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Los Angeles Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Costa Mesa Fish Fry, carnival returns to Lions Park Friday
Even though summer has technically begun, it just isn't summertime in the city of Costa Mesa until the fish hits the oil at the Costa Mesa Newport-Harbor Lions Club annual Fish Fry. The three-day fundraiser and community event returns to the city's Lions Park Friday at 5 p.m. and continues through Sunday night with carnival games and rides, live entertainment and, naturally, lots and lots of fish. How much? Lions Club members say this year's $15-per-plate feast will require 1,100 pounds of Alaskan cod filets — which will be coated in the club's own 'secret recipe' batter — 42 cases of fries and untold quantities of coleslaw provided by the Newport Rib Co. 'Next Thursday, we'll do the battering at the Newport Harbor High School kitchen,' said Joan Parks, club secretary and one of three event co-chairs, alongside President Cabot Harvey and Vice President and Fish Fry aficionado Kirk Bauemeister, a Newport-Mesa Unified School District retiree who's attended the event since age 3. 'This is not our first rodeo,' Parks said. Although the Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions comprises fewer than two dozen service-minded individuals, members manage to pull off each year's Fish Fry with the help of numerous volunteers from area clubs, high schools and other service organizations. In fact, many of those who turn out each year to help set up tables, chairs and popup tents or lend a culinary hand hail from the groups who benefit from the bulk of the funds raised by each year's fry, which has always had community fundraising at its core. The beloved community tradition started in 1946, when club members came up with an idea to raise money for a new baseball field at the city's Lions Park. Deep fried fish planks were served up on regular dinner plates and later scraped clean and washed by hand. In the decades that followed, the event grew to epic proportions as upwards of 100,000 attendees crowded Costa Mesa streets along a 3-mile-long parade and celebrated the crowning of a Miss Fish Fry and Most Beautiful Baby. Local car dealerships chipped in vehicles for raffle prizes, and in 1976, then-First Lady Betty Ford handed out trophies to winning parade float entries. Today, the festival's finprint is much smaller, contained to the Lions Park civic center and its ample sports fields, including the baseball field purchased by the club with the very first fistful of Fish Fry dollars. But there's still plenty to keep visitors entertained, including a beer and wine garden, vendor booths, live music and dancing and a full-size carnival with games and rides. And for those who aren't fish fans, there are plenty of other food options, whether it's hot dogs and hamburgers served up by the Estancia High School baseball team, or brats and funnel cakes from neighboring Lions Club members, a Mexican food truck, ice cream and shaved ice. Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens, who's attended the event pretty regularly in the 35 years he's lived in town, will make another appearance over the weekend to support the community, the club and its cause and, of course, purchase a dinner. 'It's a great use of Luke Davis Field and a great opportunity for people to go to the Fish Fry and be exposed to the [Donald Dungan] Library and the Norma Hertzog Community Center and that part of the city,' Stephens said. 'And the Lions Club has the frying of the fish down to a science — no matter how strict a diet I'm on, I always take a break for a plate of fried fish.' The Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions Club Fish Fry runs Friday, from 5 to 10 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Lions Park, 570 18th St., in Costa Mesa. Admission is free, and food, beverages and ride tickets are available for purchase. For more, visit
ABC News
3 days ago
- ABC News
NSW farmer who died in aircraft crash remembered as community man
A small New South Wales rural community has paid tribute to a father who died in an ultra-light aircraft crash. Paul Adam, 48, died when his recreational aircraft crashed in a paddock near Tottenham in the state's central west on Monday afternoon. Lachlan Shire Council mayor John Medcalf said he lived close to Mr Adam and had known him his entire life. "It is a very big shock," Councillor Medcalf said. "He was very, very involved in the community. Police had been searching the area for the driver of a car that had been reported stolen around the time of the crash. A spokesperson for New South Wales Police said officers were searching for the vehicle when they came across the crashed plane. Police said officers were still trying to find the driver of the vehicle. Mr Adam was a father to three children and a long-time volunteer of the local Lions club. As the owner of a crop farm, Mr Adam was awarded a Nuffield Scholarship in 2011 to investigate measures to improve no-till cropping systems on his property. The Nuffield Scholarship is awarded to 20 farmers each year from different parts of the world, providing funding to allow them to travel overseas to conduct research into agriculture. Cr Medcalf said Mr Adam was a "very innovative farmer" and his loss would be deeply felt across the industry. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has been launched by the Sports Aviation Federation of Australia.
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
€55k raised for Kerry charities by Tralee Lions Club fundraising efforts
Tralee Golf Club was once again the setting for the event which saw 37 teams taking part on a beautiful sunny day. 29 of these were repeat supporters travelling from as far as Dublin, Sligo, Drogheda & Kilkenny. John extended his gratitude to all who supported the Golf Classic which resulted in the Lions Club raising €55k for distribution. Charities & local causes that are set to benefit include Meals on Wheels, Brighter Communities, Baile Mhuire, Ballyheigue Mens Shed, Tralee & West Kerry MS, Fenit Life Boat, Ballyduff NS Autism Play Area, Ballyheigue Defibrillator Group, Kerry Friends of Motor Neuron & finally Kerry Parents & Friends Association. Other Charities and causes we continue to support include Childhood Cancer Tralee, Little Blue Heroes, Youth Ambassador, Hawley Park, Eagle Lodge, Message in a Bottle, St Ita's & St Josephs School, Community Day Out assisted by our Community Garda and finally local food appeal at Christmas. The club's president also paid special tribute to the many volunteers working tirelessly for their charities and wished them well in their dedicated mission. He also thanked the management, staff and caterers at Tralee Golf Club for their hospitality and association with the event going back to 1967, not forgetting the ongoing organisational skills of Lion members Teddy Reynolds, Pat Crean, Sean Cook & Brendan Kenny with the golf classic. The success of the event is evident from the continued corporate sponsorship from the group's many supporters. On behalf of the charities, Christy Lehane of Kerry Friends of Motor Neuron thanked Tralee Lions Club for their dedicated work and support to local causes stating that 'the contributions will make a difference to so many peoples lives not just today but into the future.' As he closed proceedings, club president John congratulated this years Golf Classic winners, Bríd Murphy, Jayne Power, Anne Woods & Rhona Johnston, all of whom who were representing Mitchell McDermott Consultants in Dublin.
CTV News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Happy Father's Day! Shaping up to be beautiful day to spend time with Dad
It looks like it's going to be perfect weather to spend the day with Dad. There is plenty to do in Southwestern Ontario if you are looking for a way to spend time with loved ones. Labatt Park will be packed early Sunday afternoon with the London Majors hosting their annual Pack the Park Day against the Hamilton Cardinals. Admission for the 1 p.m. game is free, but a sell-out crowd of 5,000 people is expected, so arrive early. Many dads love classic cars. They can get their fix at the annual Father's Day Car Show put on by the Lions Club of St. Thomas. The 26th annual event will fill Pinafore Park in St. Thomas from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Th event is free for spectators and costs $10 to bring your classic automobile. Another family friendly way to spend Sunday is by taking advantage of the province's free fishing weekend. Outside of this weekend adults will need a license to fish. Father's Day fishing A father and daughter take advantage of free fishing on Father's Day (Source: Carmen Wong/CTV Kitchener) For those down by the beach in Port Stanley, families can jump on the Port Stanley Terminal Rail (PSTR) for a quick ride. Dads get half-price rides on the PSTR on Sunday. Back in London, Victoria Park is an option to take the kids and spend a busy day. The London Children's Festival has crafts, ride on toys, and interactive activities. West of the city in Strathroy, the Hometown Festival has been a staple of the community for over 40 years. They have the annual Father's Day Brunch followed by several free and ticketed events at Alexandria Park. Of course, there are plenty of other ways to spend the day with Dad including playing some golf, cooking on the BBQ, or just hanging out on a day where the weather looks to be reaching 25 C.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Lyons veteran serving his community, 50 years after he served his country
LYONS, Colo. (KDVR) — Gerald Tabor has spent a lifetime serving others. Whether it was in his Army uniform, deployed as a teenager to Vietnam, or back here at home in Colorado, when fires and floods devastated the places he loves. Two dogs disappear, were found after being killed according to Larimer County family 'I got drafted. Shipped over there (to Vietnam). That was kind of my senior trip,' Tabor told FOX31. He served in the 23rd Infantry Americal Division, serving at Landing Zone Dottie and Chu Lai in Vietnam. He was just 19 when he got to Vietnam. His toughest day in Vietnam was July 7, 1971. 'I don't want to get too much into it, but seven of us went up the hill, and three of us came off,' Tabor said, holding back tears. Tabor was one of the lucky ones. He got out of Vietnam alive after suffering the ravages of malaria three different times. After that, he returned to Colorado, but he wasn't done serving. As a founding member of the local Lions Club, he's spent the last three decades helping the town he loves. They organized a fundraiser after last year's Stone Canyon fire. 'And within three weeks, we raised $16,000 for the four fire victims and had a celebration,' he said. They also helped Lyons recover after the floods of 2013 washed through here. 'We planted all the trees up Lyons, up the Main Street again,' he said. Tabor learned early on that serving was something he always wanted to do. 'I don't know, it just feels good, feels like the right thing to do.' Men hit by lightning plucked from mountain in record-high Colorado helicopter rescues Because of his service to our community and country, we're naming him the FOX31 Serving Those Who Serve Hero of the Month. He receives a plaque from our sponsors at American Furniture Warehouse, Plumbline Services and the Leo Hill Charitable Trust. To nominate a veteran or active-duty service member for our Hero of the Month honors, visit the nomination page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
