TODAY IN HISTORY: 1945 – Bay Theater Opens (as Beach Theatre)

After an almost two year ordeal in obtaining land and permits, Seal Beach got nits first real full-time theater when the Beach Theatre opened on Thanksgiving Night in 1945. The theater was the project of Oscar Johnson, who had been involved with theaters in Southern california for many years.  He originally tried to obtain a ... Read more

Seal Beach Turkey Trot

Main Street 905 Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA, United States

"A Family Fun Event That Creates New Traditions" WE ARE HERE TO CREATE NEW TRADITIONS IT’S ABOUT FAMILY AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Every family has their own traditions. For us, one of those traditions is to wake up early on Thanksgiving morning and drive down to the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot.   Our ... Read more

TODAY IN SB HISTORY: 1967 – Old Ranch Driving Range opens

On this day in 1967, the driving range at the new Old Ranch Country Club becomes the first part of the operation to actually open for business. The entire club was scheduled to open by January 1 but heavy rains and construction issues would delay the clubhouse and social activities opening until March 1, but ... Read more

Youth Center Christmas Tree Lot Opens

Ganahl Lumber 0742 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos, CA, United States

Other lots sell trees for profit, we sell trees to support kids. 100% of net profit supports programming for local youth. We sell Noble Fir, Nordmann Fir, Douglas Fir, Garland, wreaths, stands, and other supplies. We have 2 ft – 14 ft Christmas Trees.  Prices start at $35 and are listed below. Thank you for ... Read more

Los Alamitos Police: Coffee With a Cop

Starbuck's Coffee 3575 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, United States

In partnership with the @cityoflosal Recreation and Community Services Department and @starbucks Los Alamitos, the Los Alamitos Police Department will be hosting a Coffee With a Cop and Toy Drive event. Come and join us for some hot beverages, treats and conversations with the Los Alamitos PD. We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and ... Read more

43rd Seal Beach Christmas Parade

Main Street 905 Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA, United States

The Seal Beach Christmas Parade is a great hometown event that brings the community together year after year for an evening of warm holiday spirit.  We have a large number of bands and entertainment groups this year hailing from as far away as Mesa, Arizona.  Floats, Cars, Wagons, Strollers, Bikes, Boats, Bands, and Animals will ... Read more

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