Mifany Kaiser, MFA looks like a laid back lady publisher, or so I thought when we shook hands and…read morechatted last night at the Ruskin Art Club. Turns out, she, along with Mark Bergendahl, "elected to formally incorporate Orange County's first nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to the support and promotion of strong community, literacy and personal growth. ...[They chose the name] Tebot Bach, Welsh for 'little teapot' because the teapot is central to the spirit of community life in Wales - a community spirit that infuses its work. [Thusly,]...Tebot Bach is dedicated to strengthening community, advancing literacy, and broadening the audience for poets by demonstrating through readings, workshops, and publications, the power of poetry to transform human experience." Full article: www.tebotbach.org Tebot Bach's accomplishments include: "'Voices to Come Home To: Poems from the Hearts of the Homeless', a $10K grant from the Verbena Foundation to provide writing workshops for homeless Veterans and to publish a collection of their poetry, Poetry on the Move, a program for students grades 6-12 which places their full-length poems or excerpts from their poems on buses," and much, much more. Full article: www.tebotbach.org Without art we are nothing but humandoings! Bravo Tebot Bach!

I volunteered under poet/teacher Mifanwy for almost a year after graduating college because I…read morewanted some experience in the literary arts field. Mifanwy is an accomplished and passionate individual. She was a teacher for many years, and is currently a poetry teacher at Golden West College in Huntington Beach. Tebot Bach hosts a monthly poetry reading at Golden West College, and I've met many neat poets and writers through it. There are some regulars who recite their poems for the open reading time (which is towards the end), and I remember several fabulous poems by another fellow volunteer and guest poets. During the poetry readings, you would've found me in the back of the room, in charge of selling TBach and guest poet's books. After going back to grad school I have stopped volunteering, but will always think fondly of the times I've spent there. Spread the Word!

Thank u Maria u are very kind Amazing staff and very…read morehelpful I'm very glad to be at this campus five stars

I had a really good experience with the Medical Billing and Coding CTE program at Huntington Beach…read moreAdult School. The instructors were very supportive and helped create a positive learning environment. They did a great job building a solid foundation of knowledge for getting into the field. I also liked that the program had the option to attend in person or fully online. That flexibility helped me a lot. Thank you to the staff and instructors for all the support. Also a big thank you to Arlene for helping me land a job just one week after finishing the program. I really appreciate all the help.

Amazing place for learning music. Our daughter is a part of a band and takes Bass and Vocal…read morelessons. The teachers are nice the staff is so kind and patient and the whole program is run very professionally.

Seriously one of our happy places ! Family run and warm…read morefeel . The BEST , most memorable birthday party here ever . Now we are hooked on weekly lessons .

I've taken 3 lessons with Cat over a few months, as a beginner who can't always practice…read moreconsistently (travel/work), it's been helpful to have a patient instructor reminder me of the basics and help me get a little bit better each time. Highly recommended to surf with Cat and Jazz, they're super patient and knowledgeable.

Cat & Jazz have great customer service. Their communication was great whether it be by phone or…read moretext. They were able to coordinate a last minute surf lesson after another company flaked on us the morning of our lesson. My 11 year old granddaughter's lesson was with Aaron, who graciously showed up with a wetsuit, a board and a great attitude. All with barely any notice. She opted not to wear a wetsuit, but hey she's a polynesian girl and loves cold water. He explained safety, body positioning on the board, foot positioning, paddle and pop up. Actually he gave more instructions than I listed. She understood well, so this part of the lesson was pretty quick. They walked looking for a spot. Aaron explained the different types of waves pointing them out to her as they appeared. He picked a spot that was empty and showed her how to put the board in the water, which may sound silly but it is important. She paddled out, ducked and dived, turned, popped up and rode in on her first try. They stayed out for quite a while talking in between. Sometimes she wiped out and sometimes she looked like she'd been surfing since birth. After about an hour and half she needed a break and suggested he go out so she could watch. As impressive as he was, she KTFO!!!! LOL! Just a quick little nap after waking up early and all of her hard work in that cold water. When she got up they went out again. This time she needed very little assistance. It was great!!!! Now we can surf together. All in all I'm glad the other surf school I booked with flaked on us. This was a great experience all around. I'm planning on getting a lesson set up for one of my grandbaby's friends soon. The more the merrier right? I totally recommend the Sal Y Sol surf school for a great experience!

Karen Friedman was wonderful. She helped me reselect the online courses to fit my schedule. The…read morewebinar wasn't working for me which I found it to be boring and very much disconnected. I did not feel we were connected as a group study. The instructor didn't seem she had time to guide you after class or offer to follow up with you privately. She moved rapidly in class and didn't seem to have time to help you. On the other hand, Karen saved the day and made it less stressful getting me started. Karen guided me online where to go, what to read first and last. Karen was super helpful, friendly and have gone beyond to help new students on track. Thank you so much Karen! You will be apart of my victories. An

Patricia is a brilliant Renaissance woman. She is what you get when you mix technical excellence…read moreand style with humility, compassion, and a lifelong commitment to the craft. She is simply the best! I feel incredibly lucky to have met Patricia and begun my singing journey with her. I've been a student at Studio Shanks since 2018, when I was fresh out of college and looking for a voice teacher who could earnestly teach me how to sing. At the time, there were flashy online ads for folks that could "make you a superstar" and all of it felt so loud and nothing seemed to fit. At one point Patricia returned my call. Immediately I knew that she was the right teacher for me. It was obvious that she is not just naturally fun and easygoing, but also a true technician when it comes to the craft of singing. It's been a few years since we began working together. I've discovered that singing is something that can be learned at any age. It requires hard work, but it can be done. Luckily, Patricia is entirely dedicated to the growth and success of her students. Knowing this makes it much easier to bring my own effort during and between classes. I am honestly amazed at how, despite having worked with many respected luminaries in the field, Patricia remains humble and always with a sense of humor that puts me at ease. She is everything that comprises a professional artist and educator. What I love most is that she cuts through the noise and focuses on pure foundations. That means that she is able to work with vocalists ranging from the most contemporary pop styles to opera to musical theatre and beyond. All kinds of singing require the same basic knowledge of healthy and safe vocal techniques. At Studio Shanks, everything counts and everything matters. Thank you so much, Patricia!

Thank you very much for communicating. I would love to take singing lessons with you.read more

My daughter loves Code Ninjas. This place is super cool, they have coding for kids, robotics, 3d…read moreprinting, game and app building and it's self paced. There's a program for 5-7 and then a separate program for kids a little older.

My son loves coming here. He's been coming here for a while. The staff is always so accommodating…read moreand helpful. He has learned so much. Matt is very informative of all that is going on and great with the kids. We are so grateful for this place.