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“Giant Blue Whale Watching Summer/Fall 2013 . Enjoy $16 Whale Watching Special”
Giant blue whales were once considered quite rare off Newport Beach, but over the last five years this has changed dramatically with hundreds-thousands of giant blue whales spotted each year. Over 1100 giant blue whales were viewed from May-October with multiple blue whales sighted during one whale watching cruise, a regular occurrence. Along with viewing blue whales, finback whales (second largest whale) are also frequently viewed as well as the smaller minke whales. Humpback whales and even killer whales are also possible during the summer and fall months. Giant pods of common and bottlenose dolphin are also very common with mega pods numbering a thousand or more dolphins quite frequent as well and amazing to witness.
Join Newport Landing’s whale watching cruises offered multiple times daily from Balboa Penisula in Newport Beach and view the largest creatures on earth.

Phone 949-675-0551
Address 309 Palm Street Suite A Newport Beach Ca 92661.
Times 10 am, 1 pm, 3:30 pm, & 6:00 pm daily. (2 1/2 hour whale watching cruise)
Price $16 Whale Watching Cruise Special
Website http://www.newportwhales.com,
Offer http://www.newportwhales.com/newport_beach_whale_watch_offer.html

Mary Hardesty Realty Presents the Balboa Island Artwalk
Sunday, May 19th, 2013
9am-5pm
Beautiful Outdoor Art Show on Balboa Island, CA,
Over a Mile of Art and Live Music o South Bayfront
Sponsored by The Balboa Island Improvement Association
The Balboa Island Artwalk is the premier showcase for talented local artists and marks the start of Balboa Island’s summer season. The 2013, 19th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk is Sunday, May 19th from 9am to 5pm along the South Bayfront Promenade of Balboa Island. Free admission. Mark your calendar!

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win a free Collector T-Shirt!

This fine art show features artists exhibiting paintings, fine jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, and photography. Spectators will enjoy live music throughout the day. Performing musicians include The Retros, Don Ross Duo, Rick Sherman and Alan Remington, Jim Roberts, Grant Peacock, and Gary Gould.
Limited-edition Artwalk posters and t-shirts will be available for purchase at Diamond & South Bayfront.
http://www.balboaislandartwalk.info/Artwalk/Balboa_Island_Artwalk.html
http://www.maryhardestyrealty.com

The 20th Annual Balboa Island Parade and After Party!
Sunday, June 2nd, 2013

Parade begins at 11:00am-Party starts right after the parade!

Our 20th year and the theme is
“Balboa Island-Yesterday and Today”
An Island tradition filled with Children on Bikes, Island Dogs,
Decorated Golf Carts and Floats, Vintage Cars, Keystone Cops, Drill Teams,
Marching Bands, Local Dignitaries and much more!

Come for the parade and stay for the after party!
Featuring
Dean Torrence of “The Jan and Dean Show” right after the parade!
So come on down to Marine Avenue and help us celebrate!
Bridge closes at 10:45 am, so get here early.

Sponsored by the Balboa Island Improvement Association
For parade and entry form information
please email or call 949 673-2281

JUST PLEIN FUN
July 29 - August 3, 2013

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday June 22, 2013
8 am - 11 am
Beek Center
Agate Avenue
All Welcome - Come and Have Fun and Meet Your Neighbors!

CHILDREN’s SANDCASTLE CONTEST
Saturday August 3, 2013
9:00 am - 10:00 am

BRUSH OFF CONTEST
Saturday August 3, 2013
There will be a “Brush Off” on Marine Avenue from 4-6 pm. Watch as the artists compete to capture the Island charm and enjoy live music while the artists paint. The show will open at 6:30 that evening with an artist reception and awards presentation at the Debra Huse Gallery

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday August 24, 2013
8 am - 11 am
Beek Center
Agate Avenue
All Welcome - Come and Have Fun and Meet Your Neighbors!

A TASTE OF BALBOA ISLAND
Saturday September 7, 2013
5:00 - 8:00 pm

THE RICK SHERMAN DUO
(featuring ALAN REMINGTON on sax and flute)
With Jerry Hansen on drums and vocals
Also joining us will be good friend and superb vocalist Tina Wilson
THE VILLAGE INN
127 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island, 92662 (949) 675-8300
The Duo has been performing together at the Village Inn for over 33 years, and continues to perform at the V.I. once a month.

GREG TOPPER ROCKS ALL YEAR LONG
Click Here to Find Out Where!! http://gregtopper.com/schedule.htm

OLD GLORY BOAT PARADE, JULY 4 NEWPORT HARBOR
The American Legion 4th of July Boat Parade
California’s largest and one of the nation’s most well - established Patriotic boat parade, Newport Harbor Christmas Boat parade. The boat parade sees over 100+ vessels cruise through the harbor of Newport Beach, CA
When:: Thursday, 4th of July, 2013
1 pm - 5 pm
Where: Newport Harbor/Balboa Island
Price: Free!
American Legion Yacht Club
The parade will form at 12:30 off Collins Island (see Parade Map enclosed). The Harbor Patrol Fire Boat, followed by the VIP Boat, will lead the parade. The parade will begin promptly at 1300 (1:00 pm).
http://www.alyc291.com

FIREWORKS AT THEDUNES
Thursday July 4, 2013
STARTS AT DARK - 9:00 pm
VIEW ON BALBOA ISLAND FROM NORTH BAYFRONT!!!
The only Legal Fireworks in Newport Beach!!!
We love our houses here on Balboa Island and would prefer that they don’t burn down - so PLEASE don’t bring any fireworks to the Island - there is plenty to see at the Dunes!!!

CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE
DECEMBER 18-22, 2013
http://www.christmasboatparade.com

THE 24th ANNUAL BALBOA ISLAND ALL ISLAND GARAGE SALE
Saturday April 26, 2014
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
IN THE ALLEYS

ADOPT A POT
We love to keep Balboa Island Beautiful and we want a
“walk around the Island to be an enjoyable experience for all!”
A great way to help and be a part of it is is to “Adopt-A-Pot”.
If you are interested call Betty Christy at 714.315.9808 or Steve Mitchell at 714.292.1948

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