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Fairy Garden Festival in Redlands

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A fairy garden house handcrafted by one of the vendors at the Fairy Garden Festival.

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The different vendors at the Fairy Garden Festival.

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The Fairy Garden workshop where attendees learned about how to make and maintain a fairy garden.

By Debbie Dinh, Journalism Intern
May 18, 2016 at 04:38pm. Views: 59

REDLANDS >> Redland’s First Fairy Garden Festival was hosted by the Garden and Floral Arrangers Guild on Saturday, May 14. The Fairy Garden Festival featured displays of miniature fairy gardens, floral arrangements, vendors, and workshops for children to learn more about the horticultural scene. Inside of Kendall House at Plymouth Village was a tour of fairy gardens that showcased the community’s agricultural and artistic talents. A variety of flowers, plants, and terrariums were scattered throughout the venue, with experts on hand to speak about them to interested festival attendees. Different events were held throughout the festival, which included a Fairy Tale story session and a bubble session for children. “Albert Einstein once said, ‘If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales.’ So we have a lot of different events for the kids to enjoy. Aside from the fairy tales, we will also have a ladybug release, which will be fun for the kids.” Joyce Dean, member of the Garden and Floral Arrangers Guild, said. Dean walked me around the festival, talking excitedly about the different vendors and events that were being held. Silent auctions and opportunity drawings were being held, while festival goers chatted amongst woodcrafted art works. Children laughed merrily in the bubble station and a mother with her small child listened attentively to the fairy tales being told on the lawn. Behind the Kendall House was a Fairy Garden demonstration, which let attendees learn how to build their own Fairy Garden. “[The festival] is really, very nice and fun. Our guild hold exhibits at the Huntington Library and do all sorts of things, but we decided to hold a second Fairy Garden Festival, because last year’s was so well received.” Dean said. Towards the end of the festival, the ladybugs were released and awards were granted for the fairy garden displays. “My favorite station might be the bubbles,” Dean answered when asked about her favorite part of the festival. “Definitely the bubbles.”

SPARK Closing Ceremony Celebrates Growth, Opportunity and the Future of Public Service

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By William Cortez, Community Writer

August 12, 2026 at 07:53am. Views: 780

SPARK program participants celebrate their achievements during a closing ceremony recognizing their growth, new opportunities and interest in the future of public service.

Athlete Highlight: Brooke Hazen

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By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

July 29, 2026 at 11:30am. Views: 1137

Freshman Varsity cheerleader Brooke Hazen stands at midfield of Grand Terrace High School's football field, where she looks forward to helping energize the crowd and build school spirit throughout the Titans' football season.

Decades of Precision: Victor Covarrubias Brings Experience and Personal Care to 20/20 Vision

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By Margie Miller, Community Writer

August 19, 2026 at 08:12am. Views: 819

Victor Covarrubias, an experienced optical technician at 20/20 Vision Associates Optometry, began his career in the optical industry in 1998.