Greer's Blog

Brow Bar Happy Hour

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By Greer Wylder
October 17, 2013

Local beauty addicts and fashionistas can treat themselves to an evening with brow expert, Julie Prouty, renowned make-up artist, Devon Duff, local author Hillary Shepard and other beauty experts at the grand opening celebration of Brows by Julie Brow Bar & Boutique in Newport Beach today from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meet and greet will be complete with advice, raffles, give-a-ways and all things beauty. Julie has been framing faces for more than seven years in Orange County and was trained from the best at Anastasia of Beverly Hills. Brows by Julie - Brow Bar & Boutique is at…

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Big Orange Book Festival

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2013

The second annual Big Orange Book Festival at Chapman University returns for a three-day celebration today through Sunday for readers, writers, film buffs and families. Renowned authors, storytellers and literary artists will convene at the festival to share an engaging experience including lectures and panels on topics ranging from steam punk and poetry to script writing and the California experience.  For the full lineup of speakers and authors visit here.  Chapman University is at One University Drive in Orange.  714.997.6661.

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Goodwill for Vets

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By Greer Wylder
October 10, 2013

Goodwill of Orange County, a social enterprise organization that helps those facing barriers secure jobs that provide purpose opened its fitness center (free of charge) to vets shut out by the shutdown as well as the ongoing availability of employment support services for O.C. veterans via its Enduring Independence program. Goodwill is actively enrolling and placing veterans in competitive jobs, and appealing to employers by highlighting the advantages of hiring veterans. The Goodwill Fitness Center is Orange County’s only gym specifically designed for people living with physical disabilities or chronic illness and Goodwill is currently extending access to its state-of-the-art…

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Spa Gregorie’s Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
October 07, 2013

For the past 15 years, Spa Gregorie’s, SoCal’s leading day spa with locations in Newport Beach, Del Mar and a new state-of-the art location in Rancho Santa Margarita, has raised the bar in progressive and luxury treatments. Spa Gregorie’s offers a unique blend of professional services designed to enhance the lives of each client. And it gives back to the community like no other, among its many charitable acts, the spa received a Humanitarian Award for it support of the Women's Cancer Research Foundation's and is a founding member of the Green Spa Network. Spa Gregorie’s has partnered with Greer’s…

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Balboa Bay Resort Special at $229, 40% off

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By Greer Wylder
October 04, 2013

Newport’s only waterfront resort is offering a special at $229 at Travlelzoo through Jan. 31, 2014. A 500-square-foot Courtyard room for two at $ with a private veranda, and bottle of wine to enjoy in the room (reg. $35); plus valet parking and nightly hospitality fee (reg. $48) Book online here. Balboa Bay Resort is at 1221 West Coast Highway in Newport Beach.   $45 -- Newport: Brunch or Sunset Cruise w/Drinks for 2 Two can enjoy the morning sun together or toast to the night with a choice of a two-hour brunch or sunset cruise for more than 60%…

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