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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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OC Children’s Business Fair

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2017

The Orange County Rescue Mission is giving children an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of entrepreneurship. They'll host its second annual “OC Children’s Business Fair” on Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope in Tustin. The Business Fair will feature 63 different booths, each hosted by children ages 6 - 14.  Some of the participants currently live at the Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope, and others are bringing their entrepreneurial ideas from all over Orange County.  The public is invited to attend the event free of charge, and can…

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White Lilac, from Amazing Events to You

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2017

The celebrated event design company White Lilac, just opened a boutique at South Coast Plaza. This is the place to shop for décor that was inspired by White Lilac’s innovative event designs for celebrity clients and iconic events. You can find whimsical gifts, housewares, accessories, furniture and décor. Choose from posh plates and glasses, cakestands, paper goods, vintage collections, candles and soaps, placemats and placecards, furnishings and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Level 1, at South Coast Plaza. 657.266.0110.

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