Today is National Read Across America Day! Our CEO, Miguel Santana, joined in the celebrations with a visit to the Child Development Center at Fairplex earlier this week. When the kindergarten class wandered into their little library, they were greeted with a big smile and a greeting from Miguel. All in all, a fantastic way…
Fairplex Snapshot: Auto students visit Mecum Auctions
Last weekend auto students from The Learning Centers at Fairplex had the opportunity to visit the Mecum Auctions show taking place at Fairplex. One of the things that make The Learning Centers at Fairplex programs unique is the amount of real-world experiences we are able to provide through our year-round events and on-campus happenings. It…
Throwback Thursday: #PSTInstaSwap
A couple months ago the Millard Sheets Art Center participated in the #PSTInstaswap. 40 institutions hosting Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA exhibitions swapped locations for a day to explore the art and culture happening outside their own spaces. Each institution was assigned a specific swap. We swapped with the Riverside Art Museum, who hosted “Myth &…
Fairplex Snapshot: Gifts at The Farm at Fairplex
The Farm at Fairplex has gift boxes for sale this holiday season! Our amazing staff and volunteers have been busy bottling up a variety of delicious treats: chili paste, vegetable and fruit preserves, spice rubs, teas, chips and many other Farm-fresh items. Items can be purchased separately or in bundles as gift boxes. Most boxes…
Shop for books at the Child Development Center!
It’s here! The Child Development Center’s annual Scholastic Book Fair is open all week! Potential holiday gifts, all ready for you! Shop for books of all ages, gift baskets, stuffed animals and other holiday fun at the Child Development Center at Fairplex! Skip the crowds of Barnes & Nobles and the delivery hassles of online…
Meet our new Child Development Center Program Director!
We’re pleased to announce our new Child Development Center (CDC) program director: Mrs. Alexis Luby Gordillo! Alexis has been a teacher and educational leader at the CDC for ten years. We’re excited to welcome her into this new role and we look forward to seeing the CDC thrive under her leadership. Congratulations Alexis! To learn…
Support students this #GivingTuesday
It’s #GivingTuesday! Help support students of The Learning Centers at Fairplex with a contribution towards our non-profit programs. The Learning Centers at Fairplex provides early education, youth leadership, high school career technology, hands-on agricultural and cultural field trip experiences to the local community. Our students are inspired to grow, learn and excel in many pathways,…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: Celebrating Dia de los Muertos at En Memoria
What a fun weekend at Fairplex! From our first ever Dia de los Muertos celebration (En Memoria), to the freaktacular spectacle that was Lagunitas Beer Circus, to the family fun at Fall in the Farm, the fun was truly non-stop. We like to share our weekend experiences through the eyes of our guests! Here are…
November at Fairplex
Hello November at Fairplex! We’re kicking off the month in a very festive way, with THREE events planned for the community on this first weekend. From tasty libations to cow milking demonstrations, there’s something for everyone. Keep reading to see what we have in store for you this month: En Memoria (Nov. 4): We’re launching…
Thank you to our donors!
Our auto education fundraising campaign ended last Friday and the results are in! Thanks to our generous donors, we raised a total of $43,715 for the Alex Xydias and Pete Chapouris Center for the Automotive Arts! AXC, as the program is referred to, is a two-year program preparing high school students for a career in…
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