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Veteran’s Day Free Screening of “Is Anybody Listening”

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By Greer Wylder
November 10, 2015

On Veteran’s Day, you can attend a free screening from 7 to 9 p.m. of “Is Anybody Listening?” a film by Paula Joan Caplan at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Caplan, along with veterans and nonveterans. “Is Anybody Listening?” is based on stories from her father, who served in the Battle of the Bulge, and her award-winning book, “When Johnny and Jane Come Marching Home: How All of Us Can Help Veterans.” The film shows the healing value of listening to veterans’ stories and challenges standard treatments…

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Pressed Juicery Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary with $5 Juice

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By Greer Wylder
November 09, 2015

This month marks the 5-year anniversary of Pressed Juicery and to celebrate, they will be offering all juices and signature blends for just $5 from November 10-14.  Five years ago, childhood friends Hayden Slater, Hedi Gores and Carly de Castro created Pressed Juicery in West Los Angeles with the goal of making nutritious offerings accessible for everyone. Today, Pressed Juicery has expanded to 35 retail locations. It recently opened its first New York City location and has aggressive expansion plans for next year. Juices are made from 100% fruits and vegetables, are non-GMO and never contain added sugars, waters or…

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Four Festive Flavors at Yogurtland

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By Greer Wylder
November 09, 2015

One season and four festive flavors are arriving soon at a Yogurtland near you. Today, Bananas Foster and Cranberry Raspberry Tart make their debut for the pre-holiday season. With Bananas Foster, you can enjoy the delicious flavors of caramelized banana, vanilla and cinnamon inspired by this famed New Orleans dessert. You can also celebrate the season with a tart, yet naturally sweet, festive fruit flavors of cranberry and raspberry. Starting December 7, you can stop by for Caramel Almond Bar and White Chocolate Peppermint, two holiday favorites. Caramel Almond Bar is made with caramel, toasty almonds and rich chocolate churned…

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“King Tut” Grand Opening at Muzeo

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By Greer Wylder
November 06, 2015

Join the grand opening of “King Tut: “Wonderful Things” from the Pharaoh's Tomb at Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim on Sunday, November 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. The exciting opening includes camel rides, docent tours, giveaways and family-friendly activities. Ten years in the making, this amazing collection of 131 replicas of Tutankhamun’s legendary treasures recreates the richest archaeological find of all time. Carefully recreated by the artisans of the Pharaonic Village in Giza, Egypt and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this collection is larger and more complete than any previous exhibition of original artifacts. The exhibit will be on…

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Natural Skin Care Workshop at Center for Living Peace

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By Greer Wylder
November 06, 2015

The Center for Living Peace in Irvine is offering a hands-on natural skin care workshop on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. using ingredients at home! Thanks to the Ecology Center experts, you can learn the basics of the art and science of chemical free skin care products inspired by nature. The workshop will teach you about scrubs, the types of natural exfoliants, vegetable oils and how they relate to hydration, and the differences between fragrance and essential oils. All participants will make and take home a few natural skin care products. You can reserve your space here and find…

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