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Fall Fundraiser for Creativity: Can Your Family Come Out and Play?
09.25.15
Play It Forward is a family-friendly afternoon on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity in Costa Mesa.
Children of all ages will get to have hands-on experiences at different booths featuring such activities as toy-making, mask-making, balloon animals making, light table animation drawing, lyric writing, and guitar playing.
Parents can learn how to make salsa with a chef, bean bag toss for a favorite varietal, there’s a cave with light libations and plenty of family photo opps.
The carnival atmosphere will be enhanced with fresh popcorn, cotton candy, hot pretzels, a bar filled with fruit juices, sodas, ice cream truck and more!
Tickets are $50 per family and are available at PIF4Creativity.org.
Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is at 3321 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa. 949.660.7793, ext.107.
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Charles of Laguna Celebrates 50 Years as Artisans in Luxury Hair Wear f
09.24.15
By Mimi Ngo
Charles of Laguna best known to locals as, “Charles Wigs,” is anything but you’re typical wig shop; they are an atelier that specializes in giving men and women a customized hair fitting that will result in natural-looking hair.
With customers ranging from those with medical hair loss, alopecia or even those who desire better hair, many hair wearers typically strive for anonymity, so to celebrate 50 years of business, Charles of Laguna is hosting their anniversary celebration with the public on Sunday Sept. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m.
To celebrate, Charles of Laguna will be hosting a book signing for Patty Farmer’s new book, "Playboy Swings: How Hugh Hefner and Playboy Changed the Face of Music." Mingle to the sounds of live tenor saxophonist Ira Raibon, formerly of Earth Wind & Fire.
Also, receive a mini Tarot card reading from Ashley, a renowned astrologer and SunGoddess In one of the atelier’s private rooms. You will also be to see live hair demonstrations that will show you how Charles of Laguna specializes in their craft.
Charles of Laguna will be donating 10 percent of the event proceeds along with Farmer’s book sales to Kristine Taylor Philanthropies.
Come join beauty’s secret society of hair wearers and find out what Charles of Laguna is all about.
1816 S. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 949.494.8775
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