November 26th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
1. The FareTrade
Locals Max Block and Jake Ahles started this new kind of curated food subscription basket. The boxes are brimming with with chef-selected artisanal and small-batch goods from around the country, plus recipes on how to use them (and great video tutorials on the website from chefs like South Bay Top Chef Brooke Williamson). Filled with sauces, spices, pestos, pastas, shrubs and more, each handsomely packaged basket is delivered to members’ doors for $65 per month.
2. Salted
Don’t leave the comfort of your own kitchen with this new online video cooking school. A subscription allows access to video tutorials on everything from grilling pineapple to butchering meats from more than 50 of the country’s best chefs, including local culinary heroes Roy Choi, Bestia’s Ori Menashe and Rivera’s John Sedlar. $9.99 a month.
November 26th, 2014 at 10:00 am
What:
Join NBA legend, two-time Hall-of-Famer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and motivational speaker Magic Johnson and Dana Point mayor Lisa Bartlett for the 14th Annual Sand Sculpture Dedication and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Admire the massive 8-ton beach-themed sand sculpture constructed in the Lobby of the resort; visit Santa Claus himself; enjoy holiday entertainment, cookies and refreshments; and purchase raffle tickets to enter to win exclusive St. Regis prizes. All proceeds from this year’s ticket raffle sales go toward the Magic Johnson Foundation – a nonprofit public organization that works to fight HIV/AIDs.
One lucky child will be chosen at random to flip the switch and help with the tree lighting that brings both the St. Regis Monarch Beach Christmas tree and the holiday spirit to life. The ceremony is free and open to the public.
Where:
Five-star, five-diamond St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort
1 Monarch Beach Resort North, Dana Point, CA 92629
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November 25th, 2014 at 4:00 pm
What:
Roger’s Gardens creative director Eric Corina is hosting a decoration seminar just in the nick of time for the winter holiday season. The event will focus on using natural elements from your garden to create interior décor that will enhance your home’s elegance. It’s free and open to the public.
Where:
Roger’s Gardens
2301 San Joaquin Hills Road
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
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November 24th, 2014 at 4:00 pm
What:
Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, the 11th anniversary Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks replenishes vital funds for research as well as raises awareness about the increasing prevalence and the need for increased funding to combat this complex disorder.
More than 9,000 anticipated participants will enjoy three live stages, a Jumbotron displaying walkers’ locations throughout the course, and over 75 resource-fair booths offering kid-friendly crafts as well as helpful information for parents coping with autism. The 2014 “Branching Out” theme is highlighted by a large “autism family tree” featuring pictures and stories.
In 2013, Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks hosted 9,000 people and raised $258,386 for autism research. Walk Now for Autism Speaks is North America’s largest grassroots autism walk.
Members of the media are invited to attend the event, interview and photograph participants, volunteers and special guests.
Where:
Angels Stadium, 2000 East Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806
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November 19th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Author: Carita Rizzo
Photography provided by: Diana King/CPi Syndication
Information provided by: Angeleno
When Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul accepted his Best Supporting Actor Emmy last August, he more than remembered to thank his wife; he caused her website to crash. “Thank you for dedicating your life to spreading kindness across the world,” gushed the actor. “If you guys don’t know what she does, look up Kind Campaign.” Well, thousands did.
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