SO CAL EXPLORERS - Field trips for adults

Join us at the Frida to see this classic film, Charade with Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn
BUY TICKETS HERE

6:00 PM: Optional Pre-movie dinner
4th Street Market
204 E 4th St
Santa Ana, CA

7:15 PM: The Frida Cinema
305 E 4th St Site 100
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Charade
Director: Stanley Donen Run Time: 113 min. Release Year: 1963
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Cary Grant, George Kennedy, James Coburn, Walter Matthau

"What better way is there to kick off our Classic Movie Nights series for 2026 than with the most charming game of cat-and-mouse ever put on screen? Join us for Charade—Stanley Donen’s irresistible mix of romance and suspense that pairs two of Hollywood’s brightest stars at the height of their powers.
After Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn) falls for the dashing Peter Joshua (Cary Grant) on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband’s World War II cronies, Tex (James Coburn), Scobie (George Kennedy) and Gideon (Ned Glass), who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines. But why does Peter keep changing his name?
Often dubbed “the best Hitchcock movie Hitchcock never made,” Charade pairs up Hepburn and Grant along with some witty dialogue and glamorous locations for some of the most flirtatious thrills of all time!
Make sure to get to the screening early, as our Marketing Director Bekah will be doing a very informative and entertaining presentation on the film before it starts!"

REPOST: Our December 27 event was cancelled due to damage at the farm. If you already have tickets, email the farm sanctuary ASAP to change your tickets to January 24. Don't just reply, use the address in the email. Use this email: experienceca@farmsanctuary.org

Join us for a farm visit to FARM SANCTUARY for a one hour guided tour and interaction with the animals.

WHEN: Saturday, January 24 at 11:00 AM. Meet at the farm at 10:45 AM
WHERE: 5200 Escondido Canyon Road, Acton, CA 93510
HOW: $25 + fees per person Buy Your Tickets Here
OPTIONAL: 12:45ish Post-tour lunch in Acton or nearby TBD

When you visit Farm Sanctuary’s Southern California Sanctuary, you’ll know right away that it is a special place. Our Sanctuaries are home to rescued cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and other farm animals — and each has a special story. Their stories of struggle and survival, against all odds, give us insight into the realities farm animals face in the modern food system and also introduce us to inspiring individuals through their heartwarming tales. Animals who began their lives abused and neglected now spend their days digging in the dirt, basking in the sun, and napping in the straw. Each animal is given the freedom and attention needed not only to recover but to thrive.

Join us as we go to visit the South Coast Botanical Garden located in Palos Verdes, Calif. The Cherry Blossoms have just started to bud and should be putting on a nice display on the day we are to visit. This event requires an advanced purchase timed entrance ticket which can be purchased here: Non-Member Reservations - South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation

Please make sure to select the January 25th, 8:30am garden entrance ticket. There are several other add-on options for tickets that you are welcome to purchase on your own, however, for this visit the group will be keeping it simple by focusing on the gardens themselves.

The address for the garden is:
26300 Crenshaw Blvd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

We will meet near the entrance plaza adjacent to the parking lot. After introductions, we are free to wander among the gardens at our own leisure. Once we have had our fill of all the beautiful plants, the group can decide on possible lunch options afterwards for those interested.

The South Coast Botanic Garden, “The Jewel of the Peninsula”, is located on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula. Conveniently accessible to many South Bay communities, this 87-acre Botanic Garden has more than 2,500 different species of plants from as far away as Australia, the Mediterranean, and southern Africa.
The Garden is situated in Sunset’s Zone 23, one of the most favored growing areas in the world. About 100 trees and shrubs are rare mature specimens, infrequently seen elsewhere. The wide variety of plant life provides food and shelter to an abundant wildlife and bird population, and over 200 species of birds are sighted annually.
Popular features include The Rose Garden, Living Wall, Fern Collection, Garden for the Senses, Desert Garden, Fuchsia Garden, and Japanese Garden.

More about the gardens here:
History & Mission - South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation

Date: Saturday, January 31 at 2:00 pm

Venue: Bristol Farms at Corona del Mar Plaza
810 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Directions here

My friend Avra has been making custom Valentine's Day cards to send to organizations that help girls who were caught up in human trafficking. Let's get together, tap into our creativity and do something nice for women and girls who have been through traumatic experiences.

Please bring markers, crayons, glue, scissors, stickers, or whatever you have.

I'll get there early to grab a table.

See the photos of last year's card making party