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THE ECOLOGY CENTER BEGINS TRANSITION WITH SOUTH COAST FARMS

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2018

The Ecology Center officially began consolidating with South Coast Farms increasing the non-profit organization’s footprint by 27 acres. To offer more opportunities for visitors to meaningfully support their community, The Ecology Center will design, curate and stock the new Farm Store to reflect the local community and region. This redesign will happen in phases over the next year. The goal of the Farm Store is to empower the local economy, with an emphasis on providing access to hyper-local products and fresh fruits and vegetables.   As The Ecology Center begins the Farm Store transformation, changes will include diverse offerings curated…

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PRETEND CITY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ‘STARTS SMART’ ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2018

Pretend City Children’s Museum is holding its annual Start Smart Luncheon on Friday, October 12 at Lido House in Newport Beach. The Start Smart Luncheon is one of two annual events with proceeds funding resources for the educational nonprofit. ‘Start Smart’ brings together 150 champions - corporate and community leaders, education experts, and donors - who understand that healthy child development, early intervention, and play are critical for school readiness and a thriving workforce and community. Start Smart is on a mission to ensure every child is ready for school success by providing immersive learning experiences that children need to…

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Explore Catalina’s Art, History and Culture

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By Greer Wylder
October 08, 2018

Planning a visit to Catalina? Consider a visit to explore the art, history and culture of Catalina with a visit to the impressive new building at the Catalina Island Museum in Avalon, on Santa Catalina Island. It's a 65 year-old museum that exhibits Native American Indian artifacts from more than 8,000 years of human settlement on the island as well as more recent historical photographs dating back to the late 1880’s to early 1900’s of Spanish/California architecture. The history of the island is rich with stories about movie stars from Marilyn Monroe to Charlie Chaplin; politicians from Ronald Reagan to…

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Bear Coast Coffee Opens in Dana Point

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By Greer Wylder
October 08, 2018

Bear Coast Coffee's founder Jeff Clinard has built a cult following of morning java addicts and afternoon coffee connoisseurs with his coastal cool coffee shop in San Clemente located right across from the San Clemente Pier. Clinard has been dreaming of a second location where a cup of coffee could start a customer’s day in a positive way. And now, Clinard and the Bear Coast Coffee team are thrilled to bring the same energy to the Dana Point community. The Dana Point location offers exactly what the San Clemente location is lacking: space. The 700-square-foot establishment is not only a…

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Le Diner en Blanc Returns to OC

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By Greer Wylder
October 05, 2018

Once again this year, the elegant white wave of dinner guests will take over one of the most prestigious public locations of the city. Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Orange County on Saturday, October 13. For this second edition, more than 1,000 revelers are awaited at a new and secret location. Last year’s inaugural très chic picnic attracted more than 800 cultural enthusiasts for a memorable evening at Bolsa Chica State Beach. This annual secret affair, promises another unforgettable evening of elegance, beauty and magic, as it takes over an undisclosed public space whose location is only revealed minutes prior to the commencement of the event.…

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