Parade boat parade through Dana Harbor with Western theme
Parade participants traveled from Dana Wharf through the harbor inner channel to the harbor bridge and outer channel before heading to the Ocean Institute and East Basin. Donna Kalez from Dana Wharf called the yee-haw holiday super fun and a really good time. Dana West Yacht Club had the most entries.
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Donna Kalez
Dana Wharf
Dana West Yacht Club
Awards for the 2018 A Western Wonderland
The 2018 A Western Wonderland awards list honors numerous boats across size categories with multiple winners and runners-up for best crew, animation, color, lights, originality, themes, and sail or powerboats. Notable entries include Besame Mucho, Radical Sea Monkey, and Sea Wind O among others, with judges naming Doheny Doll as the under 30 feet Judges' Choice and Besame Mucho as the over 30 feet Judges' Choice.
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Doheny
Relentless
Future Kids OC Hosts First Robotics Event For STEM Growth
Parents learned of the robotics race via word of mouth and Instagram. Maria Hoey and others brought kids like Beckham as the fledgling nonprofit Future Kids OC aims to spark early science interest, fund education programs, and partner with local businesses for future events. Proceeds support Orange County school science programs.
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Maria Hoey
Luca
Beckham
Hoey
Ira4kids
Future Kids OC
Wallentine
Jonathan
Wallentines
Lindsay Vallentine
Orange County
Newth Morris
Laguna Beach
Thiago
Taegyn
Jennifer Wilkes
Katherine
Elizabeth
St. Mary’s School
Aliso Viejo
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Addison Campbell
Brett
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Anap. Garcia
Daniel da Silva
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