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Last Day to Register 3rd Annual JLOCC Golf Classic

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2017

Today, marks the last day to register for the 3rd Annual JLOCC Golf Classic and 19th Hole Party on Friday, May 5 at the beautiful Tustin Ranch Golf Club. Play for a chance to win a new Lexus with the Hole in One contest, presented by title sponsors Newport Lexus and Tustin Lexus. The event will also feature incredible prizes, helicopter ball drop and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit all community partners including The Human Trafficking Task Force, Orangewood Foundation, Samueli Academy, Blind Children’s Learning Center, Grandma’s House of Hope and Junior League Juniors. You can register at jlocc.org.…

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Ducks Host Paint It Orange Rally

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2017

Outlets at San Clemente will team eam up with the Anaheim Ducks to host a “Paint It Orange Rally” event on Tuesday, May 2 from 5 to 6 p.m. on top of the center’s parking structure, where fans will decorate their cars for a chance to win a pair of playoff tickets, autographed items from Ducks players and Paint It Orange gear. Fans will also have a chance to meet special guest Teemu Selanne, who will select the winner of the car decorating contest.  The “Paint It Orange” event will also feature Anaheim Ducks DJ JoJo in Center Court from…

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The Collection by Casa Teresa Turns One

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2017

Local nonprofit Casa Teresa will be celebrating the one year anniversary of its resale store, The Collection by Casa Teresa, on Tuesday, May 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. This social enterprise provides funds for the organization, provides employment and training services for Orange County youth ages 16-24 that have barriers to employment. and offers great fashions at excellent prices for the community. You can enjoy shopping, music, food and opportunity drawing. Casa Teresa provides a loving and supportive family home to pregnant women and their babies facing difficult circumstances, giving them hope and a future. Open 11 a.m. to…

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Inspirational OC Runners

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2017

The OC Marathon brings 24,500 runners, walkers, wheelchair and hand crank competitors crossing the finish line next weekend. Everyone is running for different reasons, whether it be fitness goals, or for charity. We have three inspirational stories from local runners: an 8 year-old student who was newly diagnosed with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy, a first-time ½ Marathon competitor inspired to run for UNICEF, and an 89 year-old man who has never run a race in his life. 1. Youngest Inspirational Runner Henry Wat An 8-year-old 3rd grader at Woodbury Elementary in Irvine, Henry Wat loves hanging with his big brothers, playing…

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The 10th Annual Brian Scalzo Memorial Kentucky Derby Party

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2017

You can come out for an amazing event in memory of Brian Scalzo to watch the Kentucky Derby on Saturday May 6 at 12 p.m. at the Balboa Pavilion, and most importantly to help raise funds to let kids be kids and live a pain free life without the daily struggles of pediatric cancer or type one diabetes. The 10th Annual Brian Scalzo Memorial Kentucky Derby Party is a benefit event for CHOC Pediatric Oncology and CHOC Pediatric Endocrinology. You can read about Brian and his family here. Thanks to a generous donation from a sponsor, tickets have dropped in…

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