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Luxury Sustainability Leader KOPU Water Expands to Orange County

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By Greer Wylder
September 06, 2019

SoCal-based luxury sustainability leader KOPU Water has expanded to the Orange County market with Pelican Hill Resort, Mr. G’s at Peninsula Kitchen & Bar and The Butchery, both at Crystal Cove shops and in Costa Mesa. Sourced at the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, KOPU is packaged in sleek, resealable aluminum bottles that are infinitely recyclable.  In addition to being eco-friendly, the award-winning water also benefits from naturally occurring silica, known as “the beauty mineral” for its hair, nail, and skin-enhancing properties and was recently voted top 3 sparkling waters in the world in the Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting Competition. KOPU is currently available nationally online as well as in SoCal and…

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Kembali Collective is Bringing Bali to Long Beach Exchange

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By Greer Wylder
September 06, 2019

Kembali Collective, is the newest pop-up inside The Hangar at Long Beach Exchange. Kembali Collective sells a curation of handmade home décor products and accessories that were discovered in the Indonesian culture and are sourced directly from Bali.  The shop’s co-founders regularly visit Bali to find new products that perfectly represent the shop’s aesthetic and also provide a unique and inspiring back story.  Kembali Collective goes beyond providing unique and thoughtfully curated pieces for your home and/or wardrobe. A portion of every purchase is donated to Bali Wise, an organization that empowers marginalized women through skills education as a means…

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Lego Donation Drive at Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store

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By Greer Wylder
September 05, 2019

During the month of September, Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store in Newport Beach will be collecting new, unused Lego kits for Julian’s Lego Corner, a fundraiser that provides Legos for patients of CHOC Children’s Hospital.  The promotion coincides with September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and is inspired by Julian Dunn, a local boy whose lengthy journey through cancer treatment was made more endurable by building Legos. In his memory, Julian’s Lego Corner was established at CHOC so other patients undergoing long hospital stays and difficult treatment can enjoy the creative and time-consuming process of brick-building. In addition to collecting Lego kits,…

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Laura’s House 25th Anniversary Gala

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By Greer Wylder
September 05, 2019

Join Laura’s House 25th Anniversary Gala, celebrating 25 years of service to the community on Saturday, September 7. Laura’s House is celebrating 25 years of serving victims of domestic violence in Orange County and beyond with the tools, services and support needed to live healthy, independent, and violence-free lives. The gala will kick-off at 5 p.m. with a cocktail reception followed by a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing. This year, Laura’s House will honor Laura Khouri, president and Michael K. Hayde, CEO of Western National Group with its 2019 Crystal Heart Award for their contributions and integral support…

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FANTasy: The Mona Lee Nesseth Fan Collection

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By Greer Wylder
September 04, 2019

Join the Women of Chapman on Friday, Sept. 6 for opening night celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. of The Mona Lee Nesseth Fan Collection at FIDM Irvine Campus Gallery. FANtasy is a celebration of outstanding examples of fan makers’ art spanning three centuries. Recently gifted to the FIDM Museum by Fashion Council member and renowned gemologist Mona Lee Nesseth, this remarkable collection of masterworks spans the golden age of fan creativity. Famed designers – Gustave Beer, Jeanne Paquin, Paul Iribe, Adolphe Thomasse, and Gustave Lasellaz – incorporated precious metals and jewels, delicate handmade lace, fine painting, and intricately carved…

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