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Learn & Grow Family Fair: Free Fun, Live Entertainment, and Activities at The District

By Greer Wylder

September 11, 2024

Attention families! Head to The District at Tustin Legacy for Parenting OC's FREE Learn & Grow Family Fair on Saturday, September 14th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a day full of fun and educational activities for all ages!Enjoy live entertainment, games & activities, face-painting, balloon art, and more than 50 exhibitors from Rolling Robots and Urban Workshop to Aqua-Tots Swim School and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. There will also be costumed characters from Creative Parties for Kids, including T-Rex and Princesses.Stage Times:10:15 - 10:30: Olympica Gymnastics10:30 - 11:15: School of Rock, Tustin11:15 - 11:20: Reader’s Choice Award…

Explore Wellness & Style: Mantra Hot Yoga Open House Event

By Greer Wylder

September 10, 2024

Mantra Hot Yoga in Corona del Mar offers a unique blend of yoga styles combined with the benefits of infrared heat and LED red light therapy. The studio provides personalized one-on-one sessions, small group classes, and private events, all led by experienced and passionate instructors who are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.Join the community for a special Open House on Saturday, September 14th, from 1 to 4 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the studio, meet the owners and staff, enjoy a complimentary lunch, mocktails, and explore the latest custom yoga wear designed by Elisabetta…

Paseo 17 Expands with Unique Health and Wellness Offerings

By Greer Wylder

August 27, 2024

Paseo 17, the newly transformed upscale boutique retail center at the corner of East 17th Street and Westminster, is excited to welcome four new health and wellness and retail concepts this summer. These unique additions further enrich the center's dynamic mix of contemporary health and beauty services, creating a true one-stop destination.New Additions:Freeface Skincare, Lymphatic by Siane, and Beginnings Floral Co. have all opened their doors in July. Later this summer, MEGANE Elevated Optical will join the lineup.Loyal patrons of Paseo 17 will find these new offerings perfectly complement established favorites like Sage Salon, Hairy Little Things, and Beauty with…

Red Cross Offers $20 Amazon.com Gift Card for Donors in August

By Greer Wylder

August 12, 2024

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help patients receive lifesaving medical care. In Orange County, there are many upcoming blood donation opportunities through August. To find a blood drive near you, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Help.The Red Cross is working with hospitals around the clock to meet the blood…

Roll @ Santa Monica: Grand Opening of Seasonal Roller Skating Rink

By Greer Wylder

August 05, 2024

Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Roll @ Santa Monica, a seasonal roller skating rink located in the heart of the beach community. This marks the first time Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. will host such an event, adding a new and exciting recreational option to the district’s offerings. The 4,800 square-foot outdoor rink, operated by Willy Bietak Productions, will be open from Saturday, August 10, through Monday, October 14, at 1324 5th Street, Santa Monica.The Grand Opening Celebration, in partnership with LA Skate Hunnies, will kick off the skating season on Saturday, August 10, featuring…