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OCWineFest celebrated wine, craft beer, camaraderie

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By Greer Wylder
March 20, 2018

Guests braved the rain and shine at last weekend’s OCWineFest, which took place on the historical grounds of A Stones Throw Winery in San Juan Capistrano. Almost 1800 guests sipped more than 200 wines, mingled, danced, nibbled bites and learned about award-winning wines from around the globe over the course of the weekend – tasting wines from as far away as Israel and Hungary, to those made right in our backyard of Orange County. The six craft breweries on tap were a hit among the crowd, which spanned demographics, showing that the enthusiasm for the wine and beer community is…

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The Book of Mormon Returns to OC

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By Greer Wylder
March 19, 2018

Back by popular demand, nine-time Tony Award winner, The Book of Mormon returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a limited engagement March 20 – April 1. The Book of Mormon follows two Mormon missionaries as they attempt to share their scriptures with the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village. The earnest young men are challenged by the lack of interest of the locals, who are preoccupied with more pressing troubles such as AIDS, famine, and oppression from the local warlord. The Book of Mormon features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Tony…

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Zov’s Cooking Class on Brain Health Benefiting ALZ

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By Greer Wylder
March 19, 2018

Join legendary chef Zov Karamardian at Zov’s Bistro in Tustin for a special cooking class benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association on Saturday, March 24 at 11:30 a.m. Based on the most current research in healthy aging and the Alzheimer’s Association’s 10 Ways to Love Your Brain program; the Mediterranean diet with a focus on olive oil, vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, fish and poultry may help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Zov’s “Love Your Brain” Mediterranean menu features Pan-Roasted Salmon with White Beans & Vegetables; Vegetable Tagine; 
Quinoa with Grilled Zucchini, Chick Peas & Cumin; and Barley Salad with Vegetables and…

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10th Annual Dancing for Tomorrow’s Stars Gala

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By Greer Wylder
March 16, 2018

The 10th Annual Dancing for Tomorrow’s Stars Gala will be celebrated on Saturday, March 17 at the City National Grove of Anaheim. It begins with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., and features dinner along with a dancing competition, which pairs community leaders with professional ballroom dancers in a format similar to the popular ABC television production “Dancing with the Stars,” followed by open dancing. The event raises fund for the Assistance League of Newport-Mesa. The 2018 dancers include Brianna Baker; Jonathon Curci at First Team Real Estate, Christie's International; Kelly Emmes; Thad Foret at The Winery Restaurant;
 John Long;Anne…

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NEWPORT DUNES WATERFRONT RESORT HOSTS AUDITORY EASTER EGG HUNT

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By Greer Wylder
March 16, 2018

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort welcomes the Blind Children’s Learning Center students for an Easter celebration to remember on Friday, March 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Santa Ana based organization and seventy of its students, ages one to eight years old, will kick off the holiday weekend with a sensory Easter egg hunt featuring hundreds of special beeping eggs donated by OC Sheriff’s Department. The plastic eggs, used as training devices for the OC Sheriff’s Department Hazardous Devices Section, will be carefully placed on the sand and in the grass throughout Newport Dunes’ expansive waterfront property. The beeping Easter eggs provide…

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