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MLB All-Star FanFest Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
June 21, 2016

We are giving away a family four-pack of tickets to MLB All-Star FanFest, the largest interactive baseball theme park in the world coming to San Diego Convention Center from July 8 - July 12. Simply leave a comment on our Instagram @dailydoseoc. We’ll choose a winner on Friday, June 24. MLB All-Star FanFest is a baseball fan’s dream come true - with chances to meet your favorite players and get autographs, watch legendary games and participate in events and activities surrounding the All-Star Game. You can participate in baseball training drills and test out your batting skills in the All-Star batting cages; view hometown memorabilia and artifacts from Padres'…

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Mark Patterson Wins Diamond Empowerment Fund redesign

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By Greer Wylder
June 21, 2016

Corona del Mar based jewelry designer Mark Patterson just won the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s bracelet redesign contest. Last year, a competition was announced to give designers a shot at redesigning the iconic DEF bracelet, known as the Green Bracelet. Design entries had to be unisex, include at least one Kimberley Process-compliant diamond, contain the color green and must be priced at $125 retail. Patterson collaborated with his wife Josette, a sculptor and ceramic artist, on a new bracelet design in two sizes on an adjustable braided leather cord with a gold-plated diamond-shaped charm. The charm is reversible; on one side…

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Living with Type 1 Today

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By Greer Wylder
June 20, 2016

The Herbert Program for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes is on a mission to connect, share and empower young adults living with type 1 diabetes. And, it’s hosting a free event on June 25 from  9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Allen Diabetes Center in Newport Beach. It’s ideal for young adults (18+) with type 1 diabetes, their family, friends and significant others who will be talking about living with T1D every day and tackling some topics such as intimacy, depression, body image, traveling, insurance and discussion for support systems. Registration can be done online here Allen Diabetes…

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“A Summer Idyll” at Irvine Museum

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By Greer Wylder
June 20, 2016

Art enthusiasts who appreciate California Impressionism will love the free Irvine Museum that’s focused on California and its beautiful landscape. And, it’s newest exhibition, “A Summer Idyll: Picturesque Views of California” debuting Saturday, June 25 through October 6, combines works by historic and contemporary California artists painted over the past 100 years. Historic California impressionist artists featured include Joseph Kleitch (1882-1931), Emil Kosa (1903-1968), Guy Rose (1867-1925), Donna Schuster (1883-1953), George Gardner Symons (1863-1930), and Sam Hyde Harris (1889-1977), among other masters. One of the highlights is Kleitsch's Red and Green, which depicts the artist's wife and a friend strolling…

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Seafood Brunch For Dads

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By Greer Wylder
June 17, 2016

For those hoping to celebrate oceanfront, Ways & Means Oyster House is the perfect place to treat dad to a seafood brunch. Located inside the brand-new luxury shopping and dining center, Pacific City, Ways & Means offers sweet and savory brunch specials, ocean views and the popular W&M Bloody Mary, made with jumbo shrimp, brown sugar-chile bacon, olives, onions and celery. Other specials include Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Steak & Eggs, Chorizo & Egg Tacos and Smoked Salmon Spinach Scramble. This Father's Day, brunch will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with reservations highly recommended. Kids under 10-years-old eat…

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