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Little Saigon Market at the Asian Garden Mall

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2019

Friends, families and foodies alike can experience authentic street food, shopping, live performances and more at the Little Saigon Night Market on Friday, Aug. 30, Saturday, Aug 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1 from 7 to 11 p.m.. Located in Westminster, the Asian Garden Mall is also the largest majority Vietnamese-owned and operated mall in America, making it the ideal arena for this fun and exciting seasonal affair. The open-air market hosts dozens of local vendors serving up the best of their authentic, Vietnamese offerings. Entrance to the market is FREE, with the average price point per item being $6-8; so…

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Vitamin A’s Pop-Up Shop

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By Greer Wylder
August 28, 2019

You can stock up on some of the hottest looks in swimwear at Vitamin A's Labor Day sale this weekend at Molly Brown Swimwear in Laguna Beach! Swing by Vitamin A's Pop-Up Shop at Molly Brown’s and enjoy up to 40% off select styles & receive an additional 10% off if you purchase a coverup! The Vitamin A Pop-Up is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Monday, Sept. 2. Molly Brown Swimwear is at 490 S Coast Hwy #1, in Laguna Beach.

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MEAT UP BBQ HOSTs Chef Cody Storts POP-UP

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By Greer Wylder
August 28, 2019

One of O.C.’s most beloved brunch spots is returning for one day only at Meat Up BBQ in Placentia, on Sunday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Chef Cody Storts will host a GRITS Pop Up inspired by one of his favorite concepts he’s ever worked on. Diners should expect versions of classic GRITS dishes including: Dr. Pepper Pork Shank Shrimp & Jalapeño Cheddar Grits Thai Pancake Balls with Pork Cutlet  PB&J Pancake Balls Blue Crab Tostadas with coconut, avocado mousse, and pomegranate  Jalapeño & Cheddar Grits + Eggs & Tomatillo Pico And possibly Chicken Skins, too, with…

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STEM School for Autistic Children Opens its Doors in Orange County

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By Greer Wylder
August 27, 2019

The Help Group, the largest, most innovative nonprofit of its kind serving children and young adults with special needs, officially opened its doors to  STEM3 Academy and The Learning Center in Irvine. The school is the only K-12 school in the nation that provides STEM curriculum to students with social and learning differences such as autism or ADHD. The new Irvine campus offers a unique curriculum that is tailored to each student’s individual strengths and needs. STEM3 Academy is the only K-12 school in the nation to provide STEM curriculum to students with social and learning differences while The Learning Center supports both special needs and general…

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Images Salon 18th Annual Cut-A-Thon

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By Greer Wylder
August 27, 2019

Orange County's top hair salon, Images Salon in Corona del Mar is hosting their 18th Annual Childhelp Fundraiser.  Each participating stylist offers a number of donated haircuts beginning now through the end of October. When calling, please mention Childhelp and request a haircut (or just get a blowout) and you will be offered the $45 rate. The monies will go directly to summer outings, classes and for Christmas presents for the children in OC Group Homes. Images will also hold their annual raffle drawing with some fabulous prizes. Your generous donations to the raffle can be dropped off or mailed…

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