AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Santa Ana California. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:37:47 -0600 If you love the music of Luther Vandross, Terry Steele’s Here and Now, The Legacy of Luther Vandross, is a must see.  This spectacular... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/terry-steele-the-legacy-of-luther-vandross-213986 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/terry-steele-the-legacy-of-luther-vandross-213986 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in California (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-orange-county-227924 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-orange-county-227924 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Orange County, CA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Orange County,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/orange-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-orange-county-221086 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/orange-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-orange-county-221086 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Orange County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/orange-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-orange-county-221644 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/buenapark/news/orange-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-orange-county-221644 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/sacramento/news/find-california-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-california-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217110 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Eric Henderson With Special Guest Alejandro Cervantes Concert artist and composer Eric Henderson has been thrilling audiences worldwide since... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/eric-henderson-213984 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/eric-henderson-213984 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Love of the blues. Love of Stevie Ray Vaughan. The love of re-creating a feeling that so many enjoyed -- and so many missed. These are the things... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/crossfire-a-loving-tribute-to-stevie-ray-vaughan-213980 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/crossfire-a-loving-tribute-to-stevie-ray-vaughan-213980 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Celebrating the unforgettable rich, fiery, latin rock of Carlos Santana. This collaboration of fine musicians/entertainers explode on to the stage... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/carlos-the-tribute-213981 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/carlos-the-tribute-213981 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jumping Jack Flash honors the privilege of re-creating a Rolling Stones live performance by delivering what audiences come to see —... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/jumping-jack-flash-213982 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/jumping-jack-flash-213982 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 This family-friendly costumed extravaganza will bring FUN, SAFE, trick-or-treating in a "Merry not Scary" Zoo atmosphere, with educational... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/boo-at-the-zoo-213990 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/boo-at-the-zoo-213990 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 It is 1941. The clouds of war have descended across Europe. Refugees, fleeing the destruction, are gathering in the Moroccan town of Casablanca,... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/a-night-in-casablanca-fundraising-gala-213995 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/a-night-in-casablanca-fundraising-gala-213995 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Attire “Out of This World” or Cocktail Attire For information or idea’s regarding attire, visit our attire page or call (714)... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/out-of-this-world-discovery-science-center-annual-gala-214007 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/out-of-this-world-discovery-science-center-annual-gala-214007 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Mixing science, art and culture, our newest exhibition will showcase the science under your skin! Spooky Science: Skeletons will highlight “Dia... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/spooky-science-skeletons-exhibition-214008 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/spooky-science-skeletons-exhibition-214008 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Are you an herbivore or a carnivore? Are fingertips useful for anything besides identification? What does your brain look like inside? Why do you... http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/head-to-toe-all-about-your-body-exhibition-214010 http://www.americantowns.com/ca/santaana/news/head-to-toe-all-about-your-body-exhibition-214010 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-santa-ana-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-santa-ana-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600