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New Research Center at UCI
12.18.12
Exciting news for families and those affected by autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Former PIMCO COO, William Thompson and his wife, Nancy, through their family foundation, along with the Children and Families Commission of Orange County just gave a generous donation of $14.8 million to create a Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental disorders of Southern California, part of UC Irvine.
There’s nothing like it in SoCal, it will be a nationally recognized treatment and research center leading an innovative approach to research and treating a wide spectrum of autism related disorders. The Center will change autism treatment and research through an innovative multidisciplinary approach encompassing clinical trials and care, research, education, awareness, and community support. Chapman University and CHOC Children’s will also be involved in The Center for Autism.
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CINÉPOLIS LUXURY CINEMA OPENS AT RSM
12.17.12
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas brings its first-class movie-going experience to Rancho Santa Margarita on Friday, making it the second Orange County location after its Laguna Niguel cinema opened last summer. Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas, Latin America's largest movie theater chain pampers guests in an intimate and comfortable environment. The Cinema at Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center includes six state-of-the-art, digital auditoriums, leather reclining chairs, swivel tables and call service buttons that summon cinema servers to take moviegoers’ food and beverage orders during a film. Ticket prices range from $13.50 to $19.50—with a surcharge for 3D films.
Socialize with friends in the lounge-style lobby, bar/restaurant area or outdoor patio dining area beforehand, complete with full dining and bar service. The menu offers delicious choices such as a chopped short rib burger, Cobb salad, spicy buffalo chicken wrap and sushi. Classic movie snacks are available such as popcorn (available in butter, light, caramel and spicy chili), soft drinks, specialty coffee drinks, milkshakes, gourmet finger foods and desserts like Chocolate Godiva Cheesecake.
Open 11 a.m. to midnight. Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center is at 30682 Santa Margarita Parkway. Cinépolis is also at 2401 Golden Lantern in Laguna Niguel. 949.487.1900.
Tickets can be purchased online or inside the Cinema at the Concierge desk.
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