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    Summer Camps

    I am considering all-day summer camps offered by IPSF, Rainbow Raising (my 5 yr old currently goes to their afterschool daycare), and Karis (Chinese immersion program).  Does anyone have experience with any of these camps?
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    Oiled or lacquered wood floor

    Trying to decide between oiled and matte lacquered wood floors. Can anyone share your experience with the maintenance and appearance of each?  Thanks!
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    Irvine Chinese School, Karis or Little Dynasty?

    I am interested in signing my 5-year old up for some Chinese classes.  Can anyone share their experience with Irvine Chinese School, Karis and Little Dynasty?  I am looking into either afterschool classes or Chinese immersion program for kinders (Irvine Chinese School offers this).  The problem...
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    Granite Sealing

    DIY or hire a professional to remove hard water stains and seal the granite?  Please share your experience.  Thanks.
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    City of Irvine Birthday Party Packages

    Has anyone booked a kids birthday party package offered by the City of Irvine before? If so, how was the party experience?  The price looks reasonable, but I am not sure what to expect in terms of children's activities at these parties. Thanks in advance.
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    After school enrichment classes for kindergarteners

    I am looking for after school enrichment classes for my daughter once she starts kindergarten - art, music, soccer, gymnastics, etc., after 4 pm.  What are the good options in Irvine?
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    Flu Shots for Toddlers

    Our pediatrician's office said they ran out of flu shots for the toddler-age group and they didn't know when the next shipment would come - the same response every fall when I call to schedule flu shots for the kids.  I put his name down on the waitlist.  Do places like Walgreens or Target offer...
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    Birthday Party Venues for Toddlers/Young Children

    Does anyone have recommendations on birthday party venues in Irvine or nearby cities for younger children?  There was a thread on this topic in 2010 that included a long list of venues.  I'd like to narrow down the options based on people's personal experience. We will also invite a few older...
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    Street noise reduction

    For those of you who have shutters installed on your windows, do they help to reduce roadway noise? Does anyone have soundproof windows or other means of noise reduction installed on their windows?  Any recommendations?
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    Chinese Immersion Programs

    Several elementary schools in OC now offer Chinese immersion programs.  Do public schools in Irvine offer such programs, or have plans to do so?
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    Casero

    We are considering Portola Springs' Casero Plans 2 and 3.  We like Plan 2's loft but the living room does not any windows.  Plan 3 is nice, but with the bonus room being on the 3rd floor, it will be very hot in the summer and the electricity bill will be huge.  Has anyone here purchased one of...
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