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OCPAC’s Free Roller Rink!

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By Greer Wylder
December 15, 2009

To celebrate the hit musical Xanadu, the Orange County Performing Arts Center is transforming its community plaza as a FREE roller skating rink Saturday and Sunday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Just bring your own skates, roller blades or rent some for $5.  Songs from Xanadu will be playing (“Strange Magic,” “All Over the World” and “Have You Never Been Mellow”) as well as songs from the ‘80’s.  Xanadu runs through Dec. 27. 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. Ticket info at OCPAC.org

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Boat Parade Tours

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By Greer Wylder
December 14, 2009

Here’s a great tip for you about the upcoming Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. Rubber Duck Tours, an OC-based amphibious touring company, will be offering parking, transportation, and a prime viewing spot aboard the Rubber Duck this Wednesday through Sunday. The boat will leave promptly at 6 p.m., will cruise the harbor - holiday tunes, blankets, and some beverages will be provided (BYOB is also encouraged) and will return by 8:30 p.m. $45 per person. Please visit Rubber Duck Tours for more information about specific dates and pricing. Pre-booking is highly recommended. Please contact Gerald at 714.625.8135 or gerald@rubberducktours.com for…

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Riedel Holiday Blowout Sale

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2009

Great deals on Riedel today and Sunday (and free wine tasting) with our favorite wine expert, Ian Blackburn. Riedel - decanters, glasses, reduced 40 to 60% off. Today noon to 5 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m. LearnAboutWine at 530 Molino St. Loft 218, Los Angeles.

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Jude Meets Frances Today!

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2009

JudeFrances Jewelry is having a holiday trunk show today at Nordstrom South Coast Plaza. Jude and Frances will be on hand to give holiday gifting tips from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Check out some amazing new jewelry pieces from JudeFrances, and it’s more affordable line, Zasha by JudeFrances. (Great enamel pieces, from this collection.) Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Nordstrom at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.549.8300.

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Give Green!

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2009

Laguna Green’s holiday event today and next Thursday, Dec. 17 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. is all about eco-friendly gift giving. Choose from fair-trade items from Exotic World Gifts, raw vegan chocolates from Lovesnax, ultra-soft Nandina Bamboo Towels, Lumen Soy Candles, The Juicy Leaf plants, my favorite preserves from Delilah and the Road Less Traveled, and Activeion Pro which replaces household surface cleaners.  Owner Pam Sterling is also serving wine and appetizers. Laguna Green is at 1025 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.  949.340.7727. laguna-green

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