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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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Free Education, Personal Care in the Middle Stage of Alzheimer’s

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By Greer Wylder
November 27, 2017

Join Alzheimer's Association Orange County for free education over the phone for caregivers in the middle stage on Friday, Dec. 1 from 1-2 p.m. Caregivers may need to begin helping with personal care tasks. Alzheimer’s Association’s Education Center will discuss assisting with personal care, including eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, dental care, and using the bathroom. Registration required by Thursday, Nov. 30 to receive dial-in instructions. Register online or by calling 800.272.3900.    To stay updated on education programs in Orange County, please contact jwills@alz.org.    Alzheimer's Association Orange County is at 770 The City Drive South, Suite 7400 in Orange.

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Diesel truck dealership OC Autos Gives Back

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By Greer Wylder
November 26, 2017

OC Autos, Orange County's leading source for used diesel truck sales, is celebrating their first full year at their new supercenter in Santa Ana. They are one of the West Coast's only dedicated Diesel Truck dealerships & service centers, and are run by a mostly female management team, and a female founder.  The full-service dealership offers a diverse selection of vehicles, expanded service options and proudly giving back to the community through generous donations and upcoming classes to learn basics of maintaining a truck or car.  Founded in 2010 by Bushra Salman, OC Autos is known in Southern California and nationwide for…

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FABULOUS FRIDAY At South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
November 24, 2017

Let the post-Thanksgiving events, sales and promotions begin! South Coast Plaza is celebrating Fabulous Friday on Nov. 24. You can find savings throughout the center! Examples of savings include up to 50% off select fall styles at Anne Fontaine; AVEDA RICHARD MICHAEL SALON, Receive a $20 gift card for every $100 purchase, $100 gift card and a holiday candle for every $500 purchase. Free travel size product with any purchase, regardless of the purchase amount. BACCARAT Receive a Baccarat “Hearts of Love” with compliments, when you make a Jewelry purchase of $450, or more.* Coach is having a 30% off…

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Celebrate Small Business Saturday at SOCO and The OC Mix

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By Greer Wylder
November 24, 2017

You’re invited to celebrate Small Business Saturday at SOCO and The OC Mix on Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop Small is a movement to celebrate and support small businesses in our community. Come early and receive a complimentary gift bag (only 250 available). And, RSVP here to receive discounts from SOCO shops and restaurants all day long. During the day, spend $50, and receive a raffle ticket to win up to $500 in SOCO and The OC Mix gift cards. They'll also be partnering with The Good Weekend, a pop-up movement that features shopping from…

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