South Coast Metro Alliance

Volunteers, OneOC needs your help! Their Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC) is currently pre-registering volunteers to assist with distributing COVID-19 vaccines this year. Please visit https://volunteers.oneoc.org/special-event/a182I000007VTf2 to sign up today!

Since most of us are still at home, Morton's The Steakhouse at South Coast Plaza Village is kicking off 2021 with a slew of daily and monthly specials. Check out this flyer for all the details.

Later this month, OCMA / Orange County Museum of Art is excited to bring you a conversation with artist Noé Martinez, guest curator Ruth Estevez, and special guest Andrés Resendez (Professor of History at UC Davis), moderated by Cassandra Coblentz, Senior Curator and Director of Public Engagement. Stay tuned for more details about how to view this special event. Noé Martínez: The Homeland of the Images (installation view), 2020-2021; Orange County Museum of Art, Santa Ana, CA; Photo: ofstudio.

Need a pick-me-up? Corner Bakery at South Coast Plaza Village is once again offering free Coffee, hot tea or cold brew daily through March 31st. Download their app or check out the rewards program to sign up. CornerBakery.com/Rewards

Thinking about relocating this year? South Coast Metro has a diverse array of residential communities. From single-family homes and townhomes to apartment homes and high-rise urban, resort and family-centric lifestyles, we've got it all. Residents of South Coast Metro have the opportunity to enjoy the best of Southern California steps away from their home. https://southcoastmetro.com/apartment-homes/

To make the season deliciously merry this year, Capital Grille's in-house butcher is preparing two Holiday Grille Boxes featuring hand-cut steaks ready to prepare at home: Surf and Turf with 4 Lobster Tails and 4 Filets, or 4 Bone-In Ribeyes packaged with porcini rub, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic. Only available now December 30, so pre-order for pickup. Your family will need no mistletoe prompting to want to kiss the chef. https://www.thecapitalgrille.com//the-c/steak-grille-boxes

Wishing everyone a happy and safe New Year!

Stop by The Lab’s holiday Maker’s Mart tomorrow! There’s no better gift than one that was handmade by someone from the local community. We’ll see you there 12/6 from 12PM to 4PM!

Seven South Coast Plaza restaurants will be open Thursday, November 26 for dining and there are many options to preorder Thanksgiving dinner for home. Fast-casual eateries currently have seasonal-themed savory offerings and SCP bakeries and confectioners are stocked with tempting holiday treats. Sur La Table has hands-on Thanksgiving cooking classes and Williams Sonoma shares holiday recipes from the beloved Ina Garten. ... Get all the details: https://southcoastmetro.com/thanksgiving-dining-takeout-at/

Need bubbles for New Year’s Eve? Old Vine Kitchen & Bar’s Bouvet Brut Signature Champagne retails at $14 per bottle and is ready for takeout! 714-545-1411

On December 3, Pacific Chorale will bring its perennially popular Tis the Season! holiday concert to online audiences for the first time. Artistic Director Robert Istad assembled a program of cabaret-style offerings featuring individual singers from the Chorale intermixed with virtual choir selections.

South Coast Metro Alliance member California Southern University is offering veterans and military personnel waived fees for the whole month of November. Check out the flyer below for more details.

Spark some love for the Holidays Canvas is teaming up with Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue, ABC7, and Toys for Tots in celebrating the 28th year of the Spark of Love Toy Drive- the largest community toy drive in the nation! Here is how to participate: Drop off new, unwrapped toys or sports equipment at any of the marked boxes around campus... Toys to consider include board and card games, craft activities, art kits, building blocks, dolls, car sets, infant toys and sports equipment of all kinds If you have any questions please contact your CANVAS Concierge, Blaise, by calling or texting 949.432.2245

Need a staycation? DoubleTree by Hilton-Orange County Airport created a special rate for South Coast Metro. Book now take advantage of this highly-discounted offer: http://bit.ly/DoubleTreeSCMARate

This holiday, your generosity is being rewarded at Seasons 52. Now through December 30, for every $100 purchased in gift cards, you'll get a $20 bonus. Whether you keep it and treat yourself, or pass it on and delight someone on your nice list, it’s their holiday gift to you. https://www.seasons52.com/gift-cards

South Coast Repertory unofficially kicked off the holiday season announcing a special filmed version of Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic A Christmas Carol starring Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays, will be released worldwide on Saturday, Nov. 28. This streaming video event will benefit SCR, as well as other community, amateur, regional theaters across the country which have been devastated by the pandemic.

Wishing you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving!

From our table to yours! We asked our staff for some of their favorite Turkey Day recipes and they delivered! These tasty Center courses will please the whole family or a party of one! Check them out here https://bit.ly/StaffRecipes

Congrats to South Coast Metro-based MeridianLink on being Great Place to Work-Certified. Certification is a significant achievement. Using validated employee feedback gathered with Great Place to Work’s rigorous, data-driven For All methodology, the certification confirms 7 out of 10 employees have a consistently positive experience at MeridianLink.

Election Day is tomorrow and it's the LAST day to vote! Vote Centers are open throughout Orange County, including seven in #CostaMesa. Per the City of Costa Mesa, all Vote Centers are open today from 8 a.m. 8 p.m. and tomorrow from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Make your voting plan to avoid potential lines and crowds on Election Day. The Costa Mesa outlined Costa Mesa locations include:... Balearic Community Center, 1975 Balearic Dr Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Dr Costa Mesa Downtown Recreation Center, 1860 Anaheim Ave Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 W 19th St John Wayne Airport - Administration Office, 3160 Airway Ave Sofia University, 3333 Harbor Blvd Coast Community College District, 1370 Adams Ave Official Ballot Drop Boxes located in Costa Mesa include: Mesa Verde Branch Library, 2969 Mesa Verde Dr East Coastal Heights Senior Living, 2283 Fairview Rd OCDE at The Esplanade, 3001 Red Hill Ave Mesa Water District, 1965 Placentia Ave TeWinkle Park Athletic Complex, 980 Arlington Dr Please visit ocvote.com for more information.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween! : Vitaly

Light up your holidays with Avenue of the Arts Hotel's Shopping Package. It includes accommodations, a $100 South Coast Plaza gift certificate, breakfast, cocktails, and more! Click the link below for all the details.

Join the @costamesa_commerce for an educational webinar to learn more about Measure Q, a local measure on the November 3rd ballot for Costa Mesa voters. City Attorney, Tarquin Preziosi, will answer questions regarding Measure Q, and Matthew Nathaniel with Shryne Group will discuss retail cannabis and its community impact. Register at the link in bio.

Join the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce (Costa Mesa, CA) for an educational webinar to learn more about Measure Q, a local measure on the November 3rd ballot for Costa Mesa voters. City Attorney, Tarquin Preziosi, will answer questions regarding Measure Q, and Matthew Nathaniel with Shryne Group will discuss retail cannabis and its community impact.

Celebrate Halloweek at Corner Bakery with a free kids meal all week long! Stop by Corner Bakery at South Coast Plaza Village in South Coast Metro to enjoy a free kid’s meal (for kiddos 12 and under) with an adult entree purchase.

Is it too early to start talking turkey? When it comes to Seasons 52's Thanksgiving dinner, there’s a lot to talk about. They only use Never Ever turkey, which means it’s raised without antibiotics and roasted to perfection. Dine-in and take-out options are available.

Looking for family-fun Halloween plans? The LAB Anti-Mall has you covered! Friday, October 30th: Halloween Movie Night They’ll show It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on repeat 6pm to 9pm on a blow-up screen! Come grab a bite, shop around and watch a Halloween classic. Seating provided. Masks required.... Sunday, November 1st: November Maker’s Mart Start your holiday shopping early at the November Maker’s Mart! Shop a curated collection of local artisans and creatives. This month’s market features candles, ceramics, vintage clothing, jewelry, art and more! 12PM to 4PM. Masks required.