The Santa Ana Parent Union will be screening the movie Won’t Back Down at their free “Movie Night” this evening, June 29, 2017, at El Zocalo Restaurant, located at 301 N. Tustin Ave., in Santa Ana.
The movie “Won’t Back Down” is about two determined mothers, one a teacher, who look to transform their children’s failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana
The City of Santa Ana’s 7th Annual Fourth of July Celebration will be taking place on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Centennial Park. This annual event celebrates Independence Day with a festive patriotic program, tasty food, a History Walk, youth sports zone, kids play zone, face painting, children’s opportunity drawing and a spectacular fireworks finale. The scheduled program will include live entertainment, recognition of our Armed Forces, and a field artillery demonstration of civil war cannons. Continue reading
On Saturday, June 24, Mother’s Market & Kitchen’s Santa Ana store located at 151 E. Memory Ln. will be holding a “Summer Solstice” event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature many giveaways and free product samples and demonstrations from various store categories, including supplements, body care, grocery, food, produce, as well as tastings from Mother’s juice bar, kitchen and bakery. Continue reading
From Sea to Shining Sea: Fairhaven Memorial Park’s 25th Annual Memorial Day Service
Join us on Memorial Day to remember and thank the men and women who courageously fought for our freedom. At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29, more than 3,500 individuals will gather at the “From Sea to Shining Sea” Memorial Day service to pay tribute to fallen service members. The 25th annual event will include inspirational speeches from veterans, a performance of the National Anthem by Santa Margarita High freshman Isabelle Freeman, an honor guard, an aerial flyover of World War II-era planes by Memorial Flights, music by OC Sound and the Orange County Concert Band and a white dove release. Continue reading
“We are SAUSD” School Choice Fair
Saturday, October 22, 2016
(October 17, 2016) – The Santa Ana Unified School District invites parents, students, and community members interested in learning about the unique opportunities and programs available to students at its 57 schools to attend “We are SAUSD School Choice Fair,” to be held Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in downtown Santa Ana on 4th Street.
“Our focus is to prepare all of our students for college and career beginning as early as preschool, so our School Choice Fair is a great opportunity for parents to get a head start on the variety of options that we have for their children so that they can plan and make the best decisions for their education,” said Dr. Stefanie Phillips, Superintendent of the Santa Ana Unified School District. Continue reading
Join MainPlace Mall for Fall Food Fest to kick off Restaurant Week, on Oct. 15, 2016, from 2 to 5 p.m. This FREE event will feature food and drink samples, karaoke contest & games, giveaways, and live music.
For more information, visit shopmainplacemall.com. Plus, on the day of the event you can enter for a chance to win a $1,000 shopping spree! Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: Orange County Fire Authority – Open House 2016
In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Orange County Fire Authority will be hosting Open Houses on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at several fire stations throughout Orange County.
Open Houses in Santa Ana will be held at: Continue reading
Santa Ana, Calif. – Regal Medical Group (RMG), ADOC Medical Group and Latino Health Access (LHA) are hosting a one day event called “Celebrating Your Health with Family” on Saturday, October 29, 2016.
“Celebrating Your Health with Family” is a celebration of good health and promotes the importance of preventive medicine. This event provides an opportunity for family and friends to celebrate their health and wellness and learn about the RMG and ADOC member advantages while having fun. Continue reading
Five years ago the UCI Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestro Stephen Tucker, adopted the Santa Ana High School (SAHS) Symphony Orchestra. The partnership was designed to build awareness of the university experience to make it a tangible goal for the SAHS students; increase access to arts resources; and cultivate engaged young artists, the Trevor School students, who will become involved citizens in their communities not just in the arts.
For the first time, the UCI Symphony Orchestra will perform a full concert in Santa Ana, continuing the intersection of our two communities for the benefit of both, on Nov. 4, 2016 at 8 p.m. Experience the famous Bill Medley Auditorium, whose namesake is the Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter best known as one-half of The Righteous Brothers and a SAHS alumnus ‘58, to support both schools at this special concert.
The concert program will include: Continue reading
DISCOVERY CUBE PREPARES TO BLOW YOUNG MINDS WITH 20th ANNUAL BUBBLEFEST
Outdoor Festival Combines the Artistry of Bubbles with the Awe of Real Science in a Spellbinding Laser, Lighting and Magic Show for the Whole Family
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Calling all budding bubbleologists, Discovery Cube invites Southern California families to spend spring break at the 20th annual Bubblefest, an outdoor festival featuring bubble scientist and performance artist Deni Yang. This hands-on exhibit has been the most popular attraction at Discovery Cube for two decades, since 1996. Bubblefest will run March 26 to April 10, 2016 at Discovery Cube’s Orange County campus. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Community: This weekend: Santa Ana Zoo’s 64th Birthday Celebration
The Santa Ana Zoo, “Home of the 50 Monkeys,” will hosts its 64th wild animal birthday celebration this Saturday, March 5th and Sunday, March 6th, 2016 on the Zoo grounds from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Live music and entertainment are included in the cost of general admission.
Throughout the event, children and adults will enjoy miniature train displays by Del Oro Pacific, singing happy birthday, dancing on the lawn, and visiting with the Zoo’s enchanting and playful animals, which now includes a baby anteater, a baby howler monkey, a baby ocelot and a baby sloth. The marvelous Ballet Folkloric will perform and SAZOO, the Zoo’s resident monkey mascot and honorary OC celebrity, will also be on hand to engage, entertain and take photos. At noon daily, Zoo Members and paid guests will be treated to a piece of birthday cake, compliments of Knowlwood Cafe, while supplies last. Continue reading
Have you been to Santa Ana’s new bowling lanes yet? Round 1 opened up at the MainPlace Mall a few months ago. They offer bowling, karaoke, billiards and an arcade. This is their fourth location in California. Click here to see the other locations.
My wife’s company had an after hours employee event at Round 1 on Thursday night. I tagged along. I am not a great bowler but I never miss a chance to do karaoke! Continue reading
News Release
(February 26, 2016) – The Santa Ana Public Schools Foundation (SAPSF) in partnership with the Santa Ana Unified School District is celebrating the success and creativity of the arts during the 4th Annual Artspiration, an event benefiting the Santa Ana Unified School District Arts and Music Programs, to be held Thursday, March 10, 2016, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the beautiful Bowers Museum, located at 2002 N. Main Street, in Santa Ana.
“Artspiration offers an opportunity to showcase the art work of our talented student artists to the community,” said Rob Richardson, President of SAPSF. Guests will have an opportunity to meet some of the winning artists. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana,Downtown Orange County
Community Alert: Third Annual Plaza Navideña / Tercera Celebración Anual de Plaza Navideña
The City of Santa Ana is excited to announce its Third Annual Plaza Navideña celebration on Saturday, December 12th at Plaza Calle Cuatro on the corner of Fourth and French Streets. The festivities will take place from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
The event will include a visit from Santa Claus and candy filled piñatas for the children. There will be festive live entertainment including mariachi music, ballet folklorico, tamale contest, and the adorned 30 foot holiday tree for all to enjoy. Continue reading
City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County
Helping Hands Santa Ana, Hired Guns LEMC and GT BMX Bicycles will host their 5th Annual Toy Drive for the Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activities League (SAPAAL) to benefit those families in need during the upcoming holiday season.
Please support this great cause by contributing toys for children ages 6-12, gift cards, sports caps, skate boards, and sports gear for children ages 12-17, both boy and girls. They also accept cash and check donations. Please make checks payable to Helping Hands Santa Ana. Contributions are tax deductible. Continue reading