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PFLAG Newport Beach is Awarding Scholarships to LGBTQIA High School Senior

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2021

PFLAG is excited to announce they will be awarding up to 4 scholarships to graduating Class of 2021 LGBTQIA seniors.  Each scholarship, in the amount of $500, will be given to recipients who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or straight ally (LGBTQIA) and who will be continuing in higher education.  Applicants must currently have a 2.0 minimum GPA and be a resident of Orange County.  Find the application here. Applications must be received by email no later than May 15, 2021.  Decisions will be announced June 1, 2021 and recipients will be invited to an award ceremony…

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STEELCRAFT BELLFLOWER WELCOMEs NEW FOOD CONCEPTS

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By Greer Wylder
April 05, 2021

SteelCraft, an outdoor urban eatery built using repurposed shipping containers with locations in Long Beach, Bellflower and Garden Grove, just opened MFK: Modern Filipino Kitchen and Pizza Playa will open later this spring at its Bellflower location.  MFK at SteelCraft Bellflower is the restaurant’s second location, with the first opening in Anaheim in 2017. The family-owned restaurant presents a modern take on Filipino Soul Food and carries the authenticity and original flavors of the Philippines while pushing the boundaries of what Filipino food can be. The team at MFK’s SteelCraft Bellflower location will experiment with new ingredients and will expand…

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IMPROV ON THE ARGYROS PLAZA

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By Greer Wylder
April 05, 2021

So you think you can act? Segerstrom Center for the Arts in association with South Coast Repertory, is introducing a new series: Improv on the Plaza. These improv workshops will help the aspiring actors among us or simply hone lapsed social skills in preparation for your long-awaited re-entry into public situations. They will be taught by Greg Atkins, an SCR Theatre Conservatory teaching artist. Classes will be on Wednesdays April 14, 21 and 28 and May 5 starting at 6:30 p.m. on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. The price per class is just $10, but space is limited to…

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gourmet charcuterie boards to go

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By Greer Wylder
April 02, 2021

Just in time for Easter! Orange Coast Winery is offering delicious, gourmet charcuterie boards available in convenient (and cute) to-go boxes! Choose from three different sizes to fit your occasion, and let them have the job of preparing the perfect Easter appetizers for you! The large box includes 3oz each: Aged Cheddar, Brie, Calabrese, Dried Apricots, Dried Cranberries, Fig Jam, Goat Cheese, Hatch Chili Cheese, Marcona Almonds, Prosciutto, Rosemary Asiago, Smoked Gouda, Soppressata, and a sleeve of Crackers. Priced at $140. The medium box includes 3oz each: Aged Cheddar, Brie, Dried Apricots, Dried Cranberries, Fig Jam, Marcona Almonds, Prosciutto, Rosemary…

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Easter Menus from Old Brea Chop House

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By Greer Wylder
April 02, 2021

Whether dining in or dining out, Old Brea Chop House is offering both options this Easter Sunday. The dine-in menu will include their traditional Sunday Brunch menu served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which features steakhouse-inspired dishes like Surf & Turf Benedict, Lemon Ricotta Fritters and Beet-Cured Salmon Hash. Dinner will be served all day long and include three specialty entrees: Sea Scallops, Prime Rib and Dover Sole. Reservations required here. For those more comfortable enjoying Easter at home, Old Brea Chop House is offering Easter Takeaway Feasts, available to pre-order.  With options for two or four to six…

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