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Summer concert series gets a righteous headliner

June 22nd, 2009, 10:52 am by Cameron Bird

guitarcolorsmileReady for something righteous? Guitarist Jerry McFarland, who played with the likes of the Righteous Brothers‘ Bill Medley, will serenade and entertain audiences once again at Orchard Hills Village Center Thursday evenings through July 23. The performances are part of the center’s courtyard music series and start at 6 p.m.

Orchard Hills Village Center is at Portola Parkway and Culver Drive (click for map).

Here’s a clip of McFarland’s bio:

“As a guitarist, vocalist and keyboard player, Jerry has worked with many very special musicians; among them Bill Medley of the famed Righteous Brothers and Nashville Christian artist singer-songwriter Jeff Pearson. Jerry has worked with the likes of Steve Wood (Kenny Loggins and Honk), Frank Cotinola (Jose Feliciano and the Missiles of October), and Tim Lee (Bill Medley Righteous Brothers band). Jerry has performed at hundreds of Southern California venues including the world famous Troubadour, Hollywood Bowl and Anaheim Stadium.”

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More free ice cream this Friday

June 7th, 2009, 8:06 pm by Cameron Bird

Mitch Goldstone at ScanMyPhotos.com has informed me that his retail store’s free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream social on Friday was an astounding success.

“Was so much fun and brought so many smiles that we’re doing it again next Friday,” he writes.

That’s right: this Friday, June 12, from 1 to 2 p.m., drop in for a priceless treat. First come, first served.

For directions and more details, visit ScanMyPhotos.com

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Ben and Jerry’s dishing free ice cream Friday

June 5th, 2009, 9:56 am by Cameron Bird

icecreamblogSorry for the latest notice, folks, but the Irvine retail arm of ScanMyPhotos.com is hosting a free ice cream social today from noon to 2 p.m.

So, we know who’s arranging the “social” side of the event, but what about the “ice cream?” That’d be Ben & Jerry’s, the legendary provider of fatteningly delicious frozen treats.

For directions and more details, visit ScanMyPhotos.com.

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Exchange an old oil filter for a new one

May 29th, 2009, 5:11 pm by Cameron Bird

oilfilterAttention do-it-yourselfers.

Kragen Auto Parts in Irvine is hosting a free oil filter exchange tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring in a scummy filter for recycling and get a fresh one in return. A select few guests will get prizes.

This outreach event is part of a campaign geared towards car enthusiasts and kids interested in learning about the environment. It’s sponsored by City of Irvine and the California Integrated Waste Management Board and intended to promote local stewardship.

If you go:

When: Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Kragen Auto Parts, 15315 Culver Drive (click for map)

Information: Call 949-559-1213

Photo: A pesky oil filter / Courtesy of slworking2, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.

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Want some weekend arithmetic? Add yourself to the Math Triathlon.

May 14th, 2009, 5:11 pm by Cameron Bird

mathnasium_blogCompetition is brewing, dividing and conquering at University Center.

Next Sunday, May 31, Mathnasium of Irvine is holding its second annual Math Triathlon. What’s that, you ask?

It’s “designed to generate excitement about math among area students and schools by testing mathematical thinking skills as well as the ability to compute,” said Geeta Batra, director of the learning center.

The free match-up has three events: the Counting Game (self-explanatory), Magic Squares (develop your own math problem), and Mental Math Workout (pen-and-paper problem-solving). Questions get progressively more difficult for students in higher grade levels.

Oh, and prizes: first place gets an iPod shuffle, second place a Disney gift card, and third place an Irvine Spectrum gift card. Everyone who plays the game gets a free giveaway.

To register, call 949-608-7331 or click here by May 23.

Mathnasium is located next to Britta’s Café in University Center on Campus Drive (click for map).

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Free coffee and tea at Peet’s grand opening

May 12th, 2009, 3:34 pm by Cameron Bird

peetsPeet’s Coffee and Tea at the Crossroads retail center has been open for more than a month, but some ribbon-cutting goodies are being rolled out this weekend.

From an 11 a.m. grand ceremony to a noontime lull, customers can stop by the café for free coffee and tea. From 6 to 8 p.m., jitter to the sounds of acoustic rock-blues-reggae outfit The Bomberos.

On Saturday and Sunday, return anytime from 8 a.m. until noon to receive a free 1/4-pound Costa Rica coffee blend with purchase of espresso beverage.  Coffee tastings will be held on both days.

Peet’s is located at Culver Drive and Barranca Parkway (click for map), and is open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 10 p;.m. and Saturday/Sunday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 949-333-6884 or click here for more information.

Fact: The Crossroads coffeehouse used to be the last freestanding Diedrich.

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Whittle spending this week with free knife-sharpening

April 27th, 2009, 5:02 pm by Cameron Bird

Sur La Table’s cutlery sale ends Thursday. So goes another deal: two free professional knife-sharpenings at the Irvine Spectrum retailer (click for map). Addition knives cost $1 per inch and the pros won’t help revive ceramic, serrated or damaged knives.  Call 949-585-0031 for more details.

Here’s a list other free things to do and see in the Irvine area this week:

Wednesday
Baskin-Robbins is hosting a second annual 31-cent scoop night. Ice cream lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite Baskin-Robbins flavor for only 31 cents while paying tribute to local firefighters with the proceeds. 14001 Jeffrey Road (click for map). Information: 949-551-6360 or www.baskinrobbins.com.

Thursday
Whole Foods Market in Tustin welcomes Annie Siegmann, owner of Ruff Ruff Bakery, to present a lively discussion on dog nutrition. 6:30 p.m. 2847 Park Ave., Tustin. Information: 714-566-7650 or www.wholefoodsmarket.com/tustin.

UC Irvine’s Film and Video Center is screening a 35-mm. reel of Billy Wilder’s noir-commic classic, “Sunset Boulevard,” at 7:30 p.m. 215 Humanities Instructional Building. Information: 949-824-7418 or www.humanities.uci.edu/fvc.

PacifiCord is offering a free breastfeeding workshop, including such topis as preparation, proper positioning and latch-on techniques, as well as common obstacles and remedies. 7 p.m.  185 Technology Drive, Suite 150. Information: 888-379-2673 or www.pacificord.com.

Weekend
Between the Sheets Warehouse is this weekend hosting its “biggest, baddest no holds barred sale of the year.” Everything in stock is available at huge discounts, some even below cost. 17302 Daimler St. Information: 800-550-7869 0r www.betweenthesheetsinc.com.

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