Glimpse the signs of winter on hike to Barbara's Lake
OC Parks hosts a 2.5 mile winter solstice hike starting at James Dilley Greenbelt Preserve. The route to Barbara's Lake features moderate uneven terrain with about 45 feet of elevation gain, offering sights and sounds along the trail. led by Jennifer Karmarkar.
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James Dilley Greenbelt
Barbara’s Lake
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park event details
An event is set for Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and James Dilley Greenbelt Preserve in Laguna Beach. Access via 5 or 405 to 133 to 73 toll road. parking costs $3 per vehicle. admission is free.
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Laguna Coast Wilderness Park
James Dilley
Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach Panto Beauty and the Beast at Playhouse
The Laguna Beach Playhouse stages Beauty and the Beast in a Christmas Rose panto with British style and interactive audience participation. Performances run Wednesdays to Sundays through December 30 with tickets from 41 to 76 dollars. visit lagunaplayhouse.com for dates and times.
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Laguna Playhouse hosts show through December 30
Through December 30 the Laguna Playhouse presents a performance run at 606 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach. Tickets range 41 to 76 dollars with parking at the site for 10 dollars cash only.
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Laguna Playhouse
Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach
Winter Fest OC at OC Fair Center opens holiday fun
Winter Fest OC brings snow activities ice skating a 150 foot ice tubing slide and rides to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa plus a Dickens Village and a five land Festival of Lights tunnel. Heather McReachen reports the event runs through January 6 with hours varying and admission from twelve to fourteen dollars.
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Mission Viejo holiday pet adoption promo details
Mission Viejo Animal Services Center and DAWG offer discounted adoption fees for all shelter pets Saturday through Tuesday. DAWG covers vaccines spay neuter and flea control, so approved applicants pay only a $20 microchip fee. Visit the center to choose a dog cat or bunny and find a new home.
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Kittens Seeking Homes at Mission Viejo Center
Trevor and many other kittens are ready for adoption at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center located at 28095 Hillcrest. Visit or call 949-470-3045 or cmvas.org for details and available felines through Saturday to Tuesday.
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Trevor
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Mission San Juan Capistrano hosts kids crafts weekender
During Winter Break, Mission San Juan Capistrano offers crafts and activities for children. Saturday January 6 kicks off daily sessions 11 am to 1 pm on weekdays with adobe brick and arrowhead necklace making. Weekends run 11 am to 3 pm with brick making, necklaces, and gold panning. Nonmembers pay $5 per craft, $10 for all three. members $3 per craft, $5 for all. Information at 949-234-1300 or missionsjc.com.
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Mission San Juan Capistrano
Concordia Lego library devastation spurs community rally
Lego sets beloved by Concordia Elementary students were scattered and damaged after an act of destruction. Principal Bassett, a long time art teacher, described her tears and exhaustion as she began collecting the pieces. Parents Amanda and Ivan Huntington circulated on social media, prompting Lego to express condolences and offer support.
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Coastal Current staff contact and local advertising details
City Editor JKarmarkar and Reporter Erika Ritchie lead Coastal Current News with staff contacts for reporting and advertising. The paper lists sales manager Craig Hymovitz and home delivery subscribes numbers, published Thursdays by the Register in Anaheim, California.
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