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Paint Your Pet for National Pet Day!

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By Greer Wylder
April 09, 2019

Get ready to celebrate National Pet Day with a pet painting workshop at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity!  On Thursday, April 11 pet lovers are invited to showcase their creative side by painting adorable portraits of the special animal in their lives.  Two sessions will be offered on the day of the event – an afternoon session from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and an evening session that includes wine tasting from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.   No experience or materials needed – simply bring your favorite photo of your dog, cat, fish, etc. and let your painting mentors…

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FREE CONE DAY at Ben & Jerry’s

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2019

It’s FREE CONE DAY on Tuesday, April 9 at OC's only Ben & Jerry's shop at The District at Tustin Legacy. More than 6,000 ice cream lovers are expected to turn out from noon to 8 p.m. for the annual event. The lines may get long, but they move fast and there will be a DJ playing music for the crowds and giving out front-of-line passes, as well as a balloon-artist for kids -- all free.  And, if one scoop isn't enough to satisfy, folks are allowed to get back into line for an additional scoop. Last year, the OC…

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Asher G. The Must Have Eyeglass Case

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2019

For anyone who remembers the perfect Alexander Gray store at OC Mix several years ago, you can still find his amazing selection of curated and independent eyewear at Alexander Gray Optical in Brentwood. Last week I stopped by to see their collections and owner David Gonzales showed me a new must-have eyeglass class that he designed and you will love. The Pas De Deux (David's wife was a ballerina) called Asher G. is named after his youngest son. The beauty of this case is that it holds two pairs of glasses safely and securely, or an iPhone and a pair…

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Comedy Pop-Up Friday Night in Huntington Beach

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By Greer Wylder
April 04, 2019

You can join the Comedy Pop-Up on Friday, April 5 in Huntington Beach at The Rec Room. The show features: Adam Hunter (The Tonight Show, The Joe Rogan Experience); Dwayne Perkins (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show); D.J. Demers (Conan); and Courtney Scheuerman (Last Call with Carson Daly). Full Menu and drinks are available during the show. There's plenty of FREE parking available right outside the venue. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Show is 21+ to enter, two drink minimum.  Lineup subject to change. For any additional questions email comedypopup@gmail.com or at ComedyPopUpLA.com…

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MIRACLES FOR KIDS RAISES MORE THAN $185,000 AT SECOND ANNUAL GOLF INVITATIONAL

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By Greer Wylder
April 04, 2019

Miracles for Kids, an OC-based nonprofit organization that supports families with critically-ill children who are struggling financially and emotionally, recently hosted the 2019 Miracles for Kids Golf Invitational at the Santa Ana Country Club. The event welcomed 150+ attendees and raised more than $185,000. The Miracles for Kids Golf Invitational was presented by Perricone Farms Premium Juices, who sponsored a beautiful on-course comfort station with fresh juices and healthy snacks for the golfers. Joe Perricone, Chairman of Perricone Farms, has shown incredible support for the nonprofit and was named its Miracle Maker Honoree at the 2018 Night of Miracles Gala: The Miracle of Magic. Perricone Farms CEO…

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