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 Little Folk Club Returns to Dana Point Harbor for Halloween

October 14, 2023 By Leave a Comment

Dana Point Harbor is hosting a special Halloween edition of Little Folk Club this month to celebrate the spooky season with little ones. Everyone is invited to wear costumes, bring a favorite musical instrument and sing along together to join the festive fun. The event is free and will take place on Friday, October 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Clock Courtyard by El Torito.

Victoria Bailey originally started Little Folk Club in 2016 to introduce children and families in her community to her love of traditional folk music and instruments. Little Folk Club will also return to Dana Point Harbor in December for a special Christmas edition to spread the holiday cheer. 

WHEN:

Friday, October 27, 10 – 11 a.m.

WHERE: 

Dana Point Harbor, 34521 Golden Lantern Street, Dana Point, CA 92629. 

Little Folk Club will take place in the Clock Courtyard near El Torito. 

MORE INFORMATION

For more information visit DanaPointHarbor.com or connect via Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Credit: Dana Point Harbor

Filed Under: SoCal City Kids News

Bunny Hops, Oct. 13 Pet of the Week

October 14, 2023 By Leave a Comment
awwwwwwww!

Bunny Hops is into everything! So nosy—she thinks she’s a cat! This poor girl is a mystery. She was tied up and abandoned in a park back in May, and she had a couple of scars that suggested mistreatment. What’s the mystery? Not where she came from, but how, after that bad beginning, she has no fear of humans and is sweet and gentle to everyone she meets. She loves hanging out in the play yard and taking walks with her volunteer friend. She accepts treats gently and adores pets and scritches. She’s only 4 years old and deserves to spend the rest of her good life with someone as loyal as she will be. If you have time to help her decompress from the shelter and can return her affection, she’s yours! You can speed the process to adopt or foster Bunny Hops and any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Even better, stop by Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Our shelter is located at 7700 E. Spring St. Ask for ID #A698850 to meet Bunny Hops.

Filed Under: Pet Corner

Books of the week

October 8, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Young children starting school will love this one!

MY NAME by Supriya Kelkar; illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat (Farrar, Straus and Giroux BYR, August 1, 2023, Ages 3-6): When an Indian American boy starts school in a new classroom, one child can’t pronounce his name properly, which leads to giggles amongst his classmates. Later at home, his parents remind him of how special he is — and how his unique name reflects that.

This one is just perfect for ages 3-6!

love this one!

THE WORRY BALLOON by Mónica Mancillas; illustrated by Betty C. Tang (Roaring Brook Press, July 11, 2023, Ages 4-8): Mother and author Monica Mancillas teams up with NYT bestselling illustrator Betty C. Tang to give us a thoughtful and reassuring  picture book about how one child experiences anxiety and worry, providing different tools to practice mindfulness and strengthen one’s mental health, including rich backmatter that would give readers of all ages valuable tools to manage anxiety. I really like this one because it addresses some feelings that all children experience.

The Pig, the Elephant, and the Wise-Cracking Bird

By: Michael Sampson and Bonnie J. Johnson

Illustrated by: Joshua Sampson

Meet Ogden Oink, a fun-loving, adventurous, likeable piglet, in Michael Sampson and Bonnie J. Johnson’s The Pig, the Elephant, and the Wise-Cracking Bird. He dresses and speaks as humans do and gets into more than his fair share of difficulties because he interprets figurative expressions literally. This humorous book will get young readers thinking about language-and laughing, too.

This really is such a fun book to read!

Obscura the Cat Sees Beyond

By: Ben Franchi

Illustrated by: Cheyenne Bigham

You are in for a chill and a thrill as you read this mysterious read-aloud book that is sure to be non-stop entertainment. Join Obscura, the not-so-feisty feline, as she navigates her haunted home in search of her owners, encountering all manner of spooky sights along the way.

I think this is a wonderful book to read out loud and children will really enjoy it!

Self Disclosure: I received free copies of the above books to facilitate this post. Images were also provided.

Filed Under: Media Reviews

Looking for a Caffeine Alternative? Try BioLift™ 

October 8, 2023 By Leave a Comment

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BioLift™ helps by providing a circadian-friendly botanical alternative to caffeine-laden drinks that only mask root problems.

I like that it is All-Natural and Clean: BioLift™ derives its taste and power from four natural ingredients, namely gingko biloba, elderberry, guarana, and carob.

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Find out more at https://www.drinkbiolift.com/

Self Disclosure: I received samples to feature. Images were also provided.

Filed Under: Featured Products of the Week

Pharaoh, Oct. 6th Pet of the Week

October 5, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Soooo cute! Really needs a forever home!

We featured Pharaoh a month ago, and this time, we have a plea: if he doesn’t find a permanent throne soon, he may need to leave the shelter in a way we’d prefer not to name. He’s been here since May. Pharaoh has no teeth, although he seems to have no trouble eating, as you can see. He had all his teeth pulled because of stomatitis and dental disease, but it hasn’t stopped him from purring and begging for head scritches. And eating, of course. He has some medical conditions that will need to be addressed by his human. Pharaoh’s only 3 years old, and he so deserves a full reign. To adopt or foster Pharaoh, email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process for adopting or fostering, or call (562) 570-7387. Ask for ID#A699241).

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

Filed Under: Pet Corner

Disney’s The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts Goes On Sale October 30

October 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment

Disney Theatrical Productions and Segerstrom Center for the Arts announced today that tickets for the long-awaited return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10 AM.  Costa Mesa’s most eagerly awaited return will once again leap onto the Segerstrom Center for the Arts stage on Thursday, February 1, 2024 for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, February 25, 2024.  The opening night is Thursday, February 1 at 7:30 PM. 

In Costa Mesa, The Lion King will play Tuesdays through Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 1 PM and 6:30 PM. There will also be a 2 PM matinee on Thursday, February 1. Premium Ticket Packages, which include a prime seat location, a souvenir program, and a cinch bag, are also available. Beginning October 30 at 10 AM, tickets will be available online at scfta.org, in person at Segerstrom Center for the Arts Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, or by phone at (714) 556-2787.  To charge tickets, call (714) 556-2787 on Monday from 10 AM – 2 PM, or Tuesday through Friday from 12 PM – 5 PM. Orders for groups of twenty (20) or more may be placed by calling (714) 755-0236.

Ticket buyers are reminded that scfta.org and the box office at Segerstrom Center for the Arts are the only official ticket outlets for all performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party should be aware that Segerstrom Center for the Arts is unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets and is unable to contact patrons with information regarding time changes or other pertinent updates regarding the performance. Additionally, third-party ticket brokers often impose substantial fees and markups well beyond the face value of tickets.

For more than 20 years, the North American touring productions of The Lion King have been seen by over 21 million theatergoers. Having already played more than 9,000 performances in over 90 cities across North America, The Lion King now proudly returns to Costa Mesa at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. 

For more information worldwide, visit LionKing.com, www.facebook.com/thelionkingusa and www.instagram.com/thelionking. 

Credit: Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Filed Under: SoCal City Kids News
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