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SkyPark at Santa’s Village

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By Greer Wylder
May 28, 2021

Southern California theme park SkyPark at Santa’s Village is now open and celebrating 66 years (the park opened Memorial Day Weekend, just weeks before Disneyland). The park sat abandoned for many years until Bill and Michelle Johnson purchased it in 2014, renovated, reimagined, and reopened it. Today SkyPark at Santa’s Village is an “outdoor adventure park” with many self-powered rides and active attractions, which enable guests to safely social distance and still have fun. SkyPark at Santa’s Village caters to thrill-seekers of all ages. Surrounded by the San Bernardino National Forest, SPSV features a world-class mountain bike park, storybook characters,…

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Catalina Island Museum to Host Watch Parties

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By Greer Wylder
May 28, 2021

Catalina Island Museum invites Catalina Island enthusiasts to experience the Island in a whole new way with Charles Phoenix: Catalinaland Watch Parties on May 29 and June 4 at 8:30 p.m. Each show will take place under the stars at the Museum's outdoor Ackerman Family Amphitheater, where guests can enjoy a specialty cocktail, wine, beer, and light snacks. The museum’s galleries will be open to enjoy throughout the evening.Guests should be prepared for their Catalina lovin' spirit to soar when Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix, sweeps us away on a time travel adventure exploring the island's classic landmarks, legends, and lore. Charles also…

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City of Hope Orange County for Virtual Topping Off Ceremony

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By Greer Wylder
May 28, 2021

Join City of Hope Orange County for a virtual “Topping Off” Ceremony for the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center on June 3 at 3 p.m. PDT. The ceremony marks the transition from building the foundational structure to bringing the interiors to life. The future 190,000-square-foot center, located on 11 acres at Five Point’s Great Park, will bring best-in-class cancer care, pioneering research, and lifesaving treatment to the county’s 3.2 million residents.Join Annette M. Walker, President, City of Hope Orange County, Edward S. Kim, M.D., M.B.A., Physician-in-Chief, City of Hope Orange County, Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45), Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan and others to hear…

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Celebrate the Grand Opening of Whimsical Charm at SOCO + The OC Mix

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By Greer Wylder
May 28, 2021

Join us to celebrate the opening of Whimsical Charm’s second location at SOCO + The OC Mix! Community members are invited to shop luxe gifts for kids and babies while enjoying various activities and entertainment during a special Grand Opening event.The celebration will be held on Friday, June 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. inside the new store, located at 3313 Hyland Avenue, Unit C1 inside The OC Mix in Costa Mesa. From 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, there will be a special ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce.Then from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., guests…

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Hoag Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccines at Irvine Spectrum Center

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2021

In an effort to protect the community, Hoag is now offering free COVID-19 vaccines at the Irvine Spectrum Center. They welcome individuals ages 12 and up to receive the Pfizer vaccine at this clinic which will be open weekly on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Anyone under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by a legal guardian. Minors without a government-issued photo ID may bring a birth certificate. No appointment is needed and walk-ins are welcome.More information here.Thursdays noon to 5 p.m.Fridays noon to 5 p.m.Saturdays noon to 5 p.m.517 Irvine Spectrum Center…

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