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Surf City Surf Dog Competition Celebrates 10 years

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By Greer Wylder
September 27, 2018

Surf City Surf Dog is celebrating a decade of dog surfing and fundraising for pet-related charities! The 10th Annual Surf City Surf Dog competition will take place on Saturday, September 29 at Huntington Dog Beach, which is also celebrating its 20th anniversary. The world’s best surfing dogs will once again compete for barking rights, trophies and prizes. Charity partners include Barks of Love, Huntington Dog Beach, French Bulldog Rescue Network, Orange County SPCA, Southern California Golden Retriever Rescue and Westie Rescue of Orange County. More than 500 dogs have participated in this unique sport, hailing from the UK, Australia, Canada,…

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Drink A Beer Day at Center Hub

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By Greer Wylder
September 27, 2018

Center Hub at TRADE Food Hall in Irvine will serve $12 34 oz. MEGA MUGS of all house beer offerings on Friday, Sept. 28 all day long. Come by to enjoy a large beer and experience the rest of TRADE Food Hall. With concepts ranging from Vietnamese fusion and burgers to seafood and sweets, there’s something for everyone. Trade Food Hall is at 2222 Michelson Drive in Irvine.

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Turning your Bath or Shower into A Spa

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2018

I just discovered a great line geared to elevating the shower/bathing experience and who doesn’t need that? Daily Concepts is all about taking the time to take care of your skin and giving yourself some much-needed TLC. The Daily Concepts Renewal Oil ($16.50) is an antioxidant-rich formula that helps maintain your skin's natural moisture balance and can be used as a massage oil for added beauty benefits. With natural ingredients such as Quinoa, Lucuma, Sunflower Seed and anti-oxidant boosting Sacha Inchi it’s a great blend designed to reduce fluid retention and boost the immune system. With lavender, rosemary and eucalyptus,…

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1888 Center Invites Community to Nominate Orange County Laureate

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2018

The innovative 1888 Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to storytelling, is asking for nominations for the Orange County Laureate program. Now is the time to nominate Orange County community members who inspire you, through storytelling, community engagement, or education (art, literature, music, history, science, technology). Nominations are open until October 31st. More information can be found at 1888.center/laureate. The 1888 Center, located in the Historic District of Old Towne Orange, hosts a bookshop, gallery, multi-use performance space, and café serving Contra Coffee & Tea.

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Hops & Vines Charity Classic

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By Greer Wylder
September 25, 2018

The 12th Annual Hops & Vines Charity Classic will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 6-9 p.m. at Center Club in Costa Mesa. Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships benefit the Center Club Cares fund, which has selected Orange County School of the Arts to be the 2018 featured beneficiary. In addition to Orange County School of the Arts, other organizations to receive funds from the event include Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS and the ALS Therapy Development Institute, and the ClubCorp Employee Care Foundation The annual event will feature more than 30 award-winning wineries and world-class craft beers,…

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