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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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ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND WOMEN

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By Greer Wylder
September 18, 2017

According to the Alzheimer's Association's 2017 Facts & Figures, in Orange County an estimated 50,896 people have Alzheimer's disease and that is expected to increase to 88,639 people in 2030 -- a 74% increase. Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death in America, the 5th leading cause of death in California and the 3rd leading cause of death in Orange County in people 65 years and older. It is the only cause of death among the top 10 that cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. Another interesting fact about Alzheimer’s disease is that women account for almost…

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65 Roses Golf Classic Benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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By Greer Wylder
September 18, 2017

Join the 39th Annual 65 Roses Golf Classic benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa and Sunday, Sept. 24 at Strawberry Farms Golf Club. This year we will be honoring founding Chairman Don Baylor and his wife Becky for their continued support. On Saturday, the cocktail reception, auction and dinner is at 5:30 p.m. at Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. On Sunday, at Strawberry Farms Golf Club the HDCP Best Ball is at 7:30 a.m.; and the Scramble is at 1 p.m. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a…

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