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The House of Fabergé, best known for their elaborate namesake eggs, was the jeweler to the Russian Tsars. Some of their amazing jewelry will be making its way to our own Bower Museum this June for the exhibit FABERGÉ: IMPERIAL JEWELER TO THE TSARS. The exhibit, which opens on June 23rd will show case many amazing pieces. Including a tiara that that... [Read more...]

Do you love showing off pictures of your dog? The American Veterinary Medical Association would love to see some great shots of your pet showing off his pearly whites in his famous "happy dog" grin!  Share them in a special group on Flickr and help raise awareness for the importance of animal dental healthcare. Did you know for example that pets are just... [Read more...]

Nurturing a beautiful patio garden is such a soul-satisfying experience.  One of the types of plants best suited to lend grace to an apartment patio or balcony is the elegant flowering vine. By standing a sturdy trellis in a pot, or simply attaching some sturdy wires to the right places high up on the wall, a vine can form a living privacy screen and... [Read more...]

Craving some sushi?  Hungry for Italian?  Need vegetarian options?  There are all sorts of awesome dining establishments close to Park Plaza apartments in Santa Ana.  Here's a roundup of ten you might like: Beautiful Sushi Near Santa Ana California describes where you can locate the freshest and best! 3 Best Chinese Places Near Santa Ana for when... [Read more...]

Sponsored by the Boeing Company on Saturday, the Rocket Launch on May 19th is also the 19th annual edition of this championship!  The Rocket Launch is a chance to get a little wet, as you compete in a water bottle rocket competition! Kids and their parents can bring a rocket they built at home or build it onsite!  The rocket that stays up the longest... [Read more...]

As if visiting the Santa Ana Zoo wasn't fun enough already, there are now two extra special reasons to pay a visit to Santa Ana's own zoological park.  Two of the silvery langurs have given birth this year to cute little bright-orange babies. The little ones stand out in bright contrast to their silvery-black parents and the older of the two (born in January)... [Read more...]

Making plans to travel for Mother's Day?  Taking an early vacation?  Be sure your pet is comfortable and happy while you are away by finding  a great pet sitter near Santa Ana.  Just looking for a place for your active pup to burn off some energy while you are at work?  Try out one of the doggy day cares such as Wags and Wiggles! Photo credit: Tilemahos_E... [Read more...]

If the beautiful sunny weather of SoCal constantly beckons you outside, if you love to experience, nature to enjoy the exhilaration of exercise, then these parks near Santa Ana are for you.  It's just wonderful the number of great parks that there are within a very short drive of Park Plaza.  Pack up your jogging shoes or your bike and head out for a day of... [Read more...]

As the weather warms up, many's the long haired puppy that's grateful for a trim.  Find a Santa Anapet groomer you and your dog love close by Park Plaza.  Getting that haircut is then a great experience all round. Not only the finished product is nice, but the process itself is a relaxed and happy one for your pet.  Check out the locations below for ideas... [Read more...]

If you’re looking for things to do in Santa Ana, make a point to visit Floral Park. The Floral Park Neighborhood is full of historically preserved homes from the 1920s to the 1950s. The Historic District Project aims to preserve the architecture of the 1920s and beyond with English Tudor Revival, Federal, Cape Cod, and Georgian style homes. The aim is... [Read more...]

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