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Yappy Howl-O-Ween Celebration at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
10.24.16
Bring your furry friend for tricks and treats in celebration of Yappy Howl-O-Ween on Thursday, October 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Emmy Award-Winning KTLA Television Reporter Wendy Burch will serve as the evening’s emcee for the costume contest.
The Yappy Hour celebration is a chance for pups to strut their stuff in their favorite costume and lap up water in their favorite flavors – Beastly Bacon, Creepy Chicken, Ghoulish Beef and Frightful Vegan. You can relax with a selection of wines from Mutt Lynch Winery.
During the costume contest, a panel of judges will determine which canine will take home the prize in the costume categories of “Dynamic Duo,” “Most Creative,” “Cute, Cuddly & Silly,” and, of course, “Best in Show.” There is a donation of $10 per canine, per category to enter.
Proceeds from Yappy Howl-O-Ween, including the costume contest entry fee, will benefit the Canine Companions Veterans Initiative which provides an opportunity for veterans to regain their independence through the support of a Canine Companions service animal.
For more information, visit here.
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is located at One Ritz-Carlton Drive in Dana Point.
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Guts Pumpking Carving Contest for Make-A-Wish
10.21.16
454 Creative is partnering with AIGA (the professional association for design) and Make-A-Wish Orange County & the Inland Empire to bring Orange County’s creative community together in a fun pumpkin carving contest called GUTS on Monday, October 24 from 5-8 p.m. at the SOCO Collection, OC Mix Farm Stands, and Surfas Culinary District in Costa Mesa.
The first GUTS fundraiser began in North Carolina nine years ago, and this philanthropy has spread across the country since. 454 Creative will be bringing it to Orange County for the first time to raise $100,000 to grant the wishes of 20 children for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire.
This event is free and open to the public, but please RSVP to check in at the event here.
3303 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa.
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