Curt Seeden: Time to put on your poker faces
Are you ready for some poker? The Fountain Valley Community Foundation’s next Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament is set for Saturday, March 3 at the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center....
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Trio of authors highlight local American Association of University Women’s...
Authors Anne Perry, Aline Ohanesian and Abbi Waxman are the featured speakers at the 26th annual Authors Luncheon of the Tri-City Branch of the American Association of University Women, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m....
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A dog to run with: That’s Morgan; adopt this German shepherd mix and that’s...
Morgan is a 3-year-old German shepherd mix with a lively personality. (Courtesy of German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County)Morgan would make a great exercise pal, as she’s got lots of energy....
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Have some fun and get your exercise by adopting Pomeranian mix Jeffreys
Jeffreys is house-trained and good with children. No cats, though, please. (Courtesy of A Home 4Ever Rescue)Jeffreys is a 4-year-old Pomeranian mix who loves hugs and kisses. (Courtesy of A Home 4Ever...
View ArticleCurt Seeden: Fridays mean fish, fun and fundraising at Holy Spirit
Friday nights are “date nights” for Lynn and me during the next several weeks. That’s because the Knights of Columbus at Holy Spirit Catholic Church will hold their Lenten fish bakes each Friday...
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Refugees from Vietnam who have been in US for decades are being detained and...
Tung Nguyen hangs his head as he listens to a press conference about a lawsuit filed against ICE to stop incarceration of Vietnamese refugees in Santa Ana on Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018. According to...
View ArticleAdopt bully mix Jojo and get a dog and an athlete in one
Breed: All American bully mix Age: 4 years Gender: Spayed female Jojo’s story: If you are an active, fun-loving person (or family), here’s the girl for you! Jojo is a skateboard-riding athlete who...
View ArticleDim Sum is a tiny ball of fluff and feistiness
Breed: Toy poodle Age: 10 years Gender: Neutered male Size: 5 pounds Dim Sum’s story: Little Dim Sum was dropped off at the local animal shelter by his previous owner (so sad when this happens to a...
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Little League steps up to the plate in memory of 6-year-old Carter Ankeny
Giddy children filled the air with energy and laughter during Fountain Valley’s Little League Opening Day on Saturday. But one much-loved, blue-eyed 6-year-old t-ball player — part of the excitement...
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OC Animal Care’s new facility will be a big upgrade for animals and people...
The dogs and cats won’t arrive until later this month, but there were plenty of people buzzing the halls of OC Animal Care’s new headquarters in Tustin last week, prepping it to fully open for...
View ArticleCurt Seeden: Casting call at Mile Square Park
My mom loved to go fishing. When I was a child, we would pack up the Dodge station wagon with our poles, tackle boxes, buckets and some bologna sandwiches and head to Belmont Pier in Long Beach for a...
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10 St. Patrick’s Day things to do that don’t involve green beer
With green beer flowing and whiskey pouring, St. Patrick’s Day tends to be one of the wildest nights of the year for many people as they celebrate the holiday at pubs and bars. If you don’t want to...
View ArticleEva Kilgore: Crossroads Trading Company a new source of gently used clothing...
Crossroads Trading Company is now open in Huntington Beach. At first glance, I thought this was a store filled with new clothing, shoes, and accessories. Turns out, it’s a store to buy and sell gently...
View ArticleCurt Seeden: Fountain Valley — a nice place to retire
Let’s hear it for Fountain Valley! The city was ranked 55th out of more than 250 cities in the state in WalletHub’s 2017 “Best and Worst Places to Retire in California” rankings. To determine the most...
View ArticleFishing derby for kids on Saturday, March 17
Mile Square Park’s popular annual Kid’s Fishing Derby is planned for March 17 at the park’s North Lake. Kids ages 6 to 15 can fish for free, competing during the morning for multiple prizes. There will...
View ArticleFountain Valley police dog punched as Riverside officers chase, try to...
An Orange County police dog got in some extra duty far afield from his usual turf, jumping into action — and enduring a few punches — to help nab a fleeing suspect while en route to a training session...
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85ºC Bakery Café opens March 30 in Orange; more coming to Fountain Valley,...
Sea-salt iced coffee, anyone? The expansion of 85º C Bakery Café marches on with the opening of its 48th U.S. location Friday, March 30 in east Orange. (See editor’s note below; the opening date has...
View ArticleAdopt Bebe, a lovely tortoiseshell cat saved from a hoarder
Breed: Tortoiseshell Age: 3 years Gender: Spayed female Bebe’s story: Bebe was rescued from a hoarding situation and is desperately looking for her forever home. She loves to sit on laps and be petted...
View ArticleAdopt 9-years-young dachshund Eleanor
Breed: Dachshund mix Gender: Spayed female Age: 9 years Size: 9 pounds Eleanor’s story: Eleanor is exactly what rescue is all about. This girl was adopted from the county shelter and returned 5 years...
View ArticleEva Kilgore: Enjoy good food and drink for a good cause at Taste of...
I am excited to be a returning judge at the Taste of Huntington Beach. It’s set for Sunday, April 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex, 18100 Goldenwest St., near Talbert...
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