Happy New Year!

Are you ready for the New Year? I hope so, because there are plenty of great New Year’s Eve celebrations around Anaheim. However, there is only one place you can ring in the New Year at 12 noon – at the Ring in the Noon Year New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Pretend City’s Children Museum!

This event is great for children and their families! Pretend that it is midnight 12 hours earlier during this great celebration! Here is what everyone can look forward to during Ring in the New Year:

•  Let’s Move: Rockin’Dance Party – Every hour as we countdown to the “Noon Year” we will have a dance party! Featuring the latest and greatest in party songs, you will enjoy moving and grooving in the Orange Plaza.

•  Colorful Cultures: What New Years is complete without the traditional party wear! Join us in the art studio to find color decorations to signify your New Year’s Resolution. For example, want to be more organized next year? Then you may want to use the color blue in decorating your party wear!

•  Sensational Story Time: The Night Before New Years- It’s the night before New Year’s and all through the house…? Come find out during this story time followed by a fun streamer making activity!

•  12:00p.m. Ring in the Noon Year! Join us in Orange Plaza as we ring in the New Year at Noon! This party comes complete with a countdown, ball drop, and dancing!

The event will cost $11 per guest and will last from 10 am to 1 pm. For more information, visit the City of Anaheim website!

Great NBA games are on the way!

Sports in Southern California is about to get fun again! The NBA Lockout has finally ended and the regular season is set to begin on Christmas Day! The best part is that the Lakers will be a part of the first game to kick off the season as they will visit the Kings, starting their journey to another title!

No matter if you are a Lakers, Clippers, or a fan of another team, you have to admit that it’s great to have the NBA back! Here are some of the best sports bars in Anaheim where you can catch all of the action of the new NBA Season!

JT Schmids

2610 East Katella Boulevard
Anaheim, CA 92806
714/634-9200
Established in 1997 to offer Anaheim and Orange County a splendid variety of the finest and freshest Micro brews and cuisine available under one roof. J.T.’s offers cuisine from all corners of the world. The centerpiece of the kitchen is a wood burning brick oven, which generates gourmet pizza and other creations. JT Schmid’s Restaurant & Brewery is located across from the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, in close proximity to the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland.

National’s Sports Grill

450 N. State College
Orange, CA 92868
714/935-0300
Sports-themed restaurant serving American food. 15 beers on tap, 4 big screens, 63 TV monitors, 11 pool tables and electronic trivia game. Located across from Edison International Field, home of the Anaheim Angels. Open daily for lunch/dinner.

The Catch

1929 S. State College Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92806
714/634-1829
The Catch Seafood Grill has been Orange County’s local favorite since 1979, serving only the freshest seafood from around the world, “Certified Angus” prime rib, pastas and California’s finest wines. Now open is the unique “Club Room” for your special event. Banquet capacity: 20-300 persons. Dress: Business/casual. Child’s menu. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 5-10 p.m. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. All major credit cards accepted

Fun holidays in Anaehim!

Do you love Holiday events? I know that I do! That’s why I can’t wait to attend all of the fun Holiday activities and events going on in Anaheim! There will be a variety of great Holiday events going on in Anaheim this December. Here are some of the best that you definitely need to check out:

Nutcracker Festival
Saturday, December 3, 2011
10 am – 7 pm

Holiday Street Fair held at the Center Street Promenade. The celebration includes a tree lighting ceremony, snow area, free craft activities and train rides for children, entertainment, food and a visit from some special guests. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Anaheim Merchants Association, the Nutcracker Holiday Committee, the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Community Foundation.

LOCATION:
Downtown Anaheim at Center St Promenade & Lemon St

INFORMATION:
714-956-3586

Candy Caneland & Craft Faire
Saturday, December 3, 2011

A community holiday carnival that includes food and game booths sponsored by local non-profit groups, entertainment, petting zoo, a “real snow” hill, Santa and more! This annual carnival attracts several thousand people each year.

LOCATION:
Ehlers Community Recreation Center
8150 Knott Ave

INFORMATION:
(714) 236-3860

The Nutcracker Ballet
December 16 – 24, 2011

This traditional, delightful Christmas ballet is presented in its original, full-length version for your holiday enjoyment.

LOCATION:
Golden West College Mainstage Theater
15744 Golden West Street

INFORMATION:
714-895-8150