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FREE Chuck Jones In Your Home creativity classes
04.27.20
Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is offering FREE Chuck Jones In Your Home creativity classes through Friday, May 1. The Zoom online classes are taught by Lee Fairchild.
On Tuesday, April 28 at 10 a.m. Inspired by Shel Silverstein’s book ‘Don’t Bump the Glump’
Look at Shel Silverstein’s book of poetry, ‘Don’t Bump the Glump’, read some of his humorous poems, and look at his illustrations. And, then create your own fantasy creatures inspired by Shel.
You will need:
- Pencil
- Paper
- Black marker
- Colored pencils
- Optional- watercolors
Thursday, April 30 at 10 a.m.: Inspired by Sara Fanelli’s ‘My Map Book’
Sara Fanelli’s book contains twelve beautifully illustrated maps, such as Map of My Day and Map of My Family, that both teach about mapping and telling one's story. Look at her illustrations and create your own map. That could be a treasure map, a map of your neighborhoods, or even a map of your hearts.
You will need:
- Pencil
- Paper
- Colored pencils
- Black marker
- Bonus if you have brown paper, that makes a great treasure map
Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m.: Inspired by Diana Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long’s ‘A Beetle is Shy’
“Diana Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again, this time creating a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles.”
You will look at the incredible illustrations by Sylvia Long and create your own symmetrical beetle.
You will need:
- Paper
- Pencil
- Water soluble markers (not permanent) crayola works well
- Water cup
- Paintbrush
- Paper towel
For more information on this week's classes with Lee visit here.
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Quarantine Dining Specials and Options in OC
04.26.20
Through this unprecedented time, Descanso’s is focusing on a perfect take-out menu that features many of their favorite Items. Plus, they have added a Family Taco Meal package and are offering Beer & Wine.
Their Family Taco Meal includes two pounds of meat (your choice), 1 pint of Refried Pinto Beans, 1 pint of Mexican Fried Rice, 15 Tortillas, 1 pint of Salsa Frita, 1 pint of salsa verde, 1 pint of pico de Gallo and 1 pint of Lime wedges. Take Out Special: For every $20 spent on call-in take out, receive one roll of complimentary Toilet Paper!
CLICK HERE To view their new Take Out Menu!
They will be serving this Take Out Menu Daily from 4 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Please call them anytime at 714.486.3798 or email them at info@descansorestaurant.com to place your order.
1555 Adams Ave. Ste. 103, Costa Mesa. Corner of Harbor Blvd. & Adams Ave. 714.486.3798.
Wahoos --- Order lunch or dinner to be picked up at your local Wahoo’s on Wednesdays (#WahoosWednesday), and Wahoo’s will donate a percentage of sales to the ENC Nature Preschool! USE CODE: Nature Preschool. Begin a weekly take-out tradition with your family! #LIVINGLOCALOC
Hi-Time
When shopping with Hi-Time Wine Cellars, instead of the usual 1% back that their loyal customers enjoy, the family-owned business has agreed to donate 10% of the monthly sales on all ENC family and friend purchases back to the Environmental Nature Center and ENC Nature Preschool. Simply give the Center’s number – 949-645-8489 – at checkout.
There are also a number of restaurants participating in the Virtual SavorOC at the Environmental Center's Virtual Spring Faire May 11 – 17. Local restaurants participating in their Virtual Savor OC include Mi Casa, Pink Salt Catering, Al’s New York Café, Kean Coffee, Sensitive Sweets, Suzanne’s Catering, Playa Mesa, Dory Deli, Helmsman Ale House, the Country Club, Black Market Bakery, Sessions West Coast Deli and Wahoo’s!
Participating restaurants will provide fun, short videos during the Faire week, so viewers can learn how to cook just like a chef! Check the schedule to see when they will be posted to our YouTube channel. Many of their restaurant sponsors are creating “ENC Spring Faire Specials” for ENC members and supporters to order during the week of May 11-17 (or a certain day or days during that span).
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