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What to Know About Medicare Before 65—Signing Up for Medicare

By Greer Wylder

March 13, 2026

Signing up for Medicare is an important step in making sure you have the right health coverage at the right time as you approach age 65 or plan for retirement.If you are already receiving Social Security benefits, you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B starting the month you turn 65. If you need to delay Part B, you must actively decline that coverage.If you are not receiving Social Security, you will need to sign up for Medicare on your own, and you can begin the process three months before your 65th birthday during your Initial…

Pure Barre Orange County Celebrates 17 Years With Free Classes and Community Giveaways

By Greer Wylder

March 11, 2026

Pure Barre Orange County Celebrates 17 Years With Free Classes and Community Giveaways Pure Barre Orange County is celebrating 17 years of bringing the popular barre workout to the local community with a day of free classes, wellness experiences and giveaways on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Owned by Monica Grubin, the women-owned business has grown into a strong fitness community with studios in Irvine, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo and Huntington Beach. To mark the anniversary, all four studios will host complimentary classes from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests who take a class can enter raffles featuring prizes from local and…

Two Upcoming Workshops at the Environmental Nature Center

By Greer Wylder

March 09, 2026

The Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach is offering two engaging workshops this month designed to connect the community with food, nature and the local landscape.Outdoor Cooking with Chef CorsoMarch 24 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.Chef Corso, a classically trained chef and host of the Outdoor Eats TV series, will lead a lively cooking workshop focused on preparing great meals outdoors using simple gear and fresh ingredients.During the demonstration, Corso will cover camp stove basics, smart meal planning and grocery strategies that make outdoor cooking easier and more enjoyable. Guests will watch several trail-tested recipes come together and enjoy tastings…

Tomatomania Returns to Roger’s Gardens for Its 15th Year

By Greer Wylder

February 24, 2026

The world’s largest and most fun tomato plant sale returns to Roger’s Gardens from Friday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 8, marking the 15th year of the beloved Tomatomania event. Led by tomato expert Scott Daigre and his team of self-proclaimed Tomatomaniacs, the annual sale features an astonishing lineup of more than 300 heirloom and hybrid tomato varieties, including new introductions for 2026. The highly anticipated Tomato of the Year will be announced soon.More than a plant sale, Tomatomania is a full-on garden experience. Over ten days, tomato lovers and home gardeners can explore an unmatched selection of plants, get…

Trail Runners Welcome Spring at Whiting Ranch

By Greer Wylder

February 16, 2026

Trail runners and hikers are invited to welcome the first full day of spring at the fourth annual Whiting Ranch Trail Races on March 21 at Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park in Trabuco Canyon. Directed by Costa Mesa native Amanda Pennington, the event offers four distance options, including a 6K, 10K, half marathon and 30K, with courses that wind through rolling hills, native oak groves and open stretches with sweeping views of Orange County and the Santa Ana Mountains. Runners can expect a well-supported experience with fully stocked aid stations and an encouraging volunteer crew along the way, making it approachable for first-timers…