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Environmental Nature Center Acquired Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2021

Wonderful news for nature lovers. The Environmental Nature Center has acquired Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, a 12-acre sanctuary located in Modjeska Canyon! The property includes a natural history museum, trails, and bird observation deck. Soon The ENC will provide opportunities at Tucker similar to those at the ENC – field trips for school and scout groups, Nature Camps, service learning, community programs, and more. Encenter.org/tucker will be updated as more info becomes available. You can also sign up for email updates, HERE.Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary began in 1929 when Benjamin and Dorothy Tucker welcomed visitors to their bird observation porch in the Santa Ana Mountains. The site…

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The Jimi Hendrix of the Ukulele

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2021

Widely recognized as “the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Jake Shimabukuro will be performing on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. His one-man army advances the ukulele cause, turning the four-string axe into a flexible musical vehicle capable of generating everything from crunching, effects-laden rock to sensuously swinging jazz. For COVID guidelines, visit here.For tickets, visit thebarclay.org/buy-tickets.4242 Campus Drive in Irvine.

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Pop-Up Roller Skate Venue to Open at 2ND & PCH

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2021

Pigeon’s Roller Rink, a pop-up experience will open at 2nd and PCH in Long Beach on Saturday, September 18th. The roller skate venue will offer excitement on eight wheels for all ages with a variety of reservation-based open skate sessions, classes, and private parties. Like most action sports, roller skating’s popularity rose dramatically during the pandemic. However, the years preceding this new-wave skating boom were not as kind to the sport and several venue closures left Los Angeles county with only one full-time rink. Now, roller skating is back with more skaters in Southern California than there have been in decades…

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Vans X Enfants Riches Déprimés

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By Greer Wylder
September 17, 2021

For those who love the Vans collabs, here’s one for you! ENFANTS RICHES DÉPRIMÉS teamed up with Vans again on a new pair of shoes. The Parisian and LA-based RTW brand launched their 4th pair of Vans. Available September 20th exclusively on ENFANTSRICHESDEPRIMES.COM and mrporter.com.The ERD x VANS IV cost $815 and are distressed all Black Vans featuring a blue stitched chain patch on right with blue custom logo laces. 

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World’s Largest Trash Cleanup Event Returns to OC

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By Greer Wylder
September 15, 2021

Coastal Cleanup Day is making its in-person comeback on Sept. 18 after a year hiatus. To observe this day, Orange County Coastkeeper is coordinating cleanup sites throughout the county, providing supplies, and collecting data on behalf of the California Coastal Commission.This is Coastkeeper’s sixth year hosting Coastal Cleanup Day. The volunteer beach cleanup is from 9 a.m. to noon and it includes more than 30 sites throughout Orange County. Coastal Cleanup Day encourages people to collect trash and recyclable items discarded on the region’s coastline, waterways, or near home.To add more fun this year, Coastkeeper is also hosting a month-long virtual event…

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