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EVENT
Blues for the Zoo
DESCRIPTION
This fundraiser for the Moonridge Animal Park Wildlife Sanctuary offers a line-up of world class Blues. Lakeside setting provides a scenic backdrop for an afternoon of blues, a selection of local arts and crafts and a freshly prepared food and beverage menu. Big Bear Lake is a family-friendly mountain community, known for 300 days of annual sunshine, crisp clean air and resort amenities. The area offers many outdoor activities including; forest hikes, boating, fishing, kayaking, water skiing, forest biking trails and horseback riding.



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ADDITIONAL INFO
www.moonridgezoo.org/concert 909 878 4200
DATE
Saturday, August 07, 2010

START TIME
3:00pm

END TIME
7:30pm
LOCATION
Swim Beach Outdoor Amphitheatre
41220 Park Avenue
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
directions
EVENT
The 2nd Annual FREE Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival
DESCRIPTION
Join us Labor Day Weekend, Fri., Sat. & Sunday, September 4, 5, 6, for a FREE, lively, 3-day art & music festival featuring jazz, blues, reggae, r&B, spoken word, dance, a fashion show, a juried fine arts market, a children's village and an international food court.

The FREE Leimert Park Festival will feature both nationally known musicians and fine artists as well as emerging performers and artisans. Last year more than 30 artists performed including LTD, Azar Lawrence, The World Stage Sextet, Wali Ali, Wadada, Funkalicious, Medusa, and many more.

The family-friendly festival attracts more than 6,000 people including celebrities, elected officials, noted community leaders and residents from throughout LA County. There will be entertainment and activities for all age groups.

Call today regarding opportunities for vendors, volunteers, musicians and sponsors. Space is limited and going fast! For information and applications, contact Yevette Renee Nelson at 323.600.3741.

ADDITIONAL INFO
www.leimertparkfestival.blogspot.com
DATE
Saturday, September 04, 2010

END DATE
Monday, September 06, 2010

START TIME
10:00am

END TIME
7:00pm
LOCATION
Historic Leimert Park Village-Vision Theatre Special Events Lot
43rd & Degnan Blvds.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
directions
EVENT
The 2010 Komen Orange County Race for the Cure
DESCRIPTION
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is an important community event bringing together women, men, families, friends and businesses to celebrate breast cancer survivors and remember those who have lost their battle with the disease. The beautiful Newport Beach route is a 5K run and walk and draws more than 25,000 people each year. The early run/walk steps off at 7:30 a.m.; survivor tribute at 9:00 a.m. and the second run/walk starts at 9:45 a.m. Participants who register for In the Pink VIP status will enjoy various perks on Race day, including exclusive access to the VIP area.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged; to register and for more information visit www.komenoc.org. Funds raised support the Komen vision of a world without breast cancer. 75% of funds raised will provide breast health services in Orange County and 25% will fund groundbreaking breast cancer research. All registered participants receive a Race for the Cure shirt; breast cancer survivors receive a special pink Race shirt.


ADDITIONAL INFO
www.komenoc.org; call 714-957-9157 or email race@komenoc.org
DATE
Sunday, September 26, 2010

START TIME
6:40am

END TIME
12:00pm
LOCATION
Fashion Island, Newport Beach Pacific Life
700 Newport Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA
directions
EVENT
Assistance League of Long Beach Boutique
DESCRIPTION
Assistance League of Long Beach is holding their annual boutiqe featuring merchandisc from over 30 vendors. This is our major fundraiser supporting Operation School Bell,Ala Carte at Miller's Childrens Hospital,the Howard Collection, Kids on the Block, Orthodontic Center, and Scholarhip programs of this chapter.

ADDITIONAL INFO
www.allb.org
DATE
Friday, November 05, 2010

END DATE
Saturday, November 06, 2010

START TIME
10:00am

END TIME
5:00pm
LOCATION
Assistance League Philanthropic Center
6220 E. Spring St
Long Beach, CA 90815
directions
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