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GOODWILL OF OC COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL DESIGNER JEFF “YOKI” YOKOYAMA

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By Greer Wylder
November 11, 2019

In a first of its kind collaboration, Goodwill of Orange County and globally renowned designer and visionary Jeff “Yoki” Yokoyama have partnered to create an exclusive capsule collection of repurposed clothing items. The retail industry continues to evolve, with second-hand shopping becoming more and more popular as shoppers turn away from fast-fashion and the waste it creates. This new partnership is the latest example of how Goodwill continues to pave the way for nonprofits in the world of sustainable fashion. “Fast fashion is the second-largest polluter in the world, sending more than 10.5 million tons of clothing to the landfill…

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Coast Film Festival in Laguna Beach

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By Greer Wylder
November 08, 2019

Coast Film Festival is a showcase taking place through Saturday in Laguna Beach of filmmakers, artists, photographers, and social changemakers who focus their work on outdoor activities related to the land and sea. They’ve selected over 20 films to inform, entertain, and inspire a community of film fans, outdoor enthusiasts, and culture creatives. Founded in 2019, the stories, people, cultures, and places featured throughout the festival are presented to entertain and inspire audiences to experience and enjoy nature, while amplifying ongoing conversations about conservation. Safeguarding the environment is a critical mission of the festival, which is why CFF donates a portion of the event proceeds…

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The Los Angeles Coffee Festival Returns Nov. 8-10

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By Greer Wylder
November 08, 2019

Whether you’re a beginner, coffee aficionado, self-confessed coffee geek or in the coffee business, The Los Angeles Coffee Festival is for you! It’s returning for the second year in a row, taking place November 8 - 10 at the Magic Box @ The Reef in Downtown LA! After a successful inaugural year on the West Coast, this year is slated to be even bigger and better than last. The weekend-long event will feature not only exceptional coffee, but also incredible local food, cocktails, live music, art and film. The wide variety of coffee vendors and other exciting brands will include but are not limited to: Bluestone Lane, Black & White Coffee Roasters, Minor…

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Fiesta Navidad

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By Greer Wylder
November 06, 2019

Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Fiesta Navidad, one of Orange County’s most popular and anticipated holiday celebrations, returns to the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on Thursday, December 19 at 8 p.m. This joyful family concert features the renowned Grammy® Award-winning Mariachi Los Camperos and dance group Chiquina Palafox. Tickets to Fiesta Navidad start at $29 and are available now online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling 714. 556.2787. For inquiries about groups of 10 or more, call the Group Services office at 714.755.0236.

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Del Mar Hosts Charities During Its Bing Crosby Season

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By Greer Wylder
November 06, 2019

As it has for the past 80 summers – and now, too, for the past five falls – Del Mar takes pride in hosting a series of highly worthy charities and their causes during its race meetings. That will be true once more over the course of the upcoming sixth Bing Crosby Season between Friday, November 8 and Sunday, December 1.         The seaside track will jump right into its long-standing altruistic mode on Opening Day when it partners with its sponsor MyPoint Credit Union as they celebrate and support the kids of Camp Wamp, a place where disabled youngsters…

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