Blog Entries

National Trails Day 2012

kris@welcomexpress.net — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:00:00 +0100

National Trails Day 2012 - "America�s Largest Trailgating Party� �This year's annual trail event marks the 20th anniversary of the American Hiking Society's trail awareness program.� N [...]

Relay for Life

kris@welcomexpress.net — Tue, 01 May 2012 03:00:00 +0100

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life changing event which brings people together to celebrate the lives of those who have battl [...]

Mission Viejo Earth and Arbor Day Celebration

kris@welcomexpress.net — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:00:00 +0100

Mission Viejo Celebrates Earth Day & Arbor Day

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Village Green at Oso Viejo Park

Come as a volunteer or just to enjoy the workshop and expo!

* 8:00 am to 12:00 pm: Planting, Oso Creek Clean-Up (volun [...]

OC Tastefest

kris@welcomexpress.net — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:00:00 +0100

What a great weekend event! Here is what you can look forward to:

Culinary Delights:

Are you an aspiring foodie? Or, maybe just someone who can appreciate the fine art of cuisine? Then you will love this years’ OC Tastefest! Dozens of Orange County’s favorite restaurants will be of [...]

California Wine Festival

kris@welcomexpress.net — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:00:00 +0100

The Quintessential Wine Experience
April 20-21, 2012 Dana Point, California
Wine, food, music, sea and sun. These elemen [...]

Information Center Gets an Update

kris@welcomexpress.net — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 03:00:00 +0100

THE TOLL ROADS SAN CLEMENTE INFORMATION CENTER GETS AN UPDATE

With the recent extension of its lease, [...]

Up in the Air � Mission Viejo Takes Flight

kris@welcomexpress.net — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:00:00 +0100

The Mission Viejo Activities Committee (MVAC) is proud to announce the return of a unique event for Mission Viejo and surrounding communities. Up in the Air � Mission Viejo Takes Flight will take place on Saturda [...]

Food Truck Fare

kris@welcomexpress.net — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:00:00 +0100

Have you jumped on the Food Truck Frenzy yet? No? Well, here is your chance.

Every Wednesday, from 5:30 – 9:00 at the OC Fair & Event Center enjoy sampl [...]

NEW-Mission Viejo Farmers Market

kris@welcomexpress.net — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:00:00 +0100

Farmers Market opens January 13 with fresh produce, food and entertainment
The new Mission Viejo Farmers Market opens at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 13 in the Civic Center Courtyard boasting [...]

Five Easy Hikes in Orange County

kris@welcomexpress.net — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:00:00 +0100

Was your New Year Resolution to spend more time with your family? How about to get more exercise? Maybe you want to get out of the house and see more of Orange County? Here are 5 easy hikes to accomplish all 3 goals:

San Juan Capistrano: El Car [...]

Do You Have New Year Plans?

kris@welcomexpress.net — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:00:00 +0100

Tick, tick, tick�time is zooming by.� Do you have plans to ring in the New Year yet?� Here are two ideas of fabulous ways to celebrate the arrival of 201 [...]

Take a Break from Holiday Shopping with a Boat Parade

kris@welcomexpress.net — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:00:00 +0100

For many the holiday season begins with Black Friday. Others prefer armchair shopping during Cyber Monday. But all agree that the holidays can be a hectic and often stress filled time. So how about this: Take a break from the shopping and check out a holiday-related event or activ [...]

Season of Caring

kris@welcomexpress.net — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:00:00 +0100

Homelessness, Hunger, Poverty: A Reality in Orange County
Let�s joi [...]

Acjachemen Nation

kris@welcomexpress.net — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:00:00 +0100

Special Event: Weekend at the Nix Center, Native American Toys and Games

First, a little history about this beautiful region…The Native Americans of the Orange County region call themselves the Acjachemen (A-ha-che-men) Nation. For more than 10,000 [...]

Changing Lives Inspiring Hope

kris@welcomexpress.net — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:00:00 +0100

Did you know that approximately 24,000 parents and their children are homeless in Orange County on any given night? Enter HomeAid Orange County –

HomeAid Orange County is the founding chapter of a national non-profit organization with the mission to build and maintain dignified housing where homeless families and individuals can rebuild their lives. Their vision is to be a vital force in eliminating homelessness.

And now HomeAid Orange County&rsqu [...]

Aliso Viejo Founders Day Fair

kris@welcomexpress.net — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:00:00 +0100

Celebrating the City of Aliso Viejo’s 10th Anniversary

Saturday, October 15th

12:00 noon to 6:00 pm

100 Park Avenue, Aliso Viejo

Free Admission, Rides and Attractions!

• Live Entertainment • Delicious Food and Treats • Carnival Games • Panning for Gold

• Blac [...]

La Dolce Vita Italian Festival

kris@welcomexpress.net — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:00:00 +0100

Birra Moretti Presents La Dolce Vita Italian Festival!

http://www.ladolcevitafestival.com/

Italy is coming to Laguna Niguel on Friday, Sept 30th 5pm to 10pm and Saturday, Oct. 1st 10am to 10 [...]

Riley Wilderness Park

kris@welcomexpress.net — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:00:00 +0100

Did you know Orange County is home to 14 [...]

Local Group Helps Children Experience the Ocean and Sea Life

kris@welcomexpress.net — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 03:00:00 +0100

Sand Dollar Guild’s California Cruising Event Benefits Ocean Institute

Dana Point – On Sunday, August 28, 2011, The Sand Dollar Guild is having their annual California Cruising event. Event goers will experience an [...]

Out and About in San Clemente

kris@welcomexpress.net — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:00:00 +0100

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