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GLOW Coalition Hosts First Fundraiser for Save Newport Nature

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By Greer Wylder
September 25, 2025

Join the GLOW Coalition for an evening of music, connection, and purpose on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the newly renovated Duffy Rentals space, 2001 W. Coast Hwy. in Newport Beach.This first community fundraiser supports Save Newport Nature, a grassroots effort to preserve the 1.5-acre open space next to the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) and its preschool.Here’s what’s planned:• Live music by Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Eric Marienthal and special guests• Pizza and tray-passed bites from The Hardware House Kitchen• Wine from Hi-Time Wine Cellars• Beer and seltzer from Brewery X• A first look inside the beautifully…

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Ilissa Michele Jewelry: Purpose-Driven, Handmade, and One-of-a-Kind

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By Greer Wylder
September 24, 2025

Looking for a unique gift? Ilissa Michele Jewelry creates handmade chains with matching clasps using one-of-a-kind gemstone beads. Each piece is designed to layer, mix, and personalize. The collection includes necklaces with pendants, layering necklaces, chokers, bracelets, and pendants. Mom-owned and purpose-driven, Ilissa Michele Jewelry makes every gift both beautiful and meaningful.For 18 years, founder Ilissa Michele dedicated herself to raising her children, calling it the most important job in the world. As her children grew, she began to explore self-care and a new chapter of creativity. Drawn to working with her hands, she experimented with pottery, knitting, and painting…

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Your Business. Our Audience.

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2025

For 19 years, Greer’s OC has given advertisers direct access to a loyal audience of shoppers, diners, and trendsetters who support local businesses.Readers turn to Greer’s OC for trusted recommendations on shopping, dining, travel, and events, and they respond to what they read. Most are women who are affluent and live in Coastal or South Orange County and Los Angeles.For more information or to request a media kit, email info@greersoc.com

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Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season With Free Block Party

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2025

Irvine Barclay Theatre is celebrating its 35th season with a free community Block Party on Sunday, Sept. 28. From 1 to 2:30 p.m., families can enjoy face painting, a caricature artist, balloon creations, a marionette puppet show, and music and dance in the plaza outside the theater.The party wraps up with Phat Cat Swinger, the high-energy jazz and rockabilly group from Los Angeles known for their Disneyland Resort performances. They’ll play a free concert inside the Barclay from 3 to 4 p.m. General admission tickets are available online.The Block Party also marks the start of a milestone season for the…

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Seconds at PCH Food Week Returns to 2ND & PCH

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2025

2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s premier outdoor shopping center, will host the return of Seconds at PCH, a 10-day food series from Sept. 19 to 29 that highlights the flavors of the center’s restaurants.The celebration continues Thursday, Sept. 25, with the Food Week Bash, which coincides with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and the grand finale of the Beachside Beats Fest concert series. Guests can enjoy the high-energy sounds of Gabrielito y La Verdad Salsa Band from 6 to 9 p.m.The Food Week Bash is a ticketed, 21-and-older event featuring complimentary food and beverage tastings from The Bungalow, Ola…

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