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This year Matt Memorial Scholarships were awarded 18 to Police Explorers from 7 Explorer Posts in Orange County. Here are the 2026 Matt Ward Memorial Scholarship recipient Explorers and their posts: J. Herrera, Costa Mesa A. Mandel, Costa Mesa J. Moreno, Costa Mesa M. Perez Martinez, Costa Mesa V. -
5th Annual Fundraiser Over the Top Fun The Costa Mesa Explorer Post Color Guard started the night off. Master of Ceremonies, Retired-Chief Rod Cox and guest speaker, Chief LaPointe, were fun and engaging. Gloria Opstad, Matt’s mom and our Association President, reminded us how much Matt meant to so many, -
The Matt Ward Exploring On Association’s 5th Annual Fundraiser Featuring Flashback Heart Attack Southern California’s #1 80’s Cover Band Get Your 80’s On Click here to Get Your Tickets Friday, March 13th 2026 Old Ranch Country Club 3901 Lampson Ave, Seal Beach, CA Doors open at 5:30 Auctions Cash -
A clear and gorgeous day to play golf. Over 110 golfers enjoyed this great course Golfers representing Police Departments from Cypress, Seal Beach, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Signal Hill, Inglewood and Tustin joined Friends of Matt Ward Exploring On Association and generous Club members to make the day a great -
Old Ranch Country Club has selected The Matt Ward Exploring On Association as their local charity for their 2025 Charity Classic November 24th, 10 AM Come play a round of golf on this fantastic course and help Exploring On help Explorers For more information on how to sign -
Today, the last of the twelve 2025 Matt Ward Memorial Scholarships were awarded to Explorers representing four Orange County Explorer Posts. Gloria Opstad, Matt’s mom and President of the Association, along with Board Members, presented each recipient with their award at four different Post meetings and a Cypress High School Award Night. -
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March 14, 2025. What a Record Breaking Night! The Board and family thank everyone that came and contributed to the special event!   We started he night off with the Costa Mesa Explorers Honor Guard. We have to thank Tim Sell and Rick Martinez making the night so right! -
This May, the Matt Ward Memorial Scholarship was awarded to 12 Explorers representing 7 Explorer Posts from 12 different high schools and colleges. Gloria Opstad, Matt’s mom and President of the Association, along with Board Members, presented each recipient with their award at six different Post meetings. Hosted by Explorer