January Events to Jump Start the New Year
Say goodbye to 2013 and hello to 2014. The New Year is finally here! Be prepared to be fully entertained by the fun festivities and excursions we have this month to start the New Year off on the right foot.
>> Ever wonder what it’s like to take care of penguins and lorikeets for a living? Join the Aquarium of the Pacific on January 4 and job shadow a Penguin and Lorikeet Biologist for an eye opening experience.
>> It’s been a wacky winter weather-wise! To learn more about how climate change is affecting the local community, come to the Annenberg Community Beach House to participate in the Forum on Regional Coastal Impact Sea Level Rise on January 7.
>> Did you know that there’s a real castle right here in Los Angeles? Discover where it is by joining The Rubel Castle Excursion on January 17.
>> On January 25-26 celebrate the creative spirit of people with disabilities by attending the Festival of Human Abilities at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
>> If getting fit and having more fun is at the top of your New Year’s Resolution’s list, make sure not to miss Kayak Palos Verdes with REI on January 26.
>> It’s fiesta time! Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is hosting a whale-sized fiesta with games, arts, crafts, exhibits and more. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly event on January 26. FCEC will also be there with our good ol’ fishing game, so be sure to stop by!
>> Lastly, fear sharks no more! Attend the Plight of the Oceanic Whitetip Sharks event at the Aquarium of the Pacific on January 30 and experience what it’s like to dive with these oceanic creatures from real deal shark enthusiasts!
And if that’s not enough fun, check out the FCEC calendar of events for activities all month long!
*Photo courtesy of Hujiang.com.