
1. Anyone who donates blood or platelets today at Hoag Donor Services will receive a free burrito from Chronic Tacos. Donations are being accepted from 12:30-6:45 p.m. at 510 Superior Ave., Suite 130 in Newport Beach. To make an appointment, call 949-764-5621 or email donateblood@hoag.org.
2. Do you have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's disease? On Friday from 1 - 3 p.m., the Alzheimer's Association will host an informational meeting at the Oasis Senior Center. The program will address care options, community resources, managing health insurance issues and more. The Oasis Senior Center is located at 801 Narcissus Ave. in Corona del Mar. To RSVP call 949-644-3244.
3. In honor of National Coffee Month, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is hosting a "Treat Receipt" summer promotion. Through Sunday, Aug. 18 customers who return after 2 p.m. with their morning receipt, from a purchase made before 11 a.m. on the same day, will receive 50 percent off any iced beverage of their choice. Find the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf locations in Newport Beach here.
4. It’s Vinyl Record Day. Forsake your iPod and CDs and relive the warmth and crackle of an LP.
5. Today will be partly cloudy with highs around 71 near the coast, and 81-86 inland, according to the National Weather Service.
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