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The ART Costa Mesa Line, Free Bus Transportation

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By Greer Wylder
July 14, 2017

Costa Mesa now has FREE transportation to some of its hot spots off Bristol, from The Lab and The Camp to Performing Arts and connecting to local residential and business hubs. The Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) teamed up with the city of Costa Mesa, Travel Costa Mesa and OCTA, through a transportation grant, to expand its public transportation service with a free Costa Mesa-only line that began last month. The ART-Costa Mesa Line is free to the public and operates daily on a fixed route schedule. It offers area businesses, employees, residents and visitors an easy and economical transportation option…

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Summer Nights Jazz Series

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By Greer Wylder
July 13, 2017

The Summer Nights Jazz Series starts tonight at the Casino San Clemente. Doors open at 6 p.m. with music starting at 7 p.m, allowing ample time to enjoy the ocean view Patio of the Stars, cash bar hosted by the Ruin Bar and light bites for advance purchase from Healthy Junk and Center St. Cheese Shop. Music tickets are a nominal $10/each online at brownpapertickets.com (reference “summer nights jazz”) or $10/each at the door for last minute guests. For the inaugural night and back by popular demand is the Tim Gill Quintet, a rabble-rousing jazz group specializing in hot jazz…

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Carnival For Kids for Homeless Youth Educational Programs

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By Greer Wylder
July 13, 2017

Illumination Foundation (IF), a local nonprofit breaking the cycle of homelessness, is hosting the 5th Annual Carnival for Kids on Saturday, July 15 from noon to 5 p.m. in Anaheim to raise funds for IF’s Children’s Resource Centers which provide year-round educational services for local homeless youth. Carnival for Kids will be a fun-filled event complete with games, rides, entertainment and delicious food by Villa Roma and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Food & Beverages. There will also be a magician, a stilt walker, a petting zoo, and a hint of Disney magic. IF’s Children’s Resource Centers provide homeless and…

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The Blow Down Grand Opening

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By Greer Wylder
July 12, 2017

A hip new blow dry bar is opening in Huntington Beach that specializes in blowouts, make up application, hair treatments and hair styling. The Blow Down Blow Dry Bar will be having their Grand Opening party on Friday, July 15 from 3 to 5 p.m. Ladies can get “blown out”, sip champagne, and hang with their girlfriends…because getting ready for the party can be part of the party! The event will include a pink carpet with a step-and-repeat, a DJ, a “LIVE” performance, food, drinks, photographer, gift bags, and local friends and businesses. 224 5th Street Huntington Beach, one street…

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OC Fair deals

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By Greer Wylder
July 12, 2017

You can also take advantage of OC Fair Deals such as the Super Pass – Enjoy all 23 days of the Fair for the best price! Super Passes are $35 for general admission and $28 for seniors and youth ages 6-12. New this year: Super Pass holders who come to all 23 days of the 2017 OC Fair will win the Perfect Attendance Award and receive a free 2018 Super Pass. Veterans and active-duty military personnel – Admission is always free with ID and their guests can purchase up to six half-price tickets. Read and Ride – Kids ages 5-11…

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