Community Corner
Get Out: Beer, Sandcastles and Music
This weekend brings the celebration of several fun things in life: different cultures, books and sandcastles.
Where/When: , 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo; 7:30 Friday
Why go: The longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and Late Night with Conan O’Brien brings the “experience” to south county.
Pricing: $35
Where/When: , 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo; 10 a.m. Saturday
Why go: Authors including comedian Molly Shannon will attend this gathering of bibiliophiles. Readers will have the chance to meet some of their favorite authors.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Bill Barber, 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine; 10 a.m. Saturday
Why go: This celebration of a multitude of cultures features live music, dancing and food.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: Saddleback Volleyball Club, 26923 Fuerte, Lake Forest; 1 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Competitors from around Southern California gather to face off in the ultimate playground sport.
Pricing: $25 per person
Where/When: Big Corona State Beach, 3000 Breakers Drive, Corona del Mar; 11:30 Sunday
Why go: Thousands will gather on the beach to watch professional and amateur sand sculptors build towering castles, figures and other astounding objects.
Pricing: $30-$60 per team to participate, free to watch
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Where/When: Various restaurants around the county; begins Sunday
Why go: Enjoy delicious beer and food pairings like IPA with salmon or an amber ale with garlic friesand calamari.
Pricing: $25-$50 per meal
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