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The Tree Lighting Ceremony at Fashion Island

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By Greer Wylder
November 17, 2016

Fashion Island’s classic tree lighting ceremony will be celebrated two nights in a row: on Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 6:30 p.m. in the Neiman Marcus – Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. Mark Wallengren of KOST 103.5 FM will emcee the ceremony, along with a 25-minute live musical performance of "The Magic of Christmas" starring The Young Americans. The show will include Santa and Mrs. Claus bringing the tree to life and snowfall! Starting at 7 a.m., blankets and low chairs will be permitted on the lawn areas on either side of the stage only. Once those areas…

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Bendel and Brunch

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By Greer Wylder
November 16, 2016

You can join professional personal shopper, Styled by SJ and Henri Bendel on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a holiday shopping brunch. You will enjoy bites, 20% off purchases and a special enter to win. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 18 to Shauna Jackson Styledbysj@gmail.com or call 714.915.7595. Henri Bendel is at Level 1, Bloomingdale’s Wing at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

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Surfing Santa Competition

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By Greer Wylder
November 16, 2016

Surfers from all over Southern California will dress like Santa and surf the waves at Salt Creek  on Saturday, November 19 in order to raise money for children with autism. Hosted by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, the annual Surfing Santa Competition benefits Surfers Healing whose mission is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. The competition features prizes for the top six surfers in five divisions including: Surfing Rudolph (Shortboard) Guys 18 and over; Santa's Elves (Shortboard) Guys 17 and under; Candy Canes (Shortboard) Girls all ages; Yule Loggers…

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Specialty Medical Tattooing

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By Greer Wylder
November 16, 2016

Want to learn more about medical tattoing? At Newport Permanent Makeup, owner Deborah Miller invites you to learn more about this specialty practice of permanent cosmetics and para-medical tattooing. On Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. you can attend an event to find out more information through mini “consultations.” It’s an evening of socializing over champagne and hors d' oeuvres. You can meet with plastic surgery's rising star, Dr. Jonathan Zelken to discuss cosmetic and surgical rejuvenation. And meet with the staff at Newport Permanent Makeup to discuss permanent cosmetics, medical tattooing and medical esthetic rejuvenation services. You can watch demos…

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Del Taco’s New Platos

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By Greer Wylder
November 15, 2016

Del Taco just introduced its limited time Platos, a new menu that’s ideal for the hectic holidays and families on the go. Platos are individually-plated meals featuring an entrée, a side of fresca lime rice and slow-cooked pinto beans, and house made chips and salsa casera. Platos are all priced under $7.50 and you can choose from four entrée options: There’s a new Chicken Verde Wet Burrito; a Carne Asada Wet Burrito; Two Beer Battered Fish Tacos; and Two Street Tacos. Del Taco’s freshly prepared meals are served quickly and at the right price. For a location near you, visit…

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