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Steel Magnolias’ Virtual Boozy Bingo

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By Greer Wylder
July 20, 2020

Steel Magnolias, the all-volunteer Long Beach-based organization whose main recipient is the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at Millers Children’s and Women’s Hospital, is hosting its first-ever Boozy Bingo series on Tuesday, July 22 and August 25 from 5:30-7 p.m.  The cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple per event and includes a cocktail box featuring cocktail mixers, airline-size bottles of alcohol, bingo cards and chips.  To register, email Sue DeRosa at lom.suederosa@gmail.com.    The Wine Country, Long Beach’s premier wine and spirits store, helped secure the mixers and airline-size bottles.  After players register for Boozy Bingo, they have…

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OC Fair Virtual 5K Fun Run

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By Greer Wylder
July 17, 2020

This year’s 5K Fun Run is going virtual and includes some brand-new OC Fair goodies and a medal, plus entry to the 2021 Fair. With most running and walking events canceled, this is a great way to get some exercise with friends or family at your own pace, on your own schedule. Those interested can register for $35 per adult and $22.50 for children under age 12, complete the 3.1 miles between July 17 and August 18 then go online and record their time. All the goodies will be sent to the participants by mail.

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Pipeline to a Cure Goes Virtual

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By Greer Wylder
July 17, 2020

Even though the big Pipeline to a Cure event to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been canceled this year, they’re having a fun 30-minute reminder of what we're all missing out on. Join them on Saturday, July 18 at 5 p.m. for a Pipeline to a Cure party, which will be held on Facebook Live. This reimagined Pipeline party will include special messages from a few of our supporters, including legendary surfer Dave Kalama, baseball legend Tim Salmon, Olympic swimmers Jason Lezak and Rowdy Gaines, and special performances from Flashback Heart Attack and The Kalama Brothers. Although we are…

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Two Couple Win Dream Weddings

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By Greer Wylder
July 16, 2020

Known for its yacht and bay backdrop weddings, Newport Beach’s Balboa Bay Resort has gifted two couples their dream weddings after their original plans were uprooted by the pandemic.  To select the couples, the resort hosted a giveaway contest through Instagram and is now planning each ceremony.   Scheduled for July 23, Kelli and Anthony Patino will welcome up to 50 guests, including their daughter and twin boys, at the premier waterfront resort’s brand-new outdoor Wedding Lawn. The Chino Hills (California) couple met at a friend’s barbeque five years ago and organized a 140-person Las Vegas wedding in March but…

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Interior Designer Lindye Galloway launches e-shop

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By Greer Wylder
July 16, 2020

Sought-after Orange County interior designer, Lindye Galloway, just launched an online home decor shop! You can expect to find a curated selection of high-end, yet approachable furniture, rugs, pillows + textiles, art, lighting, accessories + decor - all hand-selected by Lindye herself! The shop has a greater purpose too -  a portion of each purchase will be donated to their non-profit partner who provides micro-loans to innovative people around the world. You can learn more about the non-profit partner here and shop the entire collection by visiting shop.lindyegalloway.com. Now you can create in your own home - Lindye's signature effortless California style that…

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