Retail Therapy: Reap (fun) and sow for Earth Day
Hug the planet: Celebrate Earth Day at a family-friendly event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at the District at Tustin Legacy. Enjoy activities for all ages, food samples, giveaways, contests, music and more. Information: thedistricttl.com.
Make a difference: For more family fun, stop by the Ripple Kids in Action event from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the SoCo Collection, 3303 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa. Kids may participate in a variety of free service projects, like planting milkweed, making toys for shelter animals and packing birthday party kits for kids in need. In addition, a cooking demonstration, live music and more will be offered. Information and RSVP: bit.ly/RippleKidsSOCO15.
Tread on over: The Orange County Transportation Authority’s annual bike festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. Featured will be a kids’ helmet decorating station, BMX stunt show, bicycle safety course and local vendors. Information: OCTA.net/BikeMonth.
Chin up: Hourglass cosmetics and skin-care founder Carisa Janes will introduce the brand’s new Ambient Lighting Bronzers and meet customers from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Sephora in South Coast Plaza. Janes, an original Urban Decay creator, founded Hourglass to critical acclaim. Information: hourglasscosmetics.com or sephora.com.
Got garden? Television celebrity gardener Pat Welsh will present tips on patio decorating at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at South Coast Plaza’s Room & Board, 1661 W. Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa. Refreshments will be served. RSVP at https://www.roomandboard.com/events/PatWelshGardening. Information: (714) 549-5995 or roomandboard.com.
Shop to the music: Local Irvine shopping centers will host live performances by high school bands this month in conjunction with special shopping offers. From 6 to 7 p.m. April 30, the Irvine High School Jazz Band 1 will perform at Woodbridge Village Center, Barranca Parkway at Creek Road. Enter to win raffle prizes and receive a $10 gift card, valid at many participating shops and restaurants. Some retailers will offer a $5 or $10 match when shopping from 6 p.m. to closing that night. Information: ShopIrvineCompany.com/events.
Beauty bash: Nordstrom will hold its next Beauty Trend event this weekend at the Westfield MainPlace mall, 2820 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Enjoy the latest in products and tips, with free makeup or skin-care consultations, deluxe samples and swag. RSVP or visit your favorite counter. Information: nordstrom.com.
Paint the town: Join Okura Robata Grill & Sushi Bar, 858 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, for its Art & Vino Night on April 30. For $50 per person, enjoy a favorite drink and paint your own version of “Pearl Cove, Laguna Beach,” a plein air work by local painter Jessica Byrne. All supplies and instructions are provided. Information and registration: vinoartists.com/events. Also, on Tuesdays, enjoy Locals’ Nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with the Victoria McGinnis Trio. Information: okurasushi.com.
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