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GIVE BACK during the Holidays & NEW Menu Items

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2019

This season, for anyone looking to GIVE BACK, Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen is hosting their annual toy drive. Seasonal favorites are also back on the menu at several eateries including the fan-favorite bread bowls & new daily deals at Farmer Boys, and Slater’s 50/50 NEW holiday-specific menu. Annual Toy Drive @ Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen (Downtown Brea & Irvine) Give back this holiday season at the annual toy drive at Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen! From December 1st through December 14th, guests who drop off a new unwrapped toy or cash donation of $10 or more will receive a $10 gift card!…

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TORY BURCH OPENS FESTIVE POP-UP

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2019

Tory Burch is celebrating the holiday season with a unique interactive experience at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa beginning on December 11. Inspired by Tory’s love of color, the brand has built a festive pop-up in the shopping center’s carousel court— a short walk from the Tory Burch boutique. Located on the Mall’s second floor, the pop-up installation will invite guests to experience the colorful world of Tory Burch, with bold décor as well as colorful products—from cozy, color-blocked sweaters to brightly hued handbags. The centerpiece of the installation will be a vibrant, retro-inspired color wheel game; guests will…

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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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