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 CaterCon - Anaheim
Thursday, September 10, 2015
3 – 8 PM
This 5 hour long expo has been specially designed for all consumers of event services. CaterCon will offer a unique opportunity to sample delectable cuisine, wine and beer from popular local caterers, network with event professionals, learn the latest trends in professional event services, meet with hosts of local venues and hotels and experience the music of local entertainers.
CaterCon expo and conference is produced and hosted by the Business Expo Center (OC’s premier event venue) in its 36,000 Sq.Ft. facility.
LOCATION:
Business Expo Center
1960 S Anaheim Way
Anaheim, CA
INFORMATION:
Visit CaterCon.com for more info, or call 714.978.9000 and register now! Limited tickets available. |
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 2015 Yappy Hour
Thursday, September 10, 2015
5 to 8 p.m.
Follow Fido to Yappy Hour, a monthly cocktail party for canines and their companions held on The Dana Lawn at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Pooches, hounds and pups enjoy complimentary hand-made dog biscuits and lapping up refreshing libations, thanks to bacon, chicken, cheese, beef and liver flavored water, while their companions can purchase burgers, brews and wines. Proceeds from the 2015 Yappy Hour season will go to the Wounded Veteran's Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence.
LOCATION:
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629 |
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 Orange
County Beer Festival - Silverado
September 12, 2015
This
year there will be over 80 breweries
serving over 175 craft & import beers plus awesome
food, live entertainment, beer seminars, all at
the best location in Orange County. This is one
beer fest where you won’t feel like you are choosing
from the same brands you can get in your grocery
store. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted.
This event raises thousands of dollars for the
Fallen Fire Fighters Relief Fund
LOCATION:
Oak Canyon Park
5305 Santiago Canyon Road
Silverado, CA
INFORMATION:
949-363-1774 |
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 Richard
Henry Dana Charity Regatta - Dana
Point
September 12 & 13, 2015
Four days of events in the Annual Richard Henry Dana Charity Regatta that include: Marine Fishing, Sailing Regatta including the Audi Cup, SUP Events, Juniors Regatta, Fishing Tournament, Poker Run, and VIP/Sponsor Event. Participants
have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of
the Dana Point Yacht Club, which features a breathtaking
clubhouse and panoramic views of the Dana Point
Harbor.
LOCATION:
Dana
Point Yacht Club
Dana Point, CA
INFORMATION:
949-496-2900 |
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 Oktoberfest - Huntington Beach September 13 - November 1, 2015
Eat, Drink, Dance & be Merry at Southern California’s BEST & Most DIVERSE OKTOBERFEST (voted by German World Magazine) with live Oom-Pah-Pa Bands directly from Germany. Come get your prost on with one of your favorite Imported German Beers, Bratwurst, Rotisserie Chicken, Hamburgers, Pork Sandwiches, Strudel, Pretzels & more....
Guests can enter the Beer Drinking & Stein Holding Contests, and of course do the Chicken Dance! Enjoy tasty shots served by their beautiful shot hostesses. This is the party capitol of the OC Don’t miss the fun Wednesday through Saturday is our adult nights & Sunday’s are family day and Dachshund Races.
LOCATION:
Old World Festival Hall
7561 Center Avenue
Huntington Beach
INFORMATION:
714-696-TAP1 (8271) |
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 Brea
Jazzestival - Brea
September 18, 19, 20, 2015
The Jazz Festival is a crowd favorite from people
in and around Orange County. The outdoor event
draws well over 12,000 people during the four-weekend
musical jazz extravaganza in the month of September.
A prime seating area is set up for visitors. People
can also bring their chairs and watch the festival
from their vantage point, as Brea Downtown sets
the ambiance.
There
is a beer and wine garden, VIP seating area, fine
arts & craft show and kid’s zone. Attendees can
plan a grand Jazz night out by including dining
and shopping at the various choices of restaurants
and retail shops in Brea Downtown. General admission
and parking is free.
LOCATION:
Downtown Brea
INFORMATION:
714-674-0801 |
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 Surf City Days - Huntington Beach
September 19-20, 2015
A great way to end the summer! Spend this weekend at Huntington Beach Downtown and engage in your favorite activities as a participant or spectator.
Join the 44th Annual Surf Competition, Duke's CBVA Volleyball Tournament, HSS/Surfline Demo Days, Race to Victory SUP, Old Skool Skate Competition, Green Forum, Green Expo, the California FIT Challenge and Surfin' Sundays.
LOCATION:
Huntington Beach Pier & Downtown locations
Huntington Beach, CA
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 Dozynki
Harvest Festival - Yorba Linda
September 19-20, 2015
Celebrating
Polish culture with food, music dancing and exhibits.
Held at the Pope John Paul II Polish Center.
LOCATION:
3999 Rose Dr
Yorba Linda, CA
INFORMATION:
714-996-8161 |
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 St
NorbertFest - Orange
September 19, 20 & 21, 2015
The
annual St. Norbertfest (formerly Oktoberfest)
continues to grow and helps to build the parish,
school, and the Orange community. There will be
great food fun games such as Sumo Mania, bingo,
raffles, exciting ridesand awesome entertainment
for everyone—it’s a perfect time for fellowship!
LOCATION:
St.
Norbert Catholic Church
300 E. Taft Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
INFORMATION:
(714)
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 San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival - San Juan Capistrano
September 25-27, 2015
11 am
Be Greek for the day! Enjoy authentic Greek food and pastries, live Greek music and dancing, shopping at the Greek bazaar, kid friendly activities and exhibits featuring Byzantine icons and traditional Greek costumes.
FREE Admission and FREE Parking. Complimentary shuttle service to and from the SJC Metrolink Station.
LOCATION:
27129 Calle Arroyo
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
(949) 542-3445 |
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 J.F.
Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Annual BBQ and
Family Faire - San Juan Capistrano
September 26, 2015
Gates open at 4 pm
Traditional
family barbecue in a casual setting featuring
live country western entertainment, activities
for children, live and silent auctions and riding
demonstrations throughout the evening. Country
western wear is encouraged!
All
proceeds benefit the programs of the J.F. Shea
Therapeutic Riding Center dedicated to improving
the lives of persons with disabilities through
horsemanship.
LOCATION:
The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center
26284 Oso Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
INFORMATION:
949-240-8441 |
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 Irvine
Global Village Festival - Irvine
September 26, 2015
10 am - 6 pm
Boasting
artistic cultural performances on five stages,
the Festival's live entertainment is a mosaic
of music and dance representing more than 50 cultures
from Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and South
America. Immerse yourself in cultural displays,
world religion and demonstrations, indulge in
international cuisine, explore the world marketplace
and keep the little ones in motion with hands-on
art projects, games and activities in a giant,
interactive Kids Village. Festival admission and
parking are free.
LOCATION:
Bill Barber Park
4 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92618
INFORMATION:
949-724-6606 |
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 Annual Fascination of Orchids International Show & Sale - Santa Ana
September 26 and 27, 2015
10 am - 5 pm
Flower lovers will want to converge on the beautiful outdoor 'Green" at South Coast Plaza Village during the last weekend of September to view and purchase thousands of exotic orchids from vendors from USA, South America and Asia. In addition, Free Seminars will be presented all weekend long by local orchid experts to give you tips on the care, feeding and re-potting of orchids along with exhibitions, workshops and live demonstrations.
The venue is wheelchair friendly with plenty of close free parking. Presented by the Non Profit 501 c 3 organization Fascination of Orchids, inc.
LOCATION:
South Coast Plaza Village
1631 Sunflower St.
Santa Ana |
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 Tiller
Days-
Tustin
October 2-4, 2015
Tustin
Tiller Days has been a regular event in Tustin
since 1957. The event provides an opportinity
for Tustin to celebrate Orange County's agricultural
heritage. Features Parade (on Saturday at 10 am),
carnival, rides, food and entertainmnet
LOCATION:
17522 Beneta Way
Tustin, CA 92780
INFORMATION:
714-573-3326 |
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 Dana
Point State BBQ Championship - Dana
Point
October 3, 2015
10 am - 5 pm
Heading
into it's fourth year, The Dana Point State Barbecue
Championship has already become the largest BBQ
event on the West Coast. More than 100 teams from
all over the country compete for cash and prizes
in this Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned event.
The 2013 event drew more than 10,000 people
who got to sample some of the best BBQ they will
ever eat.
The FREE event will feature great live
music, a wide variety of microbrews, a vendor
midway, Kids Zone, fun activities and more.
LOCATION:
Sea Terrace Park
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Clemente Sea Fest - San Clemente
October 4, 2015
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Sponsored
by the San Clemente Chamber, this event features
a Chowder Cook-off, Fisherman's Lobster, Surfing
Contest, Business Exposition, Arts & Craft Show
and a U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo Operation
which all takes place at the historic San Clemente
Pier area.
Free
shuttle parking is available at the San Clemente
High School.
LOCATION:
611 Avenida Victoria
San Clemente
INFORMATION:
949-492-1131 |
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 Orange
County Children's Book Festival - Costa Mesa
Sunday, October 4, 2015
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
The
Orange County Children’s Book Festival is designed
specifically for children of all ages. This family-fun
festival attracts more than 30,000 visitors who
will be entertained and delighted by authors,
illustrators, booksellers, animals, storytellers,
costumed characters, train rides, crafts, food
and entertainment and much, much more.
Admission
and parking are free.
LOCATION:
Orange Coast College
2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa
INFORMATION:
(714) 838-4528 |
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 Annual
Sandcastle Contest - Corona Del Mar
October 4, 2015
11 am to 4:30 pm
Hosted
by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber
of Commerce, thousands of sightseers will descend
on "Big Corona Beach" to view amazing sand sculptures
created by participants ranging from the novice
to the expert.
Whether
you're a participant or a spectator, it's a perfect
way to spend the day with family and friends.
LOCATION:
Corona del Mar State Beach
(Marguerite & Ocean Blvd., Corona del Mar)
INFORMATION:
949-729-4400 |
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Heritage Festival and Parade - Placentia
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Since
1965, this celebration of the city's heritage
includes a parade and fair booths. The festivities
begin with the Chamber of Commerce pancake breakfast
at 6:30 a.m. followed by the parade and band review
at 9:30 a.m. The festival begins at 9:30 a.m.
and will feature many exciting activities for
the entire family including the annual car show,
a crafts fair, food booths, kids games and more.
LOCATION:
Tri-City Park
2301 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Placentia
INFORMATION:
(714) 524-8535 |
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 Dana Point Oktoberfest - Dana
Point
October 10, 2015
Noon - 7 pm
German bands, great authentic German food and large selection of German and Craft brews on tap. It is also Southern California’s largest free Oktoberfest Celebration. Fun for the entire family featuring activities for the kids too.
Sea Terrace Park is located at the corner of Niguel Rd. and PCH in Dana Point just outside of the St. Regis Hotel.
LOCATION:
Sea Terrace Park
Dana Point |
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 Annual Silverado Country Fair and Art Festival - Silverado
October 10-11, 2015
The 45th Annual Silverado Country Fair promises to be one of the best family events of the season and will explore the wonders of the area’s Old West rustic culture, great live music, tasty food, handmade arts and crafts, 1800's activities, plus some silly ‘ole timey’ contests, all nestled under the Oak trees below Orange County’s famous Saddleback Mountain.
Adult admission: $5/Kids 4-12 only $3, under 3 FREE!
Saturday Night Music Fest: $5 for everyone
LOCATION:
Silverado Community Center
27641 Silverado Canyon Rd
Silverado, CA |
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 Silverado
Days - Buena Park
October 16-18, 2015
Held
each October, this community festival includes
games, crafts, contests, rides, food and fun for
the whole family. Featured contests include Featured
contests include a Car Show, a World Amateur Arm Wrestling Championship, a Amateur Horseshoe Contest, a Pie-Eating Contest, a Hog Calling, a Baby Contest, a Men's Leg Contest, a Dog Show, a Chili Cook-off and much more!!
LOCATION:
William Peak Park
7225 El Dorado Drive |
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 Laguna
Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational - Laguna
Beach
October 17 – 25, 2015
The
Laguna Beach Plein Air Painting Invitational will
be held in Laguna Beach, a famous seaside community
and historic artist colony. North America's most
renowned, plein air landscape painters will compete
for prestigious prizes and participate for the
week of events including public paint outs and
artist meet and greets.
LOCATION
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
INFORMATION:
For more information or tickets for the Soiree
please visit LagunaPleinAir.org
or contact info@LPAPA.org |
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 Orange County Seafood & Wine Festival - Dana Point
October 24, 2015
The Orange County Seafood Festival is all about Seafood and you can expect to have a wide variety on hand such as Ceviche, Lobster, Crab, Fish Tacos, Shrimp of all kinds and more.
Also at this event will be live music, art exhibit California Wine Festival, Brew Festival and more!
LOCATION:
Sea Terrace Park
Dana Point, CA |
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 Walk & Trick or Treat for the Animals - Huntingon Beach
Saturday, October 24, 2015
9 am - noon
Bring your dogs for a SPOOKTACULAR good time and help the OCSPCA save the animals! Stop along the walk route to trick-or-treat with your furry family members and your human kids too! Trick-or- treat through the “ghost town” of vendors, and explore the haunted dog agility area presented by the Zoom Room (or is it the Doom Room?) Enjoy our Halloween festivities: Games, Trick-or-Treating, Food/Treats, Costume Contests, Bounce House and more!
LOCATION:
Huntington Beach Central Park East
(Goldenwest and Talbert Avenues)
INFORMATION:
(714) 964-4445 |
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 Annual
Historical Cemetery Tour - Santa Ana
Saturday, October 24, 2015
10:00 am-3:00 pm
Presented
by the Santa Ana Historical Preservation Society.
This guided historical walking tour features costumed
actors portraying colorful men and women who share
stories from Orange County’s past. Docents will
guide visitors through scenes that played important
roles in the history of the county, culminating
in a presentation in Fairhaven’s beautiful 1916
mausoleum. Comfortable shoes are recommended for
the hour-and-a-half long walking tour.
LOCATION:
Fairhaven Memorial Park
1702 Fairhaven Ave.
Santa Ana
INFORMATION:
714-547-9645 - Reservations are recommended. |
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 Surf
City 10 Miler/10K/5K - Huntington
Beach
October 25, 2015
This
Classic 10 Miler is the perfect training run for
your fall or winter marathon. The spectacular
10K is long enough to challenge your endurance
yet is the perfect distance for achieving a PR.
The Flat Fast course along California's famous
Pacific Coast Highway is perfect for a leisurely
5K jog
LOCATION:
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA
INFORMATION:
info@runsurfcity.com
888-422-0786 |
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 Toshiba
Golf Classic
October 26-November 1, 2015
For
seven days in March, Newport Beach welcomes the
legends of the golf world. One of the most successful
tournaments in Champions Tour history, the Toshiba
Classic has raised over $16 million in the past
16 years for its lead beneficiary Hoag Memorial
Hospital Presbyterian as well as other Orange
County charities.
"Swing
for the Green" E-Recycling - Recycle old electronics and receive 2 Good Any One Day Tickets
LOCATION:
Newport Beach Country Club
INFORMATION:
To order tickets and to inquire about corporate
ticket packages, please call 949-660-1001 |
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Taste of San Clemente - San Clemente
October 30, 2015
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Held
under the stars, this annual event serves up culinary
masterpieces from over twenty of the areas finest
restaurants, as well as sixteen premium wineries
from throughout California, ice cold Microbrews
and more.
Tickets
are limited to 250 guests. The ticket price ($95 - no tickets sold at the door)
includes a complimentary "Taste of San Clemente"
wine glass or beer mug, food, wine, entertainment
and valet parking.
INFORMATION:
949-492-1131 |
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November
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 Ice
Rink at the Spectrum
October 2, 2015 - February 15, 2016
Outdoor
skating rink at the Irvine Spectrum. Located in
Giant Wheel Court adjacent to Nordstrom and Macy's.
LOCATION:
Irvine Spectrum
71 Fortune Drive
Irvine
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 Dinosaur
Dash - Tustin
November 1, 2015
Run
for Education! A fund-raiser for the Tustin Public
Schools Foundation, this year you can run and
ride for education! The Dinosaur Dash features
4 events: 5k and 10k timed races for all ages,
a 2k non-timed “Fun Run” and the non-timed 50k
bike tour. After the race, there will be entertainment,
a Food Court and Expo with games, activities and
more. There's fun for the whole family.
LOCATION:
The Marketplace
Tustin
INFORMATION / HOTLINE:
714-832-3060 |
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 The Diamond Ball
Saturday, November 7, 2015
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is proud to host The Diamond Ball, an evening of inspiration committed to saving lives. The mission of The Diamond Ball is to raise funds for animal charities that save lives. The evening includes a silent and live auction, a four-course dinner presented by the resort’s Executive Chef, and music and dancing. The evening also includes The Diamond Drop, an opportunity where guests can donate gems and jewelry in support of the cause.
LOCATION:
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629
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 Annual La Palma Days - La Palma
Saturday, November 14, 2015
This
annual tradition event has been celebrated in
our community for over 28 years, encouraging residents,
business partners and friends to celebrate La
Palma’s community spirit.
The
event features Miss La Palma Pageant, Parade &
Band Review, Activities, Entertainment, Cultural
& Historical Activities & International Food
& Product Vendors
LOCATION:
La Palma Central Park
INFORMATION:
714-690-3350 |
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 Holiday
Home Tour and Gift Boutique - Tustin
November 19-20, 2015
Tustin showcase homes are available for touring. Attendees can also lunch and shop our gift boutique at the Tustin Community Center.
More information on this year's event to come.
LOCATION:
The boutique will be held at Clifton Miller Community Center
Tustin, CA 92705 |
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 Nutcracker
Craft Boutique - Brea
November 20-21, 2015
Get
your holiday shopping done at our Nutcracker
Craft Boutique! The Boutique features unique,
hand crafted gifts from over 200 vendors. You
will be able to find something for everyone
on your shopping list.
$2
admission with proceeds benefit the City of
Brea's Youth and Family Programs.
LOCATION:
The Brea Community Center
695 E. Madison Way (Corner of Madison &
Randolph)
INFORMATION:
(714) 990-7771 |
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 Surfing Santa Competition - Dana Point
November 21, 2015
7:30 am
A fun surf competition where men, women and children dress like Santa or other holiday inspired characters and surf Salt Creek to benefit Surfers Healing.
Saturday is also the opening of the Holiday Surfboard Auction where unique surfboards are up for auction on-line and are displayed throughout The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel through December 31.
LOCATION:
Salt Creek Beach
Dana, Point, CA
INFORMATION:
949.240.5088 |
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 Plymouth
Rock N' Run 5k - Anaheim Hills
Thanksgiving Day
The
5k and 10k course is around the perimeter of the
Yorba Regional Park, and the Santa Ana River bike
trail. There will be live music throughout the
event, courtesy of CSUF jazz combomusic, prizes,
food, and a 1k kids fun run for 12 & under.
All
of the funds raised by sponsors and race participants
will help Reeve-Irvine research to battle spinal
cord injuries and other neurological afflictions
such as stroke, Alzheimer's, and multiple sclerosis.
LOCATION:
Yorba Regional Park
Anaheim Hills |
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 Dia
de Los Muertos Annual Festival - Orange
November
Please join us at Moreno's Restaurant in Orange
to remember families and friends that we all lost.
Featuring Danzantes Del Sol • Veracruzano • Ballet Folklorico • Mariachi.
LOCATION:
Moreno’s Restaurant
4328 E Chapman
Orange, Ca 92869
INFORMATION:
Make your reservation today! - 714 639-2181 |
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 Discovery CubePresents: Pumpkin Launch - Fullerton
Information coming!
Bring your lawn chairs and witness history at this free event as teams compete to see who can launch a pumpkin at targets using giant trebuchets and other devices. Plus, kids can participate in hands-on activities throughout the day. Don’t miss this great family event!
LOCATION:
Cal State Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, California, 92831
INFORMATION:
714-542-2823 |
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Annual
Southern California Brain Tumor Walk
