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Fascination of Orchids Show & Sale Orange County

Posted on October 2, 2012 | 11:19am

The orchid family is one of the most diverse and widespread plants on earth.  There are between 21,000 – 26,000 accepted species found in 880 genera.   That is more than twice the number of bird species and almost four times the amount of mammal species on earth.  Orchids are colorful and aromatic and have been an object of obsession of horticulturists for hundreds of years.  Orchids are found on every continent except Antarctica, but mostly in the tropics of Asia, South America and Central America. Read More

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Orange County Children’s Book Festival

Posted on October 1, 2012 | 1:43pm

The 9th annual Orange County Children’s Book Festival entertained book lovers of all ages.  The event was a spectacle with over 100 authors,  illustrators, exhibitors, live entertainment, storytellers, animals and food vendors.  Thousands of people braved the heat for a day of learning and fun at the book festival.  From pop-up books to petting zoos, young adult novels to illustrating classes, the Orange County Children’s Book Festival had something for everyone. Read More

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Fashion’s Night Out at South Coast Plaza

Posted on September 7, 2012 | 9:41am

South Coast Plaza played its part in the global celebration of fashion known as Fashion’s Night Out.  With more than 100 participating boutiques, live music, events, giveaways, small bites, cocktails and special discounts – Southern California’s premier shopping destination was abuzz with fashion-forward activity.

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Summer in OC – FREE Summer Activities in Costa Mesa!

Posted on July 2, 2012 | 5:19pm

There is so much to do in Southern California this summer, and it’s always nice to take advantage of activities that are free to the public.  There are many different free activities in Costa Mesa this summer – stay a night and check some of them out! Read More

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Farm to Food Truck Challenge III in Costa Mesa: A “Chopped”-Style Competition

Posted on June 4, 2012 | 12:28pm

Costa Mesa has its very own version of the well-known Food Network series “Chopped” – with a twist.  This Saturday, June 9, the event at SoCo Farmers’ Market (next to the OC Mart Mix) is a cooking competition inspired by products coming directly from Costa Mesa’s own certified farmers’ market.

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