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Month: April 2017

‘The Book of Henry” Official Trailer and Poster

Have you watched the official “The Book of Henry” trailer yet? Directed by Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World, Safety Not Guaranteed) and starring Academy Award™ nominee Naomi Watts (The Impossible), Jaeden Lieberher (St. Vincent), Jacob Tremblay (Room), Sarah Silverman (Wreck-It Ralph), and Maddie Ziegler (Dance Moms), “The Book of Henry” looks like it’s going to be one to watch this Summer!  ,
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Watch the official trailer here: 
Here’s a synopsis of the film:
Sometimes things are not always what they seem, especially in the small suburban town where the Carpenter family lives. Single suburban mother Susan Carpenter (Naomi Watts) works as a waitress at a diner, alongside feisty family friend Sheila (Sarah Silverman). Her younger son Peter (Jacob Tremblay) is a playful 8-year-old. Taking care of everyone and everything in his own unique way is Susan’s older son Henry (Jaeden Lieberher), age 11. Protector to his adoring younger brother and tireless supporter of his often self-doubting mother – and, through investments, of the family as a whole – Henry blazes through the days like a comet. Susan discovers that the family next door, which includes Henry’s kind classmate Christina (Maddie Ziegler), has a dangerous secret – and that Henry has devised a surprising plan to help. As his brainstormed rescue plan for Christina takes shape in thrilling ways, Susan finds herself at the center of it.the-book-of-henry-new-artworkI cannot wait for “The Book of Henry” to to hit theaters in select cities on June 16, 2017. Will you be heading out to see it?

For the latest updates and news about “The Book of Henry”, visit the film’s official website here.

This is not a sponsored post. Artwork and trailer are property of Focus Features. All opinions are 100% my own.

{Giveaway} 7th Annual Orange County Walk For Wishes®

This is not a sponsored post. Images are property of Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. All opinions are 100% my own. 

Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, the organization grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions, is excited to present their 7th Annual Orange County Walk For Wishes!walk-for-wishes-walk-routeWalk For Wishes is an amazing, annual event that’s always filled with incredible moments as “wish” children, families, volunteers and participants come together to celebrate and honor wish recipients of the past and present.walk-for-wishes-friendsThis year’s event is held on World Wish Day, Saturday, April 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine. World Wish Day is a celebration of the first wish ever granted to 7-year-old Chris Greicius who wished to be a police officer, and a celebration of all wishes past, present and future.walk-for-wishes-craftsThe event is open to the public and kicks off with a spirited, non-competitive walk at the Orange County Great Park. Guests will also be able to experience the World of Wishes festival with special booths dedicated to each of the four wish types: I wish to have, I wish to go, I wish to be and I wish to meet. Attendees will enjoy music, games, face painting, live entertainment and food from local vendors.walk-for-wishes-gamesRegistration is $25 and proceeds from the walk will go directly to granting the wishes of local children facing life-threatening medical conditions.walk-for-wishes-familyThis year’s event is sponsored by Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioning and Toshiba with support from; Air 1, Hot 103.9, Parenting OC, Yelp and Manhattan Stitching Co.walk-for-wishes-blue-wallTo learn more about this incredible day celebrating “Wish Children” and their families, go here.

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I’m also hosting a giveaway! Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire is providing one family 4-pack of tickets to this year’s event for one of my lucky readers to win! What a fun prize! To enter my giveaway, just leave a comment on this post. I will accept entries until 11:59 p.m. on April 22. After that, I will use the Random Number Generator to pick a winner. Winner will be notified by email. Thanks for reading! Good luck everyone!

About Make-A-Wish
Make-A-Wish grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, Make-A-Wish is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, with 62 chapters in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and nearly 33,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish grants a wish every 34 minutes and has granted more than 285,000 wishes in the United States since its inception. For more information about Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, visit ocie.wish.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.

South Coast Plaza Presents The 28th Southern California Spring Garden Show

The 28th Southern California Spring Garden Show presents At Home in the Garden and will be held at South Coast Plaza for four days beginning April 27. The annual show will highlight ideas that reflect Southern California outdoor living and interiors.Scp-logo

South Coast Plaza’s home stores have partnered with some of Southern California’s innovative landscape designers and home and garden experts to deliver beautiful ideas for elevating your nest.flowers-for-daysHere are a few highlights about the show:

  • There’ll be ten lush outdoor living vignettes featuring South Coast Plaza’s home stores such as Williams-Sonoma, Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, Z Gallerie, Sur la Table, Monark Premium Appliance Co., West Elm, The Land of Nod and Liuli Crystal Art
  • Find trends and design ideas from Vega Landscape, Camille Beehler Landscape Design, The Potting Shed by Carlisle, Table2Garden, Second Nature Garden Design, Living Landscapes, Seed Landcare, Star Landscape Design and Grass Roots Lawn & Landscaping. 
  • More than 65 complimentary seminars will be offered covering topics such as composting, micro irrigation, native plants, herbs, edible landscapes, exotic orchids, Japanese maples, fuchsias, succulents and more. 
  • Visitors will find a short tour of palm specimens around South Coast Plaza
  • Visitors will encounter a diverse selection of 48 gardening vendors on levels two and three.

NEW for this year:

  • An informative Q&A sessions with landscape designers
  • Interactive workshop on backyard permaculture and ecological design
  • A Kids’ Lounge furnished by The Land of Nod  offering storytelling, balloon art & more

Show hours this year are as follows: 

Thursday, April 27 10am – 9pm

Friday, April 28 10am – 9pm

Saturday, April 29 10am – 8pm

Sunday, April 30 11am – 6:30pm

The 28th Southern California Spring Garden Show will be held in South Coast Plaza’s Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing

3333 Bear Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
For more information please call 800.782.8888

or visit: southcoastplaza.com/spring-garden-show/
*Complimentary admission and parking

This is not a sponsored post. Logo is property of South Coast Plaza. All opinions are 100% my own. 

Imaginology goes full STEAM ahead at the OC Fair & Event Center April 21-23

Students, families and classes are invited to explore the fun of S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities during Imaginology, a free event at OC Fair & Event Center April 21-23, 2017. This exciting, three-day exploration of STEAM is the perfect environment for curious people of all ages to discover the opportunities available in the STEAM fields. Students are encouraged to explore the possibilities as they learn through hands-on workshops and exhibits.imaginologyFamily-friendly activities and competitions for Imaginology include:
Workshops and makeshops: Students can participate in activities including woodworking, sewing, creative crafting, tech play, ceramics, cardboard building projects, crocheting and more. Local professionals and Imaginology staff lead the demonstrations and all necessary equipment and supplies are provided. Participants can take home the crafts and artwork they create.
Youth competitions: Budding scientists and artists will showcase their talents in photography, videography, fiber arts, fine art, poetry, science and engineering divisions. Competitions include 3-D printing, computer-generated art, fashion design, drawing, kinetic art, clay crafting, wood and metal art and more. All competitions are free to enter and open to Orange County students. The entry registration deadline is March 24. Project delivery day is April 13.
Free family & group contests: Family members and friends can team up at Imaginology to compete in onsite contests to decorate the best sawhorse or scarecrow on Saturday, April 22. There are awards and prize money. It’s free to enter and basic materials (sawhorse, scarecrow, clothing and some decorations) will be provided but teams are encouraged to bring their own decorations to make their entry unique. Visit ocfair.com/steam for details.
MIND Research Institute: Enjoy interactive and innovative activities that make learning math exciting, interesting and fun. Families and students can try cool games and get involved in activities such as Blockopolis, Ice Caves, Conic Connections, Code Breaker and Math & Golf.
Centennial Farm: Guests can check out animals and crops on the three-acre working farm and enjoy free tractor rides, an oxen exhibit, blacksmithing, sheep-shearing demonstrations, radish-seed planting, terrarium-making and the OC Beekeepers exhibit.
4-H competitions: Local youth are judged on their abilities to raise small livestock, their understanding of animal and veterinary sciences and their projects on community service, aerospace, electricity and more.
Vital Link STEM + the Arts Career Showcase: Vital Link provides resources to help students discover and consider professional careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) with exciting competitive displays, workshops and competitions.
More free activities: Exhibitors will offer things to do and see including Wild Science Activity Area, Agventureland kids’ area and family-friendly entertainment.

Imaginology will be open Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. Parking is free on Friday and will be $8 on Saturday and Sunday. Friday is field trip day and is open to the public. Schools and large groups of 10 or more are encouraged to register, but it is not required. For more information about Imaginology, please visit here.

This is not a sponsored post. Image is property of OC Fair. All opinions are 100% my own.