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Laguna BEach Books and YOung Company Book Drive

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2019

Laguna Beach Books and Young Company are sponsoring a Book Drive through Dec. 21. Gently used children's picture books can be dropped off at Laguna Beach Books. Donate a book or check-in on Facebook at the bookstore and enter to win a raffle for a $50 gift card to Laguna Beach Books. Don't have any books to donate? Laguna Beach Books staff can recommend books to be purchased for the book drive. Books will be donated to Orange County United Way's Early Literacy program.  Laguna Beach Books is located at 1200 S. Coast Hwy. in Laguna Beach. 949.494.4779.

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Alex Crawford’s The CArpool Lane with Greer Wylder

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2019

Orange County native Alex Crawford just debuted a new podcast called The Carpool Lane and I was honored to be included in an episode. We talked about my thoughts on covering Orange County lifestyle for 30 years, our dreams, running 32 marathons, and why I started Greer’s OC fourteen years ago. The Carpool Lane is a great listen that focuses on interesting people and niche content - taped on the roads of Southern California in a 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis station wagon. The super talented Crawford is a prolific new media man whose credits include Portland's #1 morning sports talk…

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Danu: An Emerald Isle Christmas

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2019

Celebrate the holidays with the acclaimed Irish ensemble Danú on Thursday, December 12, at 8 p.m at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. For over two decades, Danú’s high-energy performances have thrilled Celtic music lovers around the globe with major concert engagements in the United Kingdom, India, Israel and across Europe. With its glorious mix of brilliant musicians and gorgeous voices, Danú takes you on a musical journey to its native Ireland, offering a spirit-raising concert experience for the entire family.  Tickets for Danú: An Emerald Isle Christmas, range from $36 to $100 and can be purchased at thebarclay.org or by calling…

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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS AT THE RECESS ROOM

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2019

'Tis the season to enjoy holiday cocktails at The Recess Room in Fountain Valley. It's bringing cheer to the OC with a month-long celebration: North Pole at The Recess Room. Think themed holiday cocktails with festive glassware and decked out holiday décor that’ll transport you to the North Pole. The special holiday cocktail menu is available through the end of December. An upbeat, pop Christmas playlist will up the holiday ambiance, with DJs playing sets every Friday evening.   Bad Santa’s Milk and Cookies -- smooth ambler contradiction, blended scotch, cognac, Venezuelan rum, milk, eggs, served with a cookie on…

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Holiday Market POP-UP at Furnishing Hope

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By Greer Wylder
December 06, 2019

Furnishing Hope home store in Newport Beach is having a one-day holiday market on Saturday, Dec. 7 from noon to 6 p.m. Shop local vendors and handmade goods.  Enjoy the season with treats, raffle. prizes and activities for the kids.   Furnishing Hope provides home furnishings and supplies to families in crisis as they transition to independent living. Through thoughtful design, we empower families as they regain independence, dignity, and stability. It is our vision to stop the cycle of homelessness.  FH HOME Store is at Westcliff Plaza at 1100 Irvine Avenue in Newport Beach.

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