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Miracle of Mobility Gala on July 13

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By Greer Wylder
July 10, 2017

The Miracle of Mobility event is one of Orange County’s “must attend” events. This year’s gala celebrated on Thursday. July 13 at 5:3 p.m. at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa promises to be particularly special. Free Wheelchair Mission celebrates the 1 million wheelchairs they have delivered to individuals living with a disability in the developing nations since 2001.   This festive evening features a silent auction, food stations, and a program highlighting four wheelchair recipients from around the globe who will share how their lives have been transformed through the gift of mobility. Their powerful stories reveal…

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Alzheimer’s Association Research Update

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By Greer Wylder
July 07, 2017

Alzheimer’s Association presents The Brains Behind Saving Yours: Research Update on Tuesday, August 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Oasis Senior center in Corona del Mar. Special guest speaker, Keith Fargo, PH. D., Director of Scientific Programs and Outreach for the Alzheimer’s Association will present the newest groundbreaking discoveries in Alzheimer’s and dementia research. It will provide an overview of the latest study results and theories presented in July 2017 at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in London, England. You can register by phone at 800.272.3900, via email at smorales@alz.org or online here Oasis Senior Center is…

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Second Sundays, Creative Market

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By Greer Wylder
July 07, 2017

Westside Museum presents, Second Sundays, a creative market showcasing local art, fashion, design, craft, vinyl, surf + more. Second Sundays will kick off this Sunday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continues every month. The inaugural event will feature Boathouse Collective cuisine, along with craft beer, wine, mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Coffee will be provided by Daydream Surf Shop. Joey Supor will do a live painting; and creatives include Port of Sound vinyl lounge, painters, photographers, sculptors, jewelers, designers, and entrepreneurs. Live music from Caleb Keller, Izzi Ray, Stevie Talks and Euphoric Situation.  729 Farad St. in Costa Mesa.

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Pop-In@Nordstrom: GETS WIRED

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By Greer Wylder
July 06, 2017

Nordstrom South Coast Plaza just unveiled more than 125 tech-themed products to its latest iteration of curated shops, Pop-In@Nordstrom: GETS WIRED. The product selections span home, fitness, health, travel, accessories, pet care, and more. The selection includes: Tech for home: Philips Viva Airfryer, Petcube Camera to watch and play with your pet left at home, Goal Zero Solar Panel, the Hiku voice controlled Smart Kitchen that scans barcodes to create shopping lists, and more. 
 Tech for travel: Navdy transparent dashboard GPS, Ollo Clip Active Lens to clip on your iPhone for upgraded Telephoto and Ultra-Wide lenses, DJI Osmo, Nanuk…

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Murdoch’s Moraga Winery

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By Greer Wylder
July 06, 2017

In one of the most unlikely of places to have a vineyard, Bel Air, the exclusive community in Los Angeles, there is Moraga Vineyards owned by Rupert Murdoch. Moraga Vineyards was purchased by Murdoch several years ago after he saw it for sale in the Wall Street Journal. The previous owner, Tom Jones was a huge wine lover and so is Murdoch. When the two met at the estate he discovered the history of the land: the 14-acre property was once a small horse ranch built by Victor Fleming, a famous Hollywood film director. Clark Gable would come over and…

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