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    Have visited on Sunday and loved it. So glad they are open to the public again. Missed watching the osprey chicks grow & fledge.

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    Access Driving School

    Access Driving School

    5.0
    (10 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    I highly recommend this driving school! It is very easy to get in touch with them via text ( which…read moreis so convenient ) , so you don't always have to call for appointments or scheduling / rescheduling . My driver was TJ and he's very knowledgeable and patient , which I appreciate as I actually already have a license , I just stopped driving due to a bad accident year ago (caused by a drunk driver ). He restored my confidence and was very pleasant throughout . I think they are a small family business instead of a huge company , which I really like supporting ! Don't hesitate and book with them . If you are a new driver or someone who's just getting over driving anxiety and fears , you will not regret it . They are the best !

    Access Driving School is family-owned, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. Booking was…read morequick and straightforward, which made the whole process stress-free. My daughter completed her six hours of behind-the-wheel training, including freeway driving, and the experience was excellent. Their weekend availability was a huge plus with her busy school schedule. The instructors were patient, knowledgeable, and truly amazing--they gave her the confidence and skills she needed. She now feels prepared and ready to take her driving test. Thank you, Access Driving School, for such a smooth and positive experience!

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    Another licensed driver!
    Matthew completed the 6 hour behind-the-wheel course and passed the driving exam with a PERFECT score - ZERO errors! Congrats Matthew!

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    Matthew completed the 6 hour behind-the-wheel course and passed the driving exam with a PERFECT score - ZERO errors! Congrats Matthew!
    Newport Beach Swimming

    Newport Beach Swimming

    4.4
    (7 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Fantastic Club, Kevin is a pro and an absolute natural with the kids. I've had several of my…read morechildren become a part of the team and learn how to effectively swim.

    All of the other reviews of NBS are old. Things have changed. Jim is gone for 6 years, Kevin is the…read morehead coach for swimming (2016-2022), he is good at it and a great cheerleader to get kids pumped for meets, but his hands are tied by Ross Sinclair the Aquatic director. Ross doesn't care about his swim team, only water polo, so if you are on the swim team, you are 3rd class. When pool closed in 2021, he found a place for WP to practice but not ST- go run on the beach. Team shrank during pandemic, lot of apathy, lost ST to Nova, and others. Not likely that Ross will be replaced since his HS WP team is a winner, but he is a one trick pony. We were there for 6 years and I wouldn't know Ross if he knocked on my front door. Our current team isn't like that, there are no queens or princes there. Remember, the higher your pedestal, the farther is your fall from grace. Ross has built himself a pretty high one. A problem with the old reviews is they don't distinguish between NBS- a swim team, the special Jr. Guard training offered in the Spring, and City of NB swim lessons run by NBFD- which runs NB lifeguards. Nothing is affiliated with NB Jr. Guards here- the test is at CdMHS. If you just want summer lessons (run by the NBFD), or some swimming for your child under 8, it is good. Kevin is really a great guy and family friendly, I would not expect anything to change with a new facility, probably get worse. Too bad, Olympian Aaron Peirsol swam on the NHHS team, so it has a good history, if anyone cared. I'm not aware of any WP Olympians from NHHS. There is a good program for Jr. Guard swim practice but it is short term, lots of kids swimming laps to get fast enough to pass the test. But for long term JO training, not so great. It's too bad, I really like Kevin, and the pool is very convenient for us, but we went to another team when the team abandoned us. Coach Jim, gone. Coach Lexie, gone. Coach Stephanie, gone. Us, gone.

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    Jr. Olympic NBS Girls Relay team in 2019 w/Coach Kevin Potter.
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    Angel Threads Sewing School

    Angel Threads Sewing School

    4.6
    (21 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    I have been taking my daughter here for over a year. She has learned so much and completed several…read moreprojects. My younger daughter also stays here during the lessons and just hangs out with the girls. Aside from learning to sew, it's also a great opportunity for them to socialize with other girls and get in some "girl time". Fabric and other supplies are available for purchase separately. I find this to be super convenient rather than having to go somewhere and buy them as I'm a single dad and am totally out of my element in a fabric store. I appreciate everything that Lisa does for my girls. She makes it easy for me as all I need to do is drop my girls off and I know they're in trusted hands for two hours each week. I get text message reminders the day before and if there's a problem, I can take her on a different day. Lisa is always willing to accommodate. I'm totally happy here and more important, my girls are happy and always look forward to going here each week.

    My daughter has been going to Angel Threads Sewing School for over 3 years. She loved it so much…read morethat I was inspired to go, too. I've been going for over 2-1/2 years. Lisa encourages everyone to start with a simple project, so my daughter started with pajamas. My first project was a tote bag. These initial projects give the student the chance learn the basics of sewing. After the initial project, Lisa lets the student select whatever project they want, as long as it is within their abilities. If she feels that a student isn't stretching themselves enough, then she will suggest that they try something where they can learn a new skill. I have worked up from that initial project into making complex dresses and jackets (see the pictures I've posted as examples). My daughter and I both have also been successful in using the skills gained from Lisa to start and complete sewing projects at home. She also has helped us adjust the patterns to ensure a better fit. Basically, these are the things that I love about Angel Threads Sewing (besides obviously learning to sew): 1. Flexibility in projects. Some sewing places restrict you to a specific project. I like that we can choose what we want to work on. Lisa somehow makes this work, with everyone working at different stages of different projects at the same time. 2. Flexible scheduling. I like going the same day each week, because it works for my schedule. But, my daughter's schedule is a bit trickier, so I like that I'm able to schedule a different day each week for her, if necessary, or let her skip a week or two. She just picks up where she left off. Sometimes, she goes twice in the same week if she's trying to finish a project. And, sometimes, we go together. 3. We have fun in our lessons. I go to an adult lesson, and it's a relaxed atmosphere where we have conversation while we work. But, I find that Lisa really shines when it comes to working with the kids. She's patient with the kids (some of whom are at a tricky age), and they all love her. My daughter and I look forward to our sewing lessons. If you are looking for an awesome place to learn to sew (or maybe get some help on a tricky project you've started or want to start), then I would recommend this sewing school. In fact, I recommend it to any of my friends who mention that they (or their daughter) want to learn to sew.

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