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Write the Perfect College Essay at Essay Sanctuary

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2019

Newport Beach-based THE KEY Academic Advising offers students expert advice with college admissions. It’s a comprehensive and individualized resource to navigating high school academics and tackling the complicated college admissions process. And now, its founder Eva Scalzo has created Essay Sanctuary, a weekend retreat May 17-19 at Korakia Pensione in Palm Springs where high school junior can learn all the secrets to writing the perfect college essay to gain admissions to their dream school. Students will be able to get live feedback while writing their Common Application Essay months in advance of the application deadline. High school juniors and a…

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Cafe Sevilla at Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2019

With Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week kicking off on Sunday, Feb. 24 through Saturday, March 2, you’ll want to get into Café Sevilla, a favorite Spanish eatery providing culture, live music, and food since 1987. Located in the heart of downtown Long Beach, Cafe Sevilla offers the most authentic Spanish ambiance in their tapas bar, restaurant, and nightclub. Choose any three courses from the five-course menu for $45 dinner for two. Plus, enjoy ½ off a wine bottle or sangria pitcher with purchase. First Course –choose one-- Albondigas al Jerez, Halibut Ceviche, Tortilla Espanola, Croqueta de Queso. Second Course…

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The Best of Peruvian Cuisine in Long Beach

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2019

Discover some of the best in Peruvian foods at Aji Peruvian Cuisine at Long Beach's thriving Retro Row. It’s also a great dining choice to visit during Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week on Sunday, Feb. 24 through Saturday, March 2. The special three-course prix-fixe menu is just $35, and you’ll get a delicious sampling of the tastes and colors of Peru. First Course choices include Solterito de Quinua, Golden Beet Salad, Papa Rellena de Carne, Anticucho de Carne, Causa Cocktail, or Ceviche Moderno. Second Course choices include Ají de Gallina, Arrocito Norteño, Shrimp Chaufa, Seco de Res, and Aji’s…

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Fine Free Library Days at OC Public Library

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2019

OC Public Libraries is offering “Fine Free Library Days” through Feb. 24. Any items with overdue fines or items that have been marked as "lost" can be returned and related fines and fees waived. Demonstrating the library’s mission of providing access to library services for all County residents, OC Public Libraries will be initiating “Fine Free Library Days” to support local communities and welcome back patrons who may have avoided the library because of their fines. During a similar event in 2011, entitled “Amnesty Week”, 6,700 overdue items were brought back to the library system, equaling $167,925 in returned materials.…

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PRISM BOUTIQUE HOSTS FIRST VINTAGE MARKET in COSTA MESA

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2019

Come shop carefully-curated vintage collections at Prism Boutique’s second location at the LAB Anti-mall in Costa Mesa on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vintage-lovers from Orange County and surrounding areas are invited to hang out while shopping local vendors and the newly stocked Prism Vintage Collection. Joining the one day pop-up with their one-of-a-kind vintage finds are Blossom Vintage, Cameo Appearance Vintage from Santa Ana, The Vault + Home 1969, Chula Chuco, and Sundaze Vintage, plus vintage home goods from Monic Supply Co. In addition, attendees at the vintage market pop-up will enjoy a mimosa bar,…

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