In last week’s column, K.M. had recently retired from her management job in Iowa and relocated to a retirement community in sunny Southern California. She’d given little thought about what she would do with her time: She finds pickleball, clubs and other activities in her complex less than satisfying. She asks, “How do I create…
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February was yet another rollercoaster of a month for California homeowners. Prices soared but sales volumes shrank and economic uncertainty — and mortgage rates — were on the rise. Have you been paying attention? To test your knowledge of the California market — or to simply refresh your memory — here’s a 10-question quiz that serves as…
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A great, or the great, philosopher of our times — in your face, easy to understand, and an artist? Why not. Because that’s what she is. Barbara Kruger, whose sans-serif words and sometimes images have loomed above Los Angeles since her mammoth flag mural at the opening of the Temporary Contemporary in 1990 — “Who…
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AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR SUMMER CAMP ● Ages: 4-16 ● Dates: Multiple one-week sessions ● 7220 Hazard Ave., Westminster ● 657-400-9023 ● firestormultra.com Participants will learn parkour — which involves running, jumping, climbing and swinging from object to object in a special gym with a padded landing pit. Campers wait their turn for the trampoline during…
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AMPLIFY SLEEP AWAY CAMP ● Girls grades 3-12 ● Four two-week sessions, June 19-Aug. 13 ● 10820 Reeves Road, Ojai ● 805-699-5247 ● girlsrocksb.org This is a “school of rock” camp but so much more. Campers choose specialties of “tracks” that can include playing in a band but also involve other creative pursuits such as…
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ALISO VIEJO LIBRARY 1 Journey Aliso Viejo; 949-360-1730 Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday: Closed ANAHEIM CENTRAL LIBRARY 500 W. Broadway; 714-765-1880 Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: Closed For more information about special events this June & July check out www.anaheim.net/Facilities/Facility/Details/Central-Branch-Library-22 Related links Camps expect more ‘normal’ operations this year…
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A LITTLE DYNASTY CHINESE SCHOOL ● Ages: Pre-kindergarten through high school ● Dates: June 1-Aug. 19 ● 17072 Gillette Ave., Irvine; 9844 Research Drive, Irvine ● 949-509-0288 ● alittledynasty.com Conceived as “a virtual study abroad experience,” this full-day Mandarin-immersion camp combines hands-on STEAM projects and cultural activities while helping kids perfect their Chinese-language skills. Off-site…
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ABIDING SAVIOR SONSHINE DAY CAMP ● Ages: Preschool to sixth grade ● Dates: TBA ● 23262 El Toro Road, Lake Forest ● 949-837-4289 ● abidingsavior.com The camp presents creative and educational activities that explore nature, science, arts, self-esteem and more in a Christian atmosphere. Related links Camps expect more ‘normal’ operations this year What to…
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ANAHEIM SUMMER CAMPS ● Ages: 5-12 ● Dates: June 13-Aug. 12 ● Various locations in Anaheim ● 714-765-5155 ● anaheim.net The city offers camps to keep kids busy through the summer including CampVenture, a day camp of mixed activities and the O.A.K.S. nature camp inspired by Native American lifestyles. BREA SUMMER DAY CAMP ● Ages:…
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ACTING ACADEMY FOR KIDS SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS ● Ages: 4-13 ● June 7-Aug. 13 ● 24196 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo; 14281 Chambers Road, Tustin; 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente ● 949-427-0072 ● www.actingacademyforkids.com Campers are guided through the production of a popular musical from start to finish. Students take daily classes in music, acting,…
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