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HD Buttercup Liquidation Sale

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By Greer Wylder
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

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By Greer Wylder
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

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By Greer Wylder
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

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By Greer Wylder
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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“OLD SCHOOL” DRIVE-IN RETURNS WITH LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES

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By Greer Wylder
May 29, 2020

Concerts @The CAMP is a new drive-in concert series in the Costa Mesa community. Locals and visitors to the city can enjoy a live concert and take-out dining from several restaurants located at The CAMP. Guests may pre-purchase meals and dine inside their vehicles while listening to live music from local bands.  These events are Thursday evenings from through June 25 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Learn more about Concerts at The Camp at thecampsite.com. 2937 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa.

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