Autism Care and Treatment Today! is launching the first national campaign to benefit military families with autistic children in Newport Beach on Saturday.
Hosted in a Newport Beach home (2006 Marlin Way), the non-profit is hosting a food and wine tasting launch party for the new campaign titled, “ACT Today! For Military Families.” Concerned that health insurance for the military only covers a fraction of the research-suggested intensive therapy needed for autistic children, the campaign hopes to bridge the gap for military families until the policy can be addressed.
The event on Saturday will include 25 Young’s Market wineries and delicious local eateries such as The Newport Rib Company, The Arches, Blue Water Grill, Soprano’s and Haute Cakes. Sponsored by Operation Help a Hero, Families of Active Military and Warrior Mommies, entertainment will be provided by Mark Wood.
Hoping to engage and educate about this important cause, ACT Today! will also give guests the opportunity to be among the first to view the organization’s upcoming PSA. Featuring the star of “Criminal Minds”’ veteran Joe Mantegna, who has a daughter with autism, it is scheduled to air on major news networks.
The goal of the launch party is to raise more than $50,000. Tickets are $100 per person. To purchase tickets, visit www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org or contact Laura Marroquin at 714.546.4431 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The perfect summer treat for you and your three closest friends! When you purchase three yogurts at Icicles Frozen Yogurt now through August 31, you will receive the fourth one for free!
Located in the Eastbluff Village Center in Newport Beach, Icicles uses the highest quality ingredients in its 10 weekly rotating flavors. Greer’s OC loves Icicles frozen yogurt and with more than 40 toppings, you’ll be glad to have icicles on your tongue this summer!
Sorbet, no-sugar added and non-fat products are also available. Icicles is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Icicles is located at 2545 Eastbluff Drive at Vista del Oro in Newport Beach. 949.760.9900.
True Food Kitchen is coming to Fashion Island! Dedicated to simple, fresh and pure ingredients, True Food Kitchen uses seasonal, locally grown, organic produce as often as possible. Developed in partnership with Fox Restaurant Concepts and best-selling author Dr. Andrew Weil, True Food Kitchen set a high standard with the original Phoenix location and the restaurant is committed to nutritious menu items that keep the environment in mind – wild or sustainably harvested seafood; natural, hormone and antibiotic-free chicken, turkey and natural angus beef; wheat free and gluten free options; and biodynamic, organic and sustainable wine.
Your health isn’t the only thing True Food Kitchen worries about. While the restaurant may open Monday, August 2, the globally inspired cuisine is already reaching out to the community by benefiting Oceana’s Sea Change Summer Party at a preview dinner with 100% of the proceeds going to Oceana.
To get a preview of your own, visit True Food Kitchen’s website to look at sample recipes and all the health conscious practices OC residents now get a chance to taste for themselves!
Opens August 2. Fashion Island, 451 Newport Center Dr. in Newport Beach. 949.644.2400.
Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. (brunch served until 3 p.m.), Sunday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (brunch served until 3 p.m.).
Every day deserves a happy hour! Celebrate the workday with the Memphis group with extended happy hours at both locations. The original Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa now has drink specials seven days a week from 3 - 7 p.m. with the downtown Santa Ana location offering a two less days of happy with only Tuesday - Saturday from 3 - 7 p.m.
Characterized by delicious comfort food and tasty classic cocktails meet roadhouse ambiance, find the full happy hour at the Memphis Cafe (Costa Mesa) located at 2920 Bristol Street and Memphis the Santora (Downtown Santa Ana) located at 201 N. Broadway.
Seed People’s Market at the Camp is having a huge Patagonia summer sale. Through Thursday, receive 30% off hundreds of shorts, swimwear, T-Shirts and more! Everything from board shorts to puff jackets, from camis to capris, People’s Market has a great selection of all organic outdoor gear.
Join Angels coach Micky Hatcher, outfielder Reggie Willits and pitcher Kevin Jepsen at the OC Fair this week on Friday, July 30 from noon to 1 p.m. The first 100 people wearing Angels gear in line at the main gate will receive first access to the autograph signing and a pair of Angels tickets!
Beginning Saturday, the U.S. Open of Surfing will take over Huntington Beach. Opening rounds and trials begin at 7 a.m. with the competition continuing through the next week. Performances by Weezer and Hot Hot Heat, BMX and skate contests and daily surf events highlight the weeklong event. Find what you like on the schedule at the U.S. Open of Surfing’s website.
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