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Yappy Howl-iday Celebration at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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By Greer Wylder
November 30, 2016

Santa Claus will be making a special appearance at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s dog happy hour on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 to p.m. The Yappy Howl-iday Celebration is one of the most fun and festive experiences you will share with your dog—and it’s an opportunity to be photographed with Santa Claus! In keeping with the resort’s Season of Giving, guests are asked to bring unopened canned or dry dog food, treats or dog toys to be donated to local animals in need. Proceeds from the Yappy Howl-iday Celebration benefits The Canine Companions Veterans Initiative which provides…

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Celebrate the book launch ‘Ma Vie A Paris’

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By Greer Wylder
November 29, 2016

A’Maree’s in Newport Beach, invites you to celebrate the book launch of “Ma Vie à Paris” and special personal appearance from the authors and owners of Astier de Villatte, Ivan Pericoli and Benoît Astier de Villatte— two French designers known for coveted white table ware and home accessories on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. For the first time, their Parisian ceramics collection will also be available at A’Maree’s thanks to Elyse Roberts who is curating their collection. Ma Vie à Paris,’ is a true insider’s guide to Paris as featured in Vogue. Their book is unlike any…

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Arbor House Party for Rob Machado Foundation

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By Greer Wylder
November 29, 2016

Arbor in Newport Beach is hosting a fundraiser tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. for the Rob Machado Foundation. Arbor's been partnered with the Foundation for more than a year, installing clean water stations in and around Newport Beach to encourage people to use refillable water bottles and eliminate single-use plastic bottles.   You can help by joining them at a House Party where there will be live music, burgers from TK Burgers, craft beer and cocktails, and great raffle/auction items including signed boards from pro surfers and a guitar from Mike Ness of Social Distortion. Admission is $55 at the…

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3rd Annual Excellence in Journalism Day

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By Greer Wylder
November 28, 2016

The 3rd Annual Excellence in Journalism Day will be celebrated on Saturday, December 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Argyros Forum at Chapman University. It’s a rare chance and great opportunity to learn from and be inspired by two dozen award-winning professionals. It’s a FREE event that’s open to students, professionals, academics and the public. Workshop topics include: 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Breaking News; The Rise of Investigative News Sites; Race & Society; Surviving and Thriving as A TV News Reporter: Turning Boring Reports into Memorable Stories: Narratives revisited; 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Speaking of Sports,…

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Exclusive Swiss Skin Care Treatments at Spa Montage

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By Greer Wylder
November 28, 2016

If you’re looking for a special facial treatment with 30 years of Swiss research behind it, look no further. The Spa Montage just acquired Jacqueline Piotaz Switzerland exclusively in the United Sates and they are offering luxurious, results-driven treatments using Jacqueline Piotaz products, the ultimate in anti-aging---nature and bio high technology from Switzerland. Jacqueline Piotaz, an international skin care authority, trained the Spa Montage estheticians herself on how to use her cosmeceutical products that bring nature and together during the two new treatments. There’s a Timeless Booster Treatment for 75 min. at $340 that includes a Swiss Power Lifting massage.…

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