Participate in the Surf City 10k This Weekend

Fall is the perfect time to start running and getting back into shape. Running during the summer can be tough because of the heat, but now that the weather has calmed (only a bit in Southern California), we can all start preparing for those fall 5 and 10k races. If you are the adventurous type, Huntington Beach will be hosting its annual 5 and 10K and 10 miler race on Sunday, October 16.

 

For those that aren’t in running shape, jumping into a last second 5k is a great way to get motivated and continue running over the next few months. For those who are trained and ready to go the 10K and 10 miles are always a great way to test your endurance. Registration can be done online or during the day of the event. Here is a bit more information about the Surf City 10K. Have fun and happy running. http://surfcity10.com/



LOCATION:
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA

INFORMATION:
info@runsurfcity.com
888-422-0786

Westminster’s Summer concerts in the Park Start This August

The City of Westminster is ready to party at the park with summer concerts. This summer enjoy a FREE concert series set to take place every Thursday night in August from 6:30 pm to 7:30pm. The parks and recs department will be hosting the events and provide food booths and various other forms of entertainment before the bands take to the stage.

The concerts are set to begin on August 4th with The Silverados, a country rock band. Following that will be a piano rock band which is a Beatles tribute band and the concert will end on August 24th with a fun swing band. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to enjoy the festivities. Food will be sold, but for more information, visit here to find out all the details about these wonderful community concerts. Have fun and enjoy the show.

Featured Events: Westminster’s Concerts in the Park

The summer months are a wonderful time to be outdoors with friends and loved ones enjoying the weather, and luckily for us, the annual Summer Concert Series begins. This Westminster tradition is highly anticipated by all of our residents who love great music and enjoy sharing it with others.

The Summer Concert Series takes place in the City’s Civic Center Sunken Gardens and includes an array of vendors selling soft drinks, burgers, and light snacks. Many residents opt to bring along a picnic basket to be enjoyed with their family and friends. The season kicks off in July and takes place every Thursday evening from 6 – 7:30 pm. Some highlights include The Silverados on August 4, a country rock band, and Abbey Road, a Beatles tribute band playing hits from the greatest pop group of the twentieth century. They will be appearing on August 18.

Summer should be spent being out and about; don’t spend the summer months cooped up indoors. Don’t miss out on the fun! Enjoy free music and socialize with your neighbors every Thursday after work at the Westminster Summer Concert Series.

Westminster Culture: Visit a Museum Near the City

Life can get pretty busy with the various work, social and family obligations we all have on a weekly basis. And many of the wonderful resources and activities your city has to offer can get lost in the shuffle. One activity we should all probably do more of is visit a museum. When was the last time you actually stepped foot inside one? If your answer dates back to a middle school field trip, then you need to get out of the house and visit one asap. The city of Westminster and the surrounding areas have a wonderful list of places to visit. Here are three great museums within driving distance of your apartment.

 

Westminster Museum

8612 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (714) 891-2597

 

Garden Grove Historical Society

12174 Euclid St
Garden Grove, CA 92840

Phone number: (714) 530-8871

 

Blakey Historical Park

8612 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683

Phone number: (714) 893-0134

Things to Try in Westminster

Westminster is a big city and residents can get lost in the daily hustle and bustle of life. However, the travel website, TripAdvisor has a list (voted on by residents around the area) of the top five places to visit in Westminster. So if you are looking to get out of your apartment and try something new, these are the places your neighbors are raving about.

  1. Little Saigon
  2. Asian Garden Mall
  3. Posse Bar
  4. No Limit Motorsports
  5. Vietnam War Memorial

Little Saigon and the Vietnam memorial seem to be the two must places to visit on this list. Discovering and understanding a different culture is always an excellent way to expand your horizons and visiting a war memorial is simply a great way to pay respect to the veterans that gave up their lives to protect this country.

 

Westminster City Classes and Activities

Getting involved in your City is a great way to stay busy, while meeting great people in your neighborhood. Westminster has plenty of excellent classes, events and help for its residents, so you might as well take advantage of it. Here are a few events happening near your Westminster apartment in January.

Homework help: recreation staff offers homework help for grades k to 8th every day from 2:30 to 5pm.

 

Breast feeding classes: very Wednesday the city offers a program in Vietnamese to educate new mothers about breast feeding. The classes begin at 10 am.

 

Boys Town Parenting Classes: every Monday at 5pm the city offers a parenting class held by Boys Town of California.

 

For more information about each class visit: http://www.westminster-ca.gov/cals/default.asp