Mission Viejo Carnival to Benefit OC Make-A-Wish

(Mission Viejo, Ca)—Mark your calendar for Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to join neighbors at Kaleidoscope’s Annual Carnival that benefits Make-A-Wish!

Hundreds of local families typically come out for the fun. Guests who bring a new backpack or new toy (no guns please) to donate to Make-A-Wish will receive one free raffle ticket for a chance to win a Kaleidoscope family gift basket.

Tickets are $10 per person, with all games and activities included, and all proceeds benefitting Make-A-Wish®Orange County and the Inland Empire, according to event coordinators.

The Carnival has raised nearly $56,000 for the non-profit over the last seven years, event coordinators said.

The Carnival will feature various games, balloon art, face painting, costumed characters, photo opportunities, and a DJ. A benefit for Make-A-Wish® Orange County and the Inland Empire.

Carnival tickets are $10 per person all inclusive (children two and under are free) and should be pre-purchased through www.Kaleidokidscarnival.eventbrite.com.

Raffle tickets for the prize will also be sold for $1 each.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 30, 11am to 2:30pm

WHERE: Kaleidoscope, center courtyard 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, just off the 5 Freeway in Mission Viejo

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www.gokaleidoscope.com or 949.542.2759

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About Make-A-Wish® Orange County and the Inland Empire

Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, Make-A-Wish is one of the world’s leading children’s charities, with 60 chapters in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and nearly 40,000 volunteers, Make-A-Wish grants a wish every 34 minutes and has granted more than 315,000 wishes in the United States and its territories since its inception. For more information about Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire, visit www.ocie.wish.org and discover how you can share the power of a wish®.

Find Make-A-Wish on Facebook at Facebook.com/MakeAWishOCIE or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MakeAWishOCIE.

About Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope is a 245,000 square foot lifestyle center located at 27741 Crown Valley Parkway, just off the 5 Freeway, in Mission Viejo.

The center offers popular entertainment, retail and restaurants, along with a variety of community events throughout the year. Kaleidoscope includes Edwards Cinemas, LA Fitness, Burke Williams, Sola Salon, Ortho Mattress, Buffalo Wild Wings, Laser Quest, Panini Kabob Grill, Riptide Rockin’ Sushi & Teppan Grills, Tapas Flavors of Spain, Tasty Bowl, Tacos Cancun, Rocco’s Pizzeria, Yogurtland, AT&T, Bold Girlz, Jump 'n Jammin, Color Me Mine, and Union Market Mission Viejo, offering specialty retail and unique chef-driven restaurants including Sol Agave, Diced, Slice Shabu, Hummus Bowl, Portola Coffee, Locca Churros & Tea, Yuda’s, Dry Society, RTE, and boutiques Miel and Scent Avenue.

Kaleidoscope Center was purchased in June of 2010 by an entity owned by certain funds managed by Westport Capital Partners LLC, and is managed by Sentinel Development.

Follow all the happenings at Kaleidoscope via facebook.com/gokaleidoscope, twitter.com/gokaleidoscope and http://www.gokaleido

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