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Red Cross blood donors Can Help patients fighting COVID-19

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By Greer Wylder
September 29, 2020

American Red Cross blood donors have a new opportunity to help patients battling this coronavirus. The plasma from whole blood donations made at any Red Cross blood drive or blood donation center that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusion. Previously, convalescent plasma could only be obtained through a special donation at one of more than 170 Red Cross blood donation centers across the country, but on Sept. 21, the Red Cross began secondary testing of all donations that come back positive for COVID-19 antibodies to confirm test results for…

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Urban Legends Haunt – Oct. 1-Nov. 1

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By Greer Wylder
September 29, 2020

In the safety of their own vehicle, guests at Urban Legends Haunt at the OC Fair & Event Center starting Oct. 1 to Nov. 1 will enjoy a drive-thru where scare seekers will experience immersive storytelling and terrifying scenes. Guests will be entertained by live performances throughout their drive, plus experience interactive zones with an immersive show of lights, sound, special effects and monsters that will come alive. Open Wednesdays-Sundays from Oct. 1 to Nov.1. Tickets start at $49 per vehicle (includes up to 5 guests per vehicle). Get pricing details and purchase tickets at urbanlegendshaunt.com

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The FarmBox, Orange County’s Organic Produce Box For Good

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By Greer Wylder
September 28, 2020

It’s not widely known that in Orange County we have access to an amazing fresh organic produce box that can be delivered weekly to your home with proceeds that will help feed the hungry in Orange County. Thanks to a partnership with Alegria Fresh, Second Harvest Food Bank and Bank of America you can order a FarmBox for $30 at feedoc.org/farmbox/ designed to feed you and the community. Revenue generated by this truly unique “Harvest-to-Home” program will power the jobs created to work the farm, as well as to purchase Farm to Family co-op produce at a seven times multiplier.…

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Grand Opening of Working Wardrobes Career Success Center

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By Greer Wylder
September 28, 2020

Working Wardrobes, Orange County's foremost career readiness nonprofit, announced will celebrate the grand opening of its new Career Success Center on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 9 a.m. which provides vital career development tools, resources, and training. The opening of the Career Success Center marks an amazing comeback after a devastating multi-million-dollar fire destroyed the Working Wardrobes headquarters in February.  “While this is certainly Working Wardrobes’ comeback story, this is also a story of Orange County’s comeback, as we could not have built the Career Success Center without our wonderful local business and community partners, generous donors, and our incredible volunteers,” says Jerri…

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Timeless Treasures Pop-Up

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By Greer Wylder
September 25, 2020

Timeless Treasures Boutiques is having a Pop-Up on Saturday and Sunday at 5 Points Plaza Huntington Beach. They’ll feature dozens of local artisans in one location.  For over 10 years Dawn McCormack and Karen Lona have searched throughout Southern California to bring you the most talented group of artisans, crafters, decorators and upcyclers. Dawn & Karen donate a percentage of every purchase made to help support local rescues, charities, and non-profit organizations. #YouShopWeGive 5 Points Plaza | On Main St. at Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach

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