Move America Forward, the nation’s largest pro-troop grassroots organization, is preparing to host a star-studded live show that helps send care packages to American soldiers overseas. The event takes place at the Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA, on Thursday June 23rd, from 1:00-9:00 PM PST.

Hosts Melanie Morgan, Roger Hedgecock, Andrew Breitbart, and S.E. Cupp, will be joined by big-name guests like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, Laura Ingraham, Dr. Laura, Former President George H.W. Bush, Gary Sinise, Kelsey Grammar, John Ondrasik, Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, Presidential Candidate Michele Bachmann, Dennis Miller, and many more.

Executive Producer Melanie Morgan said, “This event is significant and important in how it brings together so many popular actors, personalities, foreign policy experts, and retired military personnel for one event. The big names are exciting, but the cause we come together to support is incredibely important. With over 250,000 troops in combat deployment, we cannot forget their service and sacrifice.”

The 8-hour live Troopathon will be broadcast via internet, radio and TV, and will encourage viewers to sponsor care packages for the troops. Previous Troopathon events have raised close to three million dollars, enabling the group to send over 195 TONS of care packages overseas.

Troopathon IV: “Remember Their Sacrifice” will be broadcast live from the Nixon Presidential Library on Thursday, from 1-9PM PST.

The Musician’s Swap Meet Association Team tells us they are preparing to host their next “LOS ANGELES & ORANGE COUNTY MUSICIAN’S SWAP MEET.”

It will be at the Old World Village in Huntington Beach, and it’s sure to be a blast, as they always are. This next one is on “May Day,” May 1st, and it runs from from 9:30 in the morning to 3:30 in the afternoon.

There is always a big range of music-related items on offer, including guitars, strings and amps, drums and kits, plus many other types of instruments. There is often recording gear and DJ systems.

You don’t even have to be a musician yourself, to visit, because there is also memorabilia and books, CDs, videos and DVDs and even vinyl, if you still have a turntable. (I do!)

For bands or soloists, there is also Pro Audio, stage and lighting gear, speakers, cables, audioand video connectors, all kinds of music gear accessories, and even promotional products and services.

This is the 9th meet and the 7th at Old World Village. The first meet was in August, 2009. Parking is free, but there is a $3 charge for admission, Kids 12 and under are free. Seniors over 65 and permanently disabled are $1.

Their main website at www.musiciansswapmeet.net has more information, both for vendors and you, if you are looking to browse, buy or just hang out.

Musician’s Swap Meet
Old World Village
7561 Center Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Sunday, May 1st,
9:30am to 3:30pm.
www.musiciansswapmeet.net

Celebrity Stylist Daniel DiCriscio and Comedienne Judy Tenuta, and Chef Adam Gertler are to co-host the Giant Orange Festival’s Celebrity Chef Challenge.

Orange County will be rockin’ out, this year, at Lance Perkins’ second “Celebrity Chef Challenge”! The opening celebration kicks off at NOON next Saturday, at The Great Park in Irvine.

Special features include The English Beat, Annabella Lwin of Bow Wow Wow, Nico Adams, a DJ set by Lil Jon, Wyland’s Clean Water Mobile Learning Center and many others.

This year’s celebrity hosts are “The Love Goddess” Judy Tenuta, the “Messiah of Makeover” Daniel DiCriscio, and Food Network star, Chef Adam Gertler. Their aim is to bring love, celebrity style, and delicious fun to the challenge.

Turning up the heat, five-star chefs include; chef Helene An (AnQi Bistro / Crustacean), Bruno Serato (The Anaheim White House), chef Mark Kearney (Sabor International) and Chef Pascal Olhats (Pascal) will judge the challenge, picking the top-rated chef.

Plan to be early to experience all the action, because The Celebrity Chef Challenge starts at noon on the main stage. Celebrities and Chefs are available at the Meet and Greet afterwards, and you can purchase cookbooks, and take photos.

The Giant Orange Festival is Orange County’s signature charity event, foe which a percentage of the proceeds go to help education, environmental charities and over 20 community charities.

THE CHALLENGERS…

Chef Bert S. Agor Jr.

Ruths Chris Steakhouse Irvine

Orange County Celebrity Chefs

Chef Ken Cruz

Riptide Rockin’ Sushi & Teppan Grill

Chef Eddy Rocq

OUR CELEBRITY EMCEES…

Comedienne Judy Tenuta, “The Love Goddess”

Celebrity Stylist Daniel DiCriscio, “The Messiah of Makeover”

Chef Adam Gertler

THE HOSTS / REPORTERS…

Chef Susan Irby, “The Bikini Chef”

Leo Buck

MASCOT…

Chef ROCK Tastealot!

SPONSORS…

The Derby Deli & Dueling Piano Bar

Riptide Rockin’ Sushi & Teppan Grill

Bristol Farms

Carolyn’s Kitchen

MEDIA SPONSORS…

Lance Magazine

OC Foodies

OC Restaurant Association

Lance’s Celebrity Chef Challenge

Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010

Time: NOON – 1 pm

Location: The Great Park in Irvine, CA (off the 5 frwy. at Sand Canyon)

BUY TICKETS…

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www.giantorangefestival.com

Call Event Complete at 949.218.0866; e-mail info@eventcomplete.com or visit www.EventComplete.com for tickets and further information.

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Maintaining a beautiful Zoysia grass lawn is simple, if you know what to do and when to do it. By breaking down simple maintenance steps into seasonal groups, you will have a healthier, more beautiful lawn.

The easiest lawn care months, December through February, are a great place to start. Mow only when the lawn starts to turn green, but never when it’s dormant and don’t fertilize during this time. Occasional watering may be needed, especially if the weather is warmer and windier than usual. By applying herbicides for clover, chickweed, henbit and bluegrass, you can get a jump on early weeds.

Moving into the busier spring months, March through May, requires more work for a Zoysia lawn. The grass will need to be cut before it’s over two inches tall and the clippings should be left to recycle into the lawn. Fertilization is necessary at this time for a nice, year-round Zoysia grass lawn; fifteen pounds of fertilizer per 1,000 feet will suffice for the first feeding. You should water until the moisture is six inches deep in the soil; if a screwdriver easily sinks six inches, you’re good. Apply herbicides for goose grass, foxtail and crabgrass and check for grubs and apply pesticides, if needed, at this time.

During the summer months, June through August, most of the maintenance is like that of the spring. Cutting, fertilizing and watering are all the same, but herbicides should be applied as needed for summer weeds like spurge, lespedeza and knotweed.

Fall months, September through November, are a time to wind down and winterize. Cutting and watering remain the same, but fertilization takes a different route. Fertilizing with eight to ten pounds of potassium sulfate or potash per 1,000 square feet should do the trick.

By following these basic seasonal guidelines, you can keep your Zoysia grass lawn beautiful and green all year long.