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StretchLab Expands in OC with New Irvine Location

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By Greer Wylder
August 18, 2020

As the majority of Orange County residents continue to work from home and have limited access to workout facilities, a unique new assisted stretching studio is expanding here, with StretchLab opening in Irvine’s Harvard Place Shopping Center. StretchLab offers one-on-one assisted stretching to increase range of motion and flexibility; reduce stress, muscle, and joint pain; improve sports performance; improve posture, and more. At their first visit, clients will receive a personal assessment by StretchLab’s exclusive MAPS (Mobility, Activation, Posture and Symmetry) machine, using technology that scans their body and movement as they perform squats. Based on this evaluation, clients receive…

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Kids Class: Hummingbird Garden

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By Greer Wylder
August 18, 2020

Children can join the adventure at Sherman Gardens as they search for hummingbirds in the Gardens on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 am. Observe their feeding habits and learn which flowers they choose for nectar.  Choose plants to pot up your very own hummingbird garden to take home. Class size is limited to ensure physical distancing.  Each registration spot is for a child and an accompanying adult. Registration and more info here. Fee: $40 Member / $50 Non-Member Sherman Library & Gardens is at 2647 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar.  

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Rez Bar for Gen X Men & Original Gamers

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By Greer Wylder
August 17, 2020

While September puts many kids and parents learning and working from home, it also marks Super Mario Bros.' 35th anniversary, on September 18. Just like Super Mario Bros. was an intro for many Gen Xers to being glued to a screen, this September most everyone will be working to achieve their goals from behind a computer or laptop. Rez Bar’s “Peanut Butter Punch-Out" is formulated for these Gen X Men, the original gamers, with eight simple ingredients to support health needs when time is limited, attention is divided, and nerves are frayed. Low carb, low sugar, and low calorie, Rez Bar…

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Mess Hall Market’s WEEKLY Drive-In Movie Nights!

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By Greer Wylder
August 17, 2020

Calling all movie lovers! Drive-In Dine-Out Movie Nights at Mess Hall begins on Tuesday, August 18, and will continue every Tuesday thereafter. The first film is 2001’s cult classic Donnie Darko starring Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, Patrick Swayze, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, Katharine Ross, and Noah Wyle. The movie will begin at 8 p.m. and guests attending the screening are welcome to arrive no earlier than 6 p.m. to secure a spot at the 4th level of the parking structure adjacent to Mess Hall.  Guests can stock up on food and beverages from The Sandwich Society, Big Parm, Slapfish, The…

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Fly N Fish Celebrates National Potato Day

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By Greer Wylder
August 17, 2020

Seafood lovers can treat themselves to Fly N Fish’s “Award Winning” New England Clam Chowder to celebrate National Potato Day on Wednesday, Aug. 19 this year by the sea! The traditional white chowder is made with potatoes, chopped clams, bacon, and leeks and is made fresh daily. Guests can order chowder to-go and enjoy from the comfort of their home or “dine in” on the newly expanded, and ocean adjacent, outdoor dining area. Open 11:30 a.m. to close Monday-Friday 11 a.m. go close Saturday - Sunday. 2304 W. Oceanfront in Newport Beach.

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