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“Live from New York, it’s Henry Segerstrom”

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By Greer Wylder
June 07, 2010

Last night, Henry Segerstrom received a Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence at the Waldorf Astoria in NYC. Mr. Segerstrom, developer of South Coast Plaza and founding chairman of the OC Performing Arts Center and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts was honored for his lifetime of commitment to the arts. This season’s bicoastal partnership between Carnegie Hall and the Segerstrom Center marked the first time in its 120-year history that Carnegie Hall has partnered with a performing arts center outside of New York! You can watch a video of the event here. 

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Dippin’ Dots For Charity

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By Greer Wylder
June 03, 2010

As far as I know, OC’s only full-service Dippin’ Dots store is in Fountain Valley. It’s the source for Dippin’ Dots, or Ice Cream of the Future, ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and flavored ice available in more than 30 flavors including mint chocolate, rainbow ice, and Georgia peach. Dippin’ Dots comes in fat free, low fat and no sugar added varieties too. They can even morph Dots into ice cream cakes, milkshakes, sundaes, and floats. Stop in Dippin’ Dots anytime Friday, and 20% of the proceeds from your purchase will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Just bring in…

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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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