RISE AND SHINE FOR FARMERS MARKET FAMILY TIME

E arly mornings call for a trip to the local farmers market, where visitors can meander through vibrant stands while catching a whiff of sweet and savory aromas in the air. A colorful array of fresh produce is displayed with care, and smiles are all around.

BLESSING OF THE WAVES

The Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council will host the 19th annual Blessing of the Waves at Pier Plaza on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m marking the close of another surf season with an evening of music, faith, and reflection to celebrate a shared love for the ocean.

SUMMER FUN IN OC

As warm summer sunshine and salty ocean air draw Orange County residents outdoors, plenty of free, family-friendly activities await. The Orange County Parks Summer Concert Series returns with nine free outdoor concerts from 5 to 8 p.m.

BUILDING A LEGACY

English. Cantonese. Mandarin. Vietnamese. Where could you hear all of these languages spoken, in-between bites of celebratory Italian food? At First Chinese Baptist Church of Fountain Valley, lovingly known as FCBC, on Brookhurst, across from Mile Square Park.

MARINE FAMILIES NEED YOUR HELP

When a young recruit and their family report for duty at Camp Pendleton, they are given a small, empty apartment. Often, these families arrive with only what fits in their car.

OVSD MUSIC FESTIVAL STRIKES A HIGH NOTE

The Ocean View School District annual Music Festival once again proved to be a spectacular celebration of student talent, bringing together the performing arts programs from Marine View, Mesa View, and Vista View Middle Schools for an unforgettable evening.

FVHS DANCE TEAM MAKES HISTORY AT WCE NATIONALS

The Fountain Valley High School Dance Team made program history this season at the West Coast Elite (WCE) Nationals competition, earning 1st place in Large Hip Hop and achieving the second-highest overall scoring routine out of 170 in the Silver category.

AUTHOR TALK WITH NAOMI HIRAHARA

Meet author Naomi Hirahara as she discusses her latest mystery novel, Crown City, on Saturday, March 28, from 2 to 3 p.m. Set in Pasadena in 1903, the story follows two young Japanese American men investigating an art theft that leads to a darker discovery. A book sale and signing will follow.

JOHN MCLEAN ALLAN, BAGPIPER

Music lovers of all ages are invited to Fountain Valley Library for a live performance by bagpiper John McLean Allan as part of OC Public Libraries’ Music Appreciation Series. The program is funded in part through a grant from the California Department of Aging.