Many Orange County's businesses are supporting the Breast Cancer Awareness Month with some great specials, including:

Spa Gregorie's is holding an incredible raffle and online auction through Sunday. You can buy raffle tickets at $20 a piece or six for $100 at both Spa Gregories locations or online. You can win one or more of $13,000 worth of premium prizes. Or bid online for vacations, spa getaways, yacht cruises and a limited edition pink Vespa style scooter! Proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

And on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., attend a cut-a-thon with specially priced professional haircuts for one day only: women ($40), men ($25) and children, 12 and under ($15). Reservations required. 200 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100 in Newport Beach. 949.644.6672. 22342 El Paseo, Suite F in Rancho Santa Margarita. 949.858.9455.

Corona del Mar Plaza retailers make it easy to support breast cancer research:

Brighton Collectibles offers a special Power of Pink bracelet for $60. For each bracelet sold, Brighton will donate $10 to Breast Cancer Research and Awareness. 890 Avocado Ave. in Newport Beach. 949.467.0473.

Sister stores Diane's Beachwear and Bikini at Corona del Mar Plaza host a special trunk show on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. that showcases upcoming spring collections from Allen Schwartz (ABS) and Trina Turk. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and you can save 15% on purchases. Enjoy informal modeling and refreshments provided by Tommy Bahama and Sprinkles. 920 Avocado Ave. A-1. Diane's at 949.759.6880 and Bikini at 949.640.7855.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, UNA at Corona del Mar Plaza will host a champagne bar to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Aude has specially designed the popular Arnold burnout v-neck embroidered with a pink ribbon for $52, with 100% of the profits of the shirt sales in October going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Customers will also receive a free gift bag with their purchase of a breast cancer T-shirt. 938 Avocado Ave in Newport Beach. 949.760.0866.

Orange County-based jewelry designer JudeFrances, designed a beautiful pendant in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. A portion of the proceeds of the Zasha, an 18k white gold and diamond pendant, will go to Susan G. Komen Foundation. It retails for $585 and 10% will go to charity!

Even boys can wear a shirt supporting loved ones with cancer. Bryan Gelfound, 12, designed a "I'm a boy and I love pink!" T-shirt on verymeri.com (a children's t-shirt fundraising company designed by kids). He wants to sell as many tees as possible, while donating 20% back to the Fight Against Breast Cancer through the Susan G Komen Foundation.

Bloomingdale's goes all out to help support breast cancer research. Just make a purchase from its Little Pink Book of Gifts found in stores or online. A portion of proceeds from select stylish beauty and fashion items (mostly pink) will go toward Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Gift items include a darling Splendid polka dotted tank ($42); Estée Lauder Lip Color Collection, three lipsticks in a pink zippered travel case ($22); and a Bloomingdale's Big Pink Umbrella ($16).

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This week's 20 Questions are answered by Gustavo Arellano of Ask a Mexican fame. He's got a new book out Orange County: A Personal History,, and we asked him, among other things, about his favorite drink, his dream vacation spot and his last major purchase. Check it out!

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