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Inspirational OC Runners

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2017

The OC Marathon brings 24,500 runners, walkers, wheelchair and hand crank competitors crossing the finish line next weekend. Everyone is running for different reasons, whether it be fitness goals, or for charity. We have three inspirational stories from local runners: an 8 year-old student who was newly diagnosed with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy, a first-time ½ Marathon competitor inspired to run for UNICEF, and an 89 year-old man who has never run a race in his life. 1. Youngest Inspirational Runner Henry Wat An 8-year-old 3rd grader at Woodbury Elementary in Irvine, Henry Wat loves hanging with his big brothers, playing…

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The 10th Annual Brian Scalzo Memorial Kentucky Derby Party

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2017

You can come out for an amazing event in memory of Brian Scalzo to watch the Kentucky Derby on Saturday May 6 at 12 p.m. at the Balboa Pavilion, and most importantly to help raise funds to let kids be kids and live a pain free life without the daily struggles of pediatric cancer or type one diabetes. The 10th Annual Brian Scalzo Memorial Kentucky Derby Party is a benefit event for CHOC Pediatric Oncology and CHOC Pediatric Endocrinology. You can read about Brian and his family here. Thanks to a generous donation from a sponsor, tickets have dropped in…

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OC Children’s Business Fair

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2017

The Orange County Rescue Mission is giving children an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of entrepreneurship. They'll host its second annual “OC Children’s Business Fair” on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope in Tustin. The Business Fair will feature 63 different booths, each hosted by children ages 6 - 14.  Some of the participants currently live at the Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope, and others are bringing their entrepreneurial ideas from all over Orange County.  The public is invited to attend the event free of charge, and can…

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White Lilac, from Amazing Events to You

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2017

The celebrated event design company White Lilac, just opened a boutique at South Coast Plaza. This is the place to shop for décor that was inspired by White Lilac’s innovative event designs for celebrity clients and iconic events. You can find whimsical gifts, housewares, accessories, furniture and décor. Choose from posh plates and glasses, cakestands, paper goods, vintage collections, candles and soaps, placemats and placecards, furnishings and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Level 1, at South Coast Plaza. 657.266.0110.

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RAY FERNANDEZ TEAM CELEBRATES NEW OFFICE

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2017

In celebration of his real estate success in La Habra and beyond, Ray Fernandez and his team  are hosting a grand opening party at their new office space on Saturday, April 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be something for everyone at the event – raffle prizes and giveaways (including flat screen TVs), picnic-style games like corn hole, all-you-can-eat pizza and more, making the grand opening party a must-visit event! Ray Fernandez is a resident of La Habra, and supporting the community is his top priority. For every house he sells in the area, he plans to donate…

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