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”Under the Tuscan Sun” International Culinary Tours

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By Greer Wylder
May 28, 2019

Time to make your travel plans to Italy! Orange County-based International Culinary Tours is hosting an “Under the Tuscan Sun” tour to Cortona, Tuscany, Italy on October 11-18, 2019. Only six spots are left for this culinary tour. Yoga, cooking and culinary highlights include: Stay in a 15th century historic Villa in the village of Cortona. Visit two wineries and taste Brunello and Chianti wines in central Tuscany. Explore the medieval hill top villages in Tuscany. Prepare and enjoy local Tuscan specialties with your private chef. Stroll on ancient paths through the Tuscan countryside. Practice yoga in a natural environment on…

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Learning to Grow YOur Own at Roger’s Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
May 28, 2019

Not only is Roger’s Gardens committed to educating garden enthusiasts with informative seminars, events, and workshops, they’re also helping students to understand the importance of fresh, healthy homegrown vegetables, herbs and fruits. Roger’s Gardens provides unlimited plants and supplies to Newport Beach Public Elementary Schools to assist them in engaging and educating their students in edible gardening. Supplies are made available at no cost for school garden use. These supplies include all plants, such as vegetable and herbs, seeds, fruit and berry plants, etc. Supplies include organic soils and soil amendments and organic fertilizers. On Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m.…

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Casual & Elegant Events at Salt Creek Grille

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By Greer Wylder
May 24, 2019

When it comes to planning a special event, Salt Creek Grille is a wonderful option. It’s easily accessible, on the corner of the Pacific Coast Highway and Crown Valley Parkway in Dana Point.  With craftsman-style architecture, four private dining spaces including the main patio with a lush garden landscape, famous mesquite-grilled cuisine by Executive Chef Hector Arroyo and corporate Executive Chef David Fune, and an expansive wine menu and cocktail list to choose from. Enjoy your own, personalized event menus and let Salt Creek Grille create an event exactly as you had imagined. For information on booking an event, contact…

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Free Pet Adoptions for Service Men & Women

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By Greer Wylder
May 24, 2019

OC Animal Care in Tustin is excited to partner with Animals for Armed Forces on Memorial Day Weekend event! On May 24-26, there will be free Adoptions thanking and honoring our dedicated service men and women for Active Duty, Reserve, and Veterans and/or Immediate Family Members. OC Animal Care is the largest municipal animal shelter in Orange County. It services 14 cities and takes in over 18,000 animals each year including dogs, cats, bunnies, and more. For participating shelter locations & more info, please visit AnimalsforArmedForces.org. Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Wednesday’s extended hours 8 a.m. to 7…

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VIP Firepit Experience

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By Greer Wylder
May 23, 2019

Just in time for summer, Prjkt Restaurant Group has announced a new all-inclusive experience with SeaSalt VIP Firepits at its beachfront concession, SeaSalt Beachside Burger. With a focus on a luxury beachside dining experience for restaurant guests, SeaSalt VIP Firepits will begin offering reservations starting now; regular reservation hours will be available Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with firepits lit at 6 p.m. SeaSalt Beachside Burger will offer exclusive food and beverage packages as well as an option for table service, wine, and beer. Live music with a rotating list of local musicians will complete the…

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