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Don’t Let Fashion Go To Waste at H&M

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By Greer Wylder
September 08, 2015

On a recent shopping trip to H&M at South Coast Plaza, we learned about their  "Close the Loop"  campaign that just launched and global garment collection initiative that not only benefits the environment, it benefits your pocketbook. You can bring bags of unwanted clothes—no matter the brand or condition—and receive a 15% discount voucher off your next purchase. The clothes are taken to a processing plant, where they're sorted and graded into three categories: Rewear: clothing that is in good condition and can be used again is distributed worldwide as second-hand goods. Reuse: items that are too worn and torn…

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Grilled Cheese Trucks Partners with OC Rescue Mission

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By Greer Wylder
September 08, 2015

The Grilled Cheese Truck has formed a partnership and pilot program with the Orange County Rescue Mission to benefit veterans and those in need. The new partnership looks like this: veterans and others living in the Orange County Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope will prepare and serve the food, as well as the manage booking food truck venues and dates for Orange County’s new Grilled Cheese Truck. Profit from the Orange County Grilled Cheese Truck will be shared 50-50 between the Orange County Rescue Mission and The Grilled Cheese Truck, Inc. “Our company’s mission is to create and provide thousands…

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Memphis Cafe Celebrates its 20-year milestone

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By Greer Wylder
September 04, 2015

Memphis Café in Costa Mesa will be celebrating its 20-year milestone on Sunday, Sept. 6 in signature style. Classically trained chef and co-founder Diego Velasco is known for his distinctive gourmet interpretation of Southern home-style cooking with signature dishes. And, with its roadhouse style bar, Memphis is a popular destination for both classic cocktails, curated beer, wines lists and it boasts a long list of resident artists and DJs. The restaurant will be open to the public for brunch on Sunday and then closes for a VIP Backyard BBQ with Chef Velasco serving up smoked brisket, beer butt chicken, barbecued…

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Rare Wines Tasting Benefit for The Wooden Floor

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By Greer Wylder
September 04, 2015

Wine lovers can gather at the Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. for the 9th annual Keep the Promise: Wine Tasting Benefit for The Wooden Floor. Guests can taste 12 exquisite wines from around the world, each averaging 97 points and retailing up to $225 a bottle. All wines have been generously collected and donated by Newport Beach residents John and Janice Markley. The benefit helps support The Wooden Floor, an arts-based youth development nonprofit in Santa Ana that has served more than 75,000 low-income youth since its inception. In fact, 100 percent of its graduates complete high school on-time…

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Cirque de la Cure

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By Greer Wylder
September 03, 2015

UC Irvine Health Diabetes Center invites you to their 9th annual Celebrate the Center fundraising and networking cocktail party on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. By attending Cirque de la Cure, you will be supporting the Center’s efforts to rid the world of diabetes through local research with a global impact. Celebrate under the big tent, and mix and mingle with old and new friends! Over 90 percent of proceeds raised directly benefit research. Enjoy creatively prepared food stations, select beer and wine pairings, silent auction, opportunity wheel, research update, and…

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