brea homes: My 100th post! ~ Keeping California Green and our Oceans Clean
- 08/23/07 08:53 AM
Like many others I've certainly had a great time and learned much from my personal involvement on Active Rain. The people I've met and the friends I've made as a result of AR has truly enriched my life in many ways. At this point the majority of my posts were written as Localism, I've loved showcasing my communities with others. Yesterday I realized I was approaching 100 and I thought I'd like to do what I can to give back to my community in my own small way with a post that could hopefully help our beautiful state and the planet. Keeping … (28 comments)
brea homes: La Habra, CA ~ New Homes Coming to the Heart of the City
- 08/22/07 01:21 PM
The City of La Habra, located in Northern Orange County, CA is the future home of a new residential development. The corner of Euclid and Second Avenue, just south of La Habra Blvd.is the site for ninety-one new single family homes expected to sell from the $600,000's. This location is the former site of a cold storage facility and is currently surrounded by mixed use properties. This development is near the heart of the city of La Habra, is directly across from the famous Children's Museum of La Habra and the Depot Theater, both located in the nearby park and the La Habra tennis center. Residents … (13 comments)
brea homes: It's that time again, time for the "Brea Fest" on Friday!
- 08/13/07 11:11 AM
Brea, CA 92821 ~ 92823 That's right, the annual Brea Fest featuring great food, beverages, fun and entertainment takes place Friday, August 17th 6:30 to 10:00 at the Brea Civic and Cultural Center. This popular event is always a crowd pleaser for all. Funds raised at this event will benefit the local arts of Brea. Admission is FREE, and "tastes" are $2.75 each. Tastes are a sampling of the citie's restaurants and eateries. What a great way to sample them all! The City of Brea will also be spotlighted during the event with community displays of the Brea Historical Society, Friends of … (22 comments)
brea homes: Brea, CA ~ Residential Real Estate Market Update for July 2007
- 08/09/07 02:18 PM
Brea ~ California 92821 and 92823 The City of Brea is a residential community of homes in Northern Orange County, CA. Current city population approximately 40,000 residents. Median price in the city depends upon where your mail is delivered. Meaning which of the two zip codes within our community as follows for the month of July 2007: 92821 $695,000 ~ 92823 $895,000 Single familypricing in the City of Brea homes range from a low of $400,000 for a bedroom 2 bedrooms/1 bath, 932 square feet, and a high price of $1,530,000 for 5 bedrooms 5 baths at 4,000 square feet. Condominium pricing currently begins at … (13 comments)
brea homes: Going Green around Brea ~ You Call,...They Haul!
- 08/09/07 04:16 AM
Brea ~ CA going green all around the town and it couldn't be easier! The City of Brea announces a new e-waste program now in operation for Brea residents. In the past the only way to properly dispose of old computers, monitors, T.V.'s, etc. was to pay a visit to the Hazardous Waste Disposal facility at 1071 Blue Gum St. in Anaheim. I should know, I've made plenty of trips to this facility myself. However now Brea residents can save yourself a trip and bucks normally spent for gas $$$ (that's another good thing, isn't it?) by calling to schedule an … (14 comments)
brea homes: Lending a helping hand in La Habra, CA
- 08/08/07 06:54 PM
La Habra, CA 90631 A charity fundraiser will be held on Friday, August 10th at the beautiful La Habra Community Center to benefit cancer research. The event will feature a "Casino Night" organized by Andrea's Angels and headed by Angela Trujillo. Angela was diagnosed with cancer herself, nine years ago. She was diagnosed with three different cancers in three years. After being in remission for six years, she was diagnosed again (a month ago) for the fourth time. Yet this remarkable woman doesn't let that get her down. She's moving forward with this special event to raise more funds for researching … (9 comments)
brea homes: A Walk in the Park ~ Like a Step-Back in Time
- 08/04/07 07:30 PM
Brea ~ CA ~ Good Old Brea's City Hall Park is like stepping back in time. A day in the park can be like step back in time,...maybe a time when we lived in simpler times. Brea's City Hall Park is just one of those places. I love this little park. It continues to be a place for family fun and offers a glimpse of yester-year in our community of Brea. The park is located on Brea Blvd. in what at one time was considered the heart of the city. In 1929 it was home to the original Civic Center, Brea's Police Station and the … (20 comments)
brea homes: Symphony Under the Stars ~ The Symphony on Birch Street
- 07/30/07 07:50 AM
Brea, CA is a wonderful community with so many things to offer. A wonderful housing community,.. excellence in education,..a place to experience entertainment and the arts...a strong business enviroment and most of all a true since of community. Brea's downtown's promenade is in the "heart of the city" and so many of the happenings around town. The next scheduled event features the Pacific Symphony of Orange County performing in down town Brea. This exciting event will include a fifty-five piece orchestra and is sure to be one of the summer highlights in our community. Lucky ones attending this special performance will enjoy a wide variety … (16 comments)
brea homes: Are you ready to volunteer? ~ Orange County Needs Your Help
- 07/25/07 04:53 AM
Paint Your Heart Out is a national non-profit organization of community volunteers lending a helping hand to senior citizens within across the country. Volunteers repair, refurbish and paint homes of low-income seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners in communities throughout the U.S. The Mission: Paint Your Heart Out, Inc. is a volunteer driven nonprofit organization that helps low income, senior, or disabled homeowners maintain their dignity, safety and connections to the community. This outstanding organization with the help of community volunteers has helped homeowners over the years. In the past many of my Orange County friends have participated in this worthwhile event. Not exactly a Picasso? … (21 comments)
brea homes: All About Brea ~ Brea, CA 92821 & 92823
- 07/16/07 04:42 PM
Our community of Brea is unique in many ways. We have a small town feeling, yet with bigger city benefits. Week-days we normally have over 100,000 people who work and live in our city. Yet the resident population is 39,000-40,000. We have a strong economic base within our business community, take a look at Brea-Means-Business as an example. Brea is also known for excellence in education. The Brea-Olinda School district is well know for outstanding schools. Many of our schools have been recognized nationally as National Blue Ribbon school. The state-of-the-art Brea-Olinda High School is a "Distinguished School" for 2007. Folks come … (33 comments)
brea homes: Brea Summer Fun: Concerts in the Park 2007
- 07/03/07 07:42 PM
It's that time once again! Brea's FREE concerts at City Hall Park! Take a break mid-week to enjoy the fun and meet friends. Just bring the blankets, folding chair and the kids. Swimming is available in the Brea Plunge, Orange County's oldest community pool. Concerts are held Wednesdays beginning next week, July 11 through August 29.
July 11 Kid and Nic ~ Classic American Music July 18 Merchants of Moonshine ~ Country July 25 Caravana ~ Latin Fusion August 1 U.S. Navy Band - The Destroyers ~ Top Forty August 8 Firehouse Stompers ~ Dixieland Jazz August 15 Steel Parade … (16 comments)
brea homes: La Habra, CA Real Estate Real Estate Report
- 07/03/07 05:30 AM
La Habra, California 90638 ~ Real Estate Market Update for June 2007 The City of La Habra is a residential community of homes with a wide variety of pricing. La Habra is located in Northern Orange County adjacent to Los Angeles County on the North and the West. Single family homes in the City of La Habra range from a low of $349,000 for a bedroom 1 bedroom/1 bath, 747 square feet, to a high price of $1,450,000 for 4 bedrooms 4.5 baths at 3,600 square feet. *(Note there is one single family residence in the city currently listed for $3,000,000 for 2,167 square feet. This … (1 comments)
brea homes: Brea Real Estate Market Update for June 2007
- 07/02/07 08:17 AM
Brea, California 92821 and 92823 ~ Real Estate Market Update for June 2007 The City of Brea is a residential community of homes in Northern Orange County, CA. Current city population approximately 40,000 residents. Median price in the city depends upon where your mail is delivered. Meaning which of the two zip codes within our community as follows for the month of June 2007: 92821 ~ $699,000 92823 ~ $895,000Single family home pricing in the City of Brea ranges from a low of $429,000 for a bedroom 2 bedrooms/1 bath, 950 square feet, and a high price of $1,530,000 for 5 bedrooms 5 baths at 4,000 square … (5 comments)
brea homes: July 4th, 2007 ~ So-Cal Celebrations ~ Happy Birthday U.S.A.!
- 06/29/07 03:01 PM
Anaheim Hills ~ Join the fun for the 29thannual July Festival and Parade. Peralta Park is home to the event. Join in the run and walking events. Not up for that? How about the pancake breakfast? The parade begins at Canyon H.S. at 3:00. And of course, evening fireworks. For more info click here for the Anaheim Hills event. Brea~ Brea's City Hall Park 401 S. Brea Blvd. serves once again as home to a July 4th celebration. The day begins at 7:00 a.m. with the annual pancake breakfast in the park, followed by a day a county fair with petting zoo and … (11 comments)
brea homes: Brea's Famous Plunge ~ Brea California
- 06/27/07 05:48 PM
Brea, CA ~ Taking the plunge in good old Brea ~ It's a municipal pool as commonly known in most communities, however in our community of Brea, it's the plunge. How many years (if any) have you ever heard of a muni pool being called a plunge? It's throw back to yester-years. In fact, this is the oldest continually operated municipal pool in all of Orange County. City Hall Park (former home of our city hall, hence the name) on Brea Blvd. and Elm St. is the home of this California classic. It was built in 1929 the same … (9 comments)
brea homes: FREE Family Films in the Park ~ Beautiful Brea
- 06/24/07 04:37 PM
Starlight Cinema in the Park in Brea CA Back again this summer, the City of Brea is back with Friday night fun for the entire family. Where can you go and what can you do today as a family that's actually free? It's right here at Arovista Park in the west side of Brea. Beginning next Friday June 30th and continuing through 3. Movie Schedule: June 29 ~ Happy FeetJuly 6 ~ How to Eat Fried WormsJuly 13 ~ Flushed AwayJuly 20 ~ Nanny McPheeJuly 27 ~ The Ant BullyAug. 3 ~ NEW Audience ChoiceAll films rated PG Time around 8:00 p.m. for when it's dark. Location: … (3 comments)
brea homes: Will Your Home Expire Soon?
- 06/24/07 06:06 AM
Just think about it, is your home about ready to expire? Well actually the components of your home. You know all of those things we've grown to expect, those things that help make life easier. We've all heard horror stories of a "money-pit" right? No doubt there can be some apprehension on buying a re-sale home. Of course that also depends on the overall condition of the home. I've recently been working on re-doing a 60 year-old home owned by my family, it's the same house we lived in when I was a kid. After taking another look at this list, … (14 comments)
brea homes: A Brea Business With a Heart
- 06/21/07 02:09 PM
JoJo's Pizza Kitchen in Brea a business with a heart...a business giving back to the community. We recently enjoyed the giving spirit of JoJo's this week at a fund-raiser for little Katie G., a five year-old Leukemia patient. The Mom's Club of Brea organized and participated in this event on Katie's behalf. A portion of the proceeds from sales that day (lunch and dinner) went to the Katie G. family. JoJo's has been supportive of many in the community. This is from their own website:"JoJo's Pizza Kitchen proudly supports the community through fund-raisers, donations and sponsorships of local schools, athletic teams and other … (9 comments)
brea homes: Brea's Certified Farmer's Market ! Tasty Tuesdays in Brea, CA
- 06/19/07 10:02 AM
Brea, California ~ Tasty Tuesdays in downtown Brea. Brea's Birch Street Promenade also known as downtown Brea is now home to the city's Certified Farmers Market. The market is open on Tuesdays beginning at 3:00 pm. to 7:00 pm. This is a great place for fresh produce, flowers, live plants, and specialty items. Last time (2 weeks ago) I bought some wonderful seasonings and spices from a local vendor. In addition to edibles you can find interesting and unique crafts and gift items. Entertainment is normally part of the experience. Birch Street itself is an eclectic area colorful living lofts built … (9 comments)
brea homes: Brea Art Gallery Presents...The Media ~ 2007
- 06/18/07 04:39 PM
Brea, CA 92821 ~ Now through July 13 ~ The City of Brea Art Gallery presents: The Media - Reactions, Reflections, and Comments on the Culture of Media. By including a variety of artists and ideas, The Media presents a wide variety of views on the subject of media. Views as a means of communication, it's affect of society, and the role in politics among other things. The Brea Art Gallery hosts quality exhibits year round in the beautiful 6,300 square foot facility. Artwork displayed is from all over the world. In addition, you will find a unique gift shop which … (2 comments)
Like many others I've certainly had a great time and learned much from my personal involvement on Active Rain. The people I've met and the friends I've made as a result of AR has truly enriched my life in many ways. 
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