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Yappy Howl-O-Ween Celebration at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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By Greer Wylder
October 24, 2016

Bring your furry friend for tricks and treats in celebration of Yappy Howl-O-Ween on Thursday, October 27  from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Emmy Award-Winning KTLA Television Reporter Wendy Burch will serve as the evening’s emcee for the costume contest. The Yappy Hour celebration is a chance for pups to strut their stuff in their favorite costume and lap up water in their favorite flavors – Beastly Bacon, Creepy Chicken, Ghoulish Beef and Frightful Vegan. You can relax with a selection of wines from Mutt Lynch Winery. During the costume contest, a panel of judges will…

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Guts Pumpking Carving Contest for Make-A-Wish

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2016

454 Creative is partnering with AIGA (the professional association for design) and Make-A-Wish Orange County & the Inland Empire to bring Orange County’s creative community together in a fun pumpkin carving contest called GUTS on Monday, October 24 from 5-8 p.m. at the SOCO Collection, OC Mix Farm Stands, and Surfas Culinary District in Costa Mesa. The first GUTS fundraiser began in North Carolina nine years ago, and this philanthropy has spread across the country since. 454 Creative will be bringing it to Orange County for the first time to raise $100,000 to grant the wishes of 20 children for…

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Documentary Screening for Parents: Beyond Measure

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2016

Concerned about your overscheduled, exhausted, stressed out student? Join me at the screening of the film, Beyond Measure: What Counts Can't be Counted being shown at Regency Director's Cut Cinema at Rancho Niguel on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The movie's director, Vicki Abeles, will be in attendance for a Q&A following the 80-minute documentary, a follow-up to her award-winning film, Race to Nowhere. This film starts an important conversation in our community about re-evaluating education, our children's health and wellbeing and the damaging effects of a culture focused on sameness and achievement. Tickets cost $15. You can register here. This film highlights schools that are at the…

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A Saturday Night Speakeasy, Childhelp 3rd Annual Fall Gala

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2016

The OC Chapter of Childhelp invites you to its 3rd Annual Fall Gala on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Resort. The theme “A Saturday Night Speakeasy” will be a night of gaming, cigars, dining, dancing and silent and live auctions. Tickets cost $250 per person and can be purchased at bidpal.net/childhelpocgala2016. For underwriting opportunities and event information, contact Linda Burns at 949.463.8804. For each dollar donated to Childhelp, over 90 cents goes to programs serving children in need. The Balboa Bay Resort is at 1221 West Coast Highway in Newport Beach.

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Asian Pacific Festival

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2016

Come out and explore Asian arts and culture at the Asian Pacific Festival celebrated at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina in Newport Beach the weekend of Oct 22-23 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.  The festivities will include live musical performances, cultural exhibits, a hip-hop competition, children’s art contest and authentic Asian foods from the represented countries.   One of the weekend's highlights will be the APF Scholarship Pageant complete with fashion and traditional costumes. It highlights the intellect, beauty, and grace in young Asian women as they represent their communities.   A Southern California Craft Beer & Wine Tasting is available for $45 each. Tickets…

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