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Mendocino Farms New Craft Beer Happy Hour

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2016

Mendocino Farms is offering a new happy hour special--all four of its craft beers are only $5 from 5 p.m. until close at 9 p.m. The new craft beer specials are available at all Mendocino Farms locations that serve beer, including all three OC locations (Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Brea). The selections include Oskar Blues Mama's Little Yella Pils; 21st Amendment Session IPA; Refuge Blood Orange Wit (brewed with locally grown fresh fruit); and Arrogant Bastard Wussie Pilsner (brand new and hard to find). 3317 Imperial Highway in Brea. 714.924.7100. 450 E 17th St. in Costa Mesa. 949.548.2500. 4187 Campus Drive…

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Hoag Blood Drive at Mother’s

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2016

Mother’s Market & Kitchen in Costa Mesa will be holding a blood drive on Thursday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with Hoag Blood Donor Services. Mother’s will provide all donors with a coupon for a free 8 oz. fresh juice of choice from their popular juice bar. Blood donations will be used to support Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian  in Newport Beach. Hoag Blood Donor Services says that summer is a challenging time for blood centers and the needs are constant. 1890 Newport Blvd. in Costa Mesa. 949.631.4741.

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Tacos for Good Deeds

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By Greer Wylder
August 01, 2016

Join Blue C's 3rd Annual Tacos and Good Deeds event on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. benefiting Share Our Selves for their 21st Annual Back to School Program. You can enjoy complimentary tacos from SOHO Tacos, dessert from Longboards Ice Cream, margaritas, music, raffles, and more while giving back to our community! Simply, purchase a ticket - 100% of your donation goes to SOS' Back to School Program to purchase school supplies and backpacks for Orange County children or; bring a new  boys or girls (K-3rd grade) character-themed backpack and (one backpack required per entry).  To register,…

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The Return of The LA Rams at Stag Party for Charity

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By Greer Wylder
August 01, 2016

The Stag Bar + Kitchen in Newport Beach invites you to help celebrate the return of the Rams with a welcome back Rams party and charity fundraiser on Tuesday, August 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Special guests at the event include former Los Angeles Rams players, including defensive back LeRoy Irving (1980-1989) who holds the record for most punt return yards in a single game (207), and barefoot placekicker Mike Lansford (1982-1990), who led the league with 51 extra point. Irving will be the evening’s guest bartender, serving up featured drinks including the Horns Up Ram-a-rita, of which 100% of sales…

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Cast Your Golden Foodies Vote—Week One

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By Greer Wylder
August 01, 2016

Get ready to vote for OC’s best local chefs, libations and cuisine of chef driven and independent restaurants for the upcoming 5th annual Golden Foodie Awards celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Fairmont Newport Beach.   The Golden Foodie voting season is a three-week opportunity starting Saturday, Aug. 1 through Friday Aug. 21 for you to vote for your favorites in each category. During the first week (Monday, Aug. 1 – Sunday, Aug. 7) of the voting season, the categories of best American Cuisine, Mexican Food, Vegetarian Food, Bartender of the Year, Pizza, Italian Food, French Cusine, Indian Cuisine will…

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