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Father’s Day Auto Show at Balboa Bay Resort

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By Greer Wylder
June 13, 2016

The annual Father’s Day Auto Show at the Balboa Bay Resort is celebrated on Sunday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s free and open to the public on the upper deck of the Balboa Bay Resort’s parking garage structure. More than 75 exotic and one-of-a-kind autos, as well classics in original condition, and motorcycles will be on display provided by members and friends of Balboa Bay Club. The summer afternoon event will include a full range of activities for the entire family.  Enjoy a hamburger buffet with all the trimmings, music provided by a DJ, a tattoo…

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The Green Feast With Alice Waters

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By Greer Wylder
June 13, 2016

The much anticipated food event of the summer, The 8th Annual Green Feast, a farm-to-table fundraiser hosted by Chef Alice Waters is on Saturday, June 18 at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano. This year, The Ecology Center will be hosting two Green Feast dinners, one on June 18, 2016 with Alice Waters, renowned author, chef and founder of Edible Schoolyard Project and Chez Panisse, with a summer dinner prepared by Chez Panisse chefs. The second will be held on September 10, 2016 with top regional chefs, from San Diego to Los Angeles, coming together to create an inspiring, sustainable feast. All proceeds from Green Feast will be directly invested into The Ecology Center’s eco-educational programs and initiatives.…

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The Final Golden Chef Series

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By Greer Wylder
June 13, 2016

The finale of the Golden Chef Series will be celebrated on Saturday, June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Irvine Spectrum with chef Josh LaQuet, Brio Tuscan Grille and chef Alejandro Benes, Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill. Tickets are available here. There is plenty of seating and shade provided, along with a fresh berry bar by Melissa's Produce and cold water. TV screens and high top tables are available for all to enjoy the demos free of charge!  For those that want a VIP experience tickets can be purchased for $25 here. The Golden Chef Series is hosted by Wing…

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The Meditation Conference

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By Greer Wylder
June 09, 2016

The Heartfulness Conference is L.A.’s largest meditation gathering at the University of Southern California on Sunday, June 12 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. You can learn to rest the mind, live from the heart, increase creativity, reduce stress and get more productive with a simple meditation method designed for a 21st-century lifestyle. The event is free and open to all, registration is required. Speakers will include Gopi Kallayil - Google Chief Evangelist and author of “The Internet to the Inner-Net.” Gopi is a prominent speaker on the benefits of meditation in the workplace. Comedian-turned-motivational speaker Kyle Cease will give a talk about releasing conditioned patterns by tapping into natural creativity. The highlight of the event is…

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Unique Boutique Giving Back

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By Greer Wylder
June 09, 2016

At Unique Boutique in Orange, just a few doors down from the Pacific Ranch Market, the owners cater to teens to grandmothers. They offer clothing, jewelry, hats, accessories and gift items. Prices range from a $10-$20 gift, to a piece of jewelry that might be $200.  If you mention Greer’s OC, they will give you a 20% discount on purchases through June. They host an evening event almost monthly offering specials, wine, beverages and appetizers. To support the community, they offer fundraisers to nonprofits and schools and give 15% back of the sales. 7600 E. Chapman Ave. Orange, CA 92869.…

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