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Support the NB Library and Save at CDM Plaza!

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By Greer Wylder
July 20, 2010

One of the easiest ways to give back to the community and receive something in return, too? Join the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, which provides cultural, educational and informational value to all. And if you become a “Book Lover” member for an annual $100 fee you’ll receive a fantastic Corona del Mar Plaza discount card. And new cards have arrived for summer! Here are just some of the savings you’ll enjoy: Tommy Bahama’s Island Grille: $5 off every $20 food purchase; Bikini: 10% off regular priced merchandise; Chico’s: $10 off any purchase of $50 or more; Diane’s Beachwear: 10%…

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Off With Those Jeans!

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By Greer Wylder
July 18, 2010

Clothes4Souls is teaming up with bebe for its first ever National Jean Drive. You can drop by any bebe store to donate gently worn jeans in exchange for $25 off a new pair of jeans from bebe’s new Fall collection. Limit one offer per customer through Aug. 11. And, with a minimum cash donation of $10, you will receive $25 off a new pair of jeans. bebe stores in OC include Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Brea Mall in Brea, Shops at Mission Viejo, MainPlace in Santa Ana, and Irvine Spectrum in Irvine.

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SOL Cocina Turns One!

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By Greer Wylder
July 10, 2010

Newport Beach’s SOL Cocina is in celebration mode through Thursday for its one-year anniversary!  SOL’s serving up its most popular margaritas and Baja culinary favorites at $5 for fun-loving local foodies. The specials – all SOL’s best-sellers – will be offered during lunch and dinner hours through Wednesday starting at 11:30 a.m. Monday: $5 ceviche; and $5 Casa Noble organic slim margarita. Tuesday: $5 carnitas street tacos; and $5 Corzo cucumber jalapeno margarita. Wednesday: $5 guacamole SOL, and $5 Herradura margarita. Join SOL for its anniversary bash Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. You can enjoy a free Partida Margarita…

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OC’s Hottest Ice Cream Truck

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By Greer Wylder
July 08, 2010

Remember when an ice cream truck could make your day, especially in the summer? The hokey music heralding its arrival from blocks away. The chocolate-covered ice cream bars, Big Sticks and Bomb Pops. The drivers who your mom kept a wary eye on. Well, ice cream trucks are back, at least now that the OC Fair has its own. Starting Saturday, the truck will be giving out free ice cream bars, OC Fair treats and Pepsi throughout Orange County. If you need up-to-the-minute details, just follow @ocfair on Twitter and OC-Fair on Facebook, but here’s a cheat sheet (that could…

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Best Birthday Rate!

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By Greer Wylder
July 05, 2010

Here’s a screaming deal that you need to know about. The Tides in Laguna Beach, a great spot and a fantastic value for families, couples, and business travelers is offering a birthday treat through June 2011! The last two digits of your birth year is your rate on your birthday. A two-night minimum stay is required; standard rates apply on additional room nights. Here’s how it works: if you were born in 1969, your rate will be $69 on your birthday night. My favorite is the guest who got a room night for $12 on her 98th birthday from her…

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