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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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The OC Fair Goes Virtual

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By Greer Wylder
July 16, 2020

The OC Fair is canceled this year, but they're taking the fun virtually. Fans of the OC Fair can engage from home, and it will live on OC Fair social media channels and on ocfair.com. The opening day of the 2020 OC Virtual Fair is Friday, July 17! Here's what the OC Fair is cooking up … Videos: Special performances, behind-the-scenes peeks, exclusive footage from OC Fair favorites and fun demonstrations Photos: The best shots, your treasured moments and summer memories Contests: Compete for virtual blue ribbons, show us your OC Fair spirit, and win prizes Activities for the whole…

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Mess Hall Market Reopens

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By Greer Wylder
July 15, 2020

Mess Hall Market, a chef-driven market food hall in Tustin, has reopened for takeout and patio seating and is ready to serve guests a variety of diverse and eclectic food offerings! From Greek street food, giant stuffed lobster rolls, home-style Vietnamese, and Mexican-French fusion, to vegetarian delights and grass-fed, chef-driven burgers, Mess Hall’s 10 unique concepts give guests a broad culinary experience, one bite at a time, all under one roof! Temporary hours are Monday-Sunday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., with extended hours coming soon! Mess Hall asks that all guests wear a mask or face covering when ordering to…

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