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It’s A March Miracle!

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By Greer Wylder
March 21, 2011

It may be spring, but Big Bear Mountain has had a March Miracle with two feet of new snow coating the slopes and they're waiting for you to tear them up! If you've used up all your "I've got the 24 hour flu" excuses, Big Bear has two solutions for you: $99 Weekend Special and the Super Sunday Deal. The recently introduced $99 Weekend Special allows skiers and snowboarders to ride Saturday and Sunday for one low price, while the Super Sunday deal offers a $49 lift ticket on Sundays through the end of the season. Tickets must be purchased…

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Rallycross Action!

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By Greer Wylder
March 20, 2011

Who knows, maybe you have a weakness for watching the best in rallycross action? (We don’t judge.) The fast cars, flying dirt, and death-defying jumps—and the chance to witness history. Well, you’re in luck. This Friday and Saturday the Global RallyCross Championship is taking place at Toyota Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale. Here’s what’s in store for you: watch intense powerful cars racing and sliding, crashing and the first 70-foot gap jump in any motorsport competition outside of X Games. Word has it that Finnish racing legend Marcus Grönholm will be competing in the first round. Drivers in high-horsepower compact cars…

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Designer Warehouses at Designer Flea Market

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By Greer Wylder
March 18, 2011

Find great bargains from ASID designer warehouses at the Designer Flea Market on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stonemill Design Center in Costa Mesa. It’s a great chance to save on designer furniture, art, accessories, fabrics and trims, pillows, rugs, plumbing fixtures and more. Proceeds will benefit the Boys Hope of SoCal. Be among the first to arrive and receive a goodie bag. Stonemill Design Center is at 2915 Red Hill Ave, Costa Mesa. For more information, call. 949.643.1549.

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Crazy for LEGOs!

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By Greer Wylder
March 16, 2011

Kids of all ages need to know that a new LEGO store just opened at South Coast Plaza. It’s a LEGO enthusiasts dream shop, a place to find all of the latest Lego building toys, games, and more. And the store comes complete with innovative displays and interactive play areas. The “Pick A Brick Wall,” offers the option to buy LEGO bricks and elements in a variety of colors and shapes in bulk. Whereas the “Living Room” provides an interactive play area where you can get hands-on practice building LEGO products. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday;…

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Panera Parasols In!

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By Greer Wylder
March 15, 2011

Remember the iconic Parasol building in Seal Beach? Now it's home to a new Panera Bread. Built in 1967, the umbrella-shaped roof structure features the classic architecture-style of Googie, known for pointed angles and futuristic themes. The bakery-café is offering hot panini sandwiches, hand-tossed salads, fresh soups served in bread bowls, bagels and delicious fresh pastries. Panera is known for its select organic and all natural ingredients; a menu with 0 grams of artificial trans fat per serving; antibiotic free chicken breakfast sandwiches; and made to order baked egg soufflés. Also, Panera Bread offers specialty coffees and espresso while you…

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