The Dose

OC United Way Philanthropy Fund Breakfast with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2020

Orange County United Way will host its annual Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast virtually on May 20, from 9 – 9:45 a.m., with a live Q&A with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Now more than ever, vital funds are needed to support Orange County families and children facing poverty and housing instability in challenged neighborhoods. It is essential that the programs continue helping the most vulnerable in the community in the wake of COVID-19. The virtual breakfast is free to attend. The format for this year’s breakfast will be live-streamed virtually, due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. As the event’s…

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Segerstrom Center for the Arts Virtual Spring Carnival

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By Greer Wylder
May 15, 2020

Segerstrom Center for the Arts invites you to celebrate Spring at its first virtual Spring Carnival on Sunday, May 17. Enjoy fun, food and crafts, all accessed virtually on scfta.org/springcarnival – from the comfort of your own home. And admission is FREE to the Center’s Spring Carnival. In the days leading up to the carnival, they invite you to join the fun with a series of Instagram challenges. Each challenge hints at an activity that will be included with the May 17 carnival package and is a new way to get creative at home. There’s something for everyone, from cooking…

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4th Street Market Keeping the Community Well Fed

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By Greer Wylder
May 14, 2020

A number of 4th Street Market’s creative food concepts are continuing to provide flavorful fare to go. They're grateful for the support of the community and look forward to reopening and welcoming guests. Banh Xeo Boys, the food hall’s newest addition (recently soft-opened in May), brings a unique menu featuring authentic Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crepes) to the market. Co-Founders Daniel and David were born and raised here in SoCal but have been inspired by the flavors of their childhood to create this concept.  “We look forward to educating the community on what Banh Xeo is and what a unique and…

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OC’s Favorite Nautical Lifestyle Shop Reopens

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2020

Crews Quarters, a locally-owned specialty boutique in Costa Mesa for nautical apparel for the entire family and high-quality gifts just reopened with safety measures in mind. Owner Kathy Hill is a longtime retail apparel legend who finally opened her dream shop last year. It’s the perfect spot to find summer-ready classic attire --- think timeless children's apparel, Reyn Spooner shirts, and Saint James sweaters, plus fun gifts for the boat and beach lover.Choose from Bogg Bags, non-breakable glasses, coated tablecloths, cozy throws, cutting boards, serving trays, sand cast aluminum, and much more.Kathy can help you find the perfect outfit, gift…

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Tanaka Farms Drive Through Farm Stand

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2020

Buying locally grown fresh produce is not only good for the economy and the environment, but it's also great for your health! Tanaka Farms in Irvine grows and harvests fresh produce daily and even offers a drive-thru produce Market Stand open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.   You can now order online for curbside pick-up from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. An example of fresh produce available includes carrots (bunch) $3.75, red beets (bunch) $3.75, golden beets (bunch), Japanese turnips, (bunch) $3.75, baby Maui Onions (bunch) $3.75, cilantro (bunch) $2.25, curly kale (bunch) $3.75, dino kale (bunch) $3.75,…

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