Marching band season traditionally starts in Orange County with the John F. Kennedy High School Field Tournament. A tradition started by Magnolia High School over three decades ago, John F. Kennedy High School 11th Annual Invitational Field Tournament will be held on Saturday, October 8 at Glover Stadium in Anaheim. Named the “Preview of Champions,” local marching bands from around Southern California come to showcase their talents. This year, the field tournament will be showcasing 25 high school’s band and color guard units.
Glover Stadium
1151 N La Palma Pkwy
Anaheim, CA 92801
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Walk at the happiest place on earth on Sunday, October 16, 2011 for the 21st annual CHOC Walk in the Park presented by Disneyland® Resort. Proceeds from the walk will support the care, education, and research at CHOC, and as CHOC is expanding their services so is the number of children they are helping.
Every step counts. Form a team with your school or student group, and if that option is not available, register to walk as an individual. And if you cannot make it on the 16th, you can register …
Join over 40,000 people over a span of four days for the Anatolian Cultures & Food Festival 2011 at the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa from October 6 through October 9.
Enter the festival and you find yourself passing through the “Civilizations Path” where you will see fourteen gates with actors in authentic costumes representing the different civilizations throughout the history of Anatolia. As well, there are 3-D giant-sized replicas of Istanbul, Konya, Antalya, Mardin, Van, and the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul where visitors can browse around the various booths and …
Now that summer has been over, thoughts of the beach are also long gone. However, come out to Seal Beach, just north of the pier, on Saturday, October 9 for the Japan America Kite Festival!
Hosted by the Japan America Society of Southern California and Up Up & Away Kite Club, this festival is now in its 15th year, drawing over 10,000 people and being the largest kite festival in Southern California. Admission is free and the opening ceremony starts at 10 A.M.
Of course, you can expect a day of kite …
Can you really travel the world in Irvine? Come to the Global Village Festival on Saturday, October 1 from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. at Bill Barber Park, adjacent to the Irvine Civic Center, and see for yourself!
Now in its 10th anniversary, the Global Village Festival is Irvine’s largest and most popular event drawing over 16,000 people. Enjoy international food from over 40 local restaurants, live entertainment, exhibits, and so much more, and for the younger kids, there is a Kid’s Village with activities such as face painting, yoga, and henna.
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In 2009, Orange County Register reporter Marla Jo Fisher wrote a column commenting on the lack of appreciation for black-and-white classic films seen in her kids. In response, Chapman President Jim Doti launched a film festival which turned into an annual event, and this year’s festival is named after Jim Doti, Chapman Dean of Students Jerry Price, and Marla Jo Fisher.
On Friday nights at 8 P.M., enjoy a classic black-and-white film outdoors on the Attallah Piazza in front of Leatherby Libraries, or indoors if bad weather occurs. Best of all, this …
