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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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7th annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout for CureDuchenne

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By Greer Wylder
September 07, 2017

The 7th Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout hosted by Ryan Getzlaf, captain of the Anaheim Ducks is a two-day charity golf event on Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9 that brings together athletes, celebrities and community leaders, all teaming up in support of CureDuchenne. The Shootout kicks off with a MVP Party at Time Nightclub at The Triangle in Costa Mesa on Friday, Sept. 8 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. This private affair features cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, and complimentary admission to the nightclub when it opens to the public. ​Hockey players that will be attending include Josh…

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Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point Harbor

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By Greer Wylder
September 06, 2017

Celebrate California’s rich maritime history during the Ocean Institute’s Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point Harbor. Gather friends and family for three days of events Friday, September 8 – Sunday, September 10 and experience the ultimate seaside adventure! The Tall Ships Festival at Dana Point Harbor includes three days of events and entertainment for festival-goers of every age, prices vary per event. Festivities and the Tall Ships parade kicks off on Friday, September 8 and Tall Ships tours, pirate adventures, mermaid encounters and several other activities await guests on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10. The Parade of Sails on Friday,…

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Laura’s House Annual Gala - Saturday Night Fever at Club Laura’s House

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By Greer Wylder
September 06, 2017

Laura’s House will celebrate its 23rd Annual Gala on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Island Hotel Newport Beach. Themed ‘Saturday Night Fever,’ the evening promises to be a celebratory gathering highlighting the vital work Laura’s House does in our community to assist survivors of domestic violence. The event will feature a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions and a dinner reception. Laura's House has made a significant impact on the lives of thousands of families in our community by providing shelter and support services to more than 4,000 battered women and children and counseling, life skills education…

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