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Tuesday Essentials in Newport Beach: Cheesecake, a Military Fundraiser, Shopping Sprees and More

A few things you don't want to miss out on today!

1. Indulge a little! Today is National Cheesecake Day and the The Cheesecake Factory by offering “Any slice, half price” for all dine-in guests and is introducing its new Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Galore Cheesecake. The Cheesecake Factory is located at 1141 Newport Center Dr. in Newport Beach.

2. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf customers can pay tribute to U.S. service members and their families through Aug. 11 by purchasing the limited edition Support at Home ground coffee and tea. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will donate $1 from every sale. The proceeds will be used for emergency financial assistance to service members and their families.

3. On Wednesday, July 31 the Oasis Senior Center will host an afternoon barbecue and a movie event at 1 p.m. The movie, Les Miserables, is the musical version of Victor Hugo’s epic tale of love and sacrifice, first produced for the stage in 1985, now receives the big-screen treatment. The bloody era of the French Revolution is the backdrop to Jean Valjean’s long struggle for redemption. The hot dog barbecue starts at noon before the movie.

4. Save the date! On Saturday, Aug. 10 the Irvine Spectrum Center will host Teen Vogue's Back-to-School event from 1 to 6 p.m. Shoppers are invited to watch a fashion show, one-day only shopping specials, enter to win a $1,000 shopping spree and more. The Irvine Spectrum Center is located at 71 Fortune Dr. in Irvine.

5. Are you shopping for a car? Here’s Mercury’s list of the top 10 cheapest-to-insure vehicles in California for 2009-2013:    

    1. Honda Odyssey

    2. Scion XB

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    3. Nissan Sentra

    4. Honda Fit

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    5. Toyota RAV4

    6. Toyota Sienna

    7. Mini Cooper Clubman

    8. Toyota Corolla

    9. Toyota Highlander

    10. Honda Pilot

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