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Rock to Recovery Benefit Concert

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By Greer Wylder
September 11, 2017

Rock to Recovery comes alive--taking music to the big stage at the Rock to Recovery Benefit Concert on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. at the Fonda Center in Los Angeles. The concert supports Rock to Recovery, the organization that is changing the way music is used in various forms of treatment, helping save lives through their work with Wounded Warriors, at-risk youth, as well as those battling PTSD, mental health, and addiction.  This special night honors rock legends Corey Taylor (Slipknot/Stone Sour) and Wayne Kramer (MC5) for their significant work in the music industry, and is highlighted with once…

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OC Goodwill Boutique Opens in San Juan Capristrano

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By Greer Wylder
September 08, 2017

Goodwill of Orange County just opened it newest OC Goodwill Boutique in San Juan Capistrano. The 6,800-square-foot store offers a modern take on traditional thrift store shopping. The interior features modern fixtures, concrete floors, brick accents, unique design elements and a vinyl record listening station.  The OC Goodwill Boutique also offers designer goods sold at great prices, a curated collection of clothing, accessories, housewares and furniture, vinyl records and more. The San Juan Capistrano location is the fourth store of its kind, joining three other OC Goodwill Boutiques now open in Tustin, Lake Forest and Huntington Beach.  The concept sets…

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Total Training Grand Opening in Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
September 08, 2017

Total Training, a premium fitness studio that offers high intensity interval training (H.I.I.T.) classes designed to spike metabolism and increase energy, is hosting a grand opening event on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. to celebrate its expansion to Costa Mesa. Festivities include free workout classes, a live DJ, bounce house, tasty food trucks, great discounts on classes, raffles and giveaways (including a one-year membership). Total Training has also partnered with Project Hope Alliance to help raise donations to end the cycle of child homelessness in Southern California. Total Training Costa Mesa is at 1941 Newport Blvd.…

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Global Genes 6th Annual RARE Tribute to Champions of Hope

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By Greer Wylder
September 08, 2017

Global Genes 6th Annual RARE Tribute to Champions of Hope returns September 15-16, culminating to Saturday nights award show with live entertainment and amazing presentations at the Grove of Anaheim. The annual blue carpet events honor and celebrate rare disease advocates, scientists, patients, and supporters and the important work that they are doing to advance efforts for rare disease globally. This year’s events will present another star-studded weekend of multiple celebrity guest appearances in support of rare disease including Parks and Rec star Jim O’Heir, star of MTV’s Awkward Jillian Rose Reed, Scout Compton from Nashville and Halloween 2, and Karan Brar from Disney Channel’s Jessieand Bunk’d​. Global Genes ambassador and rare disease advocate, Madison…

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MaxLove Project’s 3rd annual “Farm to Fork Dinner”

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By Greer Wylder
September 07, 2017

MaxLove Project—an Orange County nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of child cancer survivors and their families—will celebrate their third annual “Farm To Fork Dinner” on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m at Tanaka Farms in Irvine. The Farm to Fork Dinner is a farm-to-table dining experience, serving MaxLove families and community members. The evening features Happy Hour with handcrafted cocktails, a 4-course family-style dinner showcasing seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients prepared by Chef Azmin Ghahreman of Sapphire Laguna, and an after-dinner lounge with dessert and live music.   Farm to Fork features the culinary talents of Ghahreman, who has been committed…

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