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

After months of saving and some serious hard work, you and your family are finally ready to go on a vacation. But where to go, that’s the big question. After all there’s a whole world out there waiting for you to explore.

If you’re having trouble deciding where to take your next vacation, then you really need to go to the Brea Travel Fair next week at the Brea Community Center. At this incredible local event, you’ll be able to learn about all sorts of exotic, exciting vacation destinations that are available to you. Attend free seminars and learn about all the coolest places that people are want to travel to for vacations, and find out how to get there for the best prices.

That’s not all you’ll find at this event; they’re also going to be giving away awesome vacation door prizes, including a 6-night stay in Hawaii! It’s free to get into the event, so what’ve you got to lose? Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to find out where to take your vacation, and maybe even win a free one! It’s hard to beat that kind of deal.

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The arrival of Fall means plenty of things for people across the country, including changing weather and football and leaves falling off trees. Here in Anaheim, however, we get excited about the arrival of Fall for another reason. It might be a bit of surprise given that this is California we’re talking about, but now that October is in full swing that means pro hockey is getting started!

What that means is it’s time to gather up your hockey buddies and head over to the Honda Center to see the Anaheim Ducks take on the best teams in the NHL. Our Anaheim Ducks are already off to a great start, climbing right to the top of the standings in the Western Division, and they’re only going to fly higher from there, right? But they can’t do it without you! Everyone in Anaheim needs to be coming out to the game to cheer on the team, and that includes all of our favorite residents at The Crossing.

Heading out to a hockey game with your friends or family is a great, affordable night of entertainment that anyone can enjoy. Hockey really is an exciting sport to see live an in person (it’s much better live than on TV, trust us), so pick up your tickets soon and get into the hockey spirit!

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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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Check out a Labor Day Sale at premium outlets

Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner! We’re sure you’re ready to head out to the lake or to a great barbecue. If you have a gap in your weekend plans, try to fit some shopping into your schedule. Departments stores are full of Labor Day deals and sales. With Fall right around the corner, department stores are dropping prices on their summer  apparel to make room for the new fall lines, so be prepared to find some  summer stuff at reduced  prices.
Retail outlets are also great places to find Labor Day deals. Outlets already have some pretty high end stuff at a discount, so be prepared for a steal Labor Day Weekend.

If we’re peaked your interest, check out Premium Outlets.
This outlet center has an annual Labor Day Weekend Sale at centers across  the United States and Puerto Rico. Shoppers can enjoy  extra savings of 25% – 65%  on top of  every day savings.

What’s your favorite brand at Premium Outlet? Let us know!

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When’s the last time you went out to the fair? Going out on the weekend to the fair to see the sites and ride the rides is always incredible fun, and you just can’t miss out on it. If you haven’t already been yet, the 2011 OC Fair is happening right now, but won’t be here for much longer!

Featuring tons of family friendly activities, fun carnival rides and games, live music, art exhibitions, livestock shows, and plenty of other exciting things to do and see, the OC Fair is one of the most beloved and popular events in Southern California. With so much to do, there’s really something for everyone!

You can buy your tickets in advance online, or at the gate to the fair. It’s a very affordable option for families on a budget, and the fun just never stops. So get your family together, or call up a couple of friends and head over the OC Fair soon before it’s gone. You have until August 14th, so make your plans soon!

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