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What Dreams are Made of Gala

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By Greer Wylder
September 14, 2016

On Friday, September 16, the Island Hotel in Newport Beach will serve as the perfect setting for The Literacy Project’s 7th annual gala, “What Dreams Are Made Of.” The 2016 “What Dreams Are Made Of” gala is presented by Wienerschnitzel and will bring together passionate supporters who strive to give students with lesser means the foundational resources to continue their educations and realize their ambitions. TLP’s mission to implement its literacy program into classrooms where students are well below the English proficiency standards to improve their reading skills, at no cost. The overarching highlight of the evening will be the…

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Fresh Brothers Pizza for Reid Day School

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By Greer Wylder
September 14, 2016

Today, you can order some of the best pizza, wings and salads in Orange County, at Fresh Brothers’ Harbor View Center in Newport Beach and help support the Reid Day School in Costa Mesa, the only school in Orange County for twice-exceptional students and their families, and one of only two dozen nationwide. Fresh Brothers is holding a fundraiser for this important school—so you can simply present the flyer below (digital or hard copy) at time of purchase: dine-in, pick-up, and delivery from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Be sure to mention the Reid Day School fundraiser at time of…

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Dining Out for Life OC Sept. 15

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2016

Anyone can join in the mission to prevent the spread of HIV, by enjoying a great meal at any of the Dining Out For Life participating restaurants on Thursday, September 15.  Each one of the restaurants will donate 25% or more of your bill to AIDS Services Foundation.  Plum’s Café in Costa Mesa is donating 50% of your bill! It’s an easy and delicious way to help provide critical services to people in Orange County affected and infected by HIV and AIDS. ASF's mission is to prevent the spread of HIV and improve the lives of men, women, and children…

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Global Genes Fifth Annual Tribute to Champions of Hope

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2016

Global Genes will celebrate its 5th Annual Tribute to Champions of Hope presented by PRA Health Sciences on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. The annual blue carpet event honors and celebrates rare disease advocates, scientists, patients, and supporters. Celebrity guests attending in support of rare disease including Ed O’Neill (Modern Family, Married with Children) Madison McLaughlin (Supernatural, Arrow), fitness model Shaka Smith, YouTube and Vine sensations Alx James, Liza Koshy, and David Dobrik, actor and SEAL Geoff Reeves (Transformers), actor and director, Edward Edwards (RoboCop and Global Arts Corp), actor, author, and philanthropist Travis Flores, and many more. YouTube sensation, Audrey Nethery, will join…

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Contemporary Resale Shopping for Charity

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2016

Looking for some new fashion and home finds? At Laura’s House Resale Stores in both San Juan Capistrano and in Lake Forest, the shops are set up more like an Anthropologie store then a resale shop. And, better yet the shops not only assist Laura’s House clients directly with basic needs, but also provide funds to directly support the programs and services they are offer to so many families in need. You can find designer and brand name clothing for men, women and children. There’s also jewelry, handbags, shoes, artwork, antiques, collectibles and gently used books and home furnishings. Laura's House…

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