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Salt Creek Grille’s Sweetest Fundraiser for Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
October 01, 2019

Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point will debut a month-long fundraiser in October to benefit Bracken’s Kitchen, a much-admired and innovative non-profit organization that recovers, re-purposes and restores food to provide healthy meals to those experiencing hunger and food insecurity in Orange County. During October, which is celebrated across the country as National Dessert Month, proceeds from every dessert sold at Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point will be donated to the non-profit. Salt Creek Grille’s Corporate Executive Chef has created a special, limited-edition dessert for the month -- the Pumpkin Fireball, a delectable mélange of Japanese pumpkin cake, pumpkin cheesecake…

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SOCO’s Fall Day of Design!

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By Greer Wylder
October 01, 2019

You’re invited to attend Orange County’s ultimate design event SOCO’s Fall Day of Design on Saturday, Oct 5 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m offering education, expertise, and exciting hands-on activations and demos that take a deep look into what’s trending + what’s ahead for design & home interiors. Save 25% on tickets by entering code GREER25 here. Guests will have the chance to be part of engaging talks, insightful workshops and lively conversations including various local design professionals that cover topics such as sustainability, functionality, and comfort while also being introduced to new fall collections, products, and the latest…

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Shopping Extravaganza at Outlets of San Clemente

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By Greer Wylder
September 30, 2019

Join the Outlets of San Clemente on Saturday, Oct. 5 starting at 10 a.m. for a simply wonderful day of shopping and fun, as they raise funds for local non-profit organizations at their Fifth Annual Shopping Extravaganza. Your $35 ticket includes a $25 donation to the charity of your choice and a full day of exclusive experiences: Chance to win more than 1,800 prizes valued at $45,000. Deep discounts at more than 45 participating stores and eateries, including Nike Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Columbia Factory Store, Daisy Shoppe, GUESS Factory Store, H&M, Hurley, LOFT Outlet, Le Creuset, Tommy Hilfiger,…

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ISSAC tuition-free public Tk-5 Charter School Open for Enrollment

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By Greer Wylder
September 30, 2019

International School of Science and Culture (ISSAC) is a new tuition-free public charter school in Cosa Mesa that’s open for enrollment for all from anywhere in Orange County. ISSAC fall 2019 is open TK to 5th grade; ISSAC will be TK to 7th grade next year and is open for enrollment now. As the schools in the local district, they’re interested in supporting students to shine. They are joined by a common mission. However, ISSAC does provide something different. They fill a specific need with its program of trilingual (Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and English) education, concentrating on STREAM, with project-based…

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DIY with Paul Frank at OCC

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By Greer Wylder
September 30, 2019

Join artist/designer, Paul Frank, creator of world-renowned Julius the monkey, for this special backpack workshop at Orange Coast College Community Education on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each guest will have the opportunity to work with Paul in creating a one-of-a-kind fashion backpack, featuring a selection of colorful materials and trims. Families and parent/child encouraged to attend as registered participants in this interactive, fun seminar. Geared for ages 10 and up. Child fee is $179 includes $40 backpack material fee. Parent/child fee $229. Arts Center at Orange Coast College at 2701 Fairview Drive in Costa Mesa.

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