SANTA BARBARA WINE COUNTRY IS OPEN

June 05, 2020

Santa Barbara Wine Country welcomes guests back into wineries and tasting rooms with dine-in services and safety measures to keep guests safe as they sip the latest vintages and soak in the beautiful surroundings.  Over 200 wineries are part of the picturesque wine region known for producing highly rated, internationally recognized wines. Wineries and tasting rooms are partnering with food trucks, local caterers, and restaurants. The re-opening is a rare opportunity for restaurants and caterers to show off their farm-to-table offerings aside the County’s award-winning wine. Guests will find sit-down meals with wines by the glass, flight or bottle. To…

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HD Buttercup Liquidation Sale

June 04, 2020

Everything must go at HD Buttercup at SOCO in Costa Mesa. Save up to 70% on sofas, sectionals, rugs, tables, and more. With your safety and convenience in mind, they are reopening for in-store appointments and curbside pickup services. There are even more than 2,000 rugs to choose from. Rest assured they are complying with all state and local guidelines around reopening, including increased store cleanings, hand-washing, and social distance practices. To request an appointment or curbside pickup call 657.218.7100. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Monday; by appointment Tuesday and Wednesday. HD Buttercup is at 3305 Hyland…

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Blind Children’s Learning Center Virtual 5k

June 04, 2020

Lace-up your sneakers and spring into action by taking part in Blind Children’s Learning Center’s 16th Annual Destination Independence 5K!  For the past 15 years, BCLC – a nonprofit organization that prepares children with visual impairments for a life of independence – has counted on its Destination Independence 5k Walk as a source of donations to fuel services that children with visual impairment and their families rely on to succeed. With BCLC families more vulnerable than ever due to COVID-19, this year’s Destination Independence 5k will be held virtually on Saturday, June 13. While keeping health and wellness at the…

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Habitat OC ReStores Goes Online

June 01, 2020

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is taking the home-improvement shopping experience online with an e-commerce site for the Habitat OC ReStores in Anaheim and Santa Ana. Casual shoppers, do-it-yourselfers, builders, and designers will now have a chance to view items that suit their style and budget with the click of a mouse. Habitat OC ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used home furniture, appliance and building materials to the public at discounted prices. Proceeds from the Habitat OC ReStore locations help fund the construction of affordable Habitat OC homes for families…

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CARTOONING SUMMER CAMP

May 31, 2020

The Chuck Jones Center offers a home online summer Cartooning Camp on June 22-26. It’s an exploration of digital animation development taught with a Chuck Jones teaching artist. Their teaching artist will guide students through the process of creating digital animations. Activities include learning how to create an introductory animation using a free program, create movement, characters, and more. This camp is sure to have something for every young cartoonist! Students will need to prepare by downloading Autodesk Sketchbook (free on desktops and tablets). This week-long camp takes place online via Zoom (link and PW to be provided), June 22…

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