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CASA Celebration of Children Black & White Ball

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By Greer Wylder
March 21, 2016

Join the CASA Celebration of Children Black & White Ball on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. CASA Celebration of Children is celebrating 30 years of child advocacy and helping to make a difference in the life of a child. The evening includes a cocktail reception, live and silent auction, dinner and dancing. Black tie optional. This year's gala will be honoring Kylie Schuyler & Doug Hodge as their Children's Champions, Applied Medical as Outstanding Corporation, and Janice Jefferson as Advocate of the Year. Lauren Leeman will be the Keynote Speaker, and Paul McDonald,…

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Life Without Limits Gala 2016

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By Greer Wylder
March 21, 2016

United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County (UCP-OC) will recognize longtime supporters Dana Dowers and the Horowitz Group at their annual Life Without Limits Gala on Saturday, April 2 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. The elegant black-tie affair benefits the nonprofit organization’s wide range of programs and services which serve nearly 4,000 children and families affected by cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, Down syndrome and developmental delays.  The Life Without Limits gala begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktail reception and poolside silent auction followed by gourmet dinner, awards ceremony, live auction and dancing to live entertainment. Tickets are available…

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The Bing Crosby Project

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By Greer Wylder
March 18, 2016

Local OC business woman, DeAnna Jordan Crosby of New Method Wellness, is currently in the running for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Woman of the Year, In honor of her husband’s late sister, Greta. In addition to her passion for recovery, Jordan is extremely involved in the LLS and is campaigning to raise funds for LLS blood cancer research in honor of local children who are blood cancer survivors. DeAnna hopes to raise $50,000+ to both contribute to cancer research and to dedicate a research grant in honor of Greta. For more information, visit, the Bing Crosby Project.

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Nekter Juice Bar Grand Opening at SCP

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By Greer Wylder
March 18, 2016

Orange County entrepreneurs and husband and wife team, Steve and Alexis Schulze opened their first Nekter Juice Bar in Costa Mesa in 2010, and now 55 locations later, the Schulzes are opening a flagship restaurant today South Coast Plaza. It will showcase Nekter Juice Bar’s array of cold-pressed and freshly-made juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and more. All products are easily accessible to enjoy daily.  During the grand opening celebration, Nekter fans will be treated to several special promotions, including $1 juices and smoothies (regularly priced at $5.95), and a grand opening special price of $30 for any 1-Day Classic or…

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Melissa’s Produce Book Signing With Cathy Thomas

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By Greer Wylder
March 17, 2016

Melissa's Produce is hosting a book signing event on Friday, March 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Chefs' Toys in Fountain Valley with Cathy Thomas, author of “Melissa's Great Book of Produce,” “Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce” and the 352-page “50 Best Plants on the Planet”. Cathy is an award-winning columnist, and has written for the Orange County Register for more than 25 years. Cathy will share her passion for cooking, and produce, and you can enjoy some delicious food from her books.  There will be raffle drawings, hors d'oeuvres samples catered by executive chef Bill Bracken of…

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