Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st

SAVE on Tickets to WALT DISNEY WORLD - ONLINE ONLY - Tickets starting at $42 - You cannot redeem this coupon at the entrance or ticket window. You must go to https://www.orlandofuntickets.com/Magic-Your-Way-Tickets/ to receive your discount and purchase your tickets.
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Jan. 1st - Apr. 20th

Enter for your chance to win your very own oceanfront Myrtle Beach condo valued at nearly $100,000 OR $50,000 Cash!

Click on the link - https://woobox.com/hsfeoo?source=usfam to enter!

1. Grand Prize: Newly renovated, fully-furnished oceanfront Myrtle Beach condo (not a time share) or $50,000 cash (winner's choice!)

2. Second Place Prize: 7-night stay in an ocean-front, one-bedroom suite

3. Third Place Prize: 3-night stay in an ocean-front, one-bedroom suite

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May. 23rd - Oct. 15th

The annual "Giant Blue Whale Migration" brings hundreds of blue whales each spring & summer to the waters off Laguna & Newport Beach. Over 1,000 whales were viewed last spring/summer 2018 of which 130 were the giant blue whales. Giant blue whales were once considered quite rare off southern California, but over the last ten years this has changed dramatically with hundreds of giant blue whales spotted each summer. These giants of the sea reach lengths of up to 90 feet and are the largest of all animals. Along with viewing these giants view the second largest whale in the world, the finback whale which is often seen feeding in the same areas as the blue whales. Other whales encountered include humpback whales, and minke whales. Along with whales, giant pods of common and bottlenose dolphin are also very likely with pods numbering in the hundreds to over one thousand frequently viewed. These "mega" pods of dolphin are quite an amazing sight to witness with what seems like the whole ocean filled with jumping dolphin as far as you can see.
Why is the whale watching so good off Laguna & Newport Beach? Just outside of Newport Bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in southern California created to protect this rich ecosystem for future generations. The protected marine sanctuary covers over 60 square miles off Newport & Laguna Beach and provides a haven for all marine creatures including whales and dolphin.
Join Newport Landing's whale watching cruises offered daily and view the largest creature on earth

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May. 23rd - Oct. 15th

The annual "Giant Blue Whale Migration" brings hundreds of blue whales each spring & summer to the waters off Laguna & Newport Beach. Over 1,000 whales were viewed last spring/summer 2018 of which 130 were the giant blue whales. Giant blue whales were once considered quite rare off southern California, but over the last ten years this has changed dramatically with hundreds of giant blue whales spotted each summer. These giants of the sea reach lengths of up to 90 feet and are the largest of all animals. Along with viewing these giants view the second largest whale in the world, the finback whale which is often seen feeding in the same areas as the blue whales. Other whales encountered include humpback whales, and minke whales. Along with whales, giant pods of common and bottlenose dolphin are also very likely with pods numbering in the hundreds to over one thousand frequently viewed. These "mega" pods of dolphin are quite an amazing sight to witness with what seems like the whole ocean filled with jumping dolphin as far as you can see.
Why is the whale watching so good off Laguna & Newport Beach? Just outside of Newport Bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in southern California created to protect this rich ecosystem for future generations. The protected marine sanctuary covers over 60 square miles off Newport & Laguna Beach and provides a haven for all marine creatures including whales and dolphin.
Join Newport Landing's whale watching cruises offered daily and view the largest creature on earth

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Oct. 5th

Bring the entire family for an evening of stargazing and Halloween fun. View the Moon, planets and stars through a telescope under the guidance of research astronomer Dr. David Clark. Use the telescope to find Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon! Pizza, arts & crafts, and spooky treats round out this frightfully fun evening.

Saturday October 5, 7:30pm-8:30pm
Cost: $20 Members / $30 Non-members in advance, $35 day of event
Purchase tickets at https://www.gamblegarden.org/event/halloween2019/

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Oct. 12th

Garden Director Richard Hayden and volunteer Garden Guides lead young explorers on a nature hunt around our unique 3-acre garden. In addition, children can enjoy arts & crafts activities inspired by nature. Afterwards, tour the first floor of the Gamble House as volunteer docents describe what life was like 100 years ago. Second Saturdays are fun for all ages, rain or shine!

View Second Saturday dates and register at https://www.gamblegarden.org/events/category/second-saturday/

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Oct. 13th

Kids, teens and families are invited to join Project Giving Kids for our third annual Create the Change Day Bay Area on Sunday, October 13th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View.

Join us for an afternoon of hands-on service curated especially for youth and families. We will be assembling hygiene kits for people in need, crafting no-sew blankets for shelter animals, decorating lunch bags for hungry neighbors, writing notes of encouragement, and much more.

Whether age 3, 13, or 30, help us spread messages of hope and leave with a lot of ideas for how you can #CreateTheChange every day in your own backyard.

There will also be music, snacks, raffle prizes, and other fun you don't want to miss. Projects will benefit local nonprofits including Ecumenical Hunger Program, Hope's Corner, Town Cats, EAH Housing, and more!

HOSTED BY: Mike Inouye of NBC Bay Area

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Nov. 9th

Garden Director Richard Hayden and volunteer Garden Guides lead young explorers on a nature hunt around our unique 3-acre garden. In addition, children can enjoy arts & crafts activities inspired by nature. Afterwards, tour the first floor of the Gamble House as volunteer docents describe what life was like 100 years ago. Second Saturdays are fun for all ages, rain or shine!

View Second Saturday dates and register at https://www.gamblegarden.org/events/category/second-saturday/

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Dec. 1st - May. 8th

Gray Whale migration over 10,000 whales take part !

The Gray Whale makes the most spectacular and longest mass migration of any marine mammal. Tens of thousands of gray whales migrate annually along the Newport/Laguna Beach coastline during the months of January, February, March, & April. During the gray whale migration, it is not uncommon to view 5 or more gray whales a cruise making for excellent viewing opportunities. Other varieties of whales including finback whales, humpback whales, and minke whales can also be viewed along with several species of dolphin.

See Whales and Dolphins in Newport Beach's Huge Marine Sanctuary With Newport Landing Whale Watching

Just outside of Newport Bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in southern California created to protect this rich ecosystem for future generations. The marine sanctuary covers over 15 miles stretching from Newport to Laguna Beach and provides a haven for all marine creatures including whales and dolphin. The marine reserve stretches along much of the Newport & Laguna Beach coastline and along with being a mecca for whale watching also offers some of the most beautiful coastline in Southern California.

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Dec. 14th

Garden Director Richard Hayden and volunteer Garden Guides lead young explorers on a nature hunt around our unique 3-acre garden. In addition, children can enjoy arts & crafts activities inspired by nature. Afterwards, tour the first floor of the Gamble House as volunteer docents describe what life was like 100 years ago. Second Saturdays are fun for all ages, rain or shine!

View Second Saturday dates and register at https://www.gamblegarden.org/events/category/second-saturday/

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