Extend the living space of your home into the outdoors, especially when selling your home during warm weather months. Whether you have a large yard or just a balcony, make the most of it and show how this area extends the home’s living spaces. Add a table or side table and some seating to make the space attractive and inviting to potential home buyers.

The Inland Empire and Make-A-Wish Orange County are holding the Kaliedo Kids Mini Carnival on Monday, August 24th. Bring a new backpack or a new toy to donate to Make-A-Wish and you will receive six game tickets and a “Spin-to-Win.”  Additional activities will include Inflatables, Game Masters, Jugglers, Stilt Walkers, Face Painting, a Balloon Artist and much, much more.  Additional tickets are available through purchase. This event is co-sponsored by Jump n’ Jammin.  Proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Orange County.  The mini carnival is being held at the Kaleoscope Center on Crowne Valley Parkway in Irvine. Admission is free. The event begins at 11:30am and ends at 2:30pm. For more information, see their website at: http://ocie.wish.org/news-and-events/calendar-of-events/2015/external-events/kaleido-kids-mini-carnival.

Shady Canyon is part of the Turtle Rock Village in the city of Irvine. Shady Canyon is a small collection of luxury developments surrounded by acres of natural preserve. Located at 61 Canyon Creek, this 5,000 square foot estate is part of the Shady Canyon Custom Community. This four bedroom, four bathroom home has a Tuscan architectural style. The estate sits on an oversized lot of approximately 20,000 square feet. The home has gorgeous views of the surrounding mountains.  Outdoors homeowners will enjoy relaxing by the resort style pool, spa and covered cabana. The Cabana has room for a barbeque area and sink. The Turtle Rock Nature Center is in close proximity with outdoor classrooms, classes and lot of local wildlife. There are several golf courses in the area such as Shady Canyon Golf Club, Strawberry Fields Golf Course and Oak Creek Golf Club. Students attend Turtle Rock Elementary School and University High School.