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Steel Magnolias’ Five Alarm Fundraiser on July 31

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By Greer Wylder
June 27, 2022

Steel Magnolias, an all-volunteer Long Beach-based organization, will host its annual Signature Event, Five-Alarm Fundraiser, on July 31 from 5-8 p.m. at the Los Angeles County Fire Museum in downtown Bellflower. Tickets are $125 per person ($1000 for a table of 8) or $175 for a VIP ticket ($1400 for a table of 8) which includes a pre-event hosted cocktail hour from 4-5 p.m. and other privileges.  The dress is strictly Sunday Funday casual. Tickets and tables are on sale now at thesteelmagnolias.org.Steel Magnolias Five-Alarm Fundraiser promises to sizzle with guest bartenders, including Bob Goen, former co-host of Entertainment Tonight;…

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Bodega de Edgar’s Edgar Torres Joins Bello by Sandro Nardone for Winemaker Dinner

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By Greer Wylder
June 27, 2022

Bello by Sandro Nardone is excited to welcome one of Paso Robles' most exciting and celebrated winemakers. Edgar Torres of Bodega de Edgar will host a one-night-only dinner on Thursday, July 14 at 6 p.m. One of Forbes’ three “must visit” wineries on the West side, BdE's recent scores from Wine Enthusiast range from 91-94. Wine Advocate has also scored Edgar’s wines in the 90-94 point range.Guests will enjoy five courses expertly paired with BdE’s wines, as well as have the chance to meet Torres and hear a bit about the wines and his winemaking process.Born in Michoacan, Mexico, Torres emigrated to…

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Newport Beach Championships USA Pickleball National Championship

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By Greer Wylder
June 27, 2022

The Consumer Cellular USA Pickleball Newport Beach Championships will be held June 28-July 3 at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach.Nearly 1,500 professional and amateur pickleball players from all over the country will compete in the fourth event of USA Pickleball’s National Championship Series (NCS) leading to the National Championships at Indian Wells Tennis Garden in November, the most prestigious event in pickleball. The tournament boasts a $65,000 Pro Purse plus Golden Ticket National Qualifiers for amateurs in all brackets. There will be a full streaming broadcast schedule throughout the tournament for viewers at home to get a glimpse…

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WB Studio Hollywood Tour - Brings Back the Classic Tour

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By Greer Wylder
June 27, 2022

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood has resumed ticket sales of their famous Classics Made Here Tour. After shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this very special tour that showcases the Golden Age of Hollywood has finally returned and is going strong!This classics-themed tour focuses on Warner Bros. Golden Age of Film and TV, featuring award-winning titles that shot on the iconic backlot from the early days of the Studio through the 1970’s. Starting with a tribute to the Classics, your specially trained Tour Guide, with a love of the Warner Bros. classic film and TV collection, will guide you…

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Polly’s Pies Grand Reopening in Laguna Hills

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By Greer Wylder
June 06, 2022

Polly’s Pies is celebrating the reopening of its Laguna Hills location after undergoing an interior refresh of its nearly 40-year-old restaurant on Thursday, June 9 at 4 p.m.The first 200 guests through the doors will receive signature Polly’s Pies SWAG bags plus kids eat free when accompanied by the purchase of an adult entree (take-out and delivery excluded). The restaurant’s banquet room will feature food tables for guests to taste new menu items, such as the Prime Rib French dip, as well as Polly’s classic pie shooters. Also, wine and beer tasting will be available.There will be opportunities to win…

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