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Catalina Island Museum’s Mail Carrier History Virtual Event

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By Greer Wylder
January 12, 2021

The Catalina Island Museum continues to bring virtual programming and events for people to enjoy art, culture, and history safely in the comfort of their own home. The museum will be hosting "You've Got Mail: Catalina Island's Mail Carrier History" highlighting a rare letter in the museum's permanent collection from 1826 on Saturday, January 23, at 11 a.m. via Zoom.  Written on the island and mailed to Ipswich, Massachusetts, the virtual event will share the history of the first known letter carried from the West Coast to the East Coast via Cape Horn and explore how it relates to the…

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Compact Elliptical for Home/Office

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By Greer Wylder
January 11, 2021

Lifepro, a leader in wellness and recovery equipment just expanded its in-home fitness product portfolio with the launch of Flexstride – an under desk elliptical trainer for your home and office. This $159.99 compact elliptical is perfect for the multi-tasker or anyone who is looking to stay active while at home during the colder months of lockdown - available now on Amazon. Designed to improve athletic performance much like Lifepro’s fan favorite massage gun and vibration plate collection, you can also use this machine to warm-up pre workout or recover and improve blood flow as you wind down. It’s equipped…

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Be Well OC Opening

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By Greer Wylder
January 11, 2021

Be Well OC will unveil its first mental health and wellness campus located in the City of Orange, via a virtual ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, January 13 at 12 p.m. The event will feature remarks from prominent community leaders, Board of Supervisors, Orange County Health Care Agency, CalOptima, District Attorney, Sheriff and local hospitals.  The opening of the first Be Well OC Campus is a milestone, and cause for celebration for the Be Well OC movement and the community at large. This 60,000 square-foot state of the art facility including both mental health and substance use treatment services, is the first truly visible sign of systems…

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Gift a Cooking Class with Chef Charlie Palmer

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By Greer Wylder
January 11, 2021

Join Chef Charlie Palmer and radio & TV personality Liam Mayclem for a not-to-be-missed virtual Cooking Class series. They have two more classes available in January! Learn valuable cooking techniques, wine pairing tips, and a recipe from Charlie Palmer’s Remington Camp Cooking cookbook. To purchase your holiday cooking session, visit HERE. Class Details $75 per person 45-60 minute live Zoom demonstration and Q&A A copy of Charlie Palmer’s Remington Camp Cooking Cookbook Suggested Wine Pairing + Exclusive Wine Offer January 15 from 5 p.m. PT | 8 p.m. ET Herb Roasted King Salmon Over Cabbage $75 per person Featured Wine…

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New Year, New Takeout Offerings

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By Greer Wylder
December 31, 2020

Ordering to go meals is a great way to enjoy new dishes and cuisines while supporting local restaurants. Some of your favorite OC eateries are offering new takeout & delivery menus, last-minute holiday deals and more. Here’s a round up: The Rooftop Lounge introduces all-new takeout & delivery menus (Laguna Beach) The Rooftop Lounge, a Laguna Beach-local favorite, known for its stunning panoramic ocean views, California-casual cuisine, and selection of signature craft cocktails, has announced two new ways to bring the Rooftop experience home! A duo of menus, now available for takeout and delivery daily, introduce a curated selection of…

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