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04/07/2020

Thirteen high school students from Orange County have united to form the Covid-19 Relief Passion Project whose goal is to provide support and hope in the midst of this global pandemic. Participating students are creating a sense of community and providing relief during a time of uncertainty and panic. Learn more. Follow the link:
http://www.ocinsite.com/passion-proj/

03/28/2020

Read OC Book Blogger Randy Kraft's latest. And without leaving home, go somewhere else. …
http://www.ocinsite.com/covid-read/

Without leaving home, go somewhere else. Most of us are stuck at home. Some are home schooling, bravo to all of you. Some are working from home, good job. Others are out providing essential service…

03/24/2020

Reading is a great way to balance whatever else is on your daily schedule and I don’t mean social media or blogs or Internet news. They have their place, of course, but they tend to fuel the fires of anxiety. If we are to stay sane, and support our immune systems, which suffer under stress, read fiction. Whatever your favorite genre, read. Get out of your head. Away from what ails us. Learn something. Laugh or cry or wonder. ...

Read more by Randy Kraft at the link: https://tinyurl.com/ua9eu7q

Without leaving home, go somewhere else. Most of us are stuck at home. Some are home schooling, bravo to all of you. Some are working from home, good job. Others are out providing essential service…

03/21/2020

Many Orange County restaurants are still offering take-out or delivery for those looking to indulge at home. Here, we have highlighted several dining options throughout the county. Support your local businesses when you can. Stay safe. Be kind. We’re all in this together.
http://www.ocinsite.com/coronavirusdine1/

With the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, many Orange County restaurants have had to temporarily close their doors to the public, but people still want to eat.

03/20/2020

BE SAFE. AND WHEN POSSIBLE, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES OPERATING IN COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY GUIDELINES DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME. Following is a message from another of our local spots. Firebrand will continue to post messages from businesses in the area in an effort to broadcast boost that they are operational and in consideration of safe practices. We’re all in this together.
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This, from The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Raya CURBSIDE TO GO
Locals and guests can now can enjoy our signature Pan-Latin dining destination Raya from the comfort of their home with Raya To Go. Leave the cooking to the talented culinary team of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel with fresh lunch and dinner selections including the highest quality organic and local ingredients. Menu highlights include favorites like Raya’s Achiote Salmon, Raya Romaine, Thai Curry Buddha Bowl, and Brazilian Cheese Rolls, plus a handful of other delicious items prepared with care by our chefs. Raya To Go is available for pick up and curbside daily from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Guests can call Resort Services at 949-240-2000 to order and inquire for more details.

03/19/2020

03/19/2020

03/19/2020

BE SAFE. AND WHEN POSSIBLE, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES OPERATING IN COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY GUIDELINES DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME. Following is a message from one of our local spots. OCinSite will continue to post messages from small businesses in the area in an effort to get the word out they are operational and in consideration of safe practices. We’re all in this together.
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This, from Project Social:
After careful and considerable discussion about the current state of affairs we have decided to modify our current operations at Project Social. The safety and well-being of our employees, customers and families take priority over profits.

Project Social has modified our operations to online “to-go” pickup orders only. We will be open for food and coffee pick up from 7am to 8pm.

Food and coffee can be ordered through our website by clicking on the ORDER ONLINE button at our website, or download the Toast TakeOut application to your mobile device.

Stay tuned for additional online and mobile applications which we are in the process of implementing such as Toast Take Out, UberEats, Postmates, DoorDash, GrubHub and Chow Now. We will update everyone once these additional options are available.

We will continue to monitor the situation and update our customers and staff as this situation evolves.

Stay safe and be kind.

Sincerely,

Project Social (See our social contact info pictured above or go to http://www.ProjectSocialUS.com)

02/13/2018

Film Night at Laguna Art Museum| 'Tony DeLap: A Unique Perspective'
This Thursday, Feb. 15 “Tony DeLap: A Unique Perspective” takes an intimate look at the art and career of a pioneer of West Coast minimalism and Op Art. The film takes us inside the studio of the renowned painter and sculptor, with insights into DeLap’s processes and the motivations and influences on his iconic art. The first in Schierholt’s series California Masters, the film offers a personal studio visit with the artist who helped define California Art in the 1960s and continues to produce challenging and powerful work today. Follow the link below for the details of this cool and educational film screening.
http://bit.ly/2HedfIg

12/15/2017

Join over a million viewers as you watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor in the 109th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce.

11/17/2017

Pssst, don't miss out on this ... Nirvana Grille in Laguna is launching its Fall menu with dreamy debut pricing. Space (and time) is limited. Follow the link for details. 👇🏽

Nirvana Grille in Laguna Beach debuts its Fall Menu with 50% OFF from November 27 through 30. Fall in love with Nirvana Grille all over again with its Fall menu debut featuring all new menu items. …

11/17/2017

Come to exotic Mozambique in Laguna Beach for a concert event benefiting the local Pateadores Laguna soccer club on November 20th. Upping the energy ante will be a live auction featuring unique experiences, merchandise, services and more.
Doors open at 5pm.
Tickets are $7 in advance, or $10 at the door on the night of the event. Space is limited.
Tickets available online at
patslaguna.eventbrite.com

09/26/2017

This year’s Culinary Masters heads west for three days of fine dining and exquisite golf at the beautiful Montage Laguna Beach, October 23–25, 2017. Join Robb Report and some of the most celebrated chefs in the world for a culinary and golf experience like no other. Headlined by Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, and Jérôme Bocuse — world-renowned culinary masterminds will gather at the Montage Laguna Beach resort to create an unforgettable multi-course dining experience paired with world-class wines, including a special and unique tasting of the new release from Louis XIII. Reserve your tickets early for this one-of-a-kind event ...

Join Robb Report and some of the most celebrated chefs in the world for a culinary and golf experience like no other.

06/10/2017

Grateful Graduates thank Boys Hope Girls Hope of Southern California for the years of help and support at a recent charity golf tournament. Read more: http://bit.ly/2r6I8FS

Congratulations to all the out there! Especially to the young men and women who completed the Boys Hope Girls Hope of Southern California program this year. Read more about their inspiring story here: http://bit.ly/2r6I8FS

05/02/2017

Calligaris OC is hosting a VIP Spring Soirée this Thur 5/4 from 6-8pm at their SOCO and The OC Mix store ... RSVP today: https://goo.gl/jWDGqt

EVENT OF THE WEEK: Calligaris, one of Italy's most celebrated home furniture and décor brands, invites you to their Costa Mesa store at SOCO and The OC Mix for a VIP Spring Soirée. Thur 5/4 from 6-8pm. Calligaris OC https://goo.gl/jWDGqt

04/29/2017

How a silicon band saved my marriage (and kicked off a trend in action sports). It almost happened this last winter as I was paddling out through the waves

04/22/2017

Are you age 65+? Help the researchers at UCI in their efforts to understand — and prevent — Alzheimer's. They can’t help to prevent, slow, or cure this disease without help from study volunteers, and the need for this research is immediate. Click on the link to learn more ...

UCI researchers announce urgent need for Alzheimer’s clinical trial participants. UCI MIND, Orange County’s only state and federally funded Alzheimer’s Disease Rese…

03/08/2017

Mark Babski has avoided asking for help, due to his determined self-sufficiency. But time and circumstance have become critical.

For Mark Babski, our waves and our beaches, please read about his story.

Local ocean activist Mark Babski is waging an epic battle that he didn’t bargain for—the fight his own survival. Mark Babski, a lifelong surfer and 25-year …

02/21/2017

Please act, and assist the OC Rescue Mission. Every effort makes a difference. Read below:

As homelessness continues to rise throughout Orange County, the Orange County Rescue Mission is in dire need of food supplies. The nonprofit organization is urgently seeking the community’s help to…

02/01/2017

Throw yourself into philanthropy mode by way of Project Cuddle's annual Dinner by the Bay fundraiser (aka. Monte Carlo Night). Tickets are available now for the Feb. 18th soiree. Please support this worthwhile and necessary cause.

Dinner by the Bay “Monte Carlo Night” Benefit Tickets are now available for Project Cuddle’s annual fundraiser event. Dinner by the Bay “Monte Carlo Night” will be a night of cocktails,…

12/14/2016

Join over a million viewers tonight to watch beautifully decorated yachts, boats, kayaks and canoes sail along the harbor in the 108th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade, hosted by the Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce

https://www.christmasboatparade.com

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Proudly Hosts the 107th Christmas Boat Parade a Spectacular Holiday Tradition Starting December 16 - 20, 2015

12/08/2016

Special thanks go to Edge Hotel and the Laguna Beach Independent. The contest was a doozy but it's now over and the winner of the grand prize is ...

We at OCinSite, along with our partners at Pacific Edge Hotel on Laguna Beach and the Laguna Beach Independent, would like to thank everyone who participated in the VIP Beachfront Bungalow giveaway…

11/15/2016

Few things say California like ringing in December with perfect weather in Laguna Beach. Top that with ocean-view accommodations for two, and a VIP beachfront Bungalow you can enjoy with friends and family.

Sound too good to be true? Pacific Edge Hotel and Firebrand Media are giving away this dream escape for one lucky winner. Enjoy it yourself, or treat your holiday guests to an upgrade!

GRAND PRIZE VIP Private Bungalow & Overnight Stay Includes dedicated VIP host, living room, outdoor beachview deck with enough room to host up to 10 comfortably EASY TO ENTER 1. Correctly Answer the Trivia Question Trivia: Each Bungalow at Pacific Edge was designed by local companies in Orange Coun...

11/10/2016

in Southern California … Nov 9th and it’s 88 degrees out! Perfect time to capture your pic for the photo contest. Win a 2-Night Stay at the Iconic Hotel del Coronado. Visit http://bit.ly/MyBeachICON for more details.

09/26/2016

Don't miss this chance to win ....

WIN A VIP TRIP TO CATALINA! Just answer 3 questions at: www.OCinSite.com/Catalina. Go see the Catalina Film Festival in style with IEX Helicopters round trip air, red carpet access and 2-night stay! Sponsors Stanfield Real Estate, Pacific Coast Magazine, OCinsite.com, Fabulous TV, Newport Beach Magazine, Newport Beach Independent Newspaper "Indy", Laguna Beach Magazine, Laguna Beach Independent.

09/26/2016

Look what's new. Have you seen the debut issue of Pacific Coast Magazine? Now HERE is a swag publication: raising the bar in magazine journalism with impeccable style, writing and imagery, Pacific Coast Magazine knocks it out of the park. Have a look ...

Take a ride with the award winning editorial and design team at Pacific Coast Magazine. You will be entertained and informed on the our view of California's Iconic Lifestyle.

09/22/2016

See films and meet the filmmakers at the Catalina Film Festival! Tickets are available now. What's more, win a VIP trip! This includes priority entrance, access to galas and the Festival Lounge, round-trip helicopter flights by Island Express, ground transportation by ALS Limo, on-island shuttle service and overnight accommodations for Fri. 9/30 and Sat. 10/1.

It’s easy to enter: answer three trivia questions correctly at www.ocinsite.com/catalina. …

Clear blue water and coastal breezes provide the perfect backdrop for the annual event that takes over famed Catalina Island September 28-October 2, 2016. Benefitting the Catalina Island Conservancy, this year’s Catalina Film Festival will ...

09/10/2016

Get on the bus! Or rather, get OUT of it ... if you can. Orange County's first mobile escape room—The Escape Bus—debuts this weekend (Sat., 9/10 and Sun., 9/11) at 4th Street Market in downtown Santa Ana.

I’m about to board what looks like an ordinary school bus, only it’s a maximum-security transport bound for the prison where I’ll be relegated to waste away the remainder of my days, serving a life…

09/09/2016

Calling all science enthusiasts (students?!) and anyone with an interest in how our earth is reacting to climate change. Drop in on this fascinating presentation delivered by Melinda Nicewonger, a 4th year PhD student in the Earth System Science Dept. at UC Irvine. Remember, " knowledge is the power the change" ...

The community is invited to a free presentation and Q&A on "Ice Core Science and Climate Change"; focusing on ice core science, the major scientific findings from ice cores, and current ice core research at U.C. Irvine. Ice…

09/06/2016

As your tried-and-true Experiential Sherpa, we can heartily recommend saving the date for this experience: the Festa Dell'Autunno at The Resort at Pelican Hill.

Festa Dell’Autunno Oct. 7-9, 2016 The Resort at Pelican Hill will host its sixth annual Italian festival featuring family-friendly activities, gourmet dining and live music. On Oct. 8, childr…