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Endless Summer Series: Week Two at Irvine Spectrum Center

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2018

Irvine Spectrum Center continues its Endless Summer Series with week two of events centered around all things fashion. Highlights include: gorjana Aura Reading. Discover your energy at Gorjana with a complimentary aura reading and photography (a $50 value). On Sat., August 25 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. at gorjana ALEX AND ANI In-Store Event. Conquer your campus with back-to-school stacks: Learn how to style bangles, rings, and earrings like a pro with ALEX AND ANI. First 50 people will receive a gift plus more chances to win all day! On Sat., August 25 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at ALEX AND ANI BoxLunch In-Store Event. Celebrate the…

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BON APPÉTASTE AT FRIEDMANS HOME EXPERIENCE

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2018

Long Beach’s culinary community is joining forces to help support Steel Magnolias Signature Event, Bon Appétaste, a celebration of food, wine and spirits taking place  Sunday, August 26 from 5-8 p.m. at Friedmans Home Experience.   All net proceeds to benefit children with developmental delays, behavioral and learning challenges and other special needs with the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center being Steel Magnolias’ main recipient.  Bon Appétaste will feature four award-winning chefs, including Pete Lehmar of Gladstone’s, Raquel Jubran of Lasher’s Kitchen, Louise Solzman of Table 301 and Andre Angles of Thai District, conducting cooking demonstrations throughout the evening. Brad Fry, head…

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Blooms & Bubbly at Pelican Hill at Resort

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By Greer Wylder
August 22, 2018

Take time to stop and smell the roses! On Wednesday, Aug. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m., Pelican Hill invites you to sip on mimosas while award-winning floral designer Nisie Vorachard of Nisie's Enchanted Florist leads a hands-on workshop on creating a hand-tied floral arrangement. Surrounded by summer blooms in Pelican Hill’s pop-up floral studio, you’ll learn the secrets to creating an effortlessly beautiful bouquet and leave with your very own floral masterpiece to enjoy at home. Tickets are available here for $125 per person, including complimentary valet, mimosa and flowers for creating a hand-tied floral arrangement. 22701 Pelican Hill Road South…

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8th Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout Benefiting CureDuchenne

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By Greer Wylder
August 22, 2018

CureDuchenne, a leading nonprofit focused on funding research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, is honored to announce that ActivePDF will serve as the Presenting Sponsor for the 8th Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Monarch Beach Golf Links. ActivePDFs ongoing support through the Getzlaf Golf Shootout has helped raise more than $2M allowing CureDuchenne to fund 6 cutting-edge research projects as well as serve as a strategic partner in the DuchenneXchange, a safe and collaborative online platform where the Duchenne Community can connect to critical resources for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. With less than…

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International Culinary Tours: Israel and Argentina 2019

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By Greer Wylder
August 21, 2018

Have you always dreamed of going on a culinary tour? There are two in the works from International Culinary Tours based in Laguna Niguel. Save the 2019 dates for these two new exciting tours: Israel Culinary and Culture - Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Sea of Galilee, Golan Heights on May 11-20, 2019; and Argentina Culinary and Hiking - Buenos Aires and Patagonia on Feb. 10-19, 2019. Limited to 14 guests. The Israel Culinary and Culture tour on May 11-20 includes a walking tour of Tel Aviv and Jaffa flea market and participating in a cooking workshop and lunch with a Druze…

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