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ANAHEIM PACKING DISTRICT 100-YEAR CELEBRATION

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By Greer Wylder
May 31, 2019

The Anaheim Packing District celebrates the 100th Year of the Anaheim Packing House, one of the last remaining citrus packing warehouses in O.C., which has been historically preserved and retrofitted as Orange County’s original market hall. Anaheim Packing House’s Citrus Centennial Celebration will take place on June 1, from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., within the historic Anaheim Packing House and at Farmers Park. Enjoy a "Care for Citrus” gardening class hosted by UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County, a citrus grove pop-up from Sunkist, giveaways from OC Fair Centennial Farms, an interactive art project presented by artist Franky Castle,…

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FLOWER CHILD BLOOMS IN NEWPORT BEACH

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By Greer Wylder
May 30, 2019

Flower Child healthy, fast-casual eatery will open its third SoCal location this June in The Bluffs Shopping Center in Newport Beach, building on its success in Santa Monica and Del Mar. Flower Child is known for its healthy, balanced menu that caters to any and all dietary lifestyles including vegan, vegetarian, Paleo, gluten-free and more.  Flower Child offers a variety of Salads, Plates, Bowls and Wraps, a Healthy Kids menu and a catering menu. You’ll be able to to add proteins of choice to any dish, including all-natural chicken, sustainable salmon, grass-fed steak, and organic, non-GMO tofu. Flower Child Newport…

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3rd ANNUAL NEWPORT HARBOR UNDERWATER CLEAN UP

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By Greer Wylder
May 30, 2019

Help Your Harbor, a coalition of community environmental groups along with hundreds of volunteers who participate in a variety of weekly beach and water clean-ups, will be at the 3rd Annual Newport Harbor Underwater Clean Up scheduled for Saturday, June 1 at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach. More than 250 scuba divers and above-water volunteers will canvas the Newport Harbor to collect trash, plastics and other water pollutants in a dedicated effort to keep the 25.2 miles of coastline, bay and harbor waterways pollution free. Last year, volunteers collected over 4,000 pounds of trash and plastics from Newport…

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Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week Returns

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By Greer Wylder
May 30, 2019

The Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week or dineGPS for short returns to the lush oasis May 31-June 9. Dining enthusiasts can plan a self-guided culinary tour with family and friends, getting a taste of this year’s inventive menus at participating restaurants throughout Greater Palm Springs. During the 10-day event, many of the region’s finest restaurants and eateries will showcase their menu offerings with prix fixe menus. Restaurant Week Lunch menus offer 2 courses at $15, $20 or $25, and Dinner menus offer 3 courses at $29, $39 and $49. Some restaurants may offer wine pairings and/or supplemental dishes for an…

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Celebrate the Last record Man Seymour Stein

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By Greer Wylder
May 29, 2019

Music enthusiasts can come out and celebrate Seymour Stein, one of the last old-school “record men” still working in the music business at The Seymour Stein Legacy Award event by Oleh! Records- Israel's Music Export Office on Wednesday, June 19 at 7 to 10 p.m. at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles. The exciting evening will include a special guest VIP cocktail reception, musical performance featuring special guests. Also, enjoy canapes, hors d’ oeuvres, and a silent auction. This years’ inaugural award will be unique, as Seymour Stein himself will be recognized by his peers within the music industry, philanthropists,…

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