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Diapers needed at OC Rescue Mission

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2016

The OC Rescue Mission is in urgent need of diapers and wipes to help children currently living at the Village of Hope in Tustin. The amount of children currently living at the Rescue Mission is the highest number they’ve experienced, and because of that, there is an extreme shortage of the basic necessities that should be afforded to all children – diapers and wipes. The Rescue Mission is seeking the community’s help to collect more than 22,000 diapers and 32,000 wipes, which will sustain these homeless children for the remainder of the year. The donation warehouse is open between 8 a.m. and…

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Italian Wine Tasting + Caviar at Michael’s on Naples

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2016

Third generation winemaker, Michele Bozza of the La Montina winery in Italy, will be at Michael’s On Naples on Monday, Sept. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at to share the Bozza family’s Italian sparkling wines paired with Italian caviar. The culinary gathering will take place at the restaurant’s newly expanded Rooftop Lounge.  The cost is just $20 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, and seating is limited.  You can enjoy a trio of wines from La Montina, an estate winery located in the Lombardy region of Italy, including a Brut, Saten and Rosè. Located in the wine-producing area of Franiciacorta, La…

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Enter to win a KIA to help Segerstrom Center’s Community Programs

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2016

You can help a great cause by taking a chance to win a great car! Most people don’t realize it, but Segerstrom Center is a nonprofit organization and right now they are holding a raffle to win a 2017 Kia Sedona SXL in the available color of your choice!* with proceeds going towards the Center’s education and community engagement programs.   Tickets are $100 each and only 2,500 will be sold!   Segerstrom Center for the Arts serves over 300,000 children, families and teachers with education and community engagement programs every year and reaches the underserved, at-risk, and disabled residents. …

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Meet Clive Christian, OBE at Saks Fifth Avenue

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2016

What does it take to create a perfume and the world’s most expensive perfume to boot? Find out at a meet and greet and afternoon tea with British interior designer, Clive Christian, OBE of Clive Christian Perfumes who will be making his first appearance in nearly a decade at Saks Fifth Avenue at South Coast Plaza on Friday from noon to 2 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Fragrances on Level One. Christian is best known for his luxury kitchens and for creating Clive Christian No. 1, the world's most expensive perfume at $865 for a 1.6…

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Tone it Up Orange County Retreat

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2016

You can soak up the sun and embark on a fitness-filled weekend with 300 new girlfriends at the Tone it Up Retreat on September 22-25 in Dana Point. Tone it Up is an online-based healthy lifestyle community and fitness phenomenon led by Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott. The community reaches over 5 million women worldwide. The weekend will be led by Karena and Katrina and activities will include: surfing, SUP, a rosé 5k, daily workouts, Q&A sessions with Karena and Katrina and so much more. Accommodations, meals and event cocktails are included. You can learn more and sign up to…

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