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Ikebana Floral Arrangements Workshop
02.15.18
Centennial Farm at OC Fair & Event Center is hosting several weekend workshops through June on a variety of different topics, beyond the typical gardening class. Next up, on Saturday, Feb 17 at 9:30 a.m. learn the basics of Ikebana floral arrangement and design from instructors Miyako Arao, a Sogetsu Ikebana 1st degree grandmaster; Marilyn Drageset, a Sogetsu Ikebana 1st degree teacher; and Rie Miura Strong, a Sogetsu Ikebana 2nd degree teacher. Attendees will create their own arrangement to take home.
Cost: $35 includes materials and handouts; bring scissors/snippers. All classes are held on Saturdays and begin at 9:30 a.m.; pre-registration is required.
To register for any of the workshops offered at Centennial Farm, use the form at ocfair.com/community-programs/centennial-farm/garden-classes/. Class sizes are limited. Classes are intended for participants 16 years and older unless otherwise noted. Each class is generally about 2 hours and take place in the Silo Building at Centennial Farm at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa.
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Orange County Paws FUR Pink run/walk
02.14.18
Join us at the sixth annual Orange County Paws FUR Pink run/walk on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Irvine Regional Park in Orange. Participants can register to run or walk with their dogs and raise funds for charity paw-tners, which include Susan G. Komen Orange County and The National Canine Cancer Foundation. Whether you are walking to celebrate your own survival, in honor of another survivor or in memory of someone who lost their battle, each runner/walker can expect a memorable, fun-filled morning. The event features:
Hearty Hound 5K Fun Run/Walk
Dawdling Doodle 1-Mile Walk
FURever Yours Expo w/Yoga in the Park and pet demonstrations
PAWsitively Pink Costume Contest
Each participant will receive a custom Paws FUR Pink branded participation t-shirt, wine glass, doggy frisbee and sunglasses.
Registration fees range from $15 to $48.
For more information and to register for Paws FUR Pink®, please visit pawsfurpink.com or send an email to info@bookthatevent.com.
Irvine Regional Park is at 1 Irvine Park Road in Orange.
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