Southeast Asia Day at the Aquarium Of The Pacific Sat Oct. 5th - Plus #Giveaway

The Aquarium of the Pacific will celebrate its annual Southeast Asia Day on Saturday October 5th

The Aquarium of the Pacific will celebrate its fifteenth annual Southeast Asia Day.
 

The festival’s program will highlight the beauty and diversity of the cultures of Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, and Indonesia.

 

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Guests will enjoy live performances, including music, dance, and cultural craft demonstrations.

 

Children will have the opportunity to partake in arts and crafts.


Full deets here... http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/southeast_asia_day/

Get a Mobile-print coupon:http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/offer/fest3

Good Luck and have fun!

  

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Moompetam Native American Festival at the Aquarium Of The Pacific - Plus #Giveaway

In celebration of local Native American cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its fifteenth annual Moompetam Festival Saturday Sept 21st and SUnday September 22nd!

This weekend celebration will feature traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, educational programs, live demonstrations, music, and dance celebrating California’s indigenous maritime cultures, including Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseno, and Kumeyaay.

 

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CULTURAL DEMONSTRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

 

Tongva Soapstone Necklaces - Julia Bogany

Blas Aguilar Adobe Museum – Juaneno Cultural Museum –Domingo Belardes

Tongva Hunting and Warriors Materials - Kevin Nunez

Tongva Traditional Acorn Display - Charlotte Nunez

Kitanemuk Chumash Yowlumne Tejon Indians Basket Weaving - Dee Dominguez

Chumash Cultural Display – Alan Salazar

Children’s Game Activities – Trish Rios

Chumash Cultural Display with Children’s Craft - Oscar Ortiz

Ti’at Tongva Plank Canoe Display - The Moomat Ahiko (Breath of the Ocean): Traditional Tongva plank canoe presented by the Ti’at Society.

Tomol Chumash Plank Canoe Display - Chumash Maritime Association / Ray Ward

Round Reed Basket Weaving – Lorene Sisquoc and Cindi Alvitre

Coastal Native American Cultural Materials - Heidi Lucero

Kumeyaay Cultural Activities – Stan Rodriguez

Tule Dolls Workshop – Gloria Liggett – 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

HERITAGE AWARD PRESENTATION

Sunday 1:40 p.m. honoring Christopher Diaz

All programs subject to change and weather dependent.

Full deets here...

http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/moompetam/

Also you can get a Mobile-print coupon:

http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/offer/fest1

Good Luck! 

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Tickets on Sale Now for CHOC Follies To Support CHOC Foundation #CHOCWalk PLUS #GIVEAWAY

Tickets on Sale Now for CHOC Follies To Support CHOC Foundation In Prep for CHOC Walk 2019

 

 

Yes!!! I got a taste of what it takes to volunteer with the CHOC Children's Foundation CHOC Follies cast and crew.

 

 

Fundraising this year goes to the new Mental Health support at CHOC.

 

Thank you CHOC for going above and beyond to help our youth and their families get through many trials to see triumphs of all kinds.

 

CHOC is very special to us.. you can read more about our story here.

 

You can join the Follies next year and volunteer but this year please consider attending and supporting with a ticket purchase.  Website: https://www.chocfollies.org 

 

 

 

 

CHOC Follies is a spring musical put on by communitiy members who gather to sing and dance in support of CHOC Children’s mission to advance children’s health.

 

This year’s show will raise awareness for CHOC Children’s mental health initiative, a full continuum of care for children and families facing mental health challenges.

 

Proceeds from this event support the care, services, education, and research that CHOC Children’s provides in our community.

 

You can check out my song and dance moment here.


Wait... enter my #Giveaway too!
Enter to win 4 tickets to CHOC Follies.
Dates to select from - 3/28 8pm, 3/29 8pm, 3/30 2pm or 3/30 8pm.

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Oh and don't forget that CHOC Walk registration is now open... register your team here.

 

Follow along on social media too with #CHOCFollies #CHOCWalk and #CHOCFoundation .

Family Fun Supporting Reaching for the Cure - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation 10K 5K 1K

Join the Support of Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation

 
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work and the Dream is to Cure Caner.
 
In 2007, while I was pregnant with my own daughter, my nephew was born with stage 4 glioblastoma multiforme" aka a super aggressive brain tumor cancer.
 
This is near and dear to my heart and I always support any and all charities and or fundraising efforts with cancer, pediatric cancer and the research to find a cure of.
 
George is now 11.5 and in remission since he was about 3 but has a long road ahead of him still. He is in a wheelchair and needs care full time. He lights up when he sees and hears family come into the room and knows how to give the tightest hugs filled with the emotions he is not verbally able to say.
 
We are grateful for the Doctors wisdom and for George being here today. He is our miracle and our humbling grace.  
 

 

 



Read more on supporting pediatric cancer research...
 
21st annual Reaching for the Cure Half Marathon, 5K, 10K, Kids Run on March 17th at Irvine Valley College.

This family oriented, community event raises money and awareness for pediatric cancer research.

 

This 5K Walk is stroller-friendly and a great opportunity for families with kids of all ages to enjoy a day outside together by walking for children fighting cancer – and for an affordable price!

They also have a 1K Kids Run exclusive for the little ones and that is only $20 per child.


Each child gets an event t-shirt and their own special finisher medal when they cross the line.



What they're most known for is their Finish Line Festival and Kids Zone– this entire area is packed with activities, vendor expos, free samples - and it is free!

The Kids Zone features carnival games, rides, face painting, petting zoo, bounce houses, obstacle courses and more.


For more information about the organization and the event itself, please visit: www.reachingforthecure.org
 

 

32 Charities Come Together in Rare Disease Day! #GlobalGenes

32 Rare Disease Charities Will Board the Historic LeRoy King Carousel at First-Ever RARE Carousel of Possible Dreams

 

I have written about Rare Disease awareness in the past and continue to support Global Genes to spread the news of fundraisers, updates and more.

 

This year Global Genes will join Festival of Children Foundation and partner up for RARE Disease Fundraising Day in San Francisco on February 28, 2018

 

Here's a bit of background info on the event, the partners and what it's all about.

Global Genes, a leading rare disease patient advocacy organization, and Festival of Children

 

Foundation are proud to partner for the first-ever RARE Carousel of Possible Dreams on February 28, 2018 in San Francisco, at the Children’s Creativity Museum.

Lucille's Gives Back This Thanksgiving with Operation Home Front to Support Military Families! Dine On Your Fav's & Help Locally Too! #LucillesBBQ

Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Celebrates Military Family Month Teams Up With Round It Up America To Raise Funds for Operation Homefront Holiday Meals for Military

 

Family-owned, award-winning barbeque destination Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que is celebrating Military Family Month by teaming up with Round It up America to raise funds for Operation Homefront’s Holiday Meals for Military program.

 

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During November, Lucille’s will donate to Operation Homefront the Round It Up America contributions – in which guests “round up” their purchases to the nearest dollar – at 23 participating locations throughout Arizona, California and Nevada. Team members at Lucille’s restaurants will wear buttons to show their support.

 

Throughout November, for each donation of $5 or more, Lucille’s will give guests a $10 bonus card good for a return visit. (One per table, please.) Lucille’s will also be serving up a ‘Louisiana Lemonade,’ a refreshing drink that combines Bacardi Raz, Chambord, fresh blueberries, lemonade, Lucille’s fresh house sour and topped with a light beer, all served in a 22oz mug. For each drink sold, Lucille’s will donate an additional $1 benefitting military families.

Holiday Gift Idea - Give Back With The Gift of Relaxation at Burke Williams #BlackFriday

Pamper Someone Special on Your Holiday List with a Burke Williams Gift Card Package
and Receive a Special Gift Just for You!

The Holidays are among us!! Not only do we all need to get ready for Thanksgiving in a few days but, hello Christmas, you are right around the corner.

I don't know about you but I am always looking for the perfect gift for my closer family and friends. Those who I know deserve a moment of quiet, of peace, of relaxation!

Burke Williams has the perfect gift options to fulfill all of my gift idea wants and needs. 

 

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Here are a few of the amazing relaxation and wellness promotions Burke Williams will offer this 2017 Holiday Season!

Dana Point Turkey Trot 40th Year Registration Now Open!

Dana Point Harbor Welcomes 40th Annual Turkey Trot

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the harbor during the Turkey Trot race and enjoy holiday dining options!



The County of Orange, OC Parks, and Dana Point Harbor invite the community to experience the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce’s 40th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 23. The community is also invited to enjoy special Thanksgiving menu items and prices at select restaurants in the harbor.

27th CHOC Walk Fills My Heart...Again!

WOW What a Year for CHOCWalk in the Park!

 

In it's 27th year CHOC Walk in the Park at the Disneyland Resort brought together over 13k physical walkers, 30k combined voluntEARs and over $2 million in fundraising efforts!!

 



 

I am just amazed yearly as everyone involved gives their all to keep this Magical tradition such a successful event.

 

It's been tradition for us to support CHOC Children's through the CHOC Walk!

 

Our family loves to giveback & since there have been a few times CHOC has touched our lives.... the CHOC Walk is a perfect way for us to support. From my nephew being a CHOC Children’s Cancer Survivor to my own daughter seeing endocrinology since she was 4. Read more about our past walk experiences here.

 

Thank you CHOC for always being there for so many who need you!

 

CHOC Walk 2017 kicked off with a heart filling and emotionally touching speech made by the ambassador family. Jordyn and her family are beautiful, their love for CHOC is grand and they give back to support those who support them.

 

There is no better partnership! The setting is Magical...

Join Make A Wish OC & IE Event at Kaleido-Kids August 8th

Happy Almost End of Summer All!

 

Since it's almost time to head back to school... finish off your summer fun at Kaleidoscope Kids Event supporting Make A Wish OC & IE.

 

 

Here are all the details about the giveback event and what fun you will have while helping support an awesome Non Profit!

 

My nephew, born with and in remission now from stage 4 GBM, has been graced with a Make A Wish trip after he received his cancer free news.

 

We are forever grateful to Make A Wish!

CHOC Walk Wednesdays This August Plus Enter To Win Chick-fil-A for a Year! #Giveaway

Two of Our Favorites Team UP and we LOVE IT!

 

CHOC Walk and Chick-fil-A are joining magical forces to give back as much as possible this CHOC Walk.

 

 

August is NOW the new CHOC Walk month this year.... have you registered? Get all the info in my last CHOC Walk post here.

 

We are always excited for the CHOC Walk opening ceremonies, walking through the Disneyland Resort and Parks and seeing all the others that are walking to support families at CHOC too.

 

Have you heard?

 

There’s a whole new reason to be excited about Wednesdays this August – CHOC Walk Wednesday at Chick-fil-A!!!

CHOC WALK is Back with a New Date of August 27th Registration Open Now!

We Love to Support CHOC!

CHOC Walk is back this year and it's new date of August 27th us just a few months away.....Registration is now open and all the details are below! 

 



 



So many come out to support CHOC Hospital with a Walk in the Disneyland Parks. It's a very special day and memorable to be part of.

 

I am so grateful to CHOC for many reasons .... see how CHOC has impacted our lives directly in my previous blog posts here & here ... and will always support.

 

This year I was able to attend a briefing on all the details for the new August 27th CHOC Walk date and even listened to the Ambassador family speak.

 



Urban Commons Gives Back on Board the Queen Mary!

Urban Commons Presents $10,000 to Mayor’s Fund of Education and The Women's Shelter of Long Beach Aboard the Queen Mary

 

There are so many events that happen on board The Queen Mary throughout the year. I really love them all... there is something about being around that beautiful wondrous ship!

 

From holiday festivities with CHILL to Halloween screams at Dark Harbor and a wedding on the open deck... The Queen Mary plays a huge roll in the Long Beach community.

 

It's even more spectacular when this beautiful ship is used for a memorable moment.

Denim & Diamonds Fashion Show To Benefit Global Genes for World RARE Disease Day

Denim & Diamonds Fashion Show To Benefit Global Genes

Celebrities Madison McLaughlin and Shaka Smith Join Models to Walk the Runway in Support of World RARE Disease Day - for Global Genes on February 28, 2017 at The Resort at Pelican Hill.

With out getting too emotional about this, I want to just say that I support the discovery of, research of and assistance towards RARE Diseases. 

Having a close friend that I grew up with call me and tell me that her newborn has issues processing proteins and other things going on, opened my eyes a bit to a whole new world of things, things that a newborn had no way of getting through on her own. 

CHOC Walk Teamwork Our Top 6 Reasons To Participate

CHOC Walk Success with Another year of 15k Walkers Raising Funds!

We did it!! My mini me and I, along with 15k others, joined up to Walk for CHOC!

It was a magical Sunday morning meeting up with some of our closest friends to support our favorite local Children's Hospital.

A few weeks ago I let you all know just how important CHOC is to our family. 

Ready to Greet the morning!

You can read about my family bond to CHOC and the CHOC Walk here... and this past weekend participating in the walk once again was an emotion filled morning.

It's important that my kids understand empathy and appreciation. Not only for life but for those giving so much effort to help someone live.

I'm grateful to have spent this time one on one with my daughter, answering her questions about families, why they were walking and who they were there for. It's amazing to see an innocent heart open up to even more understanding of what it means to appreciate living, breathing and even walking...

5 Children in our family have bee cared for by CHOC - We Love you CHOC!

You know CHOC is near and dear to us, you know we love all things Disney but, I'd love to let you know our top 6 favs about the Walk, maybe you too will want to give back in your own way for next year!

Dream Foundation Partners with The Grand Legacy at the Park to Honor A Wish Upon A Star Visit to Disneyland

Dream Foundation and The Grand Legacy at the Park are Making a Final Dream Come True

The 5ifth at the Grand Legacy at the Park Supports the Dream Foundation

To honor and appreciate the love Karen Fletcher has given to so many who know her, the Dream Foundation and The Grand Legacy at the Park are coming together to make a last wish come true for her. 

This amazing 61yo grandmother, who is diagnosed with ALS, wants to celebrate her life at the Happiest Place with her happiest people. 

The Dream Foundation and The Grand Legacy at the Park are going to make this Dream Come TRUE!

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I am so grateful to how compassionate and giving the Grand Legacy at the Park is. This Disneyland Resort Neighboring Hotel REALLY does care about it's community and giving back beyond it's neighborhood. 

We love staying at the Grand Legacy at the Park but it's such an easy choice to make to stay and play when you can feel good about what the Hotel does for others. 

I will be at the event that will Honor Karen and her family and I an so Honored myself to cover this Magical visit. 

Please follow along and share Karen's story and appreciation of Life - The event is on the 25th of this month and all the details are below. 

I will do my best to recap the event and all the precious moments I am being gifted to be a part of. 

Wishing Karen and her family the most Pixie Dust filled time at the Grand Legacy at the Park Hotel and the Disneyland Parks. Huge thanks and shout out to the Dream Foundation for making Dreams like this and so many others come true. 

Official Details of the Memorable Dream event.....