🌱 Man Airlifted From Wilderness Park + Sheriff Dept. Welcomes Puppy

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Orange County Daily. Let's get this week started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening in O.C. In today's issue, you'll get updates on...

• A man was airlifted to safety from Wilderness Park.
• Meet Marco, the new Sheriff's department puppy.
• Find out what's new at Winter Fest and the Night of Lights.

But first, today's weather:

Low clouds may break. High: 66 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories today in Orange County:

1. A man "was airlifted to safety" from Orange County wilderness park in Aliso Viejo Saturday. OCFA firefighters and park rangers rescued a man, who had an injured lower leg, after they arrived at 9:43 a.m. at Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Sean Doran said. Rescuers used a rescue helicopter to lift the man, who had an injured lower leg and transport him safely to a hospital. (CBS Los Angeles)
2. Meet "the newest addition" to the O.C. Sheriff's department— a black 10-week old puppy named Marco! This cute pup will also have an important role; he is the newest member of the Search and Rescue team. The black lab "will start training soon" to become a "Human Remains Detection K9." This adorable little guy will have a very important search and rescue job. (Orange County Sheriff's Department, CA via Facebook)
3. Experience O.C. Winter Fest and the Night of Lights—" an immersive walk-through experience"—at the Orange County Fair & Event Center. Check out a new adventure, like a North Pole Journey, or bring the family ice skating under the stars. You will also find a "150 foot long ice tubing slide, snowboard simulator, carnival thrills, food and drinks, holiday market, photo ops., and so much more!" Fresh snow is brought in every day! Winter Fest and The Night of Lights is from Nov. 25 -Jan. 1. Find out more here: (Villa Park)

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Today in Orange County:

• Holiday Lights Contest - City of Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation (All Day)
• NFL Game Days at The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce (All Day)
• ESL Conversation Group - Laguna Beach Library (11 a.m.)
• Spanish Bilingual Storytime (Hora de Cuentos Bilingües) @ El Toro Library (11 a.m.)
• Gardening Club at Canyon Hills Branch (11:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Re-birthday celebration: "Thank you, sir, for visiting the firefighter paramedics at station 44 yesterday in Seal Beach to share the joy of your re-birthday celebration two years to the day after you suffered cardiac arrest. These stories are special one." (Orange County Fire Authority via Facebook)
• See native plants and experience stunning vistas: " We're soaking up every bit of this #SundaySunrise from Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park. 📸 Enjoy the view from Dreaded Hill Road with opportunities to see native plants and stunning vistas! #OCParks #SundaySunrise #WhitingRanch." (OC Parks via Instagram)
• Free event guide "Here is your guide to free community events in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties." (Orange County Register via Facebook)
• Empowering the next generation: "Empower the next generation of classical musicians by supporting Orange County Youth Symphony & String Ensemble (OCYS/E) on #GivingTuesday, November 29. OCYS/E provides pre-professional training to Orange County’s most talented." (Philharmonic Society of Orange County via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Paula Constance

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