The Dose

Environmental Nature Center Takes Spring Faire Online

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2020

The Environmental Nature Center will present its 15th annual Spring Faire virtually on Sunday May 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, with preview features posted online daily starting May 11. A schedule and details are at encenter.org. The online event will feature virtual visits to the ENC’s Butterfly House to learn about butterflies and their host and nectar plants. Throughout the week children can participate in a virtual pollinator themed “Craft Crawl” and “Story Walk” with Girl Scout Troop 2800. The Center will post virtual nature games, animal encounters, and performances around the virtual “Fire Circle Stage”. The ENC's website has schedule details and info on which platforms will feature which…

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La Ventura Offers Meal Kits Amid Quarantine In South OC

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By Greer Wylder
May 08, 2020

Amidst weddings and events being canceled and postponed, the La Ventura Event Center in San Clemente is taking advantage of its newly hired chef by offering meal kits for local residents. Each of the seven meal kits is curated by chef Moriah Robison to feed or quench a household of four or more. Robison co-created the popular MRK Public in San Clemente, as well as experience at renowned Taboo in Laguna Beach. Taco Kits are available for households avoiding the grocery store, or who may be looking for a head start on dinner. Available in portions that feed 6-8 or…

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Mother’s Day Takeout & Gift Ideas from The District at Tustin Legacy

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By Greer Wylder
May 07, 2020

Moms show their love all year long so be sure to show your love with these fun Mother's Day gift ideas and exclusive dining offers from the District at Tustin Legacy now through Sunday, May 10. Lots of special Mother's Day specials from The Winery, Prego Mediterranean, and Luna Rossa (re-opening for takeout since first shuttering in March), not to mention Nothing Bundt Cakes (who doesn't love Nothing Bundt Cakes? Now with Curbside Takeout!) plus more (even a Virtual Mother's Day Painting Class with Pinot's Palette). Pinot’s Palette - Virtual Mother's Day Painting Treat Mom to a Virtual Class at Pinot’s Palette all Mother’s…

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Mother’s Day Takeout & Delivery Options

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By Greer Wylder
May 06, 2020

Mother’s Day is around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat mom to a delicious meal from takeout or delivery. Here are a few Orange County options to plan for a special celebration at home. Cafe Sevilla at Triangle Square in Costa Mesa can help transport mom to Spain from the comfort of your own home this Mother’s Day. The recently opened restaurant has a special Mother's Day menu available for curbside pick-up. Enjoy a variety of tapas and paellas accompanied by a carafe of sparkling cava sangria or a bottle of premium Spanish wine. Plus, with orders over $55, guests…

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Newport Beach VIRTUAL Garden Tour & Summer Garden Party

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By Greer Wylder
May 05, 2020

Coronavirus and social distancing won’t prevent the Newport Beach Garden Tour from taking place on Saturday, May 9th! The beloved community event, presented by Sherman Library & Gardens, will just look a little bit different this year. The 24th Annual Newport Beach Garden Tour will be an online event. P.J. Video, a full-service video production company based in Tustin, has been retained to capture compelling footage of each garden on this year’s Tour. Stories from the homeowners will be woven throughout, where they’ll share interesting tidbits and disclose the inspiration for their gardens. The Newport Beach Garden Tour will be…

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