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Karin Worden Jewelry and Laguna Canyon Artists Holiday Open House

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By Greer Wylder
November 29, 2017

Karin Worden Jewelry invites you to her jewelry studio for some cheer and to meet her neighbors at Laguna Canyon Artists on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. About 15 will be open, with art on display and for sale. Enjoy a sneak peek into the private studios of jewelers, painters, sculptors and more. You can try on jewelry, update your wish lists, or custom-order before the holiday. 3251 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

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Modern Artisan Marketplace Pop-UP Experience

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By Greer Wylder
November 29, 2017

Join Lido Marina Village on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for Modern Artisan Marketplace (MAM), a pop-up experience founded in Los Angeles to support the global movement towards shopping small! Support local businesses at this day-long event highlighting a carefully curated collection of more than 40 emerging artisans and inspiring brands. Featuring retail, workshops, and interactive experiences for guests of all ages, MAM is a platform for brands to share their products and services with a like-minded audience. No RSVP necessary, but visit bit.ly/LidoHolidayMarket for more information.  Lido Marina Village is located at 3434 Via Lido in Newport Beach.

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UCI MIND 8th Annual “A December to Remember” Gala

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By Greer Wylder
November 28, 2017

Join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease at UCI MIND’s 8th Annual “A December to Remember” Gala on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. This annual event supports critical research to discover ways to prevent or slow the onset of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. This year, UCI MIND will honor Alzheimer’s disease advocate and former First Lady of California, Maria Shriver, at the event.  Those who purchase presale tickets will have the opportunity to attend a pre-event cocktail reception with Ms. Shriver before the Gala. Tickets and sponsorship packages range from $350…

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KXMAS with Eric Burdon and the Animals

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By Greer Wylder
November 28, 2017

To kick off the holiday season, KX 93.5, a locally-focused, nonprofit FM radio station, is hosting KXmas featuring Eric Burdon and The Animals on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Irvine Bowl at Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. All KXmas proceeds will benefit local nonprofits, such as The Friendship Shelter, Laguna Beach Chamber and KX 93.5. Attendees will get to hear classics like “House of the Rising Sun” and “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” at the only concert allowed at the Irvine Bowl. Guests can also enjoy Festival of Arts Winter Wonderland, which will feature…

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Giving Tuesday for Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
November 27, 2017

Giving Tuesday is a day for you to make a difference. Bracken’s Kitchen rescues and repurposes food into healthy meals for those combatting food insecurity and hunger. And they provide meals for organizations serving people in need. Their goal for 2018 is to serve 300,000 meals through their Recovered Food Program. On the Global Day of Giving, Tuesday, Nov. 28, Facebook and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are matching up to $2 million of funds raised on Facebook for U.S. nonprofits. And Facebook has waived all fees on this day. Starting at 5 a.m. tomorrow, you can visit Bracken’s Kitchen Facebook…

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