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The OC Chill at Irvine Spectrum

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By Greer Wylder
October 28, 2014

The outdoor ice skating tradition continues at Irvine Spectrum now through February 16. The ice rink is located in the Giant Wheel Court adjacent to Nordstrom and Macy's. Prices are $18.50 for adults and children, including skate rental. Prices for toddlers (8T – 12T only) are $14 and includes skate rentals. Helmets are optional and provided free of charge. Ice scooters are also available for $5. Session Times: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. 8:00 p.m.…

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JDRF OC Walk To Cure

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By Greer Wylder
October 27, 2014

Join me in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes on Sunday, Nov. 9 at an exciting new venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim! You can team up with JDRF, the only global organization with a strategic plan to fight type 1 diabetes for a fun morning 5K walk with family, friends, co-workers. You can even bring your dog. JDRF's plan will progressively remove the impact of T1D from people's lives until it is no longer a threat to anyone. Walking doesn’t cure diabetes, fundraising does and the first step is to register your team at here. Type 1 diabetes is an…

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Diwali Feasts at Tamarind

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By Greer Wylder
October 23, 2014

The Golden Foodie award-winning restaurant for Best Indian Cuisine in OC, Tamarind of London is honoring Diwali, a five-day festival celebrated by Indians worldwide with a limited time three-course feast. Tamarind’s special Diwali menu prepared by Chef Imran Ali will be available for $39 per person through through Monday, Nov. 3. The first course starts with your choice or a kebab platter with malai chicken, lamb kebab and swordfish tikka; or vegetarian platter with hara bara, panner tikka and aloo tikki. With the second course you can choose from butter chicken in a creamy tomato sauce, or classic rogan josh…

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Tour de Cure Surf 2 Summit OC

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By Greer Wylder
October 22, 2014

Be a part of the Stop Diabetes movement by taking part in the American Diabetes Association’s annual fund-raising cycling event, Orange County’s Tour de Cure Surf 2 Summit, on Saturday morning. The ride is ideal for any level from the occasional to the experienced cyclist. There are three road routes and two mountain courses to choose from. Each ride features rest stops with food, volunteers to cheer riders on, and bike mechanics to keep bike in good shape. At the finish line, enjoy live entertainment, a vendor village with more than 20 booths, a silent auction, a kid’s bike rodeo,…

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West of West Wine Festival Orange County

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By Greer Wylder
October 17, 2014

Wine lovers can get in on the West of West Wine Festival Orange County presented by Orange Coast Magazine at the Grand Terrace at Honda Center  on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can samples wines from more than 30 West Sonoma Coast vintners and enjoy a day in the sun with friends. Entertainment includes an exciting Sommelier Challenge between Orange County's top sommeliers, hosted by Next Vintage Wine Shop at Charlie Palmer; delicious gourmet tastings from Chef Jojo Doyle of Grand Terrace at Honda Center, Chef Saekyong Kim of Charlie Palmer, Chef David Shofner of Wineworks for Everyone, Chef…

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