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Friday Freebies ~ FREE Things To Do in Orange County

July 23rd, 2010 · No Comments

Friday Freebies is about sharing FREE things to do in & around the southland.

Here’s just one for the kids and the family for summer 2010.

FREE ADMISSION to the Nixon Presidential Library in beautiful Yorba Linda. That’s right FREE admission for the kids and families fronm 10:30 am till noon daily.Friday Freebies ~ FREE Things To Do in Orange County

This summer features a special presentation called “Meet the Presidents”  with special presentations, pictures with the presidents, coloring play time, punch and cookies.

  • Next to be featured, President Abraham Lincoln ~ August 3rd.

The Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library is a great place to visit for so many reasons. We’ve been there many times ourselves…and what a great place to visit for FREE.

The little house at the library is the birthplace of the 37th President of the United States. The grounds of the library is also the final resting place for the President and First Lady.

Enjoy your visit and if you do, I’d love to hear from you!

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Lynda Eisenmann
Posted by: Lynda Eisenmann | Filed in: Friday Freebies, Yorba Linda
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OC Farmers Markets ~ In & Around So Cal

July 12th, 2010 · No Comments

One of the things I love so much about living in So Cal is the fact we have so many choices when it comes to local farmers markets in the OC.

Here’s a list of local markets to cruise around. I’ve been to many of these myself.

Brea ~ Tuesdays 4:00-8:30 ~ location is Birch Stree in downtown Brea. It’s a happening place for local produce and some of the best doggone cakes (you’ve got to try these) I’ve ever tasted. 


Fullerton ~ Thursday 6:30-8:30  ~ location is on Wilshire (downtown Fullerton) between Harbor & Pomona.  Enjoy local produce, entertainment, kid’s activities and a wine & beer garden to boot.

Placentia ~ Saturday 9:00 am-1:00pm  ~ location is at the corner of Bradford and Santa Fe. In addition to local fresh fruits and vegtable they’ve got baked goods and other fine foods. This one is new, check it out.

Yorba Linda ~ Saturday 9:00 -1:00 pm ~ location  is on Main St. and Imperial Hwy.  Certified produce, crafters and more.

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Posted by: Lynda Eisenmann | Filed in: Events, Orange County
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So Cal July 4th Celebrations 2010

July 2nd, 2010 · No Comments

So Cal July 4th Celebrations 2010Celebrate America’s Birthday around the southland!

This year July 4th comes on a Sunday and that means you could have two days to celebrate Independence Day more than once!  That’s right, some cities are celebrating on Saturday the 3rd, while others (the purists) are celebrating July 4th. So take your pick around the south-land and show your pride for America!

July 3rd:

Brea’s Country Fair ~ City Hall Park, 401 S.  Brea Blvd., Brea.  Admission is FREE yet food, games & entertaiment is available at a variety of  prices. 10:00-4:00.

La Mirada High School Fireworks Display~ 13520 Adelfa, La Mirada, 9:00 at the high school soccer field.

July 4th:

Diamond Bar  Fireworks Display ~ Diamond Bar High School 21400 Pathfinder at Brea Canyon. Time 9:00 p.m. on the baseball field.

Fullerton H.S. is Fireworks Show  &  Festival ~ FREE admission. Food, entertainment, games & fireworks. Begins at 7:00 pm & fireworks at 9:00 pm. (714) 738-6545. Fullerton H.S. Berkely Ave./Lemon St., Fullerton.

Cypress Freedom Festival ~ The Navy’s leading event in honor of the contributions of our military and their families.  What a great way to celebrate America and those who give so much, our military. 4:00pm ~ 10:00. Navy Golf Course 560 Orangwood Ave. Cypress.  (714) 889-1576 for more info.

La Habra H.S. ~ Fireworks & Kid’s Zone  Entertainment. Prices vary. 5:00 ~ 9:15pm. www.LaHabraCity.com

Yorba Linda Fireworks Display & Festival ~ Game booths, food, music & spectacular fireworks! FREE event! 5:00pm & fireworks at 9:00. Bring your lawn chairs, but PLEASE leave your pets at home!

What ever you decide to do, enjoy the holiday and celebrate America! 

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Posted by: Lynda Eisenmann | Filed in: Events
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24 Hour Relay For Life Heads to Brea June 26

June 9th, 2010 · No Comments

Brea-Olinda High School will be home to participants during the 24 HOUR RELAY for LIFE, 26th & 27th. Campus activies will take place on the football field, surrounded by the “state of the art”  sport track at the Wildcat Stadium just east of the 57 freeway and north of Lambert Rd.

24 Hour Relay For Life Heads to Brea June 26

Brea Relay For Life

The event will kick off at 10:oo a.m. with the Survivors Lap, young and old all are invited to particpate. During the next 23 hours each team entered will have at least one member of the team on the track through out the event. 

Teams are usually comprised of family, friends, co-workers, civic groups all of which agree to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.

Our own team is Ohana Aloha, check it out here.

This is the 2nd year for our team and we would love your participation and support. If you’re interested in forming your own team, that great visit the 24 Hour Relay For Life. You will be glad you did!

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Posted by: Lynda Eisenmann | Filed in: Orange County
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La Mirada Bank Repos & Short Sales

May 31st, 2010 · No Comments

La Mirada Bank Repos & Short SalesIf you live in Souther Cal now, you probably know La Mirada is a well established community of most single family homes, sprinkled in with a few condo developments. Although the area has long-been considered very stable, the city has seen a number for foreclosures and short sales.

Here’s the scoop on the short sale and bank repo market in La Mirada, CA:

Located in Eastern Los Angeles County adjacent to Orange Co. on the East, La Mirada is a great place to call home.

  • The active numbers of single family homes on the market in May 2010 is 75.
  • Of those single family homes 41%  are identified as a foreclosure, in loan default or a short sale property.
  • Prices range from $285,000 to $650,000.
  • Average days on the market is 66.
  • The average is 3.5 bedrooms, with an average 1,600 square feet.

When it comes to townhomes/condos the La Mirada market is much smaller.

  •  The active number of condos/townhomescurrently for sale in La Mirada is 14.
  • Of those 71% (10) are either in foreclosure, bank owned or are short sales.
  • Prices for condos in La Mirada range from $120,000 to $379,000.
  • Average days on the market is 58
  • The average 2 bedroom condo is 1,044 square feet.

Located in Eastern Los Angeles County adjacent to Orange Co. on the East, La Mirada is a great place to call home. Want help with La Mirada real estate? Contact me directly!

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Posted by: Lynda Eisenmann | Filed in: La Mirada Market Report, LaMirada, Market Reports
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