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CASA Pinwheel Project
05.09.19
CASA-OC and Junior Kids for CASA will be displaying 3,100 pinwheels representing the number of children in the Orange County foster care system on Saturday, May 11 at Fashion Island in conjunction with Foster Care Awareness Month happening in May. YOU can sponsor a pinwheel for only $5 or with a donation of $25+ receive a benefit card to receive discounts at select stores at Fashion Island valid from May 9 - 16.
Junior Kids for CASA is a group of children between the ages of 8 and 13 who are learning philanthropy through volunteer work with CASA-OC. This year, Junior Kids for CASA will be leading the fundraising efforts for the 3rd annual Pinwheel Project happening at Fashion Island.
The 2019 Pinwheel Project is being Chaired by Christy Flanagan and her daughter Bridget and Nicole Joseph and her daughter Ava. Junior Kids for CASA will be helping to make this event successful through mini-fundraisers and awareness events leading up to the big day at Fashion Island on May 11, at which they will all be on hand to volunteer and help out at this special fundraiser. CASA is tremendously proud of these youth who are learning about giving back to your community and helping those who are not as fortunate.
Children can enjoy activities including face painting, balloon art, and a DJ from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 11.
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All She Can EAT Brazilian Feast
05.08.19
Celebrate Mom on Mother's Day with an "All She Can Eat" Brazilian feast and a complimentary house-made Brazilian Flan at Silva’s Fresh Eatery + Churrascaria in Santa Ana. The family-friendly environment, fresh and cuisine and craft cocktails are perfect for such a celebration.
A sampling from the menu includes the following and all beef is prepared “The Gaucho Way” slow cooked in a churrascaria.
Picanha – culotte style top sirloin
Garlic Picanha - garlic & fresh herb culotte style top sirloin
Tri-Tip - tender, lean sirloin
Skirt Steak – garlic & fresh herb rubbed beef
Oven Roasted Salmon: rubbed with sea salt, lemon & California olive oil
Gaucho Style Sausage: Brazilian style spit roasted
Mary's Free-Range Leg of Chicken: roasted leg of Mary’s all natural chicken
Organic Cauliflower - turmeric roasted & caramelized
Organic Broccoli - roasted with olive oil & lime
Ratatouille - squash, zucchini, eggplant, Roma tomato
Heirloom Baby Carrots - Roasted & glazed with fresh herbs
Shredded Stewed Collard Greens
Feijoada - Brazilian black bean stew with sausage.
Feijão Jalo - Pinto beans prepared with onions and garlic
Biro-Biro Rice - Brazilian fried rice
Truffle Mac & Cheese garlic mashed potatoes
Steamed Basmati Rice
Roasted Medley of organic Pee wee potatoes
Open for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 5 to 10 p.m. dinner Friday; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday/
3672 S. Bristol St. in Santa Ana. 855.600.5500.
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