dition. A parlor car dating back to 1928 serves as a diner onboard the Weekend Scenic Excursions. Reservations are required for dinner trains and for all other excursions. See ad on page 11.
Metro-Railway (323) 466-3876
www.metro.net Trains run daily and frequently, 4 a.m. - 1 a.m. The website features a trip planner to help plot routes to and from popular family destinations.
Train Museums and Rides The following locations offer exhibits of working, model and replica locomotives and cabooses, and/ or rides and party packages.
Angels Flight Railway - The shortest railway in the world. Connects 351 South Hill St. and 350 Grand Ave., LA. 25 cents one way. Open daily: 6:45 a.m. - 10 p.m. (213) 626-1901.
www.angelsfl
ight.com
El Dorado Park Express Railroad - El Dorado Re- gional Park, Long Beach. (562) 824-7725. www.
caboosecorners.com
• Fillmore & Western Railway - Trips depart on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. Adults, $24; seniors, $22; children ages 4-12, $14; children ages 2-3, $10; infants under age 2 are free on lap. 364 Main St., Fill- more. (800) 773-TRAIN.
www.fwry.com. See list- ing in this section; see ad on page 11.
Griffi th Park - Travel Town Museum, (323) 662-5874,
www.traveltown.org. Griffi th Park and Southern Rail- road, (323) 664-6903.
www.griffi thparkrailroad. com. 5200 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles.
Irvine Park Railroad at Irvine Regional Park - 1 Ir- vine Park Road, Orange. (714) 997-3968. www.
irvineparkrailroad.com
Lomita Railroad Museum - 2137 250th St., Lomita. (310) 326-6255.
www.lomita-rr.org
Orange County Model Engineers - Conducted on the third weekend of each month, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Rides are free, donations are welcome. Fair- view Park, 2480 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 54-TRAIN.
www.ocmetrains.org
Orange Empire Railway Museum - Demonstra- tions, tours and rides on historic trains and trolley cars. 2201 South A St., Perris. (951) 657-2605.
www.oerm.org
San Diego - San Diego Model Railroad Museum, fea- turing the largest indoor model railroad display in the world, (619) 696-0199,
www.sdmodelrailroadm.com; Balboa Park Miniature Railroad, a three-minute, half- mile trip on a rare model train, (619) 239-0512, www.
balboapark.org
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park - Train is inside the zoo. 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 836-4000.
www.santaanazoo.org
tutoring & academics
Individual and group tutoring, including aca- demic enrichment classes and workshops. Also see: “Languages” and “Schools.”
• Beach Learning Center Tutoring for Success 11110 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos (562) 596-0205 Beach Learning Center provides tutoring in read-
resource directory
Beach Learning Center Tutoring for Success!
Reading, Writing, Math and a Dyslexia Program
Email Kathy Kreida:
beachlearning@yahoo.com
1110 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos (562) 596-0205
www.firstfrenchtutoring.com chantal@firstfrenchtutoring.com
www.kidzhead2toe.com (562) 627-5438
kidsguide fall/winter 11/12 65 Chantal Harzig Credential Teacher
FRENCH Tutoring for all ages
(562) 304-0121 5467 E. Carson St., Long Beach
ing, writing and math. Students with special needs such as ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome or dyslexia are well served at Beach Learning Center. Individu- alized sessions address the school curriculum and ensure that gaps in basic skills are mastered. Inno- vative and entertaining instructional methods build confi dence and support the learning style of each student. Assessments are used to create an indi- vidualized plan for each student. Home schoolers are welcome. Beach Learning Center is directed by Kathy Kreida, a credentialed teacher. She is com- mitted to helping all children learn and feel suc- cessful, especially those who have learning chal- lenges. Email:
beachlearningcenter@yahoo.com. See ad on this page.
Boys and Girls Clubs All branches provide homework tutoring, story hours, computer time and library visits. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.
• Boys and Girls Club of Garden Grove (714) 376-0536
www.BeGreatGardenGrove.org The Be Great Academy at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Garden Grove provides tutoring services in reading, writing, and mathematics for children (Kindergar- ten-twelfth grade). Their program hires qualifi ed tutors to best assist your child with their specifi c academic needs. All students will receive an initial assessment and an individualized learning plan that outlines their academic program. Small group or one-on-one tutoring is available. Please call for locations and prices. See ad on page 15.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76