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Alzheimer’s Association OC Free educational Programs

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By Greer Wylder
January 20, 2017

If you, or any of your loved ones are affected by Alzheimer’s, you can join the Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter for free educational opportunities. On Monday, Jan 23, 2-4 p.m., at “Effective Communication Strategies” you can learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. Registration required phone 800.272.3900 or online. Tustin Library, 345 E. Main St. in Tustin. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1-2:30 p.m. at “Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior” on a teleconference, you can learn about some of the common triggers for behaviors…

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The Boat Co. Talk Show with Danny Thompson

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2017

The Boathouse Collective, a creative space that mixes up arts, community, culture and music, as well as culinary excellence continues the Boat Co Talk Show (BCTS) series with guest, punk rock drummer, and entrepreneur Danny Thompson. The BCTS is a monthly exploration of the diverse, creative and entrepreneurial talent in Orange County. The show’s goal is to inspire future leaders with stories of positivity, perseverance, and hard work. It’s an hour that will entertain, uplift, challenge convention and provoke thought. With a focus on the personal journey, host Derek Sabori of The Underswell takes a living-room-chat approach to get the…

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Celadon at Parasol Park Grand Opening Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2017

The place to be on Saturday, January 21 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for anyone looking for a fantastic community to live in is the celebration of Celadon, William Lyon Homes newest townhome community at Irvine’s Great Park Neighborhoods. Celadon is located in Parasol Park, the latest neighborhood in the quick-selling and award-winning master plan. Home shoppers have the opportunity to experience Parasol Park during two grand opening celebrations. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can tour model homes, make crafts with your family and enjoy the greenhouse and park. You are also invited to macaroons and keychain…

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Michael’s On Naples Inaugural Winemaker Dinner of the Year

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By Greer Wylder
January 18, 2017

Our favorite Italian restaurant outside of Italy, the award-winning Michael’s On Naples will host its first Winemaker Dinner of the year with Luca Currado Vietti of Vietti Winery on Monday, January 23 at 6:30 p.m. The six-course menu, which reflects Luca’s winemaking motto blending contemporary with traditional, is the creation of Chef Eric Samaniego with wines selected by Sommelier Massimo Aronne.  The special menu includes… To start, Bagna Cauda with traditional Piemontese Fondue with Roasted Winter Vegetables paired with 2015 Roero Arneis. And then, an antipasti--Carne Cruda, Raw Beef Tenderloin Sliced with Lemon, Olive Oil, Shallots and Parmigiano paired with 2011…

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A Noodle Festival like no other

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2017

By Asma Mohammed FoodBeast is a hugely popular food news source, so it's no surprise that their Noods Noods Noods festival tribute to instant noodles was such a success. With over 29 different food vendors in Downtown Santa Ana offering their own noodle-inspired creations and about a dozen different types of beer, the festival was a hit, completely selling out of the $60 VIP tickets. The creations were mostly mixed with seafood, creating a sushi type of look and taste. Many notable restaurants were there with their own exclusive creations, such as Bruxie, Dos Chinos Food Truck, The Kroft, and Norigami.…

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