Thursday, June 4, 2006 | Volume 40 No 12
WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER
Imaginarium to Light Up Father's Day with Special Tickets for its Lakewood & Ontario Light Festivals
LOS ANGELES, CA- Imaginarium, the creators behind the family friendly, immersive light festivals that transport visitors into realms filled with wonder and imagination, will cel- ebrate dads throughout Father's Day weekend with a limited-time ticket package available from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21 at both of its Southern California locations: "Utopia... Where Fairy Tales Come Alive" at Lakewood- Center and "Journeyto Oz - Enter a World Like
In San Bernardino County, Black babies are almost three times more likely to die before their first birthday than white babies. From 2018 to 2023, the number of babies born too early went up by more than 10%. Black mothers also have a higher chance of feeling sad or depressed during pregnancy, which can affect both mom and baby.
No Other" at OntarioMills.
Priced at $58, the Father's Day ticket package includes two admission tickets, two desserts, with a choice between a chocolate-covered strawberry or a cupcake topped with fruit and whipped cream, and two drinks. Dads can also look forward to a special giveaway at the gate. Families will be able to participate in a do-it- yourself Father's Day activity, where kids can create a special handmade gift for dad to take
Rallying Around Sisters
But there is hope-and people are taking action. That's where FIMR, the Fetal Infant Mortality Review, comes in.
FIMR is a local group of doctors, nurses, community leaders, and neighbors. They work together to learn why some babies die and how to stop it from happening. They look at real cases (mom's and baby's information is kept private) and share ideas to help make care better for families.
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Across both destinations, guests will step into fully immersive, light-filled environments fea- turing infinity mirror rooms; dozens of unique photo boxes; immersive activity spaces, includ- ing ball pits, wall coloring, interactive digital art, laser mazes and more; and live entertain- ment from John's Adrenaline Circus, deliver- ing a multi-sensory experience designed for all ages.
Imaginarium's first and only indoor-outdoor experience, "Utopia... Where Fairy Tales Come Alive" transforms nearly three acres of Lake- wood Center into a glowing storybook world where classic fairy tales are reimagined through light and immersive design. Guests of all ages experience a whimsical destination where be- loved storybook characters, illuminated fantasy realms and interactive environments bring fairy tales to life on a larger-than-life scale.
The iconic story of Oz comes to life at "Jour- ney to Oz Enter a World Like No Other," spanning more than two-and-a-half acres of Ontario Mills. Blending the familiar wonder of the Land of Oz with new attractions, entertain- ment and interactive experiences, the installa- tion takes guests on a glowing journey through 11 fantastical worlds inspired by the timeless stories of Oz.
For tickets and more information, visit Imagi- narium360.com or call 725-272-2700.
Together, we can build healthy beginnings for Black families.
For more information, visit dph.sbcounty.gov/mcah or email [email protected].