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PELICAN GRILL’s FIRST ANNUAL SUMMER CLAMBAKE

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By Greer Wylder
June 20, 2017

Pelican Grill is hosting its first annual summertime clambake on Sunday, June 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. Your Cape Cod cravings will be satisfied! Pull up a chair around a communal table on the ocean-view terrace for a family-style New England feast of clams, shrimp, mussels, sausage and crisp seasonal wines to wash it all down. Tickets available for $75 per person, including tax and service charge. Reservations recommended on Eventbrite.  Pelican Grill, 22800 Pelican Hill Road South in Newport Coast. Photo courtesy of Pelican Hill

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Orange County’s Newest Craze, Paderia Bakehouse

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By Greer Wylder
June 19, 2017

By Asma Mohammed Paderia Bakehouse is Orange County's newest craze! If you have a sweet tooth you just have to try their delicious Malasadas which come either plain and dusted with cinnamon sugar, or with fillings like coconut cream, Nutella, or ube. They also specialize in banana pudding, which is thick and creamy and perfectly sweet. Another staple of this amazing bakery is the ensaymadas which is a sweet, buttery Filipino brioche covered in sugar and butter blend and topped with grated, aged white cheddar served warm and melty. The food is amazing and so is their selection of coffee…

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Craft Spirits Tasting at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity

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By Greer Wylder
June 19, 2017

You're invited to attend Craft Spirits Collective's OC Tasting Showcase at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity at SOCO on Tuesday, June 20 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. In this intimate gallery space, you'll sample a curated collection of craft spirits - and meet the people behind them. You can expect 35+ types of artisanal rum, whiskey, gin, vodka, brandy, specialty liqueurs, and more. Plus, enjoy savory bites & sweet delights. The VIP Preview is from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.; and General Admission is 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 for general admission and $90 for the VIP Preview, and benefit the…

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OC PARKS PRESENTS FREE SUNSET CINEMA

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By Greer Wylder
June 16, 2017

Join OC Parks for the first free Sunset Cinema film series at local parks through Aug. 18! You can pack a picnic, blankets, and beach chairs and head to OC Parks Sunset Cinema to enjoy recent popular flicks and introduce the young ones in your life to beloved classics. All movies are free to attend, with free parking beginning at 6 p.m. and show times starting around 8 p.m. after the sun has set. Food trucks will be serving on-site. You can head over to Craig Regional Park in Fullerton on Saturday, June 17 to watch The LEGO Batman Movie. Then travel back in time and catch fan-favorite The Princess…

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The Longest Day in Support of Alzheimer’s

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By Greer Wylder
June 16, 2017

The Longest Day is all about love for those affected by Alzheimer's disease. On Wednesday, June 21--the summer solstice--you can team up with the Alzheimer’s Association and select any activity you love — or an activity loved by those affected — to help end Alzheimer’s. Together, you can help raise funds and awareness for care and support while advancing research toward the first survivor of Alzheimer’s. Two local stores are celebrating the Longest Day in support of those affected with Alzheimer’s by holding events. At Kendra Scott at Fashion Island, you can enjoy sips, sweets and jewels on Wednesday, June…

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