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Violent Wind, A Charity Dinner

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By Greer Wylder
November 15, 2020

Joshua Lozano, an Orange County native and chef who runs Uprising OC, pop-up bakery and coffee bar down on Balboa Island is known for creating Orange County‘s original Basque-style cheesecake called the rebel cheesecake. Now, he’s hosting a charity pop-up dinner at Vacation Bar in Santa Ana with friends on Thursday, November 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.  Because of COVID indoor dining restrictions, indoor and patio dining is subject to change. $100 each paid directly to Joshua Lozanzo through Venmo at joshua_levitate, just put VIOLENT WIND in the comments. Funds from the charity dinner will support the 9th Annual Turkey Drive by Chicano Mentoring Association and Bishop Rotary on Sunday, November 22 in Santa Ana.  Last year they sponsored 200 families. It…

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Sal’s Pizzeria Opens New Location at Kaleidoscope

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2020

Sal’s Pizzeria, one of South Orange County’s most popular pizzerias, has opened its second location at Kaleidoscope in Mission Viejo. Ladera Ranch resident Matthew Darienzo owns the award-winning pizzeria, which he launched last year in Foothill Ranch. Named after Darienzo’s father-in-law Sal, the pizzeria serves authentic Sicilian-style pizza and an array of specialty dishes with only the freshest and high-quality ingredients, including Stromboli, calzone, pinwheels, heroes, pasta, salads, and cannoli. All sauces and the mozzarella are made fresh by hand. As a young boy in Alcamo, Sicily, Sal would help his father deliver Italian food products out of the back…

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Nature Republic Anniversary Bash

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2020

Kick-off the holiday shopping season at Nature Republic on Saturday, November 14 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in celebration of the Korean-beauty retailer's one-year anniversary! Event attendees will enjoy complimentary product sampling, a chance to win $200 worth of Nature Republic products, light bites and refreshments, and much more.  See parking details here  670 Spectrum Center Drive in Irvine.

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OmnaPiel SPecial Potenza Event on Friday

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2020

OmniaPiel at OC Mix at SOCO is having a special event Friday, November 13. Join them live on Instagram at 12 p.m. tomorrow to see a demonstration of their newest microneedling device, Potenza! They’ll be doing a giveaway of a skincare package ($200 retail value)—you must be present on the live to win. They’ll discuss this innovative microneedling + radio frequency treatment! And, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., they will provide 30-minute appointments for FREE, in-person, consultations! For anyone who purchases the series price at $2,995 (reduced from $3,600), they will receive a complimentary skin care kit of a $200 value!…

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CASA 25th Anniversary Holiday Opportunities

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2020

Friends of CASA have some unique opportunities this holiday season to grant a wish for a local foster youth that CASA is currently serving. When you purchase a starfish wish YOU will be mailed a custom Timree Friends of CASA 25th Anniversary ornament to remember the joy you brought to a CASA youth. Click on the Starfish Wish Tree generously presented by Barclay Butera Interiors, to read all 275 wishes made by CASA youth. They need your help in granting these wishes for our local foster youth. There’s also an opportunity to win a pair of Lugano Diamonds earrings --…

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