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From the Makers of Sonoma Cider, Ahoy Wines

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By Greer Wylder
February 16, 2018

We just discovered Ahoy Wines from the father/son crew David & Robert Cordtz of Healdsburg, CA who are most known for their award-winning Sonoma Cider. Now, they’re also making great wines in cans that are perfect for boating, camping, the beach or pool and other active pursuits. Ahoy’s delicious flavor will change your perception of wine-in-a-can. Ahoy offers three balanced, bright and enticing wine varietals from high-caliber American grapes. The lineup is packaged in brightly colored cans, which feature Ahoy’s lighthouse icon in red for red wine, fuschia for rose wine, and turquoise for white wine. The recyclable, 8.4-ounce cans…

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Newport Beach Networking

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By Greer Wylder
February 16, 2018

Come enjoy a delicious lunch from Fleming’s while making connections with other business professionals. The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting the February Business Luncheon Series on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. This month’s luncheon will feature speaker Arvee Robinson, Master Speaker Trainer, International Speaker and Author. Her presentation outlines the real-time benefits of speaking to grow your business. Arvee teaches the secrets of persuasive speaking and attracting more clients and customers than you ever dreamed possible. Come meet with members and business professionals and leave with new…

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Battle of the Chefs

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By Greer Wylder
February 15, 2018

Battle of the Chefs will take place on Tuesday, Feb 20 at 6 p.m. at AV Irvine. The battle is set between executive chef Ron Fougeray of Splashes at the Surf and Sand Resort battling for Child Abuse Prevention Center and executive chef Leo Razo of Villa Roma and Cambalache Argentine Italian Cuisine battling for Golden Rule Charity in the Semi-Final Round 1.  The Chefs have something extra special planned to blow you away, as they prepare: FIRE &ICE and Surf and Turf with welcome cocktails from NOLET’s Silver Gin. Guests can join the live event by purchasing one of four different levels of seating: General, Preferred, VIP, Front Row VIP and now offering the NEW! Chefs table VIP Experience. The…

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Ikebana Floral Arrangements Workshop

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By Greer Wylder
February 15, 2018

Centennial Farm at OC Fair & Event Center is hosting several weekend workshops through June on a variety of different topics, beyond the typical gardening class. Next up, on Saturday, Feb 17 at 9:30 a.m. learn the basics of Ikebana floral arrangement and design from instructors Miyako Arao, a Sogetsu Ikebana 1st degree grandmaster; Marilyn Drageset, a Sogetsu Ikebana 1st degree teacher; and Rie Miura Strong, a Sogetsu Ikebana 2nd degree teacher. Attendees will create their own arrangement to take home. Cost: $35 includes materials and handouts; bring scissors/snippers. All classes are held on Saturdays and begin at 9:30 a.m.;…

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Orange County Paws FUR Pink run/walk

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2018

Join us at the sixth annual Orange County Paws FUR Pink run/walk on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Irvine Regional Park in Orange.  Participants can register to run or walk with their dogs and raise funds for charity paw-tners, which include Susan G. Komen Orange County and The National Canine Cancer Foundation. Whether you are walking to celebrate your own survival, in honor of another survivor or in memory of someone who lost their battle, each runner/walker can expect a memorable, fun-filled morning. The event features: Hearty Hound 5K Fun Run/Walk Dawdling Doodle 1-Mile Walk FURever…

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