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Dream Prizes Here

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By Greer Wylder
May 29, 2010

Here’s proof that you too can win an incredible prize just by purchasing a $150 raffle ticket that will benefit the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, and ultimately put you down as a contender for the 7th Annual Irvine Dream Stakes Home Raffle. The grand prize winner, selected in August, will receive a luxury high-rise condo in Irvine valued at more than $700,000, or they can opt for $500,000 in cash. Leading up to the grand prize are a series of “early bird” prizes. On Friday, a new BMW was the prize, and the winner is Mark Maddox and his wife…

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Good News Goes Bad

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By Greer Wylder
May 28, 2010

I’m very sad for all involved that Orange County Local News Network (OCLNN) shut down earlier this week. The news site debuted just four months ago, and in such a short time they worked tirelessly and delivered round-the-clock breaking news, local news, sports, events, lifestyle and entertainment in Orange County. That’s not easy. The truth was the staff and freelancers were doing an incredible job, and the abrupt closure of the site had nothing to do with their amazing effort. I’d like to believe that the cliché is true: “When one door closes another one opens.” At least that’s what…

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Team Kids Imagine Celebration!

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By Greer Wylder
May 28, 2010

Last Sunday, I was lucky enough to go to Team Kids Imagine Celebration at Il Fornaio in Irvine. The annual fundraiser brings together children and families with Team Kids partners from city government, public safety, school districts, and the business community, all of whom share a commitment to inspire children in service. At the Imagine event, Team Kids Team Kids raised over $100,000 in contributions with an additional $40,000 in in-kind donations! You can see the video of what Team Kids is all about here on Greer’s OC TV. I’m a big fan of Team Kids, which is changing the…

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OC’s Green Foam & Anderson Cooper!

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By Greer Wylder
May 26, 2010

I’m super thrilled that Anderson Cooper is shining the spotlight on OC based Green Foam Blanks and Resurf Foundation tonight on CNN’s news show “Anderson Cooper 360°”. As Cooper says, his show takes “in depth look at the most interesting stories of the day” and as you’ll see Green Foam Blanks and Resurf Foundation’s founders Joey Santley and Steve Cox of San Clemente are changing the impact of the surf industry on the environment. The two discovered a new process to recycle polyurethane foam dust waste – previously headed for the landfill into first quality surfboard blanks ready for shaping.…

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Celebrate Saturday at Holiday!

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By Greer Wylder
May 21, 2010

Holiday Salon is celebrating seven years as one of the hottest salons for hair and makeup in Costa Mesa with a big bash Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. The festivities include a DJ, cocktails, photo booth, swag bags for the first 50 guests and raffling off gift baskets of hair care, skin care, and cosmetics. Some of their coveted hair care lines include Bumble and bumble, Kerastase, and Cool Grease. (Matt Sharkey, a Bay Area photographer will be installing for the event.) 369 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. 949.642.4040.

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