COZY READS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Body As we inch towards the holiday season and our sunny California climate begins to cool down, there’s no better time to curl up by the fire with a good Christmas story.

Hometown EATS & TREATS

Body Las Barcas 21032 Beach Blvd / 714-536-2616 Las Barcas has been serving Huntington Beach since 1987, bringing fresh ingredients and bold flavors to the table. From seasoned carnitas to our famous 1-lb burritos, every dish is made with care.

BLOOMING BEAUTY OF BUTCHART GARDENS

Body My mother loved travel and gardening, so a visit to Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, was one of her favorite vacation destinations.

SUDDENLY, THEY’RE ALL GROWN UP

Body The screensaver on our computer almost has us convinced our daughters are still toddlers. Every day, photos of swings and slides, bath time and footy pajamas remind us of the little girls they once were. We turn off the computer and suddenly, they’re all grown up.

It’s Magazine Day in...

Body The Cutler, Taylor, Andrews, Shepherd, Southern, and Trang Families enjoyed their annual June trip to Lake Havasu—a beloved summer tradition. Cameron, Hayden, Nicholas, Cole, Luke, and A.C.

►Find the Fountain

Body There is a small fountain hidden among the pages of this magazine. The first person to email a photo of themselves pointing to the fountain to publisher@fvlm.com will win a $10 Starbucks gift card and have their photo published in the next issue.

AROUND TOWN

Body The Miss Fountain Valley Scholarship Foundation will hold a breakfast, raffle and silent auction fundraiser from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept.

NEWLAND MARSH

Body In the late 1800s, the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway was a sprawling 3,000-acre marshland. This coastal wetland supported a rich variety of flora and fauna, all adapted to the area’s unique estuarine coastal geography.

WASHINGTON D.C.: WHY OUR CAPITAL NEVER GETS OLD

Body My husband Mike and I recently spent time with our daughter and son-in-law in Washington D.C, after their jobs took them to Virginia. Next to California, it is my favorite area of the country.