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Costa Mesa Native Runs NYC Marathon to End Type 1 Diabetes

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By Greer Wylder
August 08, 2016

Costa Mesa native, Mckenna Cottam will be running the New York City Marathon on Nov. 6, 2016  to raise funds for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). She chose JDRF as her charity, in an effort positively affect people in her life. “26.2 miles is hard. Type 1 Diabetes is harder!” Cottam said. “Any donations are welcome and I would be more than grateful to have your support. “ You can help support JDRF and Cottam’s NYC Marathon fundraising efforts, by donating here. JDRF exists for the millions of children, adults and families challenged by type 1 diabetes (T1D) every single day.…

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Santa Aboard The Napa Valley Wine Train

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By Greer Wylder
August 06, 2016

The Napa Valley Wine Train is an engaging experience that brings back the glory days of train travel, with fine dining service, beautiful Napa Valley scenery and relaxation aboard exquisitely restored antique rail cars. For the holidays, it’s adding an enchanted Santa Train ideal for kids to its holiday season line up. The holiday trains will run seven days a week from Nov. 19 to Dec. 29.   This year’s Santa Train experience includes an all-new musical and interactive journey to Santa’s Workshop. Magical wristbands will light up the train while guests enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and holiday treats while they await…

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San Diego’s Impressive Event Space

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By Greer Wylder
August 05, 2016

One of the largest and most impressive event spaces on the West Coast just debuted in San Diego. Spanning more than 280,000 square feet at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina—the waterfront hotel boasts a stunning brand-new two-level stacked ballroom (the largest on the West Coast) along with Marina Terrace, a grand outdoor area right on the bay, combined with a beautiful public walkway, Marina Walk. It also features a vast 16-screen video wall system and distinctive design details such as a unique Swarovski crystal ceiling installation (pictured above).  333 West Harbor Drive in San Diego. 619.234.1500.

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Raise Up For Ben!

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By Greer Wylder
August 05, 2016

Join Holiday tonight--Friday, August 5-- at 9 p.m. to drink, laugh, and dance for a great cause---sounds will be provided by Mark Moreno. A portion of the night's proceeds will benefit the Ben Carlson Foundation, to honor the legacy of Ben Carlson through doing positive work in his memory. Holiday is the newest social cocktail lounge in OC-- a throwback venue to the classic cocktail era--a dimmed ambiance and atmospheric music--it’s the place for an enticing evening experience out on the town. It offers a sultry blend of craft libations, late night gourmet snacks, and nightly entertainment. Open 9 p.m. to…

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Timree TOO, Paint Parties and Classes

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By Greer Wylder
August 04, 2016

Our favorite whimsical artist, Timree Gold just opened her newest creative space and paint studio, Timree Too. It’s next door to her original studio on Old Newport Boulevard in Newport Beach. Timree Too is perfect for paint classes and private parties – from birthdays to bachelorettes, bridal and baby showers. The airy and stylish studio also features Timree's creations and custom paint palette adorned on the back wall. And, for the back to school season, Timree debuted a new school accessories collection with fun and colorful items. The five lines feature phone cases, t-shirts, mugs and water bottles in whimsical…

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