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Welcome Back to Goodwill of Orange County

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By Greer Wylder
May 28, 2020

Goodwill will begin its phased reopening with eight stores, for both shopping and donating, and one remote donation site on Friday, May 29 at 10 a.m. The community’s well-being and employees, customers, and donors, remains the Goodwill’s top priority. Their stores have implemented several new steps to ensure a safe and comfortable shopping experience. They’ve implemented several new safety and cleaning protocols, including: • Conducting health screenings for their employees • Requiring face coverings for all Goodwill team members and customers • Increasing the frequency of cleaning and sanitization • Limiting the number of shoppers in-store to maintain proper social…

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OC Restaurants ReOpe

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2020

Orange County restaurants are beginning to reopen with new safety measures and social distancing protocol in place. Here are details about a handful of OC restaurants that are currently open—each concept is thrilled to welcome guests back! Curbside pickup and takeout will continue to be available at each location. El Torito in Orange, Irvine, Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Cypress, Tustin, Westminster, Dana Point – El Torito’s award-winning, all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch is back starting this Sunday, May 31, complete with bottomless mimosas. The buffet will be safely modified, including hot stations manned by El Torito staff and covered with protective shells. get…

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Agave Mandala Mosaic Class at Sherman Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2020

Mosaic artist and instructor David Jarvinen takes the layout of the sacred mandala and applies a garden design using mosaics. His inspiration is the unfurling of agave leaves and the symmetry found in nature. On Wednesday, June 10 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Sherman Gardens students will learn about nipping and fitting tiles while designing mosaic art. Finished size: 12" x 12" All materials included.  Limited seating due to 6' social distancing. $110 for Members, $120 for Non-Members.  All materials are included.  Bring a lunch/snack. The class is six hours and held outside in Sherman Gardens' Tea Garden. Register at thesherman.org or call 949.673.2261, ext. 308.  Sherman…

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Territory Groceries Delivered to You

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2020

Chef-made, nutritionist-designed meal delivery service Territory Foods' recently launched Territory Grocery offerings. It includes 15+ pounds of fresh produce and grains, ideal for a family of four. Options to choose from a Produce Box ($60) featuring a 15+lb mix of garden veggies, root veggies, fruit, leafy greens and herbs; or Produce & Pantry Box ($70) including all of the above plus 2-3 lbs. of grains and legumes.  They also launched TerritorySERVES to support frontline healthcare workers and first responders in the fight against COVID-19. Through TerritorySERVES there are three ways to support or give back:  Donations: Donate Territory meals to feed frontlines workers by visiting this link. For every two (2) meals…

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Timeless Kitchen Essentials from Tuxton Home

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2020

Whether you’re planning to spend more time in the backyard this summer due to COVID-19 guidelines, or you’re simply in the market for top-grade kitchenware, Tuxton Home offers a variety of timeless culinary essentials for at-home cooking and entertaining. From top-quality products like ceramic dinnerware and bakeware to stainless steel cookware and accessories, Tuxton Home brings the leading kitchen essentials to families and individuals across the nation in hopes of making the home cooking space an enjoyable, convenient, and easy experience for all. Offering restaurant-grade kitchenware, the third-generation family-owned business based in Walnut, CA has put together its list of…

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