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The OC Rescue Mission Toy and Gift Donations

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2015

The Orange County Rescue Mission is in need of more than 150 gifts for the formerly homeless families living in its Orange County transitional living facility, the Village of Hope, this holiday season. The Rescue Mission has an urgent need for toy and gift donations for young children ranging from newborns and toddlers to kids ages 8 to 12.  These gifts will be shared with families at the Orange County Rescue Mission’s upcoming “Magic at the Mission” event on Saturday, December 12. The Orange County Rescue Mission’s “Magic at the Mission” is a special annual event held each year for…

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SAVORY HOLIDAY MENU AND CELEBRATION COCKTAILS at The Yard House

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2015

The Yard House, the award-winning restaurant known for its creative cuisine, extensive draft beer selection and innovative crafted cocktails, just celebrated its 19th anniversary this week! The original Yard House opened at Long Beach’s Shoreline Village in 1996. And, it’s the perfect place to celebrate with a new holiday menu and celebration cocktails available through January 3 at all Yard House locations. Special offerings created by Executive Chef Carlito Jocson for the holidays include: Maui Pineapple Chicken, marinated for two days in a bath of soy sauce, garlic, ginger and brown sugar then grilled with fresh pineapple and served with…

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“Sharing the Spirit Holiday Party”

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2015

Six hundred underprivileged Orange County children will experience some holiday cheer at a Christmas party just for them at Santa’s Village at South Coast Plaza on Friday, December 11 at 9 p.m. “Sharing the Spirit Holiday Party” is co‐hosted by Festival of Children Foundation and The Happiness Project for boys and girls, ages 3‐16, from shelters and motels in Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Tustin and Santa Ana, and charities from Thomas House, Our Small World Foster Family Shelter, Mercy House, Project Hope Alliance, Project Believe Illumination and Project Access Each child will be matched with a volunteer who will accompany…

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Seed Welcomes Home Seed Home

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2015

Seed Peoples Market, the eco-friendly department store at the Camp in Costa Mesa, just debuted its own furniture shop, Home Seed Home. On the mezzanine, inside the Seed store, discover a curated array of one-of-a-kind home furnishings such as new and recycled pieces, ethnic fabrics and handcrafted items. All items are for sale, including art installations on the walls as well as consignment pieces by local furniture craftsmen. On the main level of Seed, it’s a great time to get in some holiday shopping for the entire family. Choose from a Patagonia clothing department, shoes and accessories selection, camping and…

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From The Dressing Room with ‘The Nutcracker’

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2015

Greer's Girl Kelley Moody visits the American Ballet Theater William J. Gillepsie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a rehearsal of 'The Nutcracker,' which will dazzle audiences from December 10-20. You can watch here. This show will feature young dancers from the school as well as a full cast from the American Ballet Theater. This performance was created by Alexei Ratmansky and also features sets and costumes from Richard Hudson, from Broadway's "The Lion King." In this ballet, we see the world through young Clara's eyes as she follows her nutcracker toy on a magical adventure into dream…

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