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The Royal Hawaiian Fire Grille Adapting to change

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2020

The Royal Hawaiian Grille is offering a creative weekly menu of family meals, created for parties of 2 or 4. Each day, the menu changes, and they’ll be posting each week’s offerings on their website. They’re offering the meals at the lowest cost possible during these challenging times.   1st PRE-ORDER Order 24 hours in advance so that we, in turn, can order the freshest produce and proteins for the next morning’s delivery. Then, Chef Maro Molteni and his own family (already in “lockdown” together!) will fire up our famous wood grill and cook for you! They carefully follow the…

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New mask-sewing/public volunteer opportunity from Furnishing Hope!

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2020

Are you a quilter, seamstress, tailor, or other sewing professional – or perhaps, you just love to sew?  If so, and if you’re looking for an opportunity to give back during this time, you’re in luck!  Furnishing Hope, a local nonprofit organization in Orange County, has decided to lend out sewing machines and supplies to a limited number of individuals who are interested in sewing protective masks for the OC community. There are a total of eight (8) sewing machines that will be lent out on a first-come, first-serve basis. Typically, these machines are used as part of Furnishing Hope’s…

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Environmentally Friendly Diapers and Wipes Delivered to You

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By Greer Wylder
April 04, 2020

Diapers, like toilet paper, are one household essential not to be without. Now diapers and wipes can be hard to find on store shelves. What if you always had a supply at the ready and found diapers and wipes that are even good for the environment? To the rescue is Eco Pea Co., they make environmentally-friendly diapers and wipes with the safety of your little one in mind.  These natural diapers are crafted using sustainable and biodegradable bamboo sheets. They're hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested and designed specifically for sensitive skin. Eco Pea diapers feel as soft as a cloth brand.  Eliminate…

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Westminster Mall Hosts Two Red Cross Blood Drives

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By Greer Wylder
April 03, 2020

The American Red Cross and Westminster Mall will be hosting a much-needed blood drive on April 7 & 27 from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. to help in the ongoing critical need for blood product donations. At this time, giving blood is considered essential community service and as part of our nation’s critical infrastructure, healthy individuals can still donate. Strict Red Cross Donation Safety Protocols will be followed. To schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: Westminstermall or contact vanessa.vanmil@redcross.org. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions…

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Wellness Boost Monday at Urban Plates

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By Greer Wylder
April 03, 2020

Available this Monday, April 6 only, Urban Plates is adding a wellness boost shot to all deliveries/takeout orders free of charge. Customers will receive a complimentary wellness booster drink shot with any entrée purchased. The wellness booster is a made-from-scratch, 5 oz juice elixir (made from cantaloupe, mango, organic apples, pineapple, and more) providing a boost of Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Potassium, and other nutrients to support the immune system. Urban Plates’ expansive menu items are made fresh in-house, from scratch, every day and feature clean ingredients (with an “organic all the time” list, detailing ingredients guests can count on…

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