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Mission San Juan Capistrano Celebrates St. Joseph Day and Return of the Swallows

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By Greer Wylder
March 15, 2021

Mission San Juan Capistrano is open for visitors and will mark St. Joseph Day and its world-renowned annual return of the swallows tradition with both virtual and in-person activities on Friday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The historic Mission grounds are open with limited capacity and strict COVID-19 requirements (properly worn masks and social distancing). A special St. Joseph’s Table marking the Year of St. Joseph, led by Mission Board member Vicky Carabini and the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles, will raise money for the local foodbank, Serra’s Pantry. On-site Timeline: 9 a.m.: Gates Open 9…

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Pi Day at Toast Kitchen + Bakery

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By Greer Wylder
March 12, 2021

Will you be celebrating Pi Day with a pen and pencil OR a fork and napkin?! Toast Kitchen + Bakery makes that decision an easy one with some special, one-day-only,  Pi Day pies available for purchase in honor of this annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14) because 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π (3.14159265359). Celebrated for its unique menu and great tasting food, Toast Kitchen and Bakery features a variety of pies daily.  For Pi Day, however, the restaurant will be offering special pastries and…

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USA Surf Team & Wyland partner on Olympics surf boards to raise funds

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By Greer Wylder
March 12, 2021

This year, the Wyland Foundation is supporting the efforts of the first ever USA Surf team at the Tokyo Olympics through fundraising merchandise and Wyland painted surfboards to be auctioned off. The Wyland Foundation will be integrating the efforts to maintain healthy waterways and coasts into this year’s National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation with an emphasis on the recreational role water plays in our lives. "Just painted two surfboards for the US Olympic surf team. Carissa Moore, 4 time world champion and a member of the US Olympic Team for the Tokyo games and I pictured here at Haleiwa…

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Billy’s At The Beach Toasts St. Patrick’s Day With Aloha Spirit

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2021

Billy’s at the Beach is celebrating the spirit of Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day with Irish bites and festive mai tais. Foodies are invited to take a culinary trip and indulge in traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage or a savory Pastrami Ruben sandwich made with house-made sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and Billy’s 1000 Island spread on rye bread. Celebrating guests can also toast to the Irish over Fish and Chips made with Hawaiian Ono, a fan-favorite dish from Billy’s permanent menu. For one day only on St. Patrick’s Day, the aloha eatery is turning its signature World Famous Mai Tais green…

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The Goldsheep Warehouse Sale

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2021

Alternative Retail: The GOLDSHEEP Warehouse Sale is on through March 14 in Santa Ana, Shop and save on GOLDSHEEP fashion tops, leggings, tees and more at up to 60% OFF retail. Tickets (FREE) are required for each customer over the age of 15 years old. You must checkout one (1) hour from the start time listed on your ticket. (eg. 10 a.m. ticket must checkout by 11 a.m.) Goldsheep dedicates every day to hand-making each piece in their Orange County warehouse and share a passion for making their customers feel like they can embrace their individuality with every wear. Alternative Retail…

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