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The Ultimate Dude Ranch

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2018

Spring break is around the corner, and if dude ranches and unplugging are your thing, you will love Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, AZ. It’s one of America’s original, old-time cattle and guest ranches, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year! As the ultimate dude ranch experience, activities include miles of horseback riding trails through mountains and desert, fishing, biking, hiking, Jeep adventure, a kids’ camp and more. The Ranch’s amenities include four tennis courts among the towering saguaro and ocotillo, several swimming pools, and more than 150 horses for lessons and rides from sun-up to sunset. A variety of lodging options provide…

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Bracken’s Kitchen’s Betsy Dishes out Fresh Santa Monica Seafood Clam Chowder

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2018

It’s “Chowder Days” at Santa Monica Seafood in Costa Mesa, and in celebration, stop by Saturday, Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and enjoy complimentary samples of clam chowder. Bracken’s Kitchen is the recipient of proceeds from all chowders sold and Betsy, their famed food truck will be outside dishing up Santa Monica Seafoods famed clam chowder for all to enjoy. Chowders--New England Clam Chowder, Manhattan Clam Chowder, and Fish Chowder-- sold in Costa Mesa and Santa Monica stores now until National Chowder Day on Sunday, February 25 will benefit Bracken's Kitchen. Bracken’s Kitchen partners with like-minded individuals…

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Italian Favorites at Russo’s Ristorante | Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2018

With Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week kicking off on Sunday, Feb. 25 through March 3, you’ll want to get into Russo’s Ristorante, a local Italian favorite eatery on Naples Island for nearly 30 years. The menu features customers' all-time favorites mixed with some great new dishes. And, at just $30 for three-courses, it’s an amazing deal. Some of the main courses cost $24.95 alone! You can choose to dine on the patio or in the warm and cozy dining room. You will be pleasantly surprised at the generous portions and selections. Favorites from the menu include the coconut shrimp…

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Childhelp’s 32nd Annual “For the Love of a Child” Fashion Show and Luncheon

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2018

The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp invites you to the 32nd Annual “For the Love of a Child” Fashion Show and Luncheon on Thursday, March 15 at 11 a.m at Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach. It’s a magical day benefiting the children of Childhelp with a runway fashion show inspiring daring creations and dazzling sparkles, sponsored by our friends at South Coast Plaza. This year’s event, hosted by Honorary Chair, Patti Edwards, and co-chairs, Linda Burns and Tami Smith will feature opportunity raffles, a grand prize raffle, and a fabulous luncheon The recipients of this year’s awards: “Childrens Friend…

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Culinary, Culture and Wellness Tour to Puglia, Italy

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2018

Have you always dreamed of going on a culinary tour to Italy? There’s one in the works from International Culinary Tours based in Laguna Niguel. The Culinary, Culture and Wellness tour to the Salento region of Puglia, Italy is limited to 12 people from Oct. 6-13 and Oct. 13-20, 2018. You’ll stay in a 5-star luxury, historic monument, 17th century castle. You’ll prepare local specialties at the state-of-the-art cooking school, and visit Otranto and Lecce with a private art historian and restorer. You’ll practice yoga every morning on the beach of Galipoli, and bike and hike to Olive oil producers, and…

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