Tickets are now available to purchase online for the Orange County Chocolate Festival on Nov. 5-6 presented by Fountain Valley Living Magazine at the Recreation Center on Brookhurst Street. The event will feature vendors, including chocolatiers, caterers, bakeries, chocolate gift vendors, wineries and vendors offering chocolate-themed holiday gifts. To purchase tickets, click here.
Guests will get to indulge in chocolate samples and wine tastings, and purchase chocolate and other edible treats to either eat at the event or take home. The festival will also be a great time to do early holiday shopping.
You can also purchase Pre-sale tickets by calling (714) 847- 7714. General admission will be $25 ($30 after Sept. 1), which will entitle the guest (21 and over) to eight chocolate tastings and three wine tastings. Additional chocolate tasting tickets and wine tasting tickets will be available for sale on site.
Event hours are 5-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. Vendor applications and event sponsorship information are available now by clicking on the link above.
The festival is sponsored by Fountain Valley Living Magazine, Fountain Valley Recreation Department, Independence Bank and Alex A. Accetta & Assoc., CPA. A portion of the profits will benefit the Fountain Valley Community Foundation.
Tickets are also on sale at:
Independence Bank, 18101 Magnolia St. (at Talbert), Fountain Valley
The 15th annual Kelly Osborn Casino Bowling Memorial fundraiser will be held this Saturday at Fountain Bowl. The event, held in memory of Kelley Osborn who was killed in an automobile accident in 1996 at the age of 19, raises scholarship money for deserving students. A silent auction is also planned.
Food will be available for participants starting at 4 p.m., and the event begins at 6 p.m. Cost for the tournament is $30 per individual to bowl.
Fountain Bowl is at 17110 Brookhurst St. Call Gary Forman at 714-963-7888, ext. 102 for more information. Read more »
The Fountain Valley High School campaign to install an artificial turf on the football field will receive a little help from a Cowchip Bingo fundraiser to be held on the school athletic field.3 to 4:30 p.m. this Saturday. The fundraiser will be put on by The Fountain Valley High School Royal Regiment.
A $5 donation buys one land deed parcel, and 3,000 parcels will be available. First prize is $600. Deeds can be purchased from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in room 310 at the school.
A hotdog and hamburger BBQ will follow at 3:30 p.m. with a hotdog or hamburger and adrink for $5. For more information, visit www.fvhsmusic.com. Read more »
At birth, Jennifer Lindsay suffered brain trauma and a critical loss of oxygen.
“The doctors and nurses who attended to her told me to prepare for the worst, but I refused to accept their diagnosis,” said her mother Gloria, in her book, “Triumph Over Trauma.”
Today, Jennifer is an award-winningsoprano, violinist and composer . Her journey is nothing short of a miracle. With the nurturing support of her parents, Gloria and Edward of Fountain Valley,Jennifer triumphed over trauma.
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce's new Business Directory for 2011-2012 will be published and distributed next January. The new directory will be delivered to every household and business in Fountain Valley, with a total distribution of over 25,000 copies.
In addition to business listings by category, the new directory will also have coupons inside the directory that will provide residents added value throughout the year. Businesses interested in advertising in the new directory to expand their advertising and marketing reach at a very affordable rate are encouraged to call (714)) 847-7714. Read more »
Fountain Valley Living Magazine mischaracterized Mr. America, Terry Hairston's, relationship with Anytime Fitness in Fountain Valley in our August issue. Anytime Fitness is solely owned by Clark and Paula Bevans. Anytime Fitness, located at the corner of Warner and Bushard offers members 24-hour access to the facility, personal trainers, including Terry Hairston, and a variety of cardio equipment. Read more »
Fountain Valley has made the CNN Money list of Top 25 Cities for pricey homes the United States, a list that is part of Money Magazine's "Best Places to Live in America" issue, on newsstands currently.
The Nice Place ranked No. 20, coming in at a median price of $550,000 for the year 2009. FV edged out Huntington Beach, which came in at No. 20 with a 2009 median of $540,000.
Topping the Pricey Home list is Palo Alto, Calif. at a 2009 median of $1.18 million. Most of the To 25 pricey cities were in California, with a few strays in New England.
The statistics CNN used were the public records of houses and condos sold in cities across America during 2009.
The CNN results left a few folks in Huntington Beach scratching their heads over how Fountain Valley came out ahead.
"I'm not surprised by the results of the survey," said Steve Stovall, a Realtor with Star Real Estate in Fountain Valley.
"When working with buyers we find it generally more difficult to find active or available listings in Fountain Valley versus Huntington Beach or surrounding cities. Well-priced and prepared properties in Fountain Valley generally sell quickly and at top market prices. I attribute this to the conforming lifestyle Fountain Valley has to offer. Fountain Valley is a very desirable place to live, convenient to all the amenities."
The Fountain Valley Police Department is reminding residents planning on going on vacation this summer of its VACATION HOUSE CHECKS program. The Retired Senior Volunteers (RSVP) will check on your home while you are on vacation. You may register for this service at the Police Department their website at www.fvpd.org. Read more »
The City of Fountain Valley has set the summer City Council meeting schedule. The schedule is:
First Tuesday of the Month Third Tuesday of the Month July 6, 2010 Cancelled July 20, 2010 6:00 p.m. (New Time) August 3, 2010 Cancelled August 17, 2010 6:00 p.m. (New Time) September 7, 2010 Cancelled September 21, 2010 6:00 p.m. (New Time)
Agendas are posted to the City website at www.fountainvalley.org the Friday afternoon prior to the City Council meeting. Read more »
Save the date---August 28th-- for the Los Amigos High School Reunion. The event, put on by the class of 1980, is planned for the classes of 1977-1983, but is open to any classes. The specific location is yet to be determined, but organizer Nora Little has indidated that more information will be posted on Facebook as it is available (under LAHS 1980 Class reunion). Those interested may also contact Nora directly at: NLittle714@aol.com. Read more »
Tickets are now available to purchase online for the Orange County Chocolate Festival on Nov. 5-6 presented by Fountain Valley Living Magazine at the Recreation Center on Brookhurst Street. The event will feature vendors, including chocolatiers, caterers, bakeries, chocolate gift vendors, wineries and vendors offering chocolate-themed holiday gifts. To purchase tickets,
The 15th annual Kelly Osborn Casino Bowling Memorial fundraiser will be held this Saturday at Fountain Bowl. The event, held in memory of Kelley Osborn who was killed in an automobile accident in 1996 at the age of 19, raises scholarship money for deserving students. A silent auction is also planned. 
At birth, Jennifer Lindsay suffered brain trauma and a critical loss of 
Fountain Valley has made the CNN Money list of Top 25 Cities for pricey homes the United States, a list that is part of Money Magazine's "Best Places to Live in America" issue, on newsstands currently.
The Fountain Valley Police Department is reminding residents planning on going on vacation this summer of its VACATION HOUSE CHECKS program. The Retired Senior Volunteers (RSVP) will check on your home while you are on vacation. You may register for this service at the Police Department their website at 
