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STEM School for Autistic Children Opens its Doors in Orange County

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By Greer Wylder
August 27, 2019

The Help Group, the largest, most innovative nonprofit of its kind serving children and young adults with special needs, officially opened its doors to  STEM3 Academy and The Learning Center in Irvine. The school is the only K-12 school in the nation that provides STEM curriculum to students with social and learning differences such as autism or ADHD. The new Irvine campus offers a unique curriculum that is tailored to each student’s individual strengths and needs. STEM3 Academy is the only K-12 school in the nation to provide STEM curriculum to students with social and learning differences while The Learning Center supports both special needs and general…

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Images Salon 18th Annual Cut-A-Thon

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By Greer Wylder
August 27, 2019

Orange County's top hair salon, Images Salon in Corona del Mar is hosting their 18th Annual Childhelp Fundraiser.  Each participating stylist offers a number of donated haircuts beginning now through the end of October. When calling, please mention Childhelp and request a haircut (or just get a blowout) and you will be offered the $45 rate. The monies will go directly to summer outings, classes and for Christmas presents for the children in OC Group Homes. Images will also hold their annual raffle drawing with some fabulous prizes. Your generous donations to the raffle can be dropped off or mailed…

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Experience Thailand, International Culinary Tours

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By Greer Wylder
August 26, 2019

International Culinary Tours, specializing in food, wine and cooking tours to Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, South America and Asia is planning a Thailand trip on February 1 to 13, 2020. Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Krabi Archipelago from Feb. 1-13, 2020, 13 days | 12 nights. Highlights: Imagine yourself in the bustling city of Bangkok at the floating markets. Immerse yourself in nature at an Elephant rescue center in Chiang Mai. Relax on your private yacht in the Andaman Sea. Practice yoga in beautiful settings. Experience Thai culture through its food, cooking classes. Price is $3,295. For more information, visit internationalculinarytours.com…

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Bacchus Bar & Bistro at Quail Hill

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By Greer Wylder
August 26, 2019

Did you know that Bacchus Bar & Bistro in Irvine offers 50+ wines by the glass and over 200 wines by the bottle? They’ve also added to their seasonally inspired menu crafted by Chef Leo. It’s a great place to stop in for a glass or pick up a bottle of wine to bring home that you can't find elsewhere. Also enjoy live music, private events, wine dinners, and a wine club. The menu offerings includes: Cheese and Charcuterie, Chef’s Cheese selection, Shady Canyon Board, and Burrata. For the Table: BBQ Shrimp, Hummus, Lamb Lollipops with mashed potatoes, Pork Lollipops…

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Legends of Hollywood Childhelp Diamond Jubilee Gala!

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2019

The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp will celebrate its Legends of Hollywood Childhelp Diamond Jubilee Gala on Saturday, October 19, at The Resort at Pelican Hill. Event Chairs Joy Estrada and Gina Van Ocker along with Honorary Chair, Janet Ronnenberg will lead the committee in transforming the main ballroom to bring legendary Hollywood back to life. It will be an evening to remember with dinner, dancing to live music by Daring Greatly, silent and live auctions, and casino-style gambling, all to raise money toward stopping child abuse and neglect, and to support the children under Childhelp’s care. For 60 years,…

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