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ENC Spring Faire & Butterfly House Opening

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2016

Join the fun at the Environmental Nature Center’s 11th Annual Spring Faire and Butterfly House opening on Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—it’s OC’s only butterfly house! You can savor the OC with delicious food from local restaurants like Damasq Cafe, Rita’s Ice Custard Happiness, Kean Coffee, Sensitive Sweets, Pie-Not, Paige’s Cake Pops, Jan’s Health Bar, and the Alley.  There will be a youth art exhibit, native plants for sale that attract butterflies and birds to your own yard.  Kids can try face painting or henna tattoos, play nature games, and see a live bird of prey presentation…

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Golden Chef Series May 21 at Irvine Spectrum

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2016

The next Golden Chef Series—al fresco chef demos---from the Golden Foodies leading up to the 2016 Golden Foodie Awards on Sept. 25 at Fairmont Newport Beach, is coming up on Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at the Irvine Spectrum near the Big Wheel.  The series hosted by Wing Lam of Wahoo's, features Irvine Spectrum chefs and eateries demonstrating how to prepare their signature dishes. They will be cooking on world-class kitchens by Fisher & Paykel and DCS. Guests can enjoy a VIP seat to watch the experience for $25 per person with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Golden…

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The Red Barn A Farm to Fork Experience

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2016

Join the first The Red Barn – A Farm to Fork Experience in the Millennium Barn at Centennial Farm at the OC Fair & Event Center on Saturday, May 14 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Executive Chef Cathy Pavlos, of Provenance in Newport Beach and Lucca Cafe in Irvine, will prepare a seasonally inspired four-course menu with locally sourced ingredients and beautiful wine pairings provided by Orange County Wine Society. Guests will also be invited to tour Centennial Farm during each event.  Tickets are $150 per person and include dinner, wine, parking, tax, and gratuity. You can view the menu…

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HomeExchange Meetup at A Market

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2016

Want to learn more about the largest and fastest growing online home exchange travel community in the world, where you can travel anywhere, live like a local and stay for free? You can join the next HomeExchange Meetup on Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at A Market in Newport Beach. Everyone is welcome. If you’re a HomeExchange Member, this is a great way to connect with others in the community and share exchange stories and tips. If you’re not a Member yet, it’s a great way to hear how it works than from others who are doing…

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charity teeth whitening event

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2016

CHOC Glass Slipper Guild’s “Gala in the Grove” is coming up on Saturday, May 21 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. To help get your ready to walk the red carpet and smile for photos, Sarah Jebreil, D.D.S Dental Esthetics is hosting a charity teeth whitening event. On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., by appointment only, you will be able to book a Boost 1-hour Teeth Whitening Session for a special rate of $200 (over a $350 value). ALL proceeds from the event will be donated to CHOC Glass Slipper. A Boost 1-Hour Whitening…

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