7 fun things to do in summer

Concerts in the Park

July Thursdays: The Fountain Valley Sports Park is the place to be at 6 p.m. every Thursday in July, with a great lineup of popular tribute bands. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and pack a picnic basket.

Country Nation takes the stage July 6, followed by Stone Soul on July 13, Bruno and the Hooligans (Bruno Mars tribute) on July 20 and Flashback Heart Attack (‘80s tribute) on July 27.

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National Night Out

Aug. 1: The city will celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Activities will begin at 6 p.m.

National Night Out also coincides with the city’s frst Movie in the Park of the summer, Disney’s “Lightyear.”

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Pins for Kids

Aug. 12: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley and the Fountain Valley Kiwanis Club Foundation will to present the Pins for Kids Bowling Tournament on Aug. 12. The fundraising event includes a bowling tournament, barbecued tri-tip and chicken dinner, and online auction.

Hyundai 5K

TBA: The date isn’t set yet, but this event will beneft Hyundai Hope on Wheels, local non-proft organizations that serve Fountain Valley through the Fountain Valley Community Foundation. Hyundai Hope on Wheels has been helping kids fght cancer since 1992.

Original Lobster Festival

Sept. 8-10: Enjoy fresh Maine Lobster, fown in daily. The festival features a variety of seafood favorites, music, carnival rides, arts and craft booths, a Live Sports Tent and activities for kids. There’s also a food court featuring non-seafood items, including barbecue, Mexican, American, Chinese, Thai and other international foods and desserts.

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Historical Society Ice Cream Social & Tag Sale

Aug. 20: The Fountain Valley Historical Society will hold its annual Ice Cream Social and Tag Sale from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 at Heritage Park. Enjoy ice cream sundaes with all the toppings under the park’s shady trees and browse for lots of fun rummage sale fnds.

Kelly Osborn Memorial Scholarship fundraiser

Sept. 2: The Kelly Osborn

Memorial Scholarship Fund was started by Kelly’s father, Dave, in 1996 for the purpose of granting college scholarships each year to one or more deserving students.

More than $400,000 in scholarships has been handed out during the past 26 years.

The event will include a golf tournament at David L. Baker Golf Course followed by a 4 p.m. barbecue at Heritage Park featuring lots of food and auction prizes. Cost of the barbecue is a $25 donation.

To sign up for the event call Gary Forman at (714) 504-2695 or e-mail djo@fountainbowl.com