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Stephanie Danler, Author of ‘Sweetbitter’ At NB Public Library

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2017

Stephanie Danler, the author of the international and New York Times bestseller, Sweetbitter will be speaking on Thursday, May 18 at the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation.  Stephanie grew up in OC and is coming back to tell the story of her journey - from waitress to acclaimed writer. Her debut novel garnered international attention just one week after its release. Danler's work has appeared in Vogue Magazine, Travel and Leisure, Bon Appetit and O Magazine to name a few. Delicious nibbles provided by Baker & Olive, Corona del Mar Plaza. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program begins at 7 p.m. Book sales and signing; light refreshments Tickets: $25*/30. Teachers & students: $20. Information: 949.548.2411 or…

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Mixed Bakery Pop-Up Shop at West Elm

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2017

Pastry chef Elyssa Fournier of Mixed Bakery will be at West Elm at South Coast Plaza on Saturday, May 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. for a Mother’s Day Pop-Up. Stop by to pick up some pastries for mom, or you! You can follow her on Instagram @MixedBakeryCDM and on Facebook to see her latest bakery creations, made from scratch of the finest ingredients, and place your order.  Choose from meringue kisses, scones, baked doughnuts, tarts, cookies, breads, bars and much more. You can pick up your goodies at her home, or delivery for a charge is available. West Elm…

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Gala Under the Stars – A Night of Making Dreams Come True

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2017

The Glass Slipper Guild, dedicated to supporting CHOC Children’s, will host a magical evening in honor of the Guild’s 23rd anniversary with “Gala Under the Stars – A Night of Making Dreams Come True,” on Saturday, May 20 the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. The young, vibrant and philanthropic women of the Glass Slipper Guild have planned an unforgettable and inspirational event in support of CHOC Children’s Hospital. The formal event begins at 5 p.m. when guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails as they mix and mingle during the evening’s silent auction and reception. At 7 p.m., guests will…

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Vitae Coming Soon To Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2017

Planet Home Living and Villa Real Estate have just announced Vitae, a new modern home community coming soon to Costa Mesa. Vitae is a  20-home development currently under construction near Bernard Street and Harbor Boulevard. It will feature two and three story homes with a modern design. The new community will fill a hard-to-find requirement of local home shoppers looking for something new in a walkable location, close to it all. Planet Home Living is an Orange County based development firm that specializes in small lot, single family residences, Vitae will start in the high $700,000’s. An interest list is…

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13th Annual Destination Independence 5K

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By Greer Wylder
May 10, 2017

On Saturday, May 13 you can help support the Blind Children’s Learning Center that offers individualized critical services for children with visual impairments by walking in the 13th Annual Destination Independence 5K Walk in Santa Ana. The walk welcomes Dr. Ashish Mehta, Pediatric Ophthalmologist at Southern California Permanente Medical Group and Dr. Ehsan Sadri, Ophthalmologist at Atlantis Eyecare as Honorary Co-Chairs. The walk kicks off at the Center’s Santa Ana campus, the Honorary Co-Chairs will be leading more than 400 walkers through neighboring streets returning to the campus for food and entertainment at a family sensory fun zone. Both doctors…

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