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Tour de Cure Surf 2 Summit OC
10.22.14
Be a part of the Stop Diabetes movement by taking part in the American Diabetes Association’s annual fund-raising cycling event, Orange County’s Tour de Cure Surf 2 Summit, on Saturday morning. The ride is ideal for any level from the occasional to the experienced cyclist. There are three road routes and two mountain courses to choose from. Each ride features rest stops with food, volunteers to cheer riders on, and bike mechanics to keep bike in good shape.
At the finish line, enjoy live entertainment, a vendor village with more than 20 booths, a silent auction, a kid’s bike rodeo, a dance contest led by the Angels Strike Force girls, and much more fun for the entire family. Lunch will be provided by BJs Restaurants.
6 a.m. Check-in/Registration
7:15 a.m. 1st ride begins
10 a.m. First rider expected to cross the finish line
Meet up at St. John’s Episcopal School 30382 Vía Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita.
For more info or to register, call 1.888.DIABETES or visit diabetes.org/surf2summit
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West of West Wine Festival Orange County
10.17.14
Wine lovers can get in on the West of West Wine Festival Orange County presented by Orange Coast Magazine at the Grand Terrace at Honda Center on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Guests can samples wines from more than 30 West Sonoma Coast vintners and enjoy a day in the sun with friends.
Entertainment includes an exciting Sommelier Challenge between Orange County's top sommeliers, hosted by Next Vintage Wine Shop at Charlie Palmer; delicious gourmet tastings from Chef Jojo Doyle of Grand Terrace at Honda Center, Chef Saekyong Kim of Charlie Palmer, Chef David Shofner of Wineworks for Everyone, Chef Alex Dale from Sealegs Wine Bar, Chef Andrew Sutton from Carthay Circle, Chef Imran Ali from Tamarind of London and more restaurants,
Also enjoy specialty lounges by Sub-Zero Wolf and Celebrity Cruises; tastes and desserts by Bread Artisan Bakery, OC Donut Bar and Keurig; music and photo ops; and a lively Q&A session/live podcast with Orange Coast's resident wine bloggers, The Wine Dudes.
Tickets cost $175 or $200 for VIP early access which includes grand tasting tickets (includes reserve tasting preview hour from 10 to 11 a.m.)
All tickets include wine, tastings, entertainment, gift bag and parking.
There are also discounts for guests purchasing in pairs. Visit orangecoast.com/wowoc for more info.
Honda Center is at 2695 E. Katella Ave. in Anaheim.
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