Disney on Ice’s, “WORLDS OF FANTASY” comes to Orange County next week for twelve performances and is sure to delight fans of a wide spectrum of Disney characters from CARS to LION KING, TINKERBELL to LITTLE MERMAID.

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Since debuting in 1964 at the World’s Fair in New York, Disneyland’s representation of Abraham Lincoln has introduced the famous President to scores of people.  After a four-year hiatus, Mr. Lincoln has returned to Disneyland with new, technologically advanced facial and body expressions.  Excerpts of several famous speeches bring history to life.  Some say the accent is not genuine.  WHOLE STORY

Students from Adams Elementary School in Costa Mesa spent the day at Target sharing hugs and gift cards with random strangers.  After collecting plastic bottles to recycle for cash to pay for gift cards, groups of children spread out through the Target to share their gift, a hug and smile and to encourage people to “pass it on.”  WHOLE STORY

While savvy business people are taking advantage of foreclosure sales at a record rate, foreclosure cancellations have also seen a 40% increase in the last quarter.  A report by ForeclosureRadar.com tracks foreclosures in California.  WHOLE STORY

A new gourmet bistro and noodle bar has opened in South Coast Plaza by the family responsible for the upscale Crustacean restaurant in Beverly Hills.  AnQi is available for shoppers and destination diners but also boasts two private dining rooms for big families and parties.  WHOLE STORY

Founded by Major General William Lyon, Lyon Air Museum is located on the west side of John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. Lyon Air Museum is collocated with Martin Aviation, an Air/Lyon Inc. company and award-winning general aviation repair facility established by the famed Eddie Martin back in 1923. WHOLE STORY and MORE INFORMATION

25 WAYS TO GIVE

JEREMY FRIEDRICH’S FAMILY

Jeremy Friedrich and his sister Emily were outside playing jump rope when Jeremy’s rope got caught around his neck.  Jeremy is in a coma but improving daily.  The family is asking for prayer and friends have set-up a special account to help with medical expenses.  To help the family, contributions may be mailed to the Jeremy Friedrich Fund, P.O. Box 10151, Fullerton, CA. 92838 or go to any branch of Fullerton Community Bank and deposit directly into the Friedrich Family Fund.  WHOLE STORY