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Inaugural OC Brew Ho Ho

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By Greer Wylder
December 05, 2012

The same good people who brought us the OC Brew Ha Ha, hailed as Orange County’s “Best Craft Beer Festival,” are now getting festive with the inaugural OC Brew Ho Ho! Holiday Ale Festival on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim.  For beer lovers this is a dream holiday event come true; award-winning SoCal breweries will be pouring more than 50 craft and import beers in support of Yellow Ribbon America – Operation Christmas and the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. The festival will feature an afternoon full of unlimited beers tastings, a commemorative festival…

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Snow in Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
December 03, 2012

Costa Mesa will receive a holiday winter wonderland with 40 tons of snow, more than enough to cover an entire football field, at Costa Mesa’s Balearic Community Park on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is made possible by Torelli Realty. Families can take photos with Santa Claus in his sleigh with real reindeer, engage in fun games and activities and enjoy local food and beverage concessions, including a Kona Ice Truck. Proceeds will go to schools in Costa Mesa. Everyone is encouraged to bring a toy or food item for donation.  Balearic Community Park is…

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Dun Na Dun Na

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By Greer Wylder
December 03, 2012

During Kids' Night on Broadway future theatergoers can attend “The Addams Family” at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for free on Tuesday, Dec. 18 and Wednesday, Dec. 19. Just purchase a full-priced adult ticket and a child (ages 6 to 18) can attend for free. The Addams Family, a new musical based on the legendary eccentric and dark, yet lovable family will make its premiere in Orange County on Dec. 18 and run through Dec. 30. The Kids Night On Broadway special is available for the 7:30 p.m. performance on Tuesday, Dec. 18 and Wednesday, Dec. 19. Arrive early for…

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Support Mariner’s Elementary

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By Greer Wylder
November 29, 2012

Shop for the holidays and help support Mariners Elementary School at its Holiday Boutique. Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The one day boutique will feature home decor, delicious bites, gifts for all, and one of a kind treasures. Proceeds benefit Mariners PTA. 2100 Mariners Drive in Newport Beach. 

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LuLu Too for the Holidays

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By Greer Wylder
November 29, 2012

Our favorite local boutique, LuLu Too in Costa Mesa presents its first Holiday Boutique sale tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. It’s your night to shop from favorite LuLu Too clothing, accessories, shawls (that are flying out the door) and other perfect items for gift giving. Shop from The Pampered Chef, Mary Kay Cosmetics,  Soy Candles by Amy,  Silpada Jewelry and enjoy some bubbly and goodies while you shop. All vendors are offering a 20% discount, and 20% of proceeds will go to MS Society and enter to win a LuLu shawl. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;…

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