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It’s Wine Time!

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By Greer Wylder
September 28, 2011

You only have until Saturday before trading in wine glasses for steins! OC Wine Week is underway until Oct. 1 and some of the best restaurants in OC are offering incredible wine pairings and wine flights for you to indulge in. Bluewater Grill in Tustin or Newport Beach has $15 lunch wine pairings and a $30 dinner pairing menu with everything from beer battered fish and chips paired with Chardonnay to a free range chicken breast with Pinot Noir. AnQi By Crustacean in Costa Mesa has prepared a $55 four-course menu complete with a hand selected wine with each course. For…

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For the Children!

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2011

There’s just a few days left to win a one-of-a-kind Judith Leiber minaudière to benefit Festival of Children Foundation, an OC-based nonprofit that’s improving the lives of children. The iconic American luxury brand created the limited edition bag, and you could be the lucky winner of this Swarosvki crystal clutch featuring the Festival of Children’s carousel horse logo. Only 100 opportunity tickets are being sold at $100 each for this special bag. Tickets are available in the Judith Leiber boutique at South Coast Plaza until all tickets are sold.  The winner will be chosen on Thursday.  Judith Leiber is at Level 1 in the…

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Rolling Back Prices at Balboa Fun Zone!

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By Greer Wylder
September 23, 2011

To celebrate the Balboa Fun Zone's 75th anniversary this Saturday, the nostalgic Newport Harbor tradition is rolling back its prices to 1936 levels. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 24, the fun zone will be offering carousel rides for five cents, ferris wheel rides for 10 cents, Harbor Cruise rides for 25 cents and admission to ExplorOcean/ Newport Harbor Nautical Museum for only five cents. Besides spending a day in the sun for less than a dollar, be sure to check out the display of vintage Fords at the corner of Balboa Boulevard and Palm Avenue, a well…

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Visionary Women

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2011

You can also do your part by attending the 5th Annual Visionary Women's luncheon on Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. The event features special guest and five-time Emmy Award winner Doris  Roberts, a favorite actress from “Everybody Loves Raymond.” The luncheon is a celebration of caregivers in a range of categories, including the "Young Caregiver Award" which goes to 16-year-old Ricardo Rojo, a Buena Park High school student who cares for his mom who was diagnosed in her 40s. Shop at an exclusive, luxury boutique at the luncheon, a percentage of all purchases will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Tickets cost…

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Purple Wednesday

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2011

You can do so much for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s disease this week. On Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. wear purple and join Alzheimer’s Action Day at the District at Tustin Legacy. It’s your chance to speak up in the fight against Alzheimer’s at the first county-wide rally, and recognize local law enforcement and emergency responders who ensure the safety of those with Alzheimer’s. The rally will be at the District Promenade area near the center stage. RSVP at elysia.chin@alz.org, for more information call 800.272.3900. The District is at 2437 Park Ave. in Tustin.

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