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Read more about the article CMHS 1st Annual Spring Luncheon

CMHS 1st Annual Spring Luncheon

It’s time for us to meet our new members and socialize with friends! This event is a casual gathering. We wish to highlight what we have accomplished in the recent past. We will be featuring our goals for the future of the Society and Museum and ways for you to participate. You are encouraged to bring a friend.

We have door prizes!

Please use this link to RSVP and make your sandwich choices. Your $15 donation for lunch includes a sandwich from Lil’Pickle, salad, chips, dessert and beverages

Sandwich choices:
All sandwiches include Lettuce and Tomato
#1 Lil’ Pickle Sub with Ham, Salami, Capicolla, Cheese
#3 Italian Sub with Salami Cotta, Avocado Spread,Mortadella Cheese
#4 Natural Sub with Turkey, Avocado Spread and Cheese on Natural Wheat Bread
#7 Famous Sub with Genoa Dry Salami, Roast Beef, Cheese, Avocado Spread

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Read more about the article SAVE THE DATE 2023

SAVE THE DATE 2023

Programs and/or Events Subject to Change

March 18 Program #2 in Speaker Series – Orange Coast College 75-year Legacy (See details in January/February 2023 Newsletter)

April 15 First Annual Spring Social

May 20 Program #3 in Speaker Series – “History of Animation” Craig Kausen of Chuck Jones Gallery

June 2-4 Exhibit Booth at Fish Fry

July 15 Program #4 in Speaker Series – Jenette Martinez, CMPD Crime Prevention Specialist

August 19 Adobe’s 200th Birthday Celebration

September 16 Program #5 – Coffee Tasting with Local Vendor – pending

October 21 Fundraising event -TBA

December 7-9 Holiday Craft/Gift Sale

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Read more about the article January Event: The LAB and Other Unique Places created by Linda Sadeghi

January Event: The LAB and Other Unique Places created by Linda Sadeghi

The LAB stands for “Little American Business” and that’s exactly who Linda Sadeghi strives to support. The LAB began its journey to combat retail monotony in 1993 when it was recycled from a night-vision goggle factory located in Costa Mesa by The LAB Team, with Linda Sadeghi as the current steward.

As owner/operator/designer, Linda is celebrating The LAB’s 30 years as a successful retail, restaurant, art, and entertainment venue for the “young at heart”. At the core of her efforts is her mission to renovate historic buildings and repurpose them.

The Costa Mesa Historical Society is pleased to have her as guest speaker at our January 14th event. It will take place in the Adams Room at the Donald Dungan Library.
The event begins at 2 pm.
Light refreshments will be served.
Admission is free but R.S.V.P. is required. Please call (949) 631-5918 by January 10th.

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Read more about the article U.S. Naval Academy Graduate Andrea Marr to Speak at our November 20th Event

U.S. Naval Academy Graduate Andrea Marr to Speak at our November 20th Event

After completing qualifications as a nuclear engineer, Andrea served aboard the U.S. Nimitz and led a division of 20 nuclear-trained machinist mates for two years. Join us to hear about her fascinating naval career and how her professional life has benefitted from Admiral Hyman Rickover’s (considered the Father of the Nuclear Navy) unique approach to leadership.

Reception is at 2:00 pm at the museum building, 1870 Anaheim Avenue, Costa Mesa. The program begins at 2:30 pm. Andrea will share her exciting and career-making journey. Space is limited so please RSVP by November 11th to cmhistory@sbcglobal.net.

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Diego Sepulveda Adobe Reopening

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The grand reopening of the Diego Sepulveda on October 1st also celebrated this historic structure’s 200th birthday. Mayor John Stephens and Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley spoke a few words and each presented the Historical Society’s president Barbra Steck with framed certificates honoring the occasion.

Head Docent Cindy Humphreys gave special recognition to Jason Minter and Daniel Jojola of the City of Costa Mesa and Mark Sauer of Sauer Construction for their dedicated efforts in renovating the Adobe. Cultural Anthropologist Stephen O’Neil spoke on local history. Then guests were treated to refreshments provided by Grocery Outlet. There were several crafts for the children. The group Sweetwater Creek played some bluegrass to the delight of all.

Special guests for the day were Lynn and Vicki Alcala whose family were the last to live in the Adobe. They are the living history of Costa Mesa, and we were so pleased to have them join us.

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Read more about the article OCC Planetarium Event

OCC Planetarium Event

We have a very exciting event coming up on August 13th! We’ve connected with the Orange Coast College Planetarium to give our Historical Society members their very own exclusive showing.

The sky has been an object of fascination for as long as humans have walked the earth. The movements of the spheres are ingrained in every culture on earth and have created mythologies, superstitions, and legends many people still recognize. Today, we turn our scientific tools toward the heavens to get a new perspective of the universe and our place in it. Take a journey through time, from the most ancient astrologers, to the future of manned exploration of the solar system, and see how our view of the cosmos has grown and evolved.

Planetarium Director, Scott Mitchell, will open the program and guide us through the wonders of the sky above us.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, August 13th

Time: 1:30 (please plan to arrive no later than this time, as no one will be allowed to enter after)

Where: Orange Coast College Planetarium (Parking is located in the E lot off of Merrimac Way)

 

You can purchase tickets here.

OR

You can call the Historical Society at (949) 631-5918 to reserve tickets. Please leave your name, phone number, and quantity of tickets you wish to reserve. You can pick up and pay for tickets at the Historical Society the Thursday or Friday before the event.

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Fish Fry Coloring Contest Winners

For the 75th Annual Fish Fry, the Costa Mesa Historical Society hosted a children’s coloring contest to reach out and hopefully spark an interest in local history. We received over 100 entries!

While we had originally only planned on a single winner, we were blown away by the creativity and number of entries we received, so we decided to add a second and third place as well. Our three winners came by the Historical Society Museum today to pick up their prizes and to learn a bit about the city they call home.

Congrats to Abigail, Mira, and Scarlett!

1st Place
1st Place
2nd Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
3rd Place
1st place winner Abigail with her family
1st place winner Abigail with her family
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Read more about the article 2022 Fish Fry and Carnival

2022 Fish Fry and Carnival

The 75th Annual Fish Fry is back at its original location in Lions Park! The Fish Fry will take place June 3 – 5. Admission is free. Fish dinners are $15, and tickets for carnival rides are currently on sale for a discounted price. Get your ride tickets here.

The Costa Mesa Historical Society will have a booth for all three days and we’ll be selling books, postcards, and other goods! We also have something fun planned for the young-ins, so be sure to stop by and say hello!

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Read more about the article Community Bike Ride to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Community Bike Ride to Celebrate Women’s History Month

This Sunday March 27, Council Member Arlis Reynolds will be hosting a community bike ride to celebrate Women’s History Month. The 8-mile ride will highlight women-owned businesses throughout the city, and will start and finish at the Costa Mesa Historical Society!

For more information, please contact arlis.reynolds@costamesaca.gov

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