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Beloved Strickland’s Ice Cream Closing After 15 Years

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2018

After 15 years in business, Strickland’s Ice Cream since 1936 in Irvine will be closing. The Irvine store was the first to open outside of Ohio and brought the beloved signature ice cream to OC. You can stop by to say your "goodbyes" and "thanks" through December and enjoy its hand-dipped, exceptional quality ice cream. You can always find chocolate, vanilla, Pineapple Dole Whip, and rainbow sherbert, and then there are two to three flavors of the day. Check online here to see what the flavor of the day is. Flavors can range from Coffee, Peppermint, Taro, Reese’s Cup. Mocha…

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Celebrate the Holidays with a Gift of Chan Luu

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2018

Rococo is one of my favorite lifestyle boutiques in Orange County, with two locations in Costa Mesa and Dana Point. Owner Patty Klein Praisler proudly carries high quality and timeless L.A. based brands that you’ll just love. Shop Chan Luu at Rococo in Costa Mesa and Dana Point through December and be entered in a drawing to win a piece of Chan Luu! Ten percent of all proceeds will benefit Hoag Hospital Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute Neurobehavioral Health Programs. Choose from fashion favorites such as Chan Luu jewelry and clothing (Rococo is one of the largest retailers in California for…

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The Slime Bonanza at The District At Tustin Legacy

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By Greer Wylder
December 06, 2018

The wildly popular world of slime is coming to The District at Tustin Legacy this Sunday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The slime craze is all the buzz; as featured on the Today show to the Wall Street Journal, with kids and teens making their own homemade slimes to post on Instagram (and amassing thousands of followers and for some, making up to six-figures selling said slime). Organized by Eliana Korisky, The Slime Bonanza aims to celebrate all things slime, with exclusive slimes available for purchase from local slimers to slime demos and a slime-making station for hands-on…

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7th Annual Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival

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By Greer Wylder
December 05, 2018

The highly anticipated 7th Annual Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival invites guests to enjoy the exciting seasonal flavors from beloved regional and new out-of-town breweries that are rarely seen in California. The annual event takes place on December 8, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Anaheim Phoenix Club. The unique craft beer event allows guests to experience great music, fun games, delicious food trucks, pictures with Santa and unlimited tastings from over 100 beers. Brew brands such as Artifex Brewing Company, Bottle Logic, Firestone Walker, Ale Smith Brewing Company and Bootleggers Brewery will be serving up an assortment of festively flavored beers to fend…

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Flower Streets Artisan Marketplace

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By Greer Wylder
December 05, 2018

Join the Flower Streets Artisan Marketplace and Pop-Up Shop at Mark Patterson Fine Jewelry in Corona del Mar on Friday, Dec. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit the people that were affected by the fires. They will be sending a percentage of the proceeds to calfund.org/wildfire-relief-fund. The celebration of crafts of local artisans includes artful tote bags, elegant ceramics, specialty baked goods from Mixed Bakery, hand-painted trays, soy-based candles, goat milk, distinctive paper goods, and stylish clothing. There will also be beautiful pottery handmade by Josette Patterson that…

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