Hi I have 3 young kids and may need to utilize one of these places. I’m terrified of bringing my kids to a shelter, they’ve barely met people and to think that they’d be uprooted from the comfort of their homes, wondering where they are and where dad is, and now in a new strange place with tons of strange people.

I’m worried it will be a lot for them. I’m worried about these next steps in general. anyone who has ever worked, volunteered, or stayed at one of these places able to kind of let me know what to expect/what it’s like?

Hey everyone,

A community stray cat in Garden Grove recently got a noticeable eye injury that needs medical attention, and I'm trying to figure out the best local resources or rescues to help him.

He is friendly enough to trap/contain, but I want to make sure he goes to a safe group or local rescue that can handle veterinary care.

- Does anyone have recommendations for local OC/Garden Grove rescues, low-cost clinics, or TNR groups currently taking in medical cases?

- Are there specific local subreddits or community networks where posting usually gets quick responses or foster leads?

Any contacts, advice, or shares would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Shouldn't be anybody there...LOL. I'll give it a while to calm down before even trying. It'll probably be packed for months.

I thought I saw something that they open at 8AM. Not sure.

Love their cookies. Just my opinion...

Hi! I started a weekly newsletter with weekend events for the kids (and some for adults) cuz I was burnt out and wanted everything in one place - thought I'd share part of it in case you're looking for something to do this weekend! If you'd like this as a free weekly email every Thursday at 6pm: https://shittymomguide.com/ 

Side note: Just revamped the website with a map of a bunch of evergreen stuff (splashpads, parks, family friendly restaurants, etc.). Every week when this list comes out, the events will be on the map too. Would love feedback!

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📅 Stuff to do: Sept 5-6

North-ish OC

Saturday

• 🏛️ Founders' Park Open House | Anaheim
• 🎨 Family Art Morning + Community Storytime | Long Beach
• 🎡 Orange International Street Fair | Orange
• ⚡ Long Beach Comic Con | Long Beach

Sunday

• 🚗 Cars and Coffee Classics | Anaheim
• 🎡 Orange International Street Fair | Orange
• ⚡ Long Beach Comic Con | Long Beach

Central-ish OC

Saturday

• 🛍 Encanto Character Meet & Greet | Huntington Beach
• 🎭 HB Civil War Days | Huntington Beach
• 🌊 Beach Day Playdate for the Littles | Newport Beach
• 🎵 Tunes at the Dunes | Newport Beach
• 🎪 Giant Indoor Inflatable Playground | Santa Ana
• 🎨 DTSA Artwalk | Santa Ana

Sunday

• 🌺 Aloha Fair | Huntington Beach
• 🐴 Meet the Rescued Horses & Goats | Huntington Beach
• 🎭 HB Civil War Days | Huntington Beach
• 🎵 Tunes at the Dunes | Newport Beach
• 🎪 Giant Indoor Inflatable Playground | Santa Ana

South-ish OC

Saturday

• 📚 Meet-the-Author Book Fest | Irvine
• 🧱 Free Micro Castle LEGO Build | Irvine Spectrum
• 🥾 Little Explorers Hike at Dilley | Laguna Beach
• 🏊 Free Family Swim + Inflatable Obstacle Course | Mission Viejo
• 🚗 Coastal Car Meet at Sur Coffee | San Clemente

Sunday

• 🍊 Casa Romantica Free Family Sundays: All About History | San Clemente

Happening All Month

⏰ Last call, these end this weekend

• 🎨 Sawdust Art Festival | Laguna Beach (final weekend!).
• 🎨 Laguna Art-A-Fair | Laguna Beach (final weekend!).
• 💧 Sigler Park Splash Pad (Westminster) + Brio Park Splash Zone (La Habra), final Labor Day days before daily hours end. See the splash pad page.

🎨 Summer festivals + shows still running

• 🎡 Festival of Children | Costa Mesa (through Sep 13)

🖼️ Exhibits

• 🧪 Discovery Cube OC | Santa Ana, "Scooby-Doo! Mansion Mayhem" runs through Sep 13

📆 Same time, every week

• 🚗 South OC Cars and Coffee | San Clemente
• 🚗 OC Cars and Coffee | Irvine
• 📚 Island Storytelling at Mila's Creative Cafe | Brea

🎶 Live music + movies outside

• 🎡 Irvine Spectrum | Irvine
• 🎬 Movies on the Beach @ Newport Dunes | Newport Beach

🌴 Always on

• 💧 Every splash pad in OC
• 🍽️ Where kids eat free
• 🥕 Farmers markets
• 🗺️ The full map
• 📚 OCPL Library Events | Anaheim | Mission Viejo | Fullerton

I’m 99% positive I saw a javelina at 1am while I was taking my dog out at 1am in garden grove. Has anyone had any sightings?

Looking for a reliable/reasonably price mazda mechanic in Orange County, better if it’s in north of. Thanks I’m advance.

What would be the best time period of the week day to commute from OC to LA downtown?
I need to drive there frequently but flexible on times as long as it’s not super late of the day (let’s say pass 6:30 pm), anyone have the time frame recommendations and what’s the best highway route to take? I made the drive today and abs hated it tbh but my route or time might be not the best combo. I want to hear your opinions?

Hi! I’m going to OC for work on Tuesday-Friday but staying a couple days for myself too. I’ve done the big charter boat whale watching tour in Long Beach with the aquarium of the pacific but now I’d love to do a Rigid Inflatable Boat whale watching tour. Does anyone have good company recommendations and areas to go to? I was maybe thinking Newport.

Not so much a question as it is a rant. Have never understood this. They will talk shit on everything related to Anaheim/OC like the Angels, the Ducks, the “ghetto” parts, the little brother energy, but then they’ll turn around and claim to be “Disneyland locals”. It really pisses me off to another level.

Also, nothing wrong with wearing Dodgers to Disneyland since it’s a tourist spot, but I might lose my shit next time I see someone wear that stupid ass “DisneyLAnd” merch with the Dodgers logo. Rant over.

I’d prefer my beef to meet regulatory standards and be from the US. Mystery meat is not my cup of tea. I usually shop at Stater Brothers but I can shop elsewhere. Any recommendations for brands or stores that carry normal beef? Thanks!

Edit: okay guys consensus is in, large grocery chain likes Ralph’s Albertsons Vons Trader Joe’s Costco Stater Brothers etc all use US raised beef. If you’re buying prepackaged items that have meat product in them however, those could include foreign beef.

FWIW the US has always imported beef for those above mentioned types of foods (including fast food beef) but recently the foreign countries have broadened to include Argentina Colombia Paraguay and Panama as well.

All I’m saying is I’d rather support American ranchers AND I don’t trust our current administration to regulate appropriately the foreign meat they are shipping in from overseas. Too many other slashes to regulations have led to issues already (I’m looking at you Taylor Farms)

I got a little incident few days ago and my 718 gts got damaged - scratch and sensor problems. Anyone knows great body shop for Porsche?

Times are tough so I just want to share this family meal I got at Moonlight Pizza and Chicken in Fountain Valley. It’s the Moonlight Special and the cost was just under $35

Is anybody else on the North OC area having issues with cell data and/or home internet speeds on Mint Mobile? I was trying to troubleshoot this issue with customer service but they say it’s a local cell tower issue. It’s been a couple days already!! Thought it would be fixed by now. Will probably ask for a refund since it’s within the 14 day guarantee period. Some feedback would also be appreciated

I had been to Pacific Marine Mammal Center several times in the past before they were doing the construction. I have passed by a few times this year, and seems like the construction has been completed. However, the website still says it is closed. Does anyone know when they might reopen again? I would like to drop by with my family to support.

Thank you!

This may be an odd request, but today we had to say goodbye to our 13 year old black lab. I am hoping she gives us a good beautiful sunset tonight. If anyone happens to capture a lovely picture tonight, I’d love to see it. I would like to be able to frame a picture of her sunset for my boyfriend. Here she’s eating her last bit of a homemade burger before saying goodbye. ❤️🌈

hi all. i am wedding planning for next year and would like to hear some local florist recommendations to help. thanks!

Two of my favorite bands are playing tomorrow night (09/04) at HOB Anaheim, one in the Music Hall, one in the Parish room. Haven’t been in over 15 years and could use some advice:
- Do I have to buy two separate tickets, or is there an all-access pass?
- If I have to buy tickets for both, can I easily bounce between rooms, or do they make you exit and re-enter?
- Does the Foundation Room upgrade grant access to both rooms?

Thanks in advance!

Hey all, lurker here from LA / Torrance and I've been wanting to explore what restaurants are out there in OC as I haven't been to many and have tried most of my local spots. Looking for Japanese/Korean/Chinese recs, in that order of how much I like them. we have a decent amount of japanese and korean spots out in south bay but curious to see what places you all think could be worth the drive?

dont really have a budget or a neighborhood in mind, just want to see what you all think is the best!

thanks in advance!

I have an Allen & Heath Xone:92 professional DJ mixer that i need to test but i am unable too because I dont have the proper equipment.