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UCI MIND 8th Annual “A December to Remember” Gala

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By Greer Wylder
November 28, 2017

Join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease at UCI MIND’s 8th Annual “A December to Remember” Gala on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. This annual event supports critical research to discover ways to prevent or slow the onset of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. This year, UCI MIND will honor Alzheimer’s disease advocate and former First Lady of California, Maria Shriver, at the event.  Those who purchase presale tickets will have the opportunity to attend a pre-event cocktail reception with Ms. Shriver before the Gala. Tickets and sponsorship packages range from $350…

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KXMAS with Eric Burdon and the Animals

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By Greer Wylder
November 28, 2017

To kick off the holiday season, KX 93.5, a locally-focused, nonprofit FM radio station, is hosting KXmas featuring Eric Burdon and The Animals on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Irvine Bowl at Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach. All KXmas proceeds will benefit local nonprofits, such as The Friendship Shelter, Laguna Beach Chamber and KX 93.5. Attendees will get to hear classics like “House of the Rising Sun” and “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” at the only concert allowed at the Irvine Bowl. Guests can also enjoy Festival of Arts Winter Wonderland, which will feature…

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Giving Tuesday for Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
November 27, 2017

Giving Tuesday is a day for you to make a difference. Bracken’s Kitchen rescues and repurposes food into healthy meals for those combatting food insecurity and hunger. And they provide meals for organizations serving people in need. Their goal for 2018 is to serve 300,000 meals through their Recovered Food Program. On the Global Day of Giving, Tuesday, Nov. 28, Facebook and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are matching up to $2 million of funds raised on Facebook for U.S. nonprofits. And Facebook has waived all fees on this day. Starting at 5 a.m. tomorrow, you can visit Bracken’s Kitchen Facebook…

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Free Education, Personal Care in the Middle Stage of Alzheimer’s

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By Greer Wylder
November 27, 2017

Join Alzheimer's Association Orange County for free education over the phone for caregivers in the middle stage on Friday, Dec. 1 from 1-2 p.m. Caregivers may need to begin helping with personal care tasks. Alzheimer’s Association’s Education Center will discuss assisting with personal care, including eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, dental care, and using the bathroom. Registration required by Thursday, Nov. 30 to receive dial-in instructions. Register online or by calling 800.272.3900.    To stay updated on education programs in Orange County, please contact jwills@alz.org.    Alzheimer's Association Orange County is at 770 The City Drive South, Suite 7400 in Orange.

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Diesel truck dealership OC Autos Gives Back

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By Greer Wylder
November 26, 2017

OC Autos, Orange County's leading source for used diesel truck sales, is celebrating their first full year at their new supercenter in Santa Ana. They are one of the West Coast's only dedicated Diesel Truck dealerships & service centers, and are run by a mostly female management team, and a female founder.  The full-service dealership offers a diverse selection of vehicles, expanded service options and proudly giving back to the community through generous donations and upcoming classes to learn basics of maintaining a truck or car.  Founded in 2010 by Bushra Salman, OC Autos is known in Southern California and nationwide for…

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