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Sundown Music Festival

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By Greer Wylder
September 15, 2016

This weekend, you can enjoy one of largest beach/party/music festivals in the country at the Sundown Music Festival in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18  from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundown brings in world class bands, DJ’s and artists, along with the combination of waterslides, rides, zip lines and other fun, interactive attractions. It’s expected that 20,000 guests, 21+ and over, will enjoy massive art installations, gourmet food options, bars, cabanas, bean bags, hammocks and other exhibits. This year’s line-up includes some of today’s hottest artists including: NGHTMRE (coming off wto sold-out shows at the Hollywood Palladium), AWOLNATION (on tour…

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Soul Fuel Yoga Fest

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By Greer Wylder
September 15, 2016

You can join the 1st annual Soul Fuel Yoga Fest at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The event is free and open to locals and hotel guests who want to come out and share their passion for yoga, music and healthy foods on the hotel's  new outdoor Marina Terrace, all while benefiting Rady Children’s Hospital. Attendees are encouraged to give a donation for the cause. There will be a Vinyasa yoga class from Hella From Hellayoga from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; and an Acroyoga class from Steven Cummings and Gina Shiotani from 12:30…

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What Dreams are Made of Gala

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By Greer Wylder
September 14, 2016

On Friday, September 16, the Island Hotel in Newport Beach will serve as the perfect setting for The Literacy Project’s 7th annual gala, “What Dreams Are Made Of.” The 2016 “What Dreams Are Made Of” gala is presented by Wienerschnitzel and will bring together passionate supporters who strive to give students with lesser means the foundational resources to continue their educations and realize their ambitions. TLP’s mission to implement its literacy program into classrooms where students are well below the English proficiency standards to improve their reading skills, at no cost. The overarching highlight of the evening will be the…

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Fresh Brothers Pizza for Reid Day School

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By Greer Wylder
September 14, 2016

Today, you can order some of the best pizza, wings and salads in Orange County, at Fresh Brothers’ Harbor View Center in Newport Beach and help support the Reid Day School in Costa Mesa, the only school in Orange County for twice-exceptional students and their families, and one of only two dozen nationwide. Fresh Brothers is holding a fundraiser for this important school—so you can simply present the flyer below (digital or hard copy) at time of purchase: dine-in, pick-up, and delivery from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Be sure to mention the Reid Day School fundraiser at time of…

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Dining Out for Life OC Sept. 15

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2016

Anyone can join in the mission to prevent the spread of HIV, by enjoying a great meal at any of the Dining Out For Life participating restaurants on Thursday, September 15.  Each one of the restaurants will donate 25% or more of your bill to AIDS Services Foundation.  Plum’s Café in Costa Mesa is donating 50% of your bill! It’s an easy and delicious way to help provide critical services to people in Orange County affected and infected by HIV and AIDS. ASF's mission is to prevent the spread of HIV and improve the lives of men, women, and children…

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