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Shop & Eat Local The Hood Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2020

Small businesses are the heartbeat of your neighborhood. The spine of your local economy, and the spirit of your town. The Hood Kitchen has over 50 food entrepreneurs operating out of their space and they need your support!  Please check out the website for more details on how to shop & eat locally. 70% of small businesses are owned and operated by a single person. Gifts for Foodie: Valenza Chocolatier, Red Beards Hot Sauce, Pernicious Pickling Co., Frost Your Cookie, and The Flaky Apple Pie Co. Local Catering Services: Stafford Prime, Copper & Mint Catering, Fork In The Road Catering,…

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Patty’s Cakes & Desserts Celebrates National Cupcake Day with Free Cupcakes

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2020

Patty’s Cakes & Desserts has a delicious celebration planned for National Cupcake Day! On Tuesday, December 15, the award-winning, the family-owned bakery will be giving away free cupcakes at its location in Fullerton. For the past 35 years, founder Patty Gomez has been bringing joy to her community with fresh-baked deliciousness, including cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and more. As California faces tighter restrictions, Gomez is committed to spreading holiday cheer at a time when SoCal needs it most. Guests who visit her bakeshop on National Cupcake Day will receive a free cupcake with their purchase. Patrons will be able to pick from nearly…

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The First Ever IVI Warehouse Sale

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2020

Sometimes all you need is a new perspective. Jazz up your style and bring in new vision with IVI Vision. This Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., don’t miss the first-ever IVI Warehouse Sale with exclusive deals this holiday season. At the IVI Show Room in Santa Ana, score your favorite styles from $50 to 50% off the original price. Learn more about the event here. The Orange County-based luxury eyewear brand offers sunglasses, optical frames, and lenses with timeless classic designs and premium materials. Choose from an array of styles, shapes, and colors. “I receive compliments…

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Orangewood Foundation’s Youth Connected Program Virtual Tours + Information Sessions

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2020

Have you considered becoming a foster parent, but are unsure what it involves? Would changing the course of a teen’s life add meaning to your own? Orange County-based Orangewood Foundation has just launched the Youth Connected Program (YCP), an innovative new program that supports teens in foster care and their foster parents and caregivers (also known as” resource parents”). Through Friday, December 11, interested individuals, couples and families can tune in to learn more about the YCP program and take a virtual tour of the campus where students will live during the school season when not at home with their…

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The Find Consignments Food, Toy and CLothing Drive

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2020

The Find Consignments offers the largest and best selection of consignment home furnishings in Orange County. They're receiving new furniture, lighting, rugs, patio furniture, art, and accessories daily at both locations-- on Newport Boulevard and Superior Avenue in Costa Mesa. This week, they're giving back by adopting a local elementary school (K-6th Grade) this Christmas. Normally, the students ask for unwrapped toys and clothes. This year, they’ve asked for food for Christmas. With so many parents unemployed and school lunches not available, the kids are suffering from hunger. The Find’s owner, Kitty Canada is collecting donations Thursday, Dec. 10, Friday,…

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