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Did you know that you can volunteer at the Orange County Zoo? Volunteer's have a ton of different responsibilities. Anything from helping to clean out the animal's habitats to educating school groups about the different animals. You must be 18 or older to volunteer. You can find out more information about volunteering and apply on the Orange County Zoo's... [Read more...]

The Irish had their fling in March, now everyone's Scottish for the day (or the weekend) at the Scots Fest!  Taking place at the Orange County Fairgrounds, just minutes from Fountain Valley, this Memorial Day weekend, the Scots Fest will feature all things Scottish, from Highland games to whiskey tasting. Connect with history when you see these traditional... [Read more...]

A car show, swim lessons, and summer camp are just a few of the summer events that you can register for this May! Fountain Valley Classic Car and Truck Show will take place Saturday, June 9th.  Register your pre-1985 vehicle now! Summer Swim Lessons will take place June 25th through August 16th at Los Amigos High School and you can register online starting... [Read more...]

Memorial Day weekend is coming, the perfect time to get away from Fountain Valley for a mini road trip!  Whether it's visiting family for the weekend or heading to a state park for a camp out, here are some great tips from WeJustGotBack.com for a happy and successful time in the car. Save on Two Meals, Splurge on One Fill a cooler and picnic basket with... [Read more...]

May is Bike Month, with all sorts of fun activities planned, in and around Fountain Valley.  For starters, OCTA is offering an incentive to anyone who pledges to participate in "Bike to Work Week."  This means biking each day from May 14th through the 18th, instead of driving, and logging the miles online.  Participants are entered in a great raffle! In... [Read more...]

Want to give mom an extra special time for Mother's Day?  Treat her to an Art and Wine outing in the Fountain Valley area.  Visit a museum or art gallery and admire the beautiful works there, then follow this by a vineyard tour or a wine tasting at a quaint local wine shop.  Below are many suggestions for possible destinations you and your mom might enjoy. Photo... [Read more...]

Next time you are coming home tired out from a long day and all you feel like doing is putting your feet up and there's no way you want to make the extra drive to pick something up for  dinner - relax.  You can have it delivered!   Below is a sampling of just five of the restaurants near Fountain Valley offering delivery services.  Think of it as room service... [Read more...]

Are you one of those people for whom special occasions simply call for a steak?  Whether it's a celebration of a personal event, or a special family dinner for a holiday like Mother's Day, gourmet steakhouses have much to offer. Enjoy a sizzling sirloin and serve mom a delicate filet mignon - or perhaps some in the party may enjoy the seafood options.  Below... [Read more...]

Love tennis? Want things to do in Fountain Valley this summer? The city has a great tennis center for people who enjoy a good tennis game, or those who are curious about the sport but don’t know any of the rules. The tennis center has classes for all levels — beginners, intermediate, and advanced players looking to add and edge to their game. The... [Read more...]

There are plenty of things to do in Fountain Valley — all you need to do is take a look at the Fountain Pen — a recreation and activity guide exclusively for Fountain Valley residents and visitors! The online magazine is carbon neutral, environmentally friendly, and tells you all about upcoming events and activities for toddlers, children, teens, young... [Read more...]

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