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Nature Walks, Comedians for a Cause, and Vinyl Records

Here's what you need to know this weekend in Fountain Valley.

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Aug. 3 – Walk in Our Wild Side Nature Walk, 10 – 11 a.m.
Join a Park Naturalist on an easy walk approximately 1 mile long in our Natural Area. See birds, hawks, insects, butterflies, and native plants. Recommended: Hat, binoculars, drinking water, and comfortable shoes.
Location: Mile Square Regional Park. 16801 Euclid, Fountain Valley
Website: http://www.ocparks.com/milesquare/. Cost: Free. Parking: $5 per vehicle. Contact: (714) 973-6600
Special Instructions: Meet at the entrance of the Natural Area located next to parking Lot F. Event conditional upon the weather.

Good Laughs, Good Cause: Brix Sunset Beach is starting off its August calendar with big laughs by hosting a free stand-up comedy show entitled “The Schtick At Brix” from 7-9 pm on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013.
Brix is located at 16635 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA 90742, at the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and 19th Street on the beach side.

The show will feature a roster of both Orange County and Long Beach-based comedians who have performed at top comedy venues throughout Southern California. Scheduled performers: Shaelan Bowers, Evan Cassidy, Rachele Friedland, Adam Hastings, Sheno Khal, Khari Reid, Erik Westland. The show will be hosted by Shelley Ginsburg. Comedy show guests are encouraged to make a donation to the Huntington Beach/Seal Beach chapter of Surfrider Foundation that evening.

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Once again the Dirty Snare crew is back again with another installment of "Do You Love Your Vinyl"at the world famous Dr. Freecloud's Record Shoppe & the last time was a great turnout and this event should not disappoint. The free event is Sunday, Aug. 4, from noon to 4 p.m. and everyone is welcome to attend, all ages are welcome, free food and DJs spinning all vinyl sets. Come for the music, good times and show your support by shopping for vinyl at the shoppe!

vinyl dj's spinning:
Lethal One, Dennis Moore, Phobik, Arcid, Witchdocta, RPM, D-Vice, Gema
Location: Dr. Freecloud's Record Shoppe 18960 Brookhurst St.

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