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The 3rd annual Women of Influence Forum

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By Greer Wylder
March 09, 2016

You can join the 3rd annual Women of Influence Forum on Friday, March 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Irvine Hotel. Some of Orange County’s most successful and influential women will be sharing their stories, challenges, triumphs and how they achieved their success. The event brings together more than 250 women business owners, professionals, and community leaders. It’s a breakfast, break, lunch and program. This year’s keynote speaker will be Robin Follman-Otta, Chief Operating Officer, RA Industries, LLC/Markall, Inc. She’s an executive, artistic director, entrepreneur and world-class soprano. She is also Chief Operating Officer for her family’s adventure destination fishing…

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Pick it up, Pack it Up

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By Greer Wylder
March 09, 2016

Just in time for upcoming holidays such as Easter, Mother’s Day, graduation, Father’s Day, summer camp, bridal showers and weddings, Boxfli is offering a convenient pick-up service for gifts and products that need to be packaged, shipped or both. Boxfli will pick up items that need to be shipped or packaged for a $5 flat fee within a five mile radius of its Costa Mesa or Mission Viejo stores.  Boxfli also sells unique novelty gifts and with no gift wrap required, the company offers a rainbow-colored selection of eco-friendly, exclusive boxes, with patterns ranging from bold stripes and preppy argyles…

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Huntington Beach Spring Symphony

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2016

The Huntington Beach Symphony presents their spring concert, “Love, Heroes, Elegance" on Sunday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m. at the Robert B. Moore Theater at Orange Coast College. The featured artists are concertmeister of Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Katia Popov (violin), the Ruslan Biryukov (cello) and Teresa de Jong-Pombo (piano). Beethoven's Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano with orchestra, more commonly known as the Triple Concerto, was composed in 1803. It is the only concerto Beethoven ever completed for more than one solo instrument. Maestro Grant Sevdayan will open the concert with Beethoven's powerful "1st movement" of Beethoven's Symphony N5. The…

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A Taste of Philly in OC

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2016

Craving a real deal Philly Cheesesteak that you’d otherwise have to travel to Philadelphia to eat? Orange County’s favorite source for authentic Philly Cheesesteaks and Hoagies is by far Philly’s Best, with 11 locations throughout the county. Founded by Philadelphians Bob and Andrea Levey who opened their first Philly’s Best location in Fountain Valley in 1992. It’s here that you can taste the beloved flavors and proprietary recipes, along with ingredients and products direct from Philadelphia, such as Amoroso rolls, Wise Chips, Taylor Pork Roll, Frank’s Soda, Pennsylvania Dutch Birch Beer and TastyKake offerings. On the menu, you can order…

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Skyloft Debuts New Taco Tuesday

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By Greer Wylder
March 07, 2016

Laguna Beach's popular new restaurant and nightlife destination, Skyloft is now offering specials every Tuesday on their signature margarita and favorite snack tacos. For just $2 each, you can indulge in Barbacoa Street Tacos, Guajillo Chicken Tacos, Veggie Tacos, and/or Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos. You can also sip on the Skyloft Margarita for just $5 and enjoy the dynamic views of the ocean from the 3rd floor terrace. Skyloft is at 422 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach. 949.715.1550.

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