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Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Room & Board

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2016

You can welcome the Year of the Fire Monkey with Feng Shui specialist Donna Stellhorn at Room&Board on Thursday, January 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana. Stellhorn will take you on an interactive tour from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. while sharing the Feng Shui values of Room&Board modern designs. You can come back on Saturday, January 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a complimentary Feng Shui workshop and booksigning of Stellhorn's new book, “Year of the Fire Monkey” which will be available for purchase. Asian-inspired light bites and refreshments will…

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National Cheese Lovers Day at Saint Marc

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2016

Celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day on Wednesday, January 20 at our favorite new cheese centric restaurant, Saint Marc Pub-Café, Bakery & Cheese Affinage at Pacific City in Huntington Beach. It offers an impressive lineup of the tastiest, most melt-in-your-mouth cheeses from exotic, formidable bleu, to mild, smooth gouda – and everything in between. You can order a cheese board with Saint Marc’s freshly baked free flow bread. They also offer delicious baked brie en croute, classic Swiss fondue, and Saint Marc fondue; or, enjoy your cheese in a grilled cheese sandwich. Choose from The Grilled Cheese with aged extra sharp…

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Protecting Animals One Bracelet at a Time

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By Greer Wylder
January 15, 2016

Creations 4 Wildlife, a Newport Beach-based company founded by a 12-year-old passionate about wildlife conservation, has released a new bracelet to support Pangolin protection through WildAid. Dylan Fryer, a seventh grader at Corona del Mar Middle School has a huge heart for protecting wild animals. He forego presents and a party for his ninth birthday and raised $1,000 to help build the Tiger Trail exhibit at San Diego Zoo Safari Park. With his mom, Michelle Fryer, he's combining creativity and passion to make bracelets dubbed Creations 4 Wildlife to help support wildlife protection and conservation groups. Each handmade bracelet is made…

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Old Town San Diego’s Newest Hotel

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2016

Take a quick no-hassle weekend away and stay at the brand new Hilton Garden Inn Old Town San Diego. The Spanish-inspired, modern and contemporary hotel just opened and it’s literally smack-dab at the epicenter of the historic Old Town district and it's popular landmarks. It's also a short drive or trolley ride away from nightlife and tons of restaurants in the Gaslamp District and charming Little Italy. The property’s Old Town location is also perfect for families who want to see San Diego’ sought-after attractions, such as the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, Balboa Park, and scenic beaches. The San Diego…

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The Awe Inspiring Esperanza Diamond

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By Greer Wylder
January 13, 2016

Here’s your chance to see the most valuable diamond ever discovered in the U.S: The stunning 4.62 carat Esperanza Diamond is on display at Black, Starr & Frost’s Newport Beach salon today through Saturday, January 16.  Master diamond cutter Mike Botha of Canada’s Embee Diamonds spent 130 hours cutting and polishing the flawless Esperanza. He'll be demonstrating the painstaking diamond cutting technique. With an estimated $1 million value, the diamond is available to purchase using an open bidding process through Black, Starr & Frost until February 15, 2016. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5…

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