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HUMAN OPTIONS HOSTS ANNUAL FALL LUNCHEON

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2018

Human Options will host its annual Fall Luncheon, UnSelfie: Raising Kind and Resilient Leaders, on Thursday, October 4 at The Westin South Coast Plaza to help educate and raise awareness about domestic violence. The event, held during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, will bring the community together to raise critical funds for Human Options’ domestic violence programs including a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling program, legal advocacy and community education. The luncheon will feature keynote speaker Dr. Michele Borba, an award-winning author and world-renowned child development and parenting expert. Her latest book, “UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in…

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Honda Center Makes The Switch To Paper Straws

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2018

Starting today, plastic straws are out at Honda Center. Recyclable paper straws will be available upon request replacing single-use plastic drinking and cocktail straws, and a limited number of plastic straws will remain available upon request for those with special needs. “At Honda Center, we continually look for ways to be more environmentally friendly. This is a small step that we ask our guests to take with us to advance the long-term sustainability goals of the arena. By making the switch, we will replace an annual average of over 750,000 plastic straws,” said Honda Center President/CEO and Anaheim Ducks VP/COO…

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National Yoga MOnth at Monarch Beach Resort

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2018

It’s National Yoga Month and The Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point is celebrating with a variety of different classes for any level of Yogi. Choices of signature classes include: Full Moon Yoga - An evening of outdoor meditation and candle-lit gentle yoga to live music under the soft glow of the full moon. Aerial Yoga - Breathe, flow, and fly in this exciting new yoga practice that improves overall health and physical agility, lengthens muscles, and releases tension throughout your entire body. Boga Board Yoga - Float your practice onto the water in…

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Brittany Valles Named executive chef at Oak Grill and Aqua Lounge

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2018

Huntington Beach native Brittany Valles has been named executive chef at Oak Grill and Aqua Lounge – two unique dining and lounge venues at the Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach. At Oak Grill, Valles will oversee the seasonal menus served at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including menus for holidays and special events. At Aqua Lounge, she is responsible for creating the shareable bites menu enjoyed at this chic and vibrant after-work and night-time gathering spot also known for its outstanding crafted cocktails, wines, and beers. When it comes to contemporary cooking, Valles says she likes to use local, seasonal…

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Every day Purchases That Support Causes You Love

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2018

When Donna Janes pays her dry cleaning bill, she triggers a donation to her grandson’s school simply by taking a quick photo of her paid receipt. Ditto the local Costa Mesa pizza place.  How does she do it? “It’s a no-brainer,” said Janes, a Newport Beach grandmother of 18. Janes uses the Communities for Cause App on her phone to automatically make a portion of her everyday transactions go directly to the non-profit cause of her choice. How does it work?  It’s as simple as opening the CFC App on her phone and finding a registered merchant in her area. …

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