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MemorialCare Offers Free Online Mental Health Resource to ALL OC residents

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By Greer Wylder
February 18, 2021

In response to the unprecedented need for mental health and mental wellbeing services during the pandemic, nonprofit health system MemorialCare is now offering a free online resource to not only its patients but to the entire community. The increased access to SilverCloud Health comes on the heels of ongoing reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that more than 40% of U.S adults are struggling with mental health or substance abuse as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. SilverCloud provides an on-demand, virtual mental health platform that offers digital behavioral health care via evidence-based content, programs and support,…

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Duck Donuts Opens at SteelCraft

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By Greer Wylder
February 18, 2021

Duck Donuts, known for serving Warm, Delicious and Made To Order!® donuts just opened its third Orange County shop inside SteelCraft, a Long Beach-based outdoor urban eatery built with repurposed shipping containers.   In addition to donuts, Duck Donuts will serve its signature coffee blends, donut breakfast sandwiches, and made-to-order milkshakes and donut sundaes featuring Thrifty vanilla ice cream. The shop will also offer a vegan cake-based donut option. With vegan donuts, guests can experience the same made-to-order process, including customizing their donut by choosing from a variety of vegan-friendly coatings, toppings and drizzles, watching the donut being made fresh…

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Hurley Warehouse Final Sale

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By Greer Wylder
February 17, 2021

Alternative Retail: The official Hurley Warehouse Sale is having a final clearance event in Costa Mesa through Sunday, Feb. 21! Save up to 80% OFF on men’s, women’s and boys’ apparel and accessories including: t-shirts, tanks, boardshorts, walkshorts, fleece, jackets and much more! Tickets (FREE) are required for each customer over the age of 15 yrs. You must checkout one (1) hour from the start time listed on your ticket. (e.g. 10am ticket must checkout by 11 a.m.) No bags, backpacks or purses will be permitted inside the sale. All Sales Final – No Returns or Exchanges. Touch-less Payments preferred. Credit/Debit…

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The 24th season of The Witte Lectures

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By Greer Wylder
February 17, 2021

Newport Beach Public Library Foundation's 24th season of The Witte Lectures for Winter/Spring 2021 is presented online via Zoom with distinguished speakers P.J. O’Rourke, Sam Quinones, and Shahzia Sikander. Tickets on sale now at npblf.foundation  According to Janet Hadley, Witte Committee Chair and NBPLF Board Member, “Even in the face of a pandemic, the Witte Lecture series remains steadfast in providing timely, relevant, and vibrant contemporary speakers. Be inspired by the artistry of cooking with Samin Nosrat, political developments of historic magnitude with P.J. O’Rourke, the societal price of addiction with Sam Quinones, and the power of art which can…

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Dance and Wellness Classes Return to Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
February 15, 2021

They’re dancing again and watching iconic feature films on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Government-mandated COVID-19 guidelines have been loosened and the Center is again presenting its popular Saturday Wellness Classes featuring African Dance taught by Dr. Jewel, Tuesday Night Dance Classes with Broadway, film and television extraordinaire Lauren Lim Jackson, and Movie Nights, with Hidden Figures (March 5), The LEGO Movie (March 6), Roman Holiday (March 12) and Hello, Dolly! (March 13). Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.scfta.org/Events/Plaza-Events or by phone at (714) 556-2787 from 10 am to 2 pm. Wellness…

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