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Tustin Community Foundation News - May 15, 2024

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May 15, 2024


Sunset Market
Third Thursday of each month from May - September from 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Experience the vibrancy of our Sunset Market, held every third Thursday from May to September in Old Town Tustin, located at El Camino Real and Third Street. From 5:00pm to 8:30pm, immerse yourself in the delights of our evening extravaganza! Discover fresh produce and artisanal goods at the farmer's market, explore a variety of vendors, groove to live music, and indulge in culinary delights from food trucks. Don't miss our beer and wine booths for a sip of relaxation amidst the lively atmosphere!

Season: May - September

Market Hours:

Third Thursday of each month from May - September from 5:00pm - 8:30pm

Location: Old Town Tustin - El Camino Real and Third Street Tustin, CA 92780

Tustin Mayor's Celebration

Thank you to Mayor Austin Lumbard and everyone who made this event so successful, especially our event chairs Denise Cassin, Morgan Gallagher, Sgt. Robert Nelson & Chris Uribe ... and thank you to John McGuire who captured the evening perfectly in pictures!

Pictures Here

Supporting the Tustin Community Foundation means contributing to a broad spectrum of initiatives aimed at strengthening the community. Whether it's funding educational programs in schools, supporting local nonprofits in providing essential services, or backing other community-enhancing projects, all donations to the Foundation make a tangible difference. By rallying together and investing in these initiatives, we are collectively building a more resilient and vibrant Tustin community for everyone.

Don't Miss Out on these Events!

25th Annual Home and Garden Tour

On May 18, 2024, the Tustin Area Historical Society presents our 25th (Silver Jubilee) Annual Old Town Tustin Home and Garden Tour (rain or shine). This event will be our biggest and best!

We will start at the Tustin Presbyterian Church, 225 W. Main St., with our “will call” table for early ticket purchasers and for regular ticket sales. (Discounted ticket sales will end May 16th. Afterwards, you can buy tickets directly at the church location on the 18th.)

It’s a day-long celebration featuring:

- Tours of six Vintage Homes and their gardens
- Maypole Dancing
- Live Musical Entertainment
- Horse-Drawn Trolleys
- Ron Miziker, Disney Icon, speaking on “Creating the Main Street Electrical Parade and More!” (12:45 pm)
- Kathy Rogers, Disney Imagineer, speaking on “Women of Walt Disney Imagineering” (3:30 pm)
- Alan Hess, noted Architect and Preservationist, speaking on “Modern Tustin: Building a Better Future” (2 pm)
- Armstrong Gardens featuring Jennifer Stockland on “Common Mistakes We Make in the Garden” (10:30 am & 2 pm)
- Local architect and preservationist Nathan Menard speaking on “Rebuilding the Jabberwocky” (11:00 am)
- Lyn Brown’s Quilt Collection
- Tree Walk with Landscape Architect Guy Stivers (10 am & 1 pm)
- South Coast Weavers & Spinners
- Valerie Bleecher’s original greeting cards
- Tustin’s Historic Churches
- The Tustin Museum
- The Cox Museum
- Plein-Air Painting
- The Tustin Preservation Conservancy
- The Art of Audrey Heredia
- Concessionaires’ Garden of Vendors

(Note: Speaker times may change due to their schedule.)

TICKET PRICE: S40 Presale ; $45 Day of the event
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW: www.tustinhistory.com

RAIN or SHINE! NO REFUNDS
Please join us!

Quartermania Fundraiser
May 18, 2024 at 12:30pm
$20/Player
Door Opens at 12:30 pm & First Bid at 1:00 PM

Grab your Quarters and Grab a Friend, its time to play! Opportunity and Door Prize Drawings. Lots of Vendor Shopping!
Tickets Contact Barbara George 949-246-6795.

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at the Chili Cookoff
June 2, 2024 from 8:00am to 11:00am
Knights of Pythias Lodge 85   
397 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA
Info @ 714-573-2552

The perfect pre-chili breakfast!

40th Annual Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, June 2, 2024, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This annual party takes place in the streets of Old Town Tustin holds the distinct honor of being the largest one-day chili cook-off in the country, according to the International Chili Society. The event comes alive with a variety of exhibitors featuring crafters, community organizations, food and chili booths, and craft beers and wine.

Live music and contests are featured on event stages and there is a Kids Fun Zone with games, bounce houses, and entertainment.

Proceeds from the event are donated to local non-profit organizations and service groups whose members volunteer during the event. The 2023 event was able to give back $17,500 to local non-profit organizations.

Leave your Coolers at Home

Join us for the Concerts in the Park this summer, where the Tustin Community Foundation will be serving up beer, wine, and seltzers. Leave your coolers at home and enjoy a refreshing beverage while you groove to the music! Plus, every purchase supports grants for Tustin nonprofit organizations and schools this November. Cheers to giving back to our community!

Tustin Parks and Recreation with Tustin Auto Center and Bridgelink Insurance Presents
'Summer Concerts in the Park'

June 12 - July 31, 2024 every Wednesdays from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Peppertree Park

Live Performances by:

6/12 - Tijuana Dogs
6/19 - The Rayford Brothers
6/26 - 90s Rack Show Band
7/3 - Undercover Live
7/10 - Ignition
7/17 - The Fenians
7/24 - Fan Halen
7/31 - Sticks and Stones