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Donations Needed ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSION
06.27.19
Orange County Rescue Mission is in critical need for personal care items for the 268 men, women and children residing at various campuses and the Village of Hope, the Rescue Mission’s transitional living facility.
Donated items will be shared during the Rescue Mission’s “Christmas in July” event on Friday, July 26. The organization hosts this event annually with a two-fold purpose: providing resident families a second chance at a holiday celebration, and reminding the community that there is a year-round need for donations.
This year, the Rescue Mission is in urgent need of the following items to assist families in need:
- Canned food - tuna, meat, fruits vegetables, and beans.
- Hygiene items - bars of soap, shampoo, underwear for kids (all sizes), underwear for women (all sizes), toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, toilet paper, and baby wipes.
Donations can be dropped off at the Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope from now through Friday, July 26. Community partners Chick-fil-A at the District in Tustin and the Tustin Auto Center will also be accepting donations. Additionally, items can be ordered online and delivered directly to Orange County Rescue Mission, 1 Hope Drive in Tustin. 714.247.4343 or visit rescuemission.org.
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SUMMER DIVE-IN MOVIES ARE BACK AT FASHION ISLAND HOTEL
06.26.19
TGIF at Fashion Island Hotel and the Friday night Summer Dive-In Movie nights are back at this SoCal luxe retreat through August 30. Film lovers of all ages can sidle up poolside or relax on their own pool floats while sipping specialty cocktails and other beverages and munching popcorn and other yummy snacks. Arrival at 7 p.m. with film screenings starting at sundown, about 8 p.m.
Families, couples and groups of besties are cordially invited. This year’s cinema line-up has it all – dramatic adventure with Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Captain Marvel and others; family fun with Beauty and the Beast and Incredibles 2; romance with Pretty Woman; and comedy with Crazy Rich Asians. Cost is $10 for locals and free for hotel guests.
Guests staying at Fashion Island Hotel can enjoy a chic package deal – Luxe Summer Escape, which includes 15% off room rate and a $50 hotel credit for dining or spa, plus complimentary admission to Summer Dive-In Movies.
Following is the schedule:
- June 28: Crazy Rich Asians
- July 5: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
- July 12: Avengers: Infinity War
- July 19: Incredibles 2
- July 26: Pretty Woman
- August 2: Beauty and the Beast (2017)
- August 9: Bumblebee
- August 16: Ralph Breaks the Internet
- August 23: Game Night
- August 30: Captain Marvel
$10 for locals through Eventbrite; free for overnight guests. Pricing excludes tax and gratuity. Food and beverages are an additional cost.
Fashion Island Hotel is at 690 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 949.759.0808
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