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Top 10 Birthday Freebies
03.15.17
If your birthday is coming up and you love free stuff, this is for you. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 free things you can be treated to on your birthday.
These birthday giveaways come with a small price, you have to join their “club.” Only good ol’ Denny’s will let you just show an I.D. for a free Grand Slam Breakfast. As long as you are fine with that, here’s what you can get:
- Auntie Anne’s will give you a free pretzel if you download their App.
- Baja Fresh will give you a free burrito if you join their Club.
- Baskin-Robbins will give you free ice cream if you sign up for a BR account.
- Benihana will give you a $30 gift certificate if you join “The Chef’s Table.”
- Cold Stone Creamery: Best to bring a friend—buy one, get on free. Join the CS Club.
- Del Taco will give you a free Premium shake. Join the Raving Fan eClub.
- Denny’s will give you a free Gland Slam Breakfast. Just tell your server and show your I.D.
- Jamba Juice will give you a free juice or smoothie. Sign up for their rewards program.
- Pinkberry will give you free yogurt if you join their loyalty program.
- Starbucks (why can’t this be Peet’s?) will give you a free drink or treat if you join their Rewards program.
Or maybe, you want an inflatable crown as pictured above? It’s not free, but you can find it here for $6.50.
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Volunteer Opportunities at NB Film Fest
03.14.17
If you are a film lover and have extra time, what better way to spend it than as a volunteer for Orange County’s annual celebration of cinema. The 18th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival runs April 20—April 27 and volunteers can participate in several aspects of the festival including guest relations, merchandise sales, theater ushering, and office reception.
Prior to the festival, volunteers must attend at least one mandatory orientation meeting. The meeting provides an overview of festival activities, as well as updated information on positions and volunteer responsibilities. Volunteers will have the opportunity to sign up for specific shifts at the meeting.
Volunteers under 18 years old must submit a signed parental consent form. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
All volunteers are required to attend ONE of the following Newport Beach Film Festival orientation sessions:
Wednesday, March 22 – Oasis Senior Center – 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 – Oasis Senior Center – 1 to 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 - Newport Beach Film Festival Office – 4 to 5 p.m.
Monday, March 27 - Newport Beach Film Festival Office – 5 to 6 p.m.
Volunteers must RSVP with their selected orientation date to volunteer@newportbeachfilmfest.com
New volunteers must also register online for Shiftboard, here and click on “New Registration."
Returning volunteers can log into their previous account on Shiftboard, here.
For information, visit NewportBeachFilmFest.com
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