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Want to learn more about the benefits of a green lifestyle? Attend The CAMP’s second annual Greenology festival Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m.

The free event features green vendors, arts and crafts for kids, how-to workshops, live music and inspiring speakers.

The CAMP has partnered with some of the most respected eco-friendly retailers, services, organizations and individuals in a collective effort to encourage natural, organic and sustainable alternatives.

At noon, Jenny Ross, owner of 118 Degrees raw foods, will speak about making green foods for the holidays.

At 1:30 p.m., Evan Little, Orange County’s expert eco broker, will speak about the current state of green real estate and why to invest in greening your home.

At 3 p.m., Rachel Hulan, principal of Path Design, will share green remodeling basics for your home and tips on how to keep your home as healthy as possible. You can also enjoy live musical performances from Alec Bridges and Lex Land throughout the day.

Free food and drink include organic fruits from Morning Song Farm; homemade granola from Old Vine Cafe; organic loose-leaf teas, and super foods and treats from 118 Degrees raw foods; Sambazon organic smoothies and juices; Guayaki beverages; and Genesis healthy juice drink and purified water from Symmetry.

Attend various how-to workshops and receive a free eco-friendly car wash for the first five hybrid or electric cars from Pronto Wash.

The festival will be at 2937 S. Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. Call (714) 444-4CMP or visit www.thecampsite.com for more.

 

SAMPLE SALE AT TROVATA

Trovata is having a sample sale on its East Coast prep meets Southern California lifestyle apparel for women (and a limited men’s selection) today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Just enter through the back alley.

Trovata is at 505 31st St. in Newport Beach. Visit www.trovata.com.

 

RESORT SET TO OPEN

The long-awaited Resort at Pelican Hill at Newport Coast will open on the eve of Thanksgiving. It’s the perfect place to celebrate the long holiday weekend — it’s luxurious and local. This Renaissance- inspired destination offers exceptional service, ultra-luxe accommodations, ocean views, 36 great holes of golf and a world-class spa. And it’s offering two special experiences from Nov. 26 through Dec. 29.

The Bungalow Stay includes accommodations in a luxurious bungalow suite and a three-course seasonal chef dinner menu prepared for two at the Coliseum Pool & Grill where guests overlook beautiful vistas, a backdrop of ocean views and the striking Coliseum Pool.

For guests checking in on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas, a special feast for two prepared by Chef Chang Sivilay at the Coliseum restaurant will be served. Suites range from 847 to 2,486 square feet and offer an intimate, residential ambience.

A few amenities include marble deep-soaking tubs, 42-inch flat-screen HDTVs, wet bar, Bose audio systems, 500-thread-count sheets, and private terraces with unobstructed ocean panoramas. The Bungalow Stay costs $695 per night for two people.

The Villa Stay includes accommodations in a two-bedroom villa and a three-course seasonal chef dinner menu prepared for four at the Coliseum Pool & Grill. For guests checking in Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas, a special feast for four prepared by Chef Chang Sivilay at the Coliseum restaurant will be served.

The two-, three- and four-bedroom villas range from 2,193 square feet to 3,581 square feet. An elegant clubhouse and pool are available for Villa guests only. The villa stay costs $995 per night for four people.

For reservations, call (800) 820-6800, or visit www.pelicanhill.com.

 

SOCIAL SHOPPING EVENT

You can shop socially by attending the Kids of Kilimanjaro shopping event at the John Varvatos boutique at South Coast Plaza on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.

George Namkung, founder of Kids of Kilamanjaro, will host a cocktails and evening of charitable shopping event with 20% of the sales going to a nonprofit school lunch program serving more than 12,000 children in Tanzania. RSVP at [email protected] or call (714) 545-5551. The store is on Level 1 at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

GREER WYLDER writes Best Buys, which runs Fridays. She’s the founder and president of www.greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.