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Anaheim Ducks and Tito Ortiz on Greer’s OC TV

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2010

I was lucky enough to meet the Ducks and UFC’s Tito Ortiz at their annual Meet the Team event. Tuesday Night Fight Night was a blast at Bluewater Grill in Tustin while fans tested their Wii boxing skills against the entire Ducks team, including fan favorites Teemu Selanne, Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry and Bobby Ryan and special guest Tito Ortiz. All proceeds from the evening benefited the Anaheim Ducks Foundation and Register Charities.

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Sports Day Sunday!

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By Greer Wylder
October 08, 2010

Ever consider the novel idea of getting off the couch on a Sunday? I didn’t think so. But how about taking the kids to Sports Day at Craig Regional Park in Fullerton on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.? OC Parks is bringing together star players, teams and coaches from seven different sports (soccer, baseball, basketball, racquetball, sand volleyball, football and softball) for a fun-filled day of free athletic activities where children and teens can learn athletic skills from pros. (Best suited for kids ages 6 to 17.) Former Angels pitcher David Frost, legendary USC running back Anthony Davis, the…

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Working Wardrobes

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By Greer Wylder
October 05, 2010

Working Wardrobes is opening its resale boutique, The Hanger and Allure Couture in Costa Mesa, Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Shop from a selection of upscale clothing from designers such as St. John, Tommy Bahama and Escada at amazing prices (and sip on wine provided by Prego Ristorante. Proceeds from the event will benefit Working Wardrobes, an Orange County non-profit that empowers men, women and young adults in crises to confidently enter the workforce through career development and wardrobe services. Cost of admission: just bring a gently used bag or bangle from your closet for someone else to enjoy!…

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Meet the Ducks!

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By Greer Wylder
October 01, 2010

Here’s your chance to meet the Ducks off the ice (and own them at Wii boxing!). Ducks fans can join the annual Meet the Team event and have a blast at Bluewater Grill in Tustin for the Tuesday Fight Night this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. (VIP) or 7 p.m. general admission. You can test your Wii boxing skills against the entire Ducks team, including fan favorites Teemu Selanne, Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry and Bobby Ryan and special guest, UFC’s Tito Ortiz. All proceeds will benefit Anaheim Ducks Foundation and Register Charities. While your mixing and mingling with players, coaches and…

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Kids of Kilimanjaro

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By Greer Wylder
September 27, 2010

Costa Mesa-based Kids of Kilimanjaro, founded by George Namkung, is a nonprofit providing a warm school lunch to 13,000 children in Tanzania. Its 5th annual gala fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 8 will be at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast. Incredible silent auction include items such as Jimmy Choo sunglasses, a John Varvatos tailored suit, week stay in Mammoth and jewelry from the Passionate Collector. The live auction includes a Lakers package, two-night stay in a four bedroom villa at Pelican Hill and a private dinner for 16 at AnQi. Tickets cost $250. If you can’t make it…

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