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MISSION INN KICKS OFF THE 24TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
11.22.16
One of Southern California’s most beloved holiday traditions, The Festival of Lights at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside will kick off on Friday, Nov. 25 through Saturday, Jan. 7.
It’s a free, six-week display of over 4.5 million holiday lights illuminating the historic landmark hotel. New this season, are three aromatic Gingerbread Villages in the lobby constructed over 10 weeks using 500 pounds of gingerbread, icing, and candy. The hotel offers experiences inspired by the spiced cookie, including festive spa treatments, cocktails and desserts, as well as a decked out Gingerbread Dreams Suite (starting at $1,432).
The “Switch-on” ceremony begins on Friday, Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks show. The Festival of Lights features 400 animated angels, elves, Dickens carolers, and vines of twinkling lights. Complementing the lights is a 12’ x 8’ man-made sprig of mistletoe, fresh snow, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
The Mission Inn & Spa is at 3649 Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside.
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Complimentary Thanksgiving At Recess Room
11.22.16
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, The Recess Room in Fountain Valley is welcoming the community to a complimentary Thanksgiving lunch on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24. Whether you are without family this holiday, or you simply don’t have a place to go for Thanksgiving – everyone is welcome.
The owners of The Recess Room are thankful for being able to see a life-long dream come to life with the opening of their restaurant this past September and want to show their thanks to the community with this Thanksgiving meal.
On Thanksgiving Day, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., The Recess Room is serving complimentary Thanksgiving “Recess Plates” which will include Turketta, Chicken Sliders with IPA Gravy and lots of sides – Thanksgiving, Recess Room-style. While supplies last.
The Recess Room is at 18380 Brookhurst Street in Fountain Valley.
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