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Reader’s Choice Awards 2021: Community Comments

September 30, 2021 Leave a Comment

Best FairFestival OC Fair & Event Center Debbie Moretti

Best Fair / Festival: OC Fair & Event Center

“The most complete fair around with rides, games, awesome food, entertainment, concerts, cute animals and more.” — Debbie Moretti


Best Place to See Sea Creatures: Aquarium of the Pacific

“So many different sea creatures to see and fun activities for the kids as well, like face painting!” — Maria Montalvo


Best Science Museum: Discovery Cube Orange County

“Great variety and interactive attractions for the kids. They also switch up themes and attractions regularly to keep it fresh and engaging.” — Sayda Alongi


Best Bilingual School: Orange County Educational Arts Academy

“Kids stay at OCEAA until eighth grade and are fully bilingual. Great teachers, extracurricular activities and the most gorgeous mural outside their school.” — Pattie Cordova


Best Faith-Based K-12 School: Hebrew Academy Orange County 

“Throughout the pandemic they offered access to distance learning, devices and counseling services so students did not miss a day of learning. Whether it was online or in person, the students and families were fully supported academically and emotionally. That was NO easy feat! The Hebrew Academy teachers and administrators deserve this honor and recognition.” — Lena Balakhaneh


Best Faith-Based K-8 School: Abiding Savior Lutheran Preschool

“The teachers are amazing, friendly, caring and nurture each child like their own. The kids are always singing, creating, dancing, praising and happy. The class sizes are small so that each child flourishes and it’s a great home away from home.” — Samantha Fitt


Best OBGYN Dr. Candace N. Howe, MD Vivian Yin (cred Candice Swanson photography)
(Photo Courtesy of Candice Swanson photography)

Best OBGYN: Dr. Candace N. Howe, MD

“She delivered both of my babies and she is absolutely wonderful. So caring and loving. Highly recommend her.” — Vivian Yin


Best Martial Arts Class Team Kwon Tae Kwon DO Center Guillmero Vicencio

Best Martial Arts Class: Team Kwon Tae Kwon Do Center

“Hands down the best instructors, environment and overall place to be for my children and family. We’ve been members for years and I’m proud of what they offer and how they have helped my daughters develop into confident and respectful girls.” — Guillermo Vicencio


Compiled by Jiyo Cayabyab


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