Community Calendar

  Community Calendar Events  for May 2012

 Pasadena Model Railroad - Open House

Come to the Pasadena Model Railroad Club Open House.  The Club operates the Sierra Pacific Lines, one of the largest Model Railroads in the world covering almost 5000 square feet.

• Pasadena Model Railroad Club, 5458 Alhambra Ave., Los Angeles, 90032
• May 1, 7:30 p.m. - 10p.m., May 5, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 10p.m. - 10 pm and May 6, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Admission:  Adults $3.00, Kids $1.00, Children under 7 Free
• For more information, Visit http://www.pmrrc.org

The Renaissance Pleasure Faire - Eight stages offer theatre, comedy, dance, music and swordplay performances, including a children's stage and some adults-only offerings.  You can ride the Maypole Carousel, Moon Swing or Giant Rocking Horse or try your hand at archery, sword fighting or stick juggling.  Artisan booths house craftsmen and women making and selling pots and swords.  Glass blowing demonstrations happen on the hour.  Encampments of costume-clad actors line the main thoroughfare where various parades and processions, including Queen Elizabeth I and her Court, pass by on their way to the Jousting Arena, where armored knights battle on horseback, cheered on by the crowd.

• Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area, 15501 E Arrow Hwy., Irwindale, 91706
• May 1 - May 20; 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Admission:  Adults $25.00, Children 5-12 $15.00, Children under 5 Free
• For more information, Visit www.renfair.com/socal

Taste of Cinco de Mayo - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with gourmet Latin food, artist demos, arts and crafts, vendors exhibitors, kids'art projects and activities, live music, dancing, and entertainment.

• Main Street, Newhall, 91321
• May 5; 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• For more information, Call (661)253-0730 or Visit www.oldtownnewhallassociation.org

Bike Fest and Tour of Long Beach - Join in the fun by participating in the Tour of Long Beach which includes a 4-mile family fun ride, the 100-mile Cruz Gran Fondo from the Queen Mary through Long Beach, Cypress and Signal Hill and back; plus a festival with live entertainment, vendors, demos, and a kids' fun zone.

• The Pike, Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach, 90802
• May 5; 6:00 a.m.
• For more information, call (562)436-4259 or Visit www.bikefestlb.com

Armenian Festival - Folk dance groups, Armenian singers, live music, costume show, cultural exhibitions, kids' games, ethnic food and more.

• Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, 91208
• May 5, 1:00 - 12:00 a.m., May 6, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Admission:  $3.00
• For more information, Call (818)500-1343 or Visit www.arswestusa.org

South Bay Art Walk at the Beach - Come to South Bay Art Walk at Miramar Park situated on a grassy bluff with views of the beach, Pacific Ocean and Palos Verdes Peninsula.  Come and meet over 30 local artists showing original works in painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and handmade baskets.

• Miramar Park, 201 Paseo De La Playa, Torrance, 90277
• May 6; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Admission:  Free
• For more information, Call (310)514-2558 

Chivas at the Park - Grassroots program run alongside the City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks in an effort to bring high quality soccer clinics to children all across L.A.  These clinics include clinics run by our professional coaches, an opportunity to meet a player for our team.

• Mar Vista Restaurant Center, 11430 Woodbine Ave., Los Angeles, 90066
• May 12; Soccer Clinic 1: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or Soccer Clinic 2:  11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Admission:  $5.00

Greek Fest - Greek food, live music and dancing, vendors and a kids' zone.

• St John's Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N. Dale St., Anaheim, 92801
• May 18; 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., May 19; 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. May 20; 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Admission:  Seniors (65+)$4.00, Children under 12 and all Military, Police and Fire Personnel (with ID) Free.
• For more information, Call (714)827-0181 or Visit www.ocgreekfest.com

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival -  Join the Strawberry Festival taking place over Memorial Day weekend which will offer 35 exciting rides, over 200 food vendors, games, autograph signings and live entertainment.

• Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets in downtown Garden Grove
• May 25; 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., May 26 & May 27; 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and May 28; 10:00  a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Admission:  Free
• For more information, Call (714)638-0981 or Visit www.strawberryfestival.org

Cajun & Blues Music Festival - Cajun, zydeco, and blues entertainment on multiple stages; plus dancing, food, arts and crafts, vendors, and kids' activities.

• Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, 93063
• May 26 and May 27, 10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Admission:  General $20.00, Children (5-12 years old) $15.00, Children under 5 years old Free
• For more information, Call (805)517-9000 or Visit www.cajun-blues.com