You won’t find any better restaurants than the ones right here in Orange County. There’s so many unique, tasty places to dine no matter what area you’re in, but especially in Anaheim. There’s a few people out there who might not know about all the wonderful places to eat in town, and that’s why they’ve put together OC Wine & Beer Weeks.

Designed to help promote all the great restaurants in the Orange County area, OC Wine & Beer Weeks offer anyone who loves to go out to eat a chance to experience some of the most amazing food in town. Restaurants from all over the area will be participating, including favorites like Anaheim White House, Orange Hill, House of Blues and many, many more. The list goes on and on, just take a look for yourself at all the participating restaurants.

There’s no need for a ticket to get involved with this county-wide event; all you have to do is show  up at a one of the restaurants participating and ask about their specials they’re doing for OC Wine & Beer Week. It’s as simple as that. They’ll be doing all kinds of special dinners and pairings with your favorite beers and wines, so this is really something special that you’d be loathe to miss out on.

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It might be new to you, but Improve Your Office Day is coming up this Tuesday, October 4th. This special holiday was organized to help encourage a happier, healthier work environment for office workers all across the country. Think about it; you could probably use a little extra cheer in your office, right?

One of the simplest ways you can make your office a lot more pleasant place to be is by doing some tidying up and decorating.Well-decorated work spaces are a happy work spaces, try a few simple ideas to see how much it can improve the demeanor of your desk and office:

• Organize your desk: Taking time to get your desk in order and cleaned up means  things will be easier to find
• Plants: Plants add lots of life and color to a work space, plus there’s added bonus of all that fresh air
• Start recycling: Aluminum cans and excess paper tend to pile up in office areas, so help the environment by recycling it all and encouraging your coworkers to do the same
• Art & images: Decorating with interesting pictures or images on your wall will make a work environment more lively and welcoming

Aren’t these ideas so easy? You’ll be surprised what a big, big difference these changes will make on your work spaces, and without much cost either. What’ve you got to lose by making a couple of these changes? Give it a shot and see home much it improves your office where you work in Anaheim.

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We can’t believe September is almost over, fall is here and we couldn’t be more excited.  We are already planning out our Halloween costumes and thinking of fun ways to have a fun and spooky time in Anaheim.  We want to share some of the fun activities we have found just down the road from The Crossing Apartments.

Saturday October 29^th from 11 AM – 7PM checkout the 2011 Anaheim Fall Festival & Parade. A full day of family friendly festivities featuring games, food, live entertainment, a children’s costume contest and trick – or – treating.  Topped off with the annual Anaheim Halloween Parade.

The Empty Grave is a thrilling haunted tour with live actors and state of the art special effects.  The Empty Grave runs from September 30^th to October 31^st and starts 7PM.  This is haunted house is not recommended for young children.

What are your plans for Halloween in Anaheim?

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Do you look around at bare walls and floors in your apartment every day and wish you could add a little style to your space? Tired of sitting in uncomfortable, old furniture? Having a stylish, comfortable apartment is essential to happy and healthy living, and beyond that you simply want your place to look good for visitors, right? Good decorating isn’t rocket science, and it’s a lot more affordable if you know where to look for the bargains.

Having said that, we wanted to share a few simple tips that will help you get your apartment decorated and furnished, without draining all the life from your wallet:

• Do-it-yourself: With a handyman friend and a couple of power tools, you can easily  make your own simple furniture like bookshelves and tables
• Garage sales: Weekend garage and yard sales are great places to find deals on used, quality furniture as well as home decor items
• Dollar stores: These can be great places to find everyday household items that will give your place a real style without much cost
• Online: Look on eBay or Craigslist for used furniture in the area at great prices

These are just a few of the ways you can save money on decorating your apartment in Anaheim. What’re some other tricks and tips you know about decorating for cheap? Tell us in the comments section!

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Wanting to explore a little more of your creative side? Looking for a great activity to get your kids involved with after school? You should try painting! It might sound a little uncommon, sure, but even Picasso had to start somewhere! Besides being incredibly fun and interactive, fine art painting can be very therapeutic and calming once you get the feel for it.

In Orange County and the surround areas, the best and easiest place to go for beginning painting lessons is Mission: Renaissance. They have facilities all over Southern California, but you can easily stop by their classrooms in Anaheim Hills to see what they’re all about. They have classes for both children and adults, so it’s easy to turn this idea into a worthwhile family activity that everyone can enjoy. Free introductory classes are available as well if you want to test it out and see if painting could be your thing.

So see what your artistic side is all about and give some painting classes a try at Mission: Renaissance. You never know, maybe there’s a talented artist inside you just waiting to be let out!

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Started as a season-long celebration for a German prince who was soon to be married, Oktoberfest is a tradition that dates back hundreds of years and it’s popularity is just as high as ever. It’s no wonder, either; if you built a festival around celebrating the beginning of Fall and drinking lots of beer and eating lots of food, you wouldn’t doubt it’s success, would you? Of course not!

It’s a big affair for cities all over the country even here in America, and Anaheim is no exception at all. The best place to celebrate Oktoberfest in Orange County is definitely going to be The Phoenix Club, where they’ll be having events weekend after weekend all the way into the month of October. The first big draw is of course going to be all the delicious, authentic German food and beer, but there’s more than that. Other attractions you’ll find at their weekend Oktoberfest celebrations will include dancing and live music, train and pony rides for the kids, and lots of other entertainment events for you to enjoy. It’s the biggest party of the fall, and everyone in the area is invited.

It’s free to attend, as well, and like we said they’ll be having events every weekend starting Friday, September 16th and lasting through the end of October. With such a range of dates to attend, you can go any time you’re free. So enjoy the beginning of the Fall season with Oktoberfest at The Phoenix Club in Anaheim. Cheers!

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It’s been ten years since the horrific events of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and people all over the country will be coming together to mourn and remember and pray. No doubt everyone in this country was affected deeply by this terrible tragedy, and the marking of the 10th anniversary is a time to reflect on and remember the events of that day.

The City of Anaheim will be holding a special memorial event on Sunday, September 11th in honor of those who lost their lives ten years ago in the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. Taking place at Pearson Park Amphitheater, there will be a special presentation of colors, as well as a speech given by Brad Burlingame, the brother of Charles ‘Chic’ Burlingame III, who was piloting the Flight 77 plane that eventually crashed into the Pentagon on September 11th. Everyone in the community is encouraged to attend this special event.

As well, it’s always a good idea to take time to think about and give thanks to the hard working men and women of our Armed Forces, volunteer fire departments, and police departments here in Orange County. These brave individuals put their lives on the line every day for citizens in our country, and they deserve our thanks.

If you know of any other nearby memorial events that are going on in Anaheim and surrounding areas, please feel free to leave a comment and share with us.

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