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Steel Magnolias’ Celebrating Classic Cars and Cocktails

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By Greer Wylder
August 04, 2021

Steel Magnolias, an all-volunteer Long Beach-based organization whose main recipient is the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at Millers Children’s and Women’s Hospital, will host its annual Signature Event in person on August 15 from 4-7 p.m. at a private and exclusive location.  Tickets are now on sale for Cruisin’ on a Sunday Afternoon, a Celebration of Classic Cars and Cocktails and are $125 general admission or $200 for a VIP ticket and can be purchased at thesteelmagnolias.org. Cruisin’ on a Sunday Afternoon pays homage to Southern California’s car culture with a static display of more than 120 restored automobiles that span the decades, from…

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Floyd’s 99 & JDRF Partner to Fight Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

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By Greer Wylder
August 04, 2021

Floyd's 99 Barbershop provides affordable and on-trend haircuts for all, including hair color, styling, waxing, and other traditional barber services. Every August, Floyd’s 99 Barbershops sell value books to benefit JDRF, one haircut at a time. Since the fundraiser began in 2012, they have raised over $1 million for T1D research! JDRF's mission is to find a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications through the support of research. Learn more about Floyd’s 99’s commitment to JDRF at jdrf.org/shopandgiveback.And, you can find a a local Floyd’s 99 Barbershop at floydsbarbershop.com.

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29th Annual Black-Tie Fundraiser August 28th at the Santa Ana Zoo

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By Greer Wylder
August 03, 2021

The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ), a non-profit organization, is pleased to announce its 29th annual gala fundraising event, “Treasure Island Adventure,” taking place Saturday, August 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 11 pm at the Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park, located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue in Santa Ana. Emmy Award winner, Meteorologist and sportscaster for the KTLA 5 Morning News Henry DiCarlo will serve as emcee and auctioneer for the evening. Throughout the fundraiser, guests are welcome to bid on wonderful trips, unique baskets, artwork and one-of-a-kind gifts during the event's live and silent auctions.Tickets sales, media, and…

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CLIPA Anniversary Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2021

In celebration of Orange County-based The Clipa’s 12th anniversary, they’ll be giving away 12 Clipas to 12 winners. The Clipa is a lightweight, circular purse hook that holds bags or backpacks up to 33 lbs., then automatically closes back into a ring when not in use.Eight colors and finishes to choose from Black, Copper/Rose Gold, Matte Hematite, Matte Silver, Matte Gold, Polished Gold, Polished Silver, or Polished Hematite. To enter:Like this post on InstagramFollow @theclipa and @greersocTag your friends (multiple entries encouraged for more chances to win)Bonus entry: Share this post in your stories[*No purchase necessary. US residents only, contest ends Aug…

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Inaugural Long Beach Burger Week

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2021

Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat as dozens of local restaurants and food retailers will offer unique over-the-top Burgers and value-priced Burger Offers when the inaugural Long Beach Burger Week just launched through August 8.  Organized by local non-profit Long Beach Food & Beverage and thanks to a generous grant from the City of Long Beach, executive director Terri Henry, who brought the original restaurant week to Long Beach with partners in 2014, felt that in addition to encouraging local and surrounding "foodies” to enjoy what the expanding Long Beach culinary community has to offer, events like Burger…

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