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Evening of Excellence for Youth Employment Services

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2017

Join An Evening of Excellence for Youth Employment Service (YES) on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Promenade & Gardens in Costa Mesa. The event raises funds that directly support our community’s youth. YES’s mission is to teach youth and young adults the skills needed to secure and maintain meaningful employment, and to offer programs that help young people improve their employability, career choices and quality of life. The event will celebrate two outstanding Orange County business mentors – Kristin Williams from Ultra Mobile and Patricia Aguilar from McDonald’s Newport Beach -- for their ongoing commitment…

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The Dirty Cookie BOGO for Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2017

Stop by our favorite The Dirty Cookie at Union Market at The District in Tustin on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 for a special BOGO, buy-one-get-one on Chocolate Chip Cookie Shots. All profits will go to Bracken’s Kitchen—to help feed those who need it most the highest quality, nutritious meals available. The Dirty Cookie is a unique bakery providing gourmet cookies shaped like shot glasses and filled with milk. thedirtycookieoc.com Open noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. The Dirty Cookie is at 2493 Park Ave.…

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Hurricane Relief Brunch at Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2017

Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails is giving back this Saturday, Sept. 23 by donating 100% of bottomless mimosa sales as well as 25% of proceeds from brunch and dinner sales to The American Red Cross Hurricane Relief fund. Andrei's is no stranger to giving back as the Irvine restaurant itself donates 100% of the restaurant’s net profits to The Andrei Foundation, an organization that supports a number of local and national charities.  Executive Chef Porfirio Gomez just debuted his new Saturday Brunch menu this past weekend, with standout dishes such as Pork Belly Frittata, Crabs Benedict, Crème Brule French Toast, and most importantly, the…

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18th ANNUAL CRUISIN’ FOR A CURE CAR SHOW

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2017

Cruisin’ For A Cure, the largest one-day charity car show in the nation, is returning to the OC Fair & Event Center on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conjunction with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. More than 3,500 cars will cruise through the fairgrounds for 1.5 miles and/or park and be on display.  There’s no restriction on what make, model or year an entry car can be – classics, muscle, trucks, exotics, customs, vintage, movie cars, and even new cars. This isn’t your typical car show—there’s live entertainment, top-of-the-line industry sponsors, over 200 vendors and exhibitors,…

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Experience Burke Williams Signature Services at Special Pricing

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2017

Burke Williams is inviting guests to rejuvenate from the busy summer season with select services, now available at a special price. Unwind with Burke Williams’ Pure Relaxation Massage, a personalized Swedish massage that blends long, flowing and circulatory strokes to restore calm to the mind and body. Experience the ultimate in skincare with a signature Spa Style Facial that includes 22-point acupressure massage and incorporates Burke Williams exclusive H2V skincare line. Both services are now available at the special price of $95 (regular price starts at $125) through Sept. 24. The luxurious pampering continues with Burke Williams’ popular Anti-Aging Facial…

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