February 27th, 2015 at 9:00 am
San Clemente shed its sleepy beach-town reputation years ago. But even after growing from about 15,000 residents in the ’70s to almost 65,000 today, the city had no major shopping center within its limits. That’s about to change – in a big way.
The Outlets at San Clemente, a premium outlet shopping and dining center, is under construction between the entire length of two Interstate 5 off-ramps. Overlooking the Pacific on a palisade west of the freeway, the $100 million development will feature more than a half-million square feet of upscale retail and restaurant space spread over 52 acres. Construction cranes, steel girders, and building exteriors are clearly visible to motorists passing by on the I-5, as well as from all over town. Completion is anticipated by late summer. More than 70 tenants are expected; those announced so far include Calvin Klein, Converse, Kay Jewelers, Nike, Quiksilver, Swarovski, and Tommy Hilfiger. Ocean-view restaurant occupants should be announced soon.
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February 25th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
If you’re in the market for gems, jewelry, beads, minerals, crystals, findings and more at manufacturer’s prices, the Gem Faire is the place for you. Not only will you be able to shop, but there also will be more than 200 exhibitors from around the world showing off their wares, as well as jewelry repair/sizing, demonstrations, and classes. Hourly door prizes mean you might come out ahead just by walking in the door.
Where:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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February 24th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
See what spring has in store with everything you’ll need for home improvement and decorating this season, all under one roof. Even better, you can enter to win a chance to be featured on the new TV show “You Collect What?” the first 200 people through the gates each day will receive a free paring knife.
Where:
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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February 23rd, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
Join some of the most discriminating and prestigious connoisseurs, vintners, community, and business leaders at the 2015 Champions to CureDuchenne annual charity wine auction. This event benefits CureDuchenne, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a devastating hereditary disease. Activities will include wine tastings, a celebrity chef-prepared meal, and live and silent auctions.
Where:
Balboa Bay Resort
221 W. Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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February 20th, 2015 at 8:30 am
We humans love to watch whales. But did you know whales might be watching us as well? It’s a behavior called skyhopping. Occasionally, a whale will lift its head eight to 10 feet above the surface by thrusting its tail flukes, then rotating slowly for 30 seconds or more before slipping back under the waves. Oceanographers believe whales and dolphins can see reasonably well above water, so don’t be surprised if they seem to be checking you out on your next whale-watching expedition.
A great place to observe skyhopping, breaching, spouting, and other whale behaviors is the Pacific waters off Orange County. The marine mammals can be viewed year round, but the most common sightings are of gray whales now through April.
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