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Christmas Company Extravaganza in the OC

Location of Costa Mesa within Orange County, C...Image via Wikipedia The Junior League of Orange County, California, Inc., (JLOCC) has set the date for The Christmas Company, its annual shopping extravaganza. The event will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, - Sunday, Nov. 16, at the OC Fair & Event Center located at Fair Drive and the 55 Freeway in Costa Mesa.

Sandra Thompson, Ph.D, is chairing this year's event themed, "A Holiday to Remember." "In our 33rd year, The Christmas Company, a holiday shopping event, will have a contemporary new look," says Thompson. "We're planning an exciting fundraiser that incorporates new activities with long-standing traditions. We hope you'll join us to share in our success!"

Sponsors include:
- Gallo Family Vineyards
- Panera Bread Company
- Tigo Gifts, Inc.
- Winchell Chiropractic
- Orange Coast Magazine

JLOCC projects include:
- The Kinship Project and Bridges to Higher Education, both offered through Orangewood Children's Foundation
- Higher Education Mentoring Program (in partnership with the Orange County Bar Foundation)
- Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Emancipated Youth Program
- Bear Hugs, a JLOCC project supporting emancipated teens in Orange County.

Department 56 shops near Costa Mesa:

Dept 56 Retail Shop
Address:
1540 S Disneyland Dr # 102
Anaheim, CA 92802


Department 56 Retail Shop
1933 S Broadway # 900
Los Angeles, CA 90007

The Newberns
hnewbern@aol.com
Selling early Snow Village, Dickens, New England Village, Alpine, North Pole and miscellaneous monks & Silhouettes


Orange County Collectibles

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