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Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen in Irvine Debuts Sunday Brunch

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By Greer Wylder
November 03, 2017

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen is raising the bar on Sunday brunch at their new location at The Market Place in Irvine. A popular feature at the original Brea Downtown location, the champagne brunch is now available every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., offering live Latin music, signature dishes, bottomless mimosas and award-winning margaritas in a lively atmosphere. Standouts on the brunch menu include the braised short rib chilaquiles with lightly fried corn tortillas, sauteed with red and green bell peppers, white onion, pasillas garlic and sour cream, covered in cheese and topped with 2 poached eggs and tomatillo…

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Surfside Sports 26th Annual Snow Carnival

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By Greer Wylder
November 03, 2017

Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa presents its 26th Annual Snow Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 4 starting at 9 a.m. It’s a huge storewide sale with a pre-season sale, raffles, giveaways and a day to meet the pros. Surfside Sports carries thousands of snow related products from the best brands on the market including Burton, Patagonia, Neff, Jones, Lib Tech, Dakine, Dragon, GNU, Coal, Celtek, Bern, Anon and many more. Surfside Sports is at 233 E. 17th Street in Costa Mesa. 949.645.4624.

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Students of the Year

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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2017

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Students of the Year is an exciting leadership development and philanthropy program in which high school students participate in a fundraising competition from February to April, 2018 to benefit LLS. Every dollar raised counts as one vote. The candidates/teams who raise the most money at the end of the 7-week competition earn the title Student(s) of the Year. ​For motivated high school students, this program ensures they stand out among their peers when engaging with colleges and/or future employers. Through guidance and mentoring from experienced professionals at LLS they will make a real impact in…

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Library Live Literary Series


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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2017

Thanks to the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, Library Live presents the prominent literary figures in fiction and non-fiction, as well as emerging talent, and their recent publications. All are invited to attend the upcoming Library Live programs, presented by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. Tickets are required, as space is limited. William Finnegan – Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. William Finnegan is a staff writer at The New Yorker. He will speak about Barbarian Days, his 2016
Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir. More than just a recounting of great waves discovered and ridden, it is a story of family, friendships,…

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HomeAid’s Doorways for Hope gala

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By Greer Wylder
November 01, 2017

HomeAid's Doorways for Hope gala, theme Denim and Diamonds will be celebrated on Saturday, November 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. Guests attending will help support HomeAid Orange County that’s worked with the Orange County community to provide housing as the first step for those who suddenly find they have no place to call home. By building these doorways, HomeAid, along with those who provide their support, offers hope to those who are experiencing homelessness and starts them on their journey of rebuilding their lives. Why Support HomeAid Orange County? 4,800 individuals…

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