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Daphne’s kicks off 2021 with Pita Madness

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By Greer Wylder
January 20, 2021

New Year, new flavor combinations to love! Daphne’s, the fresh Mediterranean fast casual concept with locations in Orange County, has launched four all-new limited time, innovative pita sandwiches to encourage guests to experience all the unique flavor profiles that the Mediterranean has to offer. The four unique sandwiches include: The Honey Chicken Pita features grilled chicken, cucumber-tomato salad, lettuce, and honey mustard sauce on a warm pita and is served with a side of tzatziki sauce The Cali Pita is a Mediterranean spin on a Cali Burrito and begins with a choice of hand-carved gyro or grilled chicken, topped with…

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Zumiez Warehouse Sale

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2021

Stock up on all things Zumiez at the Alternative Retail’s Warehouse Sale in Santa Ana through January 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Save up to 70% OFF on men’s, women’s and boys’ apparel and accessories - plus hard goods (including skateboards, trucks, wheels, decks). Including tees, button ups, hoodies, jackets, pants, shorts, boardies, hats, shoes, watches, sunglasses, snowboard gear, and much more. Tickets (FREE) are required for each customer over the age of 15 years old. Limit only (1) ticket per customer. Customers who purchase more than one ticket (for different dates/times) will forfeit all tickets. You will have…

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JDRF at Home Presents World-renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2021

Join a special virtual event featuring world-renowned cellist and JDRF Ambassador Alisa Weilerstein on Thursday, January 21 at 5 p.m. PT. During this one-hour livestream, you and your family will enjoy an exclusive performance by Alisa as she shares stories about her career in music and journey with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Alisa Weilerstein is one of today’s foremost cellists. Since making her professional debut in her early teens, she has been in high demand as a solo recitalist, chamber musician and concerto soloist with leading orchestras worldwide. Diagnosed with T1D at nine years old, Alisa is a staunch advocate…

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Support Local Chefs and Bartenders! Interactive Online Classes

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2021

Long Beach Food & Beverage is excited to add January online interactive cooking classes with some of your favorite Long Beach chefs and bartenders! Becoming a partner or signing up for one or more classes supports Long Beach chefs and bartenders with additional revenue during this challenging time. Additional chefs, bartenders and classes added weekly so check back often here. Long Beach Food & Beverage is a registered 501(c)3 Non-profit. Tax ID #84-2641039. Contributions are tax deductible. All classes are presented on Zoom, and are interactive, allowing viewers to cook, shake and stir along and ask questions during the class. Individual and Private…

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SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS ACCEPTING GARDEN NOMINATIONS FOR NEWPORT BEACH GARDEN TOUR

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2021

Sherman Library & Gardens is in the planning stages for the 2021 Newport Beach Garden Tour. The annual Tour, celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, takes place on the Saturday before Mother’s Day.  The Garden Tour committee of dedicated volunteers is seeking recommendations for private, residential gardens in the Newport Beach area. The Newport Beach Garden Tour showcases 6 residential gardens each year.  Selected home garden owners will allow members of the community to wander through their yard from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 8.  If the Tour goes “virtual” again this year, homeowners would agree to a professional videographer…

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