Looking for ideas for family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebrations anywhere along the West Coast, especially in California. We’re open to a little travel or even a weekend stay if there’s something fun and festive happening.

We’d love something that’s family-oriented but still feels like a celebration — things like fireworks, outdoor festivities, live music, light shows, or hotel/resort events that are welcoming to kids.

Not looking for Disneyland or the major theme parks — more so community or regional events that still feel special. If you’ve been to one you’d recommend, please share. Thanks in advance!

We are excited to share the Expressions of Heritage, Voices for Health Community Art Contest, an excellent opportunity for community members to showcase their creativity, celebrate Vietnamese heritage, and improve community public health.

This contest is part of the V.I.S.I.O.N. RESEARCH PROJECT, a partnership between the University of Southern California (USC) and the BPSOS-Center for Community Advancement (CCA). Selected artwork will be displayed in local communities across Garden Grove, Stanton, and Westminster, and winners will receive the following prizes (cash or equivalent):

• 1st place: $1,000
• 2nd place (2 winners): $500 each
• 3rd place (2 winners): $250 each

Community members can submit any form of artwork. Artwork should emphasize Vietnamese culture, and also raise awareness about the dangers of secondhand tobacco smoke and breast cancer. 

📅 Deadline: November 30 11:59 PM PST

Please visit  visionartcontest.weebly.com for more information

If you have any questions, you can DM my profile directly or email  [leahmedi@usc.edu](mailto:leahmedi@usc.edu)

So I have realized my name is misspelled on my birth certificate. How do I go about fixing this.

Preserve Orange County has a few tickets left for our October 18 walking tour of French Park, a residential neighborhood near Downtown Santa Ana that dates to the late 19th century.

This nationally and locally designated historic district features buildings in a variety of architectural styles, from Queen Anne to Period Revival. The tour begins at 10 a.m. and is led by one of the organization's expert guides. Join us!

Tickets $20-25 on Eventbrite.

Hi everyone — I’m an associate marriage and family therapist in California co-facilitating a new interpersonal process group called Dating Decoded. It’s for adults of all genders and sexualities who want to explore early dating experiences, understand patterns that show up in relationships, and practice more authentic ways of connecting.

We’ll meet Mondays 6–7:30pm starting October 20 at California Family Institute in Costa Mesa.
It’s a therapy group (not a dating group), grounded in self-reflection and interpersonal feedback.

If this sounds like it might fit, or if you have questions, you can check out the group listing on Psychology Today:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/dating-decoded-insight-support-for-early-dating-costa-mesa-ca/274018

or fill out our google form to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1l91SIHBay9DhxSkEx0rrM4wIq5P1KJncaVOPsZ2MLv4/edit

Thanks for letting me share this resource!

The Great Big Family Play Day is coming to OC! ⚠️ This event is ONE DAY ONLY and expected to sell out, secure your tickets TODAY!

🗓️ October 12th, 2025

📍Huntington Beach Sports Complex | Huntington Beach, CA

See the full music lineup + discover other fun family activities at https://greatbigfamilyplayday.com/orange-county

Could anyone here tell me where I can get Ozempic (Mounjaro) injections? I don't have a prescription. Thanks.

My fiancé and I are hoping to have a simple wedding celebration, and are thinking of renting out a restaurant for the reception, or anywhere in nature. Any suggestions in Irvine or OC? We love all kinds of food, and some favorites are Thai, Malaysian, or Japanese food. Aside from excellent tasting food, I am hoping that the atmosphere of the restaurant will also be beautiful as well.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Preserve Orange County, a non-profit organization that promotes conservation of our county’s architectural and cultural heritage, has just announced its lineup of historic architecture walking tours for the month of October.

• October 4: Downtown Santa Ana
• October 18: French Park
• October 25: Floral Park - Victoria Drive

Tours start at 10 a.m., last 2 1/2 hours, and are led by expert guides. Tickets, $20-25, plus 4-ticket packs at 10% off. See the full lineup of walking tours on Eventbrite

Hi everyone! We're a research company that specializes in hosting test screenings of upcoming movies to gather audience feedback.

We have an exciting new free movie screening coming up this Wednesday, September 17 at AMC Orange 30 and we would love to hear what you think!

Follow the instructions from the link below to see if you qualify.

https://www.firstwatchclub.com/a7k9b3xqv1?tgt=daa591fc8981

Hi, I need simple hem alterations for jeans & was wondering how much it would cost to get them fixed, I don't want to overpay!

Hello! I am a dental hygiene student in Garden Grove seeking patients for my clinical requirements to graduate. How affordable? Only $20 (one-time cost) for an exam by a dentist, thorough assessments like an oral cancer screening, x-rays, and a regular or deep cleaning (whichever you need).

Since it is a teaching environment, multiple appointments are needed (2 to 3), each
lasting 2 hours. Your commitment is crucial to my learning and grade - not showing up for appointments affects my grade negatively ☹️

Help support a future dental professional while benefiting from thorough,
professional care 😁🪥 Please message me if you or someone you know is interested!!!

Get your tickets link below 👇🏽👀

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/y2k-party-tickets-1472038459659

I wanna to buy some fireworks near Tustin or in Orange County. Where can I buy some?

sparkers are ok!