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Fodada, The Pop-Up Shop

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By Greer Wylder
June 08, 2017

Just in time for your Father's Day shopping needs, Fodada just opened their first Pop-Up Shop in Corona del Mar stocked with amazing Fodada gear: tees, sweatshirts, women's tanks, children's tees and hats.  Fodada is a social enterprise clothing brand that promotes the role of great dads and their impact on children, partners and communities through free programs and collaborations. The company's vision is to change perspective, be a conversation starter, and assist individuals and companies to be part of the positive change. Today, fodada holds free programs in 14 countries as well as across the US. fodada leverages clothing…

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Birthday BBQ Bash at Paséa Hotel & Spa

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By Greer Wylder
June 08, 2017

Paséa Hotel & Spa is turning one this weekend, and it’s celebrating with a Birthday BBQ Bash from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 on the Ocean Lawn at Paséa. At the Birthday BBQ Bash, you can enjoy delicious food, live music and incredible views. Admission costs $5 with classic BBQ food and delicious twists on the favorites for purchase at the event. Proceeds from attendance ticket sales will benefit Operation Surf, which provides life-changing surf adventures for wounded veterans and active duty military heroes. The organization’s world-class surf instructors expose veterans to the healing power of…

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Diptyque for JDRF

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By Greer Wylder
June 07, 2017

You can join JDRF Orange County Chapter​ and diptyque Paris at South Coast Plaza for Champagne, small bites and shopping on Thursday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A percentage of sales will benefit the JDRF Dream Guild and support research for type 1 diabetes. The diptyque boutique carries the entire collection of the legendary French perfumer and maker of luxury scented candles, home fragrances and body care collection. RSVP to Jane at jgagne@jdrf.org.  Can't make it on June 8? You can phone your order in to 714.850.9995. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30…

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Help is Just a Click Away, Tiny SOS

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By Greer Wylder
June 07, 2017

June kicks-off the nationwide tinySOS campaign to protect 1,000 lives in 30 days. With sexual assault and violent crimes being an epidemic, tinySOS is focused on creating a movement of protection through empowerment. Current statistics show that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men experience physical or sexual violence. The one-for-one matching program will donate a device for each one sold in June 2017 to underprivileged families and students through local organizations and schools such as Laura’s House and the LA Unified School District. These devices will empower up to 1,000 people to gain the help they need,…

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Butcher Shop meets Restaurant

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By Greer Wylder
June 06, 2017

Grasslands Meat Market is the newest eatery to open at the AnaheimGarden Walk. It brings over 25 years of culinary experience, offering customers a combination of the selection and knowledge of a local butcher shop with the hospitality and comfort of a full-service restaurant. You can choose from a variety of unique cuts of meat raised on the grasslands of both North and South America – fresh, local and adventurous cuts.  Meat selections are prepared and served by a team of meat masters and BBQ stars expertly trained in cooking styles ranging from BBQ to Churrasco to Texas-style grilling all…

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