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Childhelp’s 60th anniversary celebration

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By Greer Wylder
March 12, 2019

In celebration of Childhelp’s 60th anniversary, the Orange County Chapter will host their 33rd Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach on March 14. The event Co-Chairs, Linda Burns, Patti Edwards, and Tami Smith look forward to an afternoon of friendship, fashion, and fun as they raise funds for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Childhelp Founders, Yvonne Fedderson and Sara O’Meara, will be on hand to receive the Inspirational Award for their dedication in helping millions of children across the world. Childhelp Celebrity Ambassador, actress, and singer, Jen Lilley, will receive the…

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Gardening for Your Well Being with Pamela Salzman

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By Greer Wylder
March 12, 2019

Roger’s Gardens welcomes author, holistic health counselor and instructor, Pamela Salzman of  Eat Well… Live Well... Be Well on Sunday, March 17 at 10 a.m. She is on a mission to change the Standard American Diet, removing processed, refined, nutritionally lacking food that works against our bodies natural processes. Pamela will demonstrate how to use your planted herbs, fruits and vegetables to make healthy foods from some of her specialty recipes. Healthy cooking made easy with delicious recipes and seasonal harvested fruits and vegetables from your own garden – good for your body, mind, and soul. Don’t miss this one…let…

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SEGERSTROM CENTER FREE TUESDAY NIGHT DANCE SERIES

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2019

Always wanted to learn to dance? Here's your chance! Grab your dancing shoes and head to the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for the new, FREE Tuesday Night Dance Series every week through July 30 at 6:30 p.m. Each month will be dedicated to a specific dance style taught by expert instructors: Learn Salsa and Bachata (March 5 – March 26) to Broadway (April 2 – 30), Bollywood (May 7 – 28), Country (June 4-25) and Hip Hop (July 2 – 30). All experience levels are welcome! Each class is from 6:30- 7:30 p.m.…

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Melanoma Angel Network Hosts Inaugural Community Gala

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2019

The Melanoma Angel Network dedicated to improving the lives of those impacted by melanoma (but inclusive of all types of cancers), is hosting its inaugural community gala at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m.   Guests will enjoy a blue carpet (consistent with the décor colors of Dodger Stadium), sunset views, an open bar, a gourmet dinner, a silent auction, a live band, and virtual reality exhibit as well as the ability to mingle with special guests. Attire is a fun business. Tickets are $150 and are available for purchase at MelanomaAngelNetwork.org/gala. The Melanoma Angel Network is focused on…

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LA-based Female-Owned Company Gives Back

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2019

In honor of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, LA-based Copper Cow Coffee, a women-owned and sustainably sourced Vietnamese pour-over coffee startup, will be donating 20% of all sales to Women for Women International, an organization that helps marginalized women in Afghanistan, Rwanda, Iraq, and other high-conflict areas reach their social and economic potential. Copper Cow Coffee is a portable pour over with zero gadgetry that makes great Vietnamese coffee. The single-use filter (biodegradable and compostable) is designed to replicate traditional Vietnamese phin but is pre-filled sustainably sourced Vietnamese coffee (not instant). Just place over any cup and add…

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