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KFI AM 640 PastaThon For Caterina’s Club

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2017

This will be the first year that KFI’s PastaThon – Caterina’s Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year on Saturday, Dec. 9 will be held away from Serato's Anaheim White House, which perished in a fire earlier this year. In what has turned out to be an annual tradition for LA’s top radio station, KFI-AM 640 will broadcast its line-up of shows from Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove. This year’s live broadcast will begin at 5 a.m. with “The Bill Handel Show” and conclude at 10 p.m. immediately after "The Tim Conway, Jr. Show."  The public is invited to stop by, meet their favorite personalities and…

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Barks of Love Holiday Bash at Ways & Means

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2017

On Saturday, Dec. 9 from 3 to 5 p.m., Ways & Means Oyster House will host the Barks of Love Bash to benefit the charity organization on its dog-friendly outdoor patio overlooking the Huntington Beach Pier. There will be dog-friendly activities, many four-legged friends in attendance and fun offerings from other Pacific City vendors, including Pop Bar (serving PUP-SICLES) and Top Dog Boutique. Tickets for the event are $20 (sold at the door), which will include drinks and appetizers from Ways & Means and a donation to Barks of Love, an all-volunteer and all-breed dog rescue in Orange County, California, specializing in match-making dogs with a…

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Blackmarket Bakery Limited Edition Nutcracker Cookies

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2017

Award-winning chef Rachel Klemek at Blackmarket Bakery is celebrating the American Ballet Theatre production of The Nutcracker, returning to Segerstrom Center for the Arts December 7 through 17. The Bakery has created baked-from-scratch, hand-decorated holiday cookies depicting a romantic ballerina from the Dance of the Flowers and the heroic Nutcracker Prince. These charming delectables, based on the production’s costumes by Tony® Award-winning designer Richard Hudson, are available through December 17 at the Orange County Blackmarket Bakeries, located at 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa at The Camp; and at 211 N. Broadway in downtown Santa Ana. The Nutcracker is a beloved holiday…

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Vuarnet Trunk Show at Van Brunt at SOCO

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By Greer Wylder
December 06, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Van Brunt Optical Haus! This fun, festive holiday SEE-son, Van Brunt is hosting the Vuarnet Trunk Show at SOCO on Thursday, Dec. 7 from noon to 4 pm. This show will highlight Vuarnet, an iconic French sunglass brand featuring amazing mineral glass lenses. This exciting in-store event will feature special one-day discounts on prescription lenses and a raffle for a free pair of Vuarnet shades!  No RSVPS are necessary but ugly holiday sweaters are greatly encouraged. Van Brunt Optical Haus at SOCO is located at 3303 Hyland Ave., in Costa Mesa.

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Ruby’s Diner Celebrates 35 Years

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By Greer Wylder
December 06, 2017

Ruby’s Diner celebrates 35 years of serving favorite burgers, fries and shakes on Thursday, Dec. 7. On the milestone date, all Ruby’s Diner locations will offer the classic RubyBurger with French fries for just $2.99 while supplies last. Proceeds from each sale will directly benefit The Ruby Dooby Foundation and Spark of Love. Ruby’s Diner invites guests to enjoy a classic RubyBurger and French fries for just $2.99 twice a year – once in July commemorating the birthday of the Diner’s namesake, Ruby Cavanaugh – then again in December celebrating the company’s anniversary.  The Ruby Dooby Foundation carries on the…

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