00 late fee will apply for late registration. Click here to register.
Immigration forum this Saturday, at St. Joachim Church in Costa Mesa
St. Joachim Immigration Forum!
Date: Saturday, March 5th, 2011
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Nevin Hall at St. Joachim Church1964 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
This event will provide resources for immigrants to learn about their rights, the immigration process, and help with the integration into American society.
The event will include:
- Free immigration consultations with immigration lawyer, so bring all the paperwork you have for immigration consultations
- We will give priority to those that arrive first for the consultations- Presentations on “Know your rights” information about immigration process
- Resources on registering to vote and becoming a citizen- Information on English classes and much more!
- The event will be conducted in Spanish and translated via headphones to English
Please contact Andrew Hausermann to get involved or ask questions. Andrew Hausermann, Community Organizer, OCCCO-PICO, at andrew@occcopico.org, M 714.931.6041, www.occcopico.org.
Hooter’s Public Safety Appreciation Day, on Monday, Feb. 21
Hooter’s is celebrating President’s Day by hosting a Public Safety Appreciation Day, on Monday, Feb. 21. They are offering a free half-burger or a free grilled chicken sandwich to any firefighters, law enforcement, military, EMTs, and active duty military, with a purchase of a drink. Valid I.D., or proof of service must be presented, or show up in uniform, to redeem the offer. This offer is dine-in only and is only valid on the 21st. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts and is only valid at these locations:
| Anaheim Hooters | 2438 East Katella Ave | Anaheim | 92806 |
| Burbank Hooters | 600 North 1st Street | Burbank | 91501 |
| Costa Mesa Hooters | 1507 South Coast Drive | Costa Mesa | 92626 |
| Hollywood Hooters | 6922 Hollywood Blvd Suit 109 | Hollywood | 90028 |
| Lake Forrest Hooters | 24356 Swartz Drive | Lake Forest | 92630 |
| Long Beach Hooters | 130 Pine Ave | Long Beach | 90802 |
| Ontario Hooters | 725 North Milliken Ave | Ontario | 91764 |
| Moreno Valley Hooters | 6225 Valley Springs Pkwy., #17 | Riverside | 92507 |
| Santa Monica Hooters | 321 Santa Monica Blvd | Santa Monica | 90401 |
| West Covina Hooters | 3041 East Garvey Ave North | West Covina | 91791 |
Fight Club OC to feature undefeated Santa Ana boxers Ramos and Rios on March 18
Santa Ana undefeated pro boxers, Luis Ramos and Ronny Rios will both be on the same card on March 18, at the Fight Club OC. Rios is 13-0 with 7 KO’s! Luis is 17-0 with 8 KO’s!
Santa Ana TKO Boxing has a VERY few of the initial 400 tickets that TKO was given to sell at $30.00. Interested parties may call Mary Lara at (714) 336-3361. Otherwise, tickets at $40, $50 and $60 may be purchased at www.fightclubOC.com or contact www.englebrechtpromotions.com for information. FYI: Capacity is 1,350.
Here is additional information regarding Fight Club OC. Their next fight card is coming up on Feb. 24.
For Immediate Release
Contact – Roy Englebrecht – 949-235-6155, Boxing77@aol.com
BATTLE IN THE BALLROOM MOVING AFTER 26 YEARS AND IT’S GETTING A NEW NAME
ROY ENGLEBRECHT PROMOTIONS INTRODUCES FIGHT CLUB OC
GROUNDBREAKING BOXING / MMA FIGHT SERIES TO PREMIERE IN 2011, AT THE HANGAR AT THE OC FAIR & EVENT CENTER
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – It’s the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one. After 26 years at the Irvine Marriott, where the name “Battle In The Ballroom” became synonymous with excellence, sold out shows, and competitive fights in an intimate venue, renowned promoter Roy Englebrecht has decided that it is time for a change, one that will shake up the fight world.
So beginning on February 24, 2011, Englebrecht will launch Fight Club OC, an innovative, first-of-its-kind, bi-monthly series that will not only feature the boxing action that has brought 38 current and former world champions to Southern California fans, but that will also deliver the best of the local mixed martial arts scene to fans hungry for one thing and one thing only – competitive fights.
To hold these hybrid boxing /MMA events, Englebrecht has teamed up with the OC Fair & Event Center to stage six Thursday night Fight Club OC shows in The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California. Open less than a year the 23,000 square foot venue is the newest and most modern building on the OC Fair property. Designed with an aviation hangar look, its 50 foot high arched ceiling and unique 50 foot high hangar doors, that can be opened during spring and summer nights, give it a big time arena feel, better to now feature the explosive action that only Fight Club OC can deliver.
“What countless memories the past 26 years at the Irvine Marriott has given me, and I hope we’ve given fight fans just as much in the way of great moments from the ‘Battle in The Ballroom’ series,” said Englebrecht. “But it’s essential for a promoter to keep evolving in the ever changing fight game, and when The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center opened up, it was the perfect venue for us to take our game to the next level with Fight Club OC. The way I’ve always looked at the sports of boxing and MMA is that if you’re a fight fan, you want to see great fights, regardless of the rule sets involved. The ‘Battle in The Ballroom’ series was known for great fights, and we’re going to continue that tradition with Fight Club OC, where as we say in our new logo….Fights Guaranteed”
In addition to the mix of the two most popular combat sports in the world today, Englebrecht is also using this new venture to raise the bar in terms of how fans enjoy live events, including becoming the first fight series ever to offer All-Inclusive Ringside Luxury Suites, a separate entrance and parking lot for Season Seat Holders and sponsors, and a special Happy Hour bar & grill right next to The Hangar!
“Every major American sports league plays in modern arenas or stadiums, that include creature comforts to make the fan experience the best ever, so why not the fight business, it should be no different for combative sports,” said Englebrecht. “That is why I am so excited about the launching of Fight Club OC and its big time arena feel,” continued Englebrecht. “We are so excited about this new concept that we plan on launching the Fight Club model in a number of US cities in 2011.”
“For everyone in and around the Southern California area, get ready for an entirely new fight night experience, one that will be unlike anything fans have ever experienced before,” said Englebrecht. “It’s more important than ever to deliver bang for the buck and create an event that you want to keep coming back to, and I think we’ve created that here. I can’t wait for the opening bell, and I want to let everyone know that when it comes to Fight Club OC, our motto is and always will be…Fights Guaranteed.”
For more information on Fight Club OC, go to its new website at www.fightcluboc.com. The six Thursday night Fight Club OC shows will be held on: February 24th, April 21st, June 2nd, August 18th, October 13th, and December 1st. view fightcard
Contact: Roy Englebrecht
Boxing77@aol.com
949-760-3131 – O
949-235-6155 – C