There’s all sorts of ways to entertain yourself in Anaheim. There’s a bottomless supply of fun things to see and do all over town, and that’s what makes living here so great. It especially helps when you live in a great apartment community like The Crossing, one that’s close by all sorts of great shops and restaurants and fun places to go. We even have a bowling alley just a short distance away when you get the itch to knock down a few pins.

We’re talking about Concourse Bowling on La Palma Ave. in Anaheim. An easy walk from The Crossing, Concourse is without a doubt the best bowling alley in Orange County. They have 40 individual lanes, so they’ve definitely got room for you and your friends if  you want to enjoy a few games. They’ve got lots of other amenities as well, including a great bar and grill that serves lots of great food. They even have league bowling if you’re a serious bowler. It also makes for a great place for birthday parties for the kids, or for your next corporate event.

Bowling is plenty fun, and Concourse is a great place to go even if you’ve never tried it. They have balls and shoes there and ready for you to rent, so take a walk down there sometime soon and try it out. Take a few of your friends with you, too.

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Interested in learning more about the Green movement and how it’s coming along here in America? Look no further than the Green Festival, which will be making it’s way to the Los Angeles Metro area here very soon. Slated for later this month, this huge expo boasts dozens upon dozens of interesting events that will teach you all about the latest in environmentally friendly industries, jobs, activities and more.

This major event will be taking place on Saturday, October 29th and Sunday, October 30th and anyone can attend. What’s so great is there’s things to do for every kind of interest at the Green Festival, so many that it’s pretty much impossible to see it all. There will be authors and speakers, events for kids, live music, vegetarian cuisine, organic beer & wine, and plenty of other cool things to do and see. There’s so much to learn, and you’ll get lots of great insight into making our world a greener, more environmentally-friendly place.

Besides being a lot of fun, tickets for the Green Festival are actually quite affordable at just $10 a person. With such a low cost, you really don’t have much of a reason not to go, so get a ticket and enjoy the Green Festival in Los Angeles.

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Now that Fall is in full swing, it won’t be long before the holiday season will be here and families all over America will be sitting down together to have a wonderful meal. Not everyone is quite so fortunate, however, and plenty of families will struggle through yet another season.

What’s good, though, is you can help! One of the simplest ways to help families in need in our area is to work with the Orange County Food Bank. This incredible organization distributes food to families all over Orange County that are in desperate need, providing 15 million pounds of food annually. Handing out all that food isn’t exactly easy, so they rely on volunteers to give their time at the food bank whenever possible. Volunteering your time at the food bank is a really great way to help out the community, and you’ll be making a difference in the lives of many people.

For those who can’t find time to volunteer, you can still help out by donating food like canned goods. They even accept monetary donations if you’d prefer to donate that way.

It doesn’t matter which way you decide to help so long as you make at least some contribution. Give back to the community and help make the world a little bit better place for a few unfortunate families this holiday season at the Orange County Food Bank.

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So you finally found a company with a good job prospect and now it’s time to go in for the interview. First off, congratulations! Getting the interview is just the first step in the process, though, and so there’s still plenty of work that has to be done. There’s nothing more pivotal than having a great interview if you want to get the job, so it pays to know exactly what to do to assure success.

But what exactly do you do to make sure the interview goes as well as possible? Great question. For anyone who’ll be going to an important job interview soon, here’s a few helpful tips that will increase your chances of getting the job:

• Researching: The more you know about the company, the better prepared you’ll be to talk about how you can help the company and where you would fit in best.
• Etiquette: Maintaining eye contact, good posture, and being on time are essential to giving the right impression; don’t be too nervous or rigid, though.
• Ask questions: Make sure to ask a few questions towards the end of your interview; this shows that you’re truly interested in and engaged with the job.
• Professional attire: Dressing well is another part of giving a good impression, so look your best.

Following all these tips will definitely give you a better chance of landing that dream job, so keep them in mind when you’re preparing for the big day.

Anyone else know some good tips for landing a job at the interview? Leave a comment and share your knowledge!

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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.

Source: Freelanceswitch.com

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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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