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Taps Brewery & Barrel Room Turns One

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By Greer Wylder
July 22, 2019

TAPS Fish House & Brewery, a pioneer of the SoCal-Orange County craft beer scene opened its tasting room and full-scale production brewery in a giant 19,000-square-foot space one year ago. TAPS Brewery & Barrel Room is celebrating its first anniversary on Tuesday, July 23. Starting at 3 p.m., four of TAPS most popular beers will be $1 and includes a giant brewery pretzel. (Created for TAPS by Rockenwager Bakery) while supplies last.   The tasting room in TAPS Brewery & Barrel Room is reminiscent of an old brewery with arched brick walls, concrete floors, and rustic finishes along with galvanized pipe…

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Women Wine & Fashion Luncheon

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By Greer Wylder
July 19, 2019

Balboa Bay Resort is hosting a Women Wine & Fashion Luncheon on Friday, July 19, from 11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. The luncheon will feature Kristin Bryden from Zaca Mesa Winery as well as an outdoor waterfront reception, a three-course lunch, and new summer fashion at the Bayfront Boutique with exclusive day-of specials. For $75, attendees can expect an unforgettable afternoon filled with summer culinary flavors, wine pairings and notes from Zaca Mesa Winery, and gorgeous waterfront views. For additional information and to purchase a ticket, visit nightout.com. For more detailed information on Balboa Bay Resort, please check out balboabayresort.com. Balboa…

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9th Annual Michael Chang Tennis Classic

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By Greer Wylder
July 19, 2019

World champion tennis players Michael Chang and Kei Nishikori will compete in a World Class Doubles Pro Exhibition at the 9th Annual Michael Chang Tennis Classic (MCTC) on Sat., July 20 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Newport Beach Tennis Club to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County and the Chang Family Foundation. The fundraiser event includes the professional exhibition match as well as a USC vs. UCLA undercard match and top sponsor tennis. Chang became the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles title when he won the French Open in 1989 at 17. Nishikori was currently the Number…

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Sip Trip to Santa Barbara’s Wine Country

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By Greer Wylder
July 18, 2019

Dine Out Long Beach, the organizers of the city’s annual Restaurant Week 2.0 that takes place annually in February, is hosting a curated Sip Trip to Santa Barbara’s Wine Country on Sunday, August 18 that includes a tour and guided tasting with Vintner and Winemaker Michael Larner of Larnery Winery at his private estate in Ballard Canyon plus a guided tasting and picnic lunch at Zinke Winery in Los Olivos. A luxury coach departs Long Beach at 7:30 a.m and returns at 6 p.m.  The cost is $190 per person and includes: Round-trip luxury coach transportation Continental Breakfast (en route)…

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Skinetics Supports BUnny’s Buddies Animal Rescue

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By Greer Wylder
July 18, 2019

This month, Skinetics, a great skin care treatment specialist in Orange is supporting Bunny's Buddies on their mission to rescue dogs from overseas meat markets. An estimated 30,000,000 dogs and cats die across Asia each year, all in the name of human consumption. Many of these precious animals are stolen directly from their homes or sold by their owners for profit. Bunny’s Buddies save as many animals from this horrific outcome as they can. They work closely with amazing organizations in China to not only rescue and repair these damaged souls but then, to actually get them into loving new…

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