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Festival of the Hearts

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2018

The first annual Festival of the Hearts, presented by Laura's House and Tilly's Life Center, on Saturday, Feb 24 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Saddleback College is built around the theme of creating healthy relationships. It will offer various workshops and breakout sessions covering topics such as bullying, leadership, self-esteem, substance abuse, safe dating, media literacy and Internet safety. The event will also feature interactive group activities such as yoga, art therapy and self-defense classes, a lunch sponsored by El Pollo Loco, and live entertainment throughout the day, including a concert by NBC’s ‘The Voice’ contestant Hanna Eyre…

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Santa Monica Seafood Chowder Gives Back to Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
February 20, 2018

It’s the perfect chowder weather and now you can enjoy a bowl of fresh seafood chowder at Santa Monica Seafood Market & Café while supporting Bracken’s Kitchen, a local nonprofit that feeds the hungry healthy and delicious meals. Santa Monica Seafood will donate proceeds from all chowders--New England Clam Chowder, Manhattan Clam Chowder, and Fish Chowder-- sold in Costa Mesa and Santa Monica stores now until National Chowder Day on Sunday, February 25.  Bracken’s Kitchen partners with like-minded individuals and organizations such as Santa Monica Seafood to build a sustainable model that utilizes culinary creativity to serve those people suffering…

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Sunset Mixer at Lincoln Experience Center

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By Greer Wylder
February 19, 2018

Want to meet new people and expand your business network? The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Sunset Mixer on Thursday, Feb. 22  from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Lincoln Experience Center. Enjoy a no-host bar, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, great raffle prizes and mingling with some of Orange County’s finest business professionals. Explore the Lincoln Experience Center including their connectivity lounge, discover unique facets of the Lincoln brand, and you can even design a Lincoln with an interactive, digital configurator and bring it to life with a materials wall – showcasing authentic wood, exterior paint and fabric…

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Relax and Exhale in Ritual Yoga at Spa Montage

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By Greer Wylder
February 19, 2018

Spa Montage at Montage Laguna Beach expands its yoga offerings by bringing in local, popular Ritual Yoga to lead a new series of classes designed for yoga enthusiasts of all ages and aptitudes. Open to the public as well as resort guests, sessions are held both in the morning and afternoon, with class highlights including: Gentle Flow: Offering a relaxed pace and individualized attention – with deep stretching, mindful Vinyasa and breath work. Mindful Meditation: Allows deep, intuitive focus into complete well-being and internal shifting of energy and consciousness. Power Yoga: A dynamic combination of strength, sweat and spirituality, with…

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From the Makers of Sonoma Cider, Ahoy Wines

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By Greer Wylder
February 16, 2018

We just discovered Ahoy Wines from the father/son crew David & Robert Cordtz of Healdsburg, CA who are most known for their award-winning Sonoma Cider. Now, they’re also making great wines in cans that are perfect for boating, camping, the beach or pool and other active pursuits. Ahoy’s delicious flavor will change your perception of wine-in-a-can. Ahoy offers three balanced, bright and enticing wine varietals from high-caliber American grapes. The lineup is packaged in brightly colored cans, which feature Ahoy’s lighthouse icon in red for red wine, fuschia for rose wine, and turquoise for white wine. The recyclable, 8.4-ounce cans…

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