Retail Therapy: Stock up on shades for summer
Seeing stars: Stop by the Kaenon Eyewear Sample Sale at 864 W. 16th St., Newport Beach, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday to save up to 75% on new, sample and slightly blemished designer sunglasses for men and women. The line is a favorite among elite athletes for its polarizing technology. Information: kaenon.com.
Getting hitched? A free seminar on how to invest in your marriage will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at Casablanca Bridal, 7942 E. Coast Hwy., Newport Coast. RSVP at (949) 887-4476 or [email protected].
For fluffy friends: Mesa West Pet Hospital, 1870 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, will offer free pet exams and low-cost vaccinations and microchipping for dogs and domestic cats June 13. Mention that you were referred by the OCSPCA to participate. Vaccinations will range from $10 to $15.50; deworming will be $14 to $16; and microchips will cost $36. Make an appointment at (949) 642-9142.
Beauty with a benefit: Mother’s Market locations are partnering with sustainable skin-care company Alaffia to help raise money to build a new school in Togo, West Africa. A special travel-size shea butter cream will be sold for $5 until October, with $1 from each sale going to the fundraiser. Information and locations: mothersmarket.com.
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‘Tis the season for outdoor movie screenings, a favorite Orange County tradition. We’ve compiled a few of our favorites below, from family-friendly to perfect date night fare.
Picture show: The Orange County Great Park in Irvine will host a free showing of “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on the lawn, as well as other family favorites on June 14 and 28 and July 12. Flashback Fridays begin with “The Wizard of Oz” on June 6 and continue on June 13 and 27. Bring a beach chair, blanket and snacks. Information: ocgp.org.
Night on the town: Enjoy SoCo Nights from 5 to 9 p.m. each Tuesday this summer at the SoCo Collection, 3303 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, with live entertainment or movie screenings and food and beverages available for purchase. From June 10 to 24, enjoy $10 wood-fired pizzas and live music. On July 1, enjoy a family-friendly movie with $10 admission per adult, which includes a pizza, or $5 per adult without pizza. Kids will be admitted free. Bring a blanket and chair. Information: sococollection.com.
Ladies’ nights: Later this summer, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts will bring back its popular Movie Mondays with “The Little Colonel,” starring Shirley Temple, on July 7, “Spice World” on July 14, “Gigi” on July 21, “Cabaret” on July 28, and “Sweet Charity” on Aug. 4. Patina Catering will offer themed menus for each movie. Bring a beach chair or blanket, food and beverages. No barbecues will be permitted. The movie will start at dusk, or about 8 p.m. Contests will be held before each movie. Information: scfta.org.
Have a hot sale tip, or know about a new local business that you think deserves a little attention? Contact CANDICE BAKER at [email protected].