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Sunday’s Winery For Kids Event!

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By Greer Wylder
May 20, 2010

You can help improve the lives of at-risk youth in OC just by attending The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar’s “Sunday in the Vineyard” fundraiser this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. The wine-lover’s event features more than 60 premium wines to taste, unique and rare finds from international boutique wineries. The incredible selections include Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Caymus Cabernet, Hoopes Cabernet, Liparita Oakville Cabernet, PerryMoore Cabernet, Pahlmeyer Merlot, Turnbull Syrah, Stewart Cabernet and “The Prisoner” Red Blend. Proceeds from the wine event will benefit local children’s charities through the Marconi Foundation for Kids and the Child Guidance Center…

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TAKE A GREAT STRIDE!

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2010

The Great Strides Walk is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest and most successful national fundraising event (in Orange County, the next walk is Saturday in Huntington Beach at the Bolsa Chica State Park.) If you’d like to get involved by making a donation, just go and hit the “Click to Donate” button. Your donation will be credited to team of Kim Daskas, a major supporter of Greer’s OC who has a family member with Cystic Fibrosis. There is no outside or federal funding for the research and care so desperately needed, so your donation will be making a huge difference…

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Tasty Anaheim!

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By Greer Wylder
May 10, 2010

Anaheim’s premier food, wine and music festival is Thursday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m at the Anaheim GardenWalk. Sample foods from more than 50 restaurants participating in the 15th annual Taste of Anaheim including Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse,  Bubba Gumps, McCormick & Schmick’s Grille, Naples Ristorante, Tortilla Jo’s, Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, Mr. Stox Restaurant, and Alcatraz Brewing Co. General admission $35 pre-sale; and $40 day of event. Children 5 and under free. For a complete list of restaurants check online here. 321 W. Katella in Anaheim.

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Stylish Moms-To-Be Save!

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By Greer Wylder
May 07, 2010

Xpecting Maternity’s fabulous shopping event this weekend is honoring stylish mothers-to-be. Enjoy sweet treats, 20% off all merchandise and if you spend $200 you will receive a $100 gift card for Sandy Heit Photography. (Who, BTW, is one of my favorite photographers in OC.) Check out her site here. Also, anyone that stops by the store on Saturday or Sunday can be entered to win a complimentary portrait session and 16x20 canvas (a $650 value)! Sandy Heit will be at the store from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday with samples of her work and products on display.  Xpecting Maternity 369…

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Tonight: Two Parties—Fashion & Furniture!

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By Greer Wylder
May 06, 2010

Tonight, you are invited to two fun fashion and furniture grand opening parties! From 6 to 8 p.m. you can meet FluXus Brand clothing’s designer Jeffrey Sebelia from Project Runway at FluXus grand opening at Fashion Island. RSVP at rsvp@moniquejonespr.com. FluXus is near Nordstrom at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.719.2700 You can also join co-founders Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams at a cocktail party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of their flagship signature store at South Coast Plaza Village. All proceeds raised from the evening’s raffle and silent auction (including shopping sprees and prizes…

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