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Marie Callendar’s Biyearly Sale

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2020

Pie lovers will love Marie Callender's biggest deal of the year, their biyearly Pie Sale! Through Saturday, February 29, select freshly-baked, homemade whole pies are available starting at just $7.99 at all locations, including all 5 restaurants in Orange County. Marie Callender’s legendary pie selection has more than 20 irresistible fan-favorite selections to choose from including Apple, Banana Cream, Razzleberry, Coconut Cream, and Lemon Meringue. 18889 Brookhurst St. in Fountain Valley. 714.963.6791. 13252 Brookhurst St. in Garden Grove. 714.537.0801. 307 E. Katella Ave. in Orange. 714.633.3112. 31791 Del Opispo St. in San Juan Capistrano. 949.661.5977.

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Childhelp - Stark Fundraiser by Modern Luxury Riviera Editor-in-Chief

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2020

Allison Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief at Modern Luxury Riviera Magazine, is participating in Stark Naked, a charity/fitness fundraiser put on by Stark Gym/Fitness. Allison chose Childhelp as her charity to receive the funds and she’s aiming to raise $10k.  All funds raised go to help the children living in Childhelp Costa Mesa Group Homes, the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village and to the 1-800-4A-CHILD hotline. Childhelp has been in existence for over 60 years working to end child abuse and neglect and provide preventative measures. If you’d like to make a donation here is a link to the page:

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Bratwurst and beers at Dine Out Long Beach

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2020

If you love Bratwurst and beers, you’re going to want to get into Rasselbock in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. It’s offering a special prix-fixe dinner during Dine Out Long Beach starting February 23-29. The family-owned German restaurant and pub specializes in German food and freshly tapped German and Belgian beers. You’ll want to start with a Bavarian pretzel served with homemade sweet mustard and obatzda, or a mini potato pancake topped w/ homemade apple sauce & mascarpone cheese. And the sausage platter is a wonderful sampler of sausages: Bratwurst, Käsetrainer & Chicken spicy mango jalapeno sausage; served…

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California Cool Exhibit at The RItz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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By Greer Wylder
February 20, 2020

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel welcomes back Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art to the oceanfront resort’s rotating art gallery space with the new exhibit, California Cool. Now on display until May 2020, the contemporary-inspired exhibit features 23 vibrant pieces by 11 local artists, highlighting California’s natural environment with cool ocean blues, whimsical glass butterflies, and coral colored skies. With the resort's neighboring artist enclave of Laguna Beach, the new exhibit provides guests and art enthusiasts alike to enjoy a cultural-meets-local escape and the opportunity to purchase a piece to take home with them.   Bridgette Shaw, exhibit curator, and owner of…

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Only All-Women’s Snowboarding Event: Feb 22-23

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By Greer Wylder
February 20, 2020

Nissan Super Girl Snow Pro, the ONLY All-Women’s Snowboarding Competition in the World, returns to Bear Mountain in Big Bear Lake, this weekend- February 22-23, 2020. Led by 4x US Olympian and 10x X Games Champion, Lindsey Jacobellis, recently named the No #2 Top Athlete for X Games right behind Shaun White. She is the most decorated snowboarder of all time!  Super Girl Snow Pro is a showcase for the best of women’s snowboarding in a contest completely designed by the riders, including top-level snowboardcross (SBX) and Big Air competitions. The field of pros will include many of the top-ranked snowboarders in the world, including Jacobellis, and her U.S. Olympic…

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