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Macy’s 5th Annual Shop For A Cause Day
Today at Macy's stores all over the US, customers can donate $5 to charity and receive special Macy’s savings pass during the retailer's 5th annual Shop for a Cause day. Through Shop for a Cause, Macy’s provides participating organizations with shopping passes to sell for $5 each. Organizations keep 100% of every ticket sold, while passholders enjoy some discounts.
10 years of Tiki Mugs on Display @La Luz de Jesus
Take a tour of Tiki Farm's farm-like, chicken coup themed monstrosity of a display, occupying the entire front gallery at La Luz de Jesus. The show is presented chronologically featuring the entire history of Tiki Farm and they will have have a small compendium for all to use to walk the show. On display will be the entirety of mugs produced by Tiki Farm to-date... that's approximately 2,000 different mugs (plus bowls, shots, decanters & flasks)! Reception tonight 8-11; show runs through Oct. 16.
Awesometown Gourmet Truck Festival
It's not exactly the Miracle Mile, but 22 of the region's trendy food trucks will be parked tonight in the part of the county known as "Awesometown." Yep, Valencia is having a food truck fest tonight from 5-9 p.m. @Bridgeport Marketplace in Valencia CA (24061 Newhall Ranch Rd., Valencia, CA 91355). Trucks include The Dim Sum Truck, Ludo Fried Chicken, Fresh Fries, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Great Balls on Tires, and more.
