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Festival of Trees at The Fairmont

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By Greer Wylder
November 24, 2015

The Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach is a winter wonderland with its Festival of Trees on display now through Wednesday, December 2. The extravagant trees are sponsored and decorated by businesses, organizations or individuals and will be the centerpieces of the Silver and Gold Reception & Tree Auction to benefit South County Outreach on Thursday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m. The Silver and Gold Reception will feature wine, hors d’ oeuvres, seasonal entertainment and an exciting live auction. Reception reservations are $100 or 10 for $900. Winning bidders will have their holiday trees delivered to their home or business. Ninety…

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Celestino’s Meats The Old Fashioned Butcher Shop

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By Greer Wylder
November 23, 2015

Thanksgiving is just three days away, but it’s not too late to pick up a fresh turkey at Celestino’s Meats, an old-fashioned butcher shop in Eastside Costa Mesa. It stocks Diestel range-grown turkeys and even offers a holiday menu for every side dish you ever dreamed of. You can also pick up some of Celestino’s handmade sausages, they make 30 varieties (English style banger sausage, sweet Italian sausage, turkey cranberry to name a few) as well as at least a dozen types of beef and turkey jerky including sugar free and gluten/sugar free varieties. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.…

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Babette’s Take-Away Thanksgiving Dinner

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By Greer Wylder
November 23, 2015

One of our favorite restaurants in Orange County, Babette’s in Crystal Cove is adding holiday dinners to its popular take-away menu. You can order a Thanksgiving Dinner to go, complete with Herb-Brined Organic Turkey, soup, salad, sides and choice of three fresh, seasonal pies, including a vegan option. Each dinner, can serve 6 guests, is $300 and must be ordered by calling 949.715.9915 today! All dinners may be picked up between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26. Here’s the delicious menu Butternut Squash Soup with toasted maple crostini; Quinoa & Pomegranate Salad with organic baby kale, baby heirloom…

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Irvine Spectrum’s OC Chill Ice Rink

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By Greer Wylder
November 20, 2015

Irvine Spectrum Center has its own winter wonderland! Its outdoor OC Chill Ice Rink is open through Monday, Feb. 15. Skate sessions last 75 minutes and are priced at $18.50 for adults and children (includes skates rentals). If you bring your own skates, the price is $15.  Skate sessions for toddlers are $14 daily, including skate rental (sizes 8T to 12T only). Helmets are optional and free of charge. Season passes, private lessons and private parties are also available.   The OC Chill Ice Rink is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.  For more information, visit skatespectrum.com. The Irvine Spectrum Center is at 670 Spectrum Center…

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CHILL at The Queen Mary A Frozen Holiday Adventure

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By Greer Wylder
November 20, 2015

Families in sunny SoCal can now experience the frozen magic and holiday adventure at CHILL opening tonight at 7 p.m. at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. Exciting opening night festivities include the Red Bull Skydivers, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, and of course, the unveiling of magical Ice Kingdom.  The giant dome –originally home to the Spruce Goose - will be frozen and transformed into a giant igloo. Once inside, you’ll discover a 13,000 square foot Ice Kingdom with a Dickens theme featuring gigantic ice creations some towering over 2.5 stories tall. Dress in your winter’s warmest– temperatures will…

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