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Strut Bar & Club Dedicates Mural to Dolly Parton & Frontline Workers

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By Greer Wylder
February 19, 2021

Strut BAR & CLUB is honored to dedicate a mural to the community of frontline workers and Dolly Parton in honor of her generous contribution to help fund the development of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. The 50-foot by 20-foot visual installation, painted by Long Beach-based artist, David Gilmore, was started on Friday, February 12 and is set to unveil on Saturday, March 13. “When I learned about Dolly Parton’s role in the funding of Moderna’s vaccine development, I was incredibly proud,” says Luke Nero, Founder and CEO of Strut BAR & CLUB. “Not only is she an icon in the queer…

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National Margarita Day in OC

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By Greer Wylder
February 19, 2021

National Margarita Day is just around the corner on Monday, February 22. Here’s a roundup of the best local spots to enjoy a margarita in celebration of this foodie holiday, including Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen which is offering a special on their signature grande margaritas. Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen (Downtown Brea + The Irvine Marketplace) This Monday, February 22nd, make your plans with a grain of salt, a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila to celebrate National Margarita Day! Cha Cha’s will be serving their signature $14 grande margaritas all day long. All of Cha Cha’s margaritas are…

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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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