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A New Book About Balboa Island Available in Paperback and on Kindle.
LETTERS ON BALBOA ISLAND by Kathy Holmes
When Rosalie Martin was seventeen, she knew two things that were true: (1) You couldn’t help but meet a man in a military uniform in southern California in the 1950s, and (2) Sooner or later, men would leave. But that didn’t stop her mother, her sister, or even herself from trying to find a man who would stay. And before she knew it, she had not only one man on her hands, but two.
When Rosalie sends a Dear John letter to the one serving in the Korean War to marry the one back home, she begins a life of secrets and regrets. Years later, when letters surface on Balboa Island, she realizes she may have chosen the wrong man. So when fate gives her the chance to make a different choice, will she? Or has she lived a life of lies for too long?
http://www.kathyholmes.net/
THE 22nd ANNUAL BALBOA ISLAND ALL ISLAND GARAGE SALE
Saturday May 5, 2012
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
IN THE ALLEYS
Information - 949.422.8579 or e-mail
2012 BALBOA ISLAND ARTWALK
Sunday May 20, 2012
9 am - 5 pm
Over a Mile of Art & Live Music!
The Balboa Island Artwalk is the premier showcase for talented local artists and marks the start of the Island’s summer season. Celebrating its eighteenth anniversary, the Artwalk will take place on Sunday, May 20th, from 9am to 5pm along the South Bayfront Promenade of Balboa Island. Admission is free.
This fine art show features 90 artists exhibiting paintings, fine jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, and photography. Spectators will enjoy live music throughout the day on four stages along the walk. Performing musicians include the Retros, Don Ross Duo, Garry Gould, Rick Sherman and Alan Remington, Jim Roberts, and Grant Peakcock. Limited-edition Artwalk posters and t-shirts will be available at Diamond & South Bayfront. Local restaurants will be open to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The OC Cruiser will be providing free shuttle service.
The Balboa Island Artwalk is presented by Mary Hardesty Realty and sponsored by the Balboa Island Improvement Association.
Visit our website to see all the artist’s works!
http://www.balboaislandartwalk.info
The 18th Annual Balboa Island Parade
Sunday, June 3rd, 2012
Parade begins at 11:00AM till 2:00PM
ISLAND BRIDGE CLOSES AT 10:30 am
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!
It’s the Island Way of Welcoming Summer to ALL!
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:: Wednesday, 4th of July, 2012
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 THE DUNES
Wednesday July 4, 2012
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!!!
JUST PLEIN FUN
Monday July 30 - Wednesday August, 1, 2012
http://newportaquaticcenter.com/page15/page34/page34.html
http://www.newportwhales.com/newport_beach_whale_watch_offer.html
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