Greer's Blog

The Bing Crosby Project

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By Greer Wylder
March 18, 2016

Local OC business woman, DeAnna Jordan Crosby of New Method Wellness, is currently in the running for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Woman of the Year, In honor of her husband’s late sister, Greta. In addition to her passion for recovery, Jordan is extremely involved in the LLS and is campaigning to raise funds for LLS blood cancer research in honor of local children who are blood cancer survivors. DeAnna hopes to raise $50,000+ to both contribute to cancer research and to dedicate a research grant in honor of Greta. For more information, visit, the Bing Crosby Project.

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Nekter Juice Bar Grand Opening at SCP

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By Greer Wylder
March 18, 2016

Orange County entrepreneurs and husband and wife team, Steve and Alexis Schulze opened their first Nekter Juice Bar in Costa Mesa in 2010, and now 55 locations later, the Schulzes are opening a flagship restaurant today South Coast Plaza. It will showcase Nekter Juice Bar’s array of cold-pressed and freshly-made juices, smoothies, acai bowls, and more. All products are easily accessible to enjoy daily.  During the grand opening celebration, Nekter fans will be treated to several special promotions, including $1 juices and smoothies (regularly priced at $5.95), and a grand opening special price of $30 for any 1-Day Classic or…

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Melissa’s Produce Book Signing With Cathy Thomas

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By Greer Wylder
March 17, 2016

Melissa's Produce is hosting a book signing event on Friday, March 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Chefs' Toys in Fountain Valley with Cathy Thomas, author of “Melissa's Great Book of Produce,” “Melissa's Everyday Cooking with Organic Produce” and the 352-page “50 Best Plants on the Planet”. Cathy is an award-winning columnist, and has written for the Orange County Register for more than 25 years. Cathy will share her passion for cooking, and produce, and you can enjoy some delicious food from her books.  There will be raffle drawings, hors d'oeuvres samples catered by executive chef Bill Bracken of…

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Yanni at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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By Greer Wylder
March 17, 2016

Legendary composer and performer Yanni and his world- renowned orchestra will perform live for one night only at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Sunday, March 20 at 7 p.m. Yanni will perform favorites from throughout his career as well as newly reworked arrangements of the classics. A global ambassador for peace, compassion and understanding, Yanni is a musical phenomenon – a rare artist whose music touches people of all races and nations. Single tickets, start at $59, and are available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling 714.556.2787.

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The New Whole Foods Market Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
March 16, 2016

Whole Foods Market Irvine at Los Olivos Marketplace opens today! With 56 feet of chilled beer, made-to-order poke and hot ramen galore, this location is unlike any other grocery store in Irvine. Join them for a bread-breaking ceremony, followed by a day-long celebration with music, samples and tasty food demos. The first 300 customers will also receive a free reusable shopping bag. The new Whole Foods Irvine features a juice and smoothie bar, fresh poke, expanded vegan options in all departments, a coffee bar (with local Bodhi Leaf cold brew on tap), more than 1,000 hand-picked wines and bar-restaurant The IRV. For…

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