This Tesoro High teen with scoliosis gives support and teddy bears to others like her On the outside, Brooke Walker always seemed like a happy, successful teenager — earning As in school, involved in extracurricular activities such as musical theater, choir, dance and hanging out with her friends. On the inside, life, or rather her […]
Sea Change
The Marine Protected Area Science Cruise offers underserved students hands-on science field trips. For some, it’s a chance to get out of class and do something different. For others, it’s a pivotal moment that opens doors to new opportunities and career choices. Either way, local students — many from Title 1 and underserved schools — […]
Reader’s Choice Awards— Winners 2022
Order Reader’s Choice 2022 Certificates & Window Clings We bring you the best of the best in Orange County you won’t want to miss — selected by our readers. Reader’s Choice Awards Winners 2022 To Be Featured in the September Issue Editor’s Choice Awards Winners 2022 To Be Featured in the September Issue Check out […]
Reader’s Choice Awards 2022: Family Fun Winners
Best Amusement Park/Family Fun Center Boomers! Irvine Boomers maintains its top spot in the ranking, which is no surprise considering the variety of activities offered at the park. From miniature golf, Go Karts, rides, Lazer Tag and climbing walls to batting cages and arcade games, just about anyone can find something entertaining. boomersparks.com | Irvine […]
Reader’s Choice Awards 2022: Education Winners
Best Faith-Based School Covenant Christian School — Orange Covenant Christian School, which has been serving Orange County since 1985, makes the readers’ choice ranking again. The school offers education for children in kindergarten through middle school as well as academic coaching and enrichment programs, all done in a nurturing, secure and safe environment. The class […]
Reader’s Choice Awards 2022: Classes Winners
Best After-School Program Lyceum Village The nonprofit helps parents of children in kindergarten through eighth grade, and the parents continue appreciating their efforts. Lyceum Village staff picks up kids from school and helps them with homework. The kids can also participate in a variety of extracurricular classes, such as music, fitness, sports and more before […]
Reader’s Choice Awards 2022: Health, Lifestyle, & Beauty Winners
Best Cosmetic Surgeon Terry Dubrow, MD You might recognize Dr. Terry Dubrow from his multiple TV shows, including “Real Housewives of Orange County,” “Botched” and “Botched by Nature,” or his books — but long before Hollywood fame, he was already known for his cosmetic and reconstructive surgery skills. As passionate as he is about plastic […]
Reader’s Choice Awards 2022: Camps Winners
Best Girls Softball League Mission Viejo Girls Softball The USA-affiliated Junior Olympic fast-pitch softball league wins the top spot again. The nonprofit’s program centers around good sportsmanship, loyalty, honesty and courage — qualities young girls ages 5 to 15 from cities around South Orange County get to learn as they practice their skills and bond […]
Reader’s Choice Awards 2022: Kids Play & Places Winners
Best Mommy & Me The Mommy Center The Mommy Center is a no-judgment zone for all things motherhood. It’s where moms can go to socialize, find support and make new friends for themselves and their little ones. The Mommy Center also offers a variety of classes, including Mommy and Me, Positive Parenting, Speech and Language […]
Reader’s Choice Awards 2022: Food Winners
Best “Kids Eat Free” Restaurant Ruby’s Diner Ruby’s Diner wins for the 18th time. The retro restaurant started out as a small shack on Balboa Pier in Newport Beach and is now serving up burgers, fries and shakes throughout America. The menu includes kids’ classics such as macaroni & cheese, grilled cheese, kids’ French toast […]
