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Man Can Cook Too

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By Greer Wylder
September 14, 2012

Give the man in your life, the greatest gift he didn’t know he needed: a chance to improve his cooking skills with a locally renowned self-taught chef, Michael Harris. Sign him up for a Man Can Cook class Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Anais+Raya in Costa Mesa.  At this Pop Up class Harris will lead students through a simple, three-course meal to make for friends, with Sommelier Mario Luna pairing wines with courses. Although a casual and fun atmosphere is guaranteed, the depth of culinary knowledge shared from these two pros is anything but frivolous. The menu starts with…

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Stein Mart Ribbon Cutting

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2012

Stop by Stein Mart at The Market Place in Irvine tonight from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to enjoy refreshments and a ribbon cutting event while shopping the new fall fashions. Stein Mart carries fashion-forward labels such as Michael Kors handbags, Guess footwear, and menswear such as Bobby Jones, Nat Nast, Tommy Bahama, and Adidas Golf.  There are also upscale home brands, décor and unique gifts. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Stein Mart is in The Market Place at 13742 Jamboree in Irvine. 714.832.0012.

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Lions, Tigers, and…

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2012

Children can go for a free day of fun and a teddy bear at the Los Angeles Zoo on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. thanks to “Travelodge’s The Great Sleepy Bear Swap.” Just be one of the first 100 kids to bring a gently-used stuffed animal to the zoo to donate to charity and receive one free kid’s admission and a new Sleepy Bear teddy bear. Activities for everyone include face painting, drawing contests and giveaways such as bear temporary tattoos, National Geographic activity books and Sleepy Bear masks. A zoo keeper can educate children about bears and the…

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Images Salon 11th Annual Cut-A-Thon

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By Greer Wylder
September 10, 2012

Images Salon in Corona del Mar is celebrating its 11th Annual Cut-A-Thon on Sunday, Sept. 16 for Childhelp. This award-winning salon is known for its cutting edge cuts, color and innovative stylists.  Images’ stylist will be coming into work Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise money for abused children on their day off. All haircuts will cost only $40. 100% proceeds will go directly to Childhelp group homes in Orange County. Childhelp is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse. Book an appointment now, you’ll go home with a great haircut and help change the…

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Ladies Day Out

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By Greer Wylder
September 07, 2012

Take the day off Sunday and enjoy a fun-filled Ladies Day Out from noon to 5 p.m. at Dantian Studio in Costa Mesa. For just a $25 entrance fee, or $20 pre-paid ticket, you can enjoy a day of shopping, beauty services, take pictures at a photobooth  and sip on cocktails. You can expect complimentary mini facials, massages, waxing endermologie treatments, fitness demos, reiki, and discounted spray tanning. The class schedule starts at 1 p.m. with a one hour Terra Essential Oil workshop; at 2 p.m. a one-hour hypnotherapy class, at 3 p.m. a one-hour meditation workshop, and at 4 p.m.…

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