Join us for a fun and casual day at Mile Square Park! Enjoy basketball, a picnic, and great company—whether you play or just want to hang out, all are welcome. Bring family and friends, and come learn more about VACOC!

📅 Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Location: Mile Square Park Basketball Courts
16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

What To Bring:

• Picnic Blanket: Find a cozy spot to hang out

• Food & Drinks: Pack your favorite snacks or a full meal

• Games & Activities: Board games and anything fun to play

• Friends & Family: The more, the merrier!

✨ Come relax, connect, and enjoy a great day with the VACOC community!

This is a HYBRID program — some sessions will be delivered online, and others will be held in person.

The program concludes with an in-person graduation showcase on Saturday, May 16. This event provides participants with a platform to showcase their brands and services, capture professional marketing content, and network with industry peers. Additionally, those who complete all sessions and attend the showcase will receive exclusive perks from Sola Salons across Orange County.

Please take note of the program schedule below:

Session 1: Thursday, April 2 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 2: Thursday, April 9 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 3: Thursday, April 16 | 10 a.m. – Noon (In-person Field Trip)

• Sola Salons (Orange County, CA - address TBA)

Session 4: Thursday, April 23 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 5: Thursday, April 30| 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 6: Thursday, May 7 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 7: Saturday, May 16 | 8 a.m.* – Noon (In-person Graduation Showcase)

• Advance Beauty College (Garden Grove, CA - address TBA)

• *8 a.m. participant arrival time, 9 a.m. event start time.

Only participants who attend the webinars live will receive the slide deck and a link to the webinar recording.

Artists

Note: Attendance is MANDATORY at ALL sessions

Every Friday: May 1 - June 5, 2026

Program Schedule:

Session 1: Friday, May 1 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 2: Friday, May 8 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 3: Friday, May 15 I 10 a.m. – Noon (In Person)

• The Hood Kitchen Space - 350 Clinton St Ste. A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Session 4: Friday, May 22 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 5: Friday, May 29 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)

Session 6: Friday, June 5 I *9:30 a.m. – Noon (In Person)

*Participant arrival time is 8:15 a.m. Event starts at 9:30 a.m.

• Norma Hertzog Community Center - 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Only those who attend the sessions live will receive the slide deck and a link to the webinar recording.

Attendance is MANDATORY at ALL sessions. SPACE IS LIMITED!

Schedule Preview: Thursdays I May 14 - June 25, 2026

*Please note the full schedule, including that classes will be both online and in-person. Please note that the Graduation showcase has a different time.

Session 1: May 14, 2026 I 4 - 6 p.m. (Zoom)

Session 2: May 21, 2026 I 4 - 6 p.m. (Zoom)

Session 3: May 28, 2026 I 4 - 6 p.m. (In-Person)

• In-Person Field Trip to the Downtown Fullerton Farmers Market (Fullerton, CA)

Session 4: June 04, 2026 I 4 - 6 p.m. (Zoom)

Session 5: June 11, 2026 I 4 - 6 p.m. (Zoom)

Session 6: June 18, 2026 I 4 - 6 p.m. (Zoom)

Session 7: June 25, 2026 I *4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (In-Person)

*Time includes setup & teardown.

• In-Person Graduation at the Fullerton Community Center

Only attendees who join the meetings live will gain access to the course recording and material afterwards.

Note: Attendance is MANDATORY at ALL sessions

Every Friday: May 1 - June 5, 2026

Participant arrival time is 8:15 am. Event starts promptly at 9:30 am.