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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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Casa Teresa’s 40-year ‘Ruby Gala’

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By Greer Wylder
October 18, 2016

Join Casa Teresa's "Ruby Gala" on Friday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Island Hotel Newport Beach celebrating 40 years of serving pregnant women in the community. The black tie event includes a signature cocktail, dinner, silent auction, wine wall, video presentation and live auction items including a Montana Dude Ranch vacation, a Baja truck experience – with Cameron Steele, a Chicago weekend getaway and a Jean-Jacques Mamie diamond and gold necklace valued at $8,000. The celebration will continue with a live performance by 9-piece local dance band, Retro-Soul, and much more! Guests will enjoy the beauty of the…

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10th Annual Cocktails for the Cure

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By Greer Wylder
October 18, 2016

Cocktails for the Cure is celebrating its 10-year anniversary on Friday, Oct. 21 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Walker Zanger showroom in Tustin. The backyard party first hosted by two friends with 50 women in attendance has grown to a committee of over 20, over 300 attendees and a corporate location. Since its inception, they’ve donated nearly $100,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation due to the fact over 91% of donation dollars go directly to breast cancer research grants and awareness programs. Each attendee is asked to submit a minimum $50 donation here ($75 starting at 12 p.m.…

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Pacific Waters Spa, A Pampering Open House

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By Greer Wylder
October 17, 2016

You can join the Pacific Waters Spa in Huntington Beach on Thursday, Oct. 20 between 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. for an open-house style evening to celebrate and experience the best in health and beauty with mini, signature spa treatments and the latest tips and trends in the beauty world, by the experts. You’ll receive fabulous gift bags, raffle prizes and indulgent treatments, spend the evening also enjoying seasonally driven sips and small bites. Pacific Waters Spa is located within the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. It’s a 20,000 square foot oasis is the ultimate retreat for body…

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