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Caitlyn Minimalist Opens at The Shops at Mission Viejo
02.18.26
The Shops at Mission Viejo has welcomed Caitlyn Minimalist, the newest addition to its retail lineup. The Orange County based jewelry brand is known for pieces rooted in love, sentiment and storytelling, with a focus on meaningful, personalized designs that mark life’s most important people, milestones and memories.
Launched on Etsy in 2014 with a single handwritten necklace, Caitlyn Minimalist began as a personal gift and has since grown into a full collection of everyday jewelry. The brand’s thoughtful approach to design has made it a go to for keepsakes and easy, meaningful gifts, whether for birthdays, anniversaries or just because.
Caitlyn Minimalist is located on Level 2 at The Shops at Mission Viejo, near Tommy Bahama, at 555 The Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA 92691.
More Info: For more information including hours, please visit simon.com.
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Trail Runners Welcome Spring at Whiting Ranch
02.16.26
Trail runners and hikers are invited to welcome the first full day of spring at the fourth annual Whiting Ranch Trail Races on March 21 at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in Trabuco Canyon.
Directed by Costa Mesa native Amanda Pennington, the event offers four distance options, including a 6K, 10K, half marathon and 30K, with courses that wind through rolling hills, native oak groves and open stretches with sweeping views of Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains.
Runners can expect a well-supported experience with fully stocked aid stations and an encouraging volunteer crew along the way, making it approachable for first-timers and rewarding for seasoned trail runners alike. Hikers are also welcome on the 6K and 10K routes.
Registration is open at ultrasignup.com, and readers can receive $25 off any distance with the code GREERSOC. More information is available at whitingranchtrailraces.run.
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park, 27901 Glenn Ranch Rd, Trabuco Canyon.
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