Get to the Angel Stadium for ballgames via the Metrolink.

Do you know what’s so great about living in a green apartment in Anaheim near Metrolink? Not only are you close to the Metrolink station which means you’re only minutes away from many city destinations, but you’re able to easily and conveniently get to Angel Stadium to enjoy games this season.

Angel Stadium is home to the Los Angeles Angels, and with spring approaching, so is baseball season. The Stadium is fun for fans of all ages, and includes a state-of-the-art scoreboard and video display system, great food options, and of course, plenty of merchandise to celebrate your support and love of the Angels.

To get tickets for this season’s upcoming games and pick which game you’d like to attend. Buy individual tickets or season passes. Get a great deal on group tickets and bring your co-workers or family to a game.

For something extra special, come during a promotion game for fireworks on Bang Bang Fridays. Hopping on the Metrolink makes it easy for you to go to a game without dealing with traffic. Which game will you attend?

Don’t forget to redeem your Metrolink rewards, too!

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Find unique decor and edible gifts at the Orange County Market Place.

Do you like to shop in a unique fashion? Do you enjoy the outdoor weather and meandering through isles of local merchants? Well if you answered yes, you are in luck, because the Orange County Market Place is back for the spring, with even more merchants this year, and it is just minutes from our community!

The Orange County Market Place is part flea market, part farmers market and part swap meet. Over four miles worth of isles are set up throughout the spring on Saturdays and Sundays (except during the fair and certain holidays) for perusing and purchasing.

Within the walls of the market place, you’ll find vendors with all variety of wares and food. Everything is set up in isles and sections so you can head straight for a section, or simply walk through and browse the homegrown, homemade and luxury goods that are on display. It’s just $2 to get in and browse everything under the sun, including spices, sunglasses, jewelry, pottery, furniture, and more.

You can even purchase a meal while you walk around at the food court! Nothing is better than shopping in beautiful spring weather, we think. Find it at the OC Fair & Events Center less than 20 minutes from Anaheim.

Tell us what you’ve bought in the comments section.

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UC Riverside will be showing 'It's A Wonderful Life' on the big screen.

Before the clock ticks midnight on the 31’st, take advantage of these fantastic parties and activities near your apartment in Anaheim before you have to start obeying all of your new, New Year’s resolutions.

On December 24th, the Supperclub will be adding a little Ho, Ho, Ho to the holiday cheer with their Naughty Christmas Eve Party. This venue is a mix of elegance and craziness that you won’t find anywhere else but New Orleans. There will be dance contests, live music, and some of the most attractive elves around.

Once the holiday has taken its course and the new year is just getting off the ground, the UC Riverside Fine Arts team would like you to come and enjoy the “It’s a Wonderful Life: Festival of Lights and Film on January 3rd from 7 to 9 p.m. Not only will they be watching the film, but they’ll be sharing some lesser known details and facts about this holiday classic.

Finally, head on over to Newport Beach and cuddle up with the Gondola Company as they take guests for an ocean view of all the decorative Christmas lights. When you get back home, you can post your amazing pictures on Facebook for everyone to see.

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One of the best things about living in the city of Anaheim is all of the great attractions that are offered around the city. There is no shortage of great things to see and do! If you are into amusements, Anaheim has plenty of them! If you like museums, there are plenty of them! Looking for musicals or theater shows? There are a variety right here in Anaheim!

You are sure to find something that you love in Anaheim! Here are some of the best attractions around the city, courtesy of City Town Info:

Cultural, historical, and leisure attractions include:

The Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure Park

The Anaheim Museum

The Featherly Regional Park

The Ramon Peralta Adobe Historic Site

The Yorba Regional Park

Many others in the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area

Other professional and college sports teams in and around Los Angeles

Sports teams include:

• The Angels of Anaheim, of Major League Baseball’s American League Western Division

The Ducks of Anaheim of the National Hockey League

Amazing art at the Art Crawl Experience!

Who loves a good time? I know that I do! It’s one of the main reasons I enjoy living in Anaheim. With so much to do, it can be hard to choose which events to attend. However, the upcoming Art Crawl Experience is something that you will not want to miss!

No matter if you are an expert when it comes to artwork or if you are just someone who enjoys art every once in awhile, the Art Crawl Experience is always a memorable event for all in attendance. The spectacular art’s festival takes place on the second Saturday quarterly in the Downtown Anaheim Arts District.

For more information, be sure to visit the Art Crawl Experience website today!

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

Holiday fun at the Newport Beach Boat Parade!

Believe it or not, it’s almost time for the holidays! November has already arrived and December will be here in no time. Soon, the streets of Orange County will be decorated with beautiful lights and festive decorations. The holiday spirit won’t be restricted to the land, however! The holiday celebration will also be in full swing at the Newport Harbor during the 2011 Newport Beach Boat Parade!

The Newport Beach Boat parade is the biggest holiday event in Orange County, Los Angeles, and all of Southern California! It has been around for over 102 years, and this year’s event is sure to be one of the best! During the parade, homes, boats, yachts, docks, and more will be lit up with spectacular holiday decorations!

The parade will definitely get you in the holiday spirit, so be sure not to miss out on this great event! The parade will take place from December 14 through December 18, from 5:45 – 7:45 pm each night. For more information, call (949) 675-0551.

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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Well even though Summer is winding down fast and soon Autumn will be here, that doesn’t mean that the fun has to stop. Here in California we never want the party to end, and luckily someone’s doing a good job of keeping the good times rolling. What’re we talking about? The Orange Street Fair that’s coming up in a couple of weeks.

Slated for the perfect holiday weekend for fun, Labor Day weekend, The Orange Street Fair is going to be a festival like no other with tons of great events and sights to see. For one thing, there’s going to be lots of great bands and other entertainment acts performing throughout the weekend for you to watch. But there’s a lot more than that, including games, events for the kids, plus lots and lots of great food and cold beer for you to enjoy.

The fun gets started on Friday, September 2nd at 5 pm and lasts all weekend. The best news of all is it’s completely free to attend, so get the family together and head out to The Orange Street Fair next week and have a great time!

Photo Courtesy: Orange Street Fair Online