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Free Summer of Theatre at Saddleback

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By Greer Wylder
July 06, 2016

Summer of Theatre once again brings free live performances to Saddleback College. The Department of Theatre Arts presents Beauty and the Beast in Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9 on an outdoor stage in the upper campus quad at Saddleback College. You can enjoy a night out under the stars with this gem of a show for the entire family, performed with a live orchestra and visuals. Festival seating begins at 6 p.m., with areas available for blankets, low-back chairs, and high back chairs. Audiences will enjoy performances of such endearing songs such as…

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Hoag for Her Center for Wellness

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By Greer Wylder
July 05, 2016

The recently opened Hoag for Her Center for Wellness in Newport Beach is the first of its kind concept in Southern California---a one-stop center for integrative therapies, specialize care and support services accessible for women of all ages. Under one roof and in a beautiful location, women can come in for support services, assessment, education, guidance and medically based integrated care to help achieve their goal of excellent health. The all-female team of specialists includes experts in women’s health, physical therapy, sexual health and intimacy, weight management, fitness, nutrition and acupuncture, guided imagery and massage therapy. Through Hoag’s Womanology site…

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Raw and Vegan Brussel Bytes

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By Greer Wylder
July 05, 2016

Raw food and vegan enthusiasts can discover Brussel Bytes, a snack packed with nutrients and flavor, and made without additives, preservatives, stabilizers and artificial flavors. Brussel Bytes are perfect on a salad, or as a salty snack alternative to chips. They are also gluten free, dairy free and paleo friendly and made from organic, non-GMO, nutrient rich ingredients. You can find them in three flavors: Cheezy Herb, Chili Pumpkin and Tamarind Apple. Brussel Bytes are avaiable locally at Target and online at mycocoroons.com. 

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California’s Largest Fireworks Stand at Honda Center

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By Greer Wylder
July 01, 2016

The largest fireworks stand in California is at Honda Center in Anaheim marking the second year of the superstore location. And to accommodate those living on the city’s west side, a second sales location has been added at Brookhurst and Ball in the Ralphs shopping center. Both Anaheim fireworks sales locations are open through July 4. The stand is open today through July 3 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m; July 4 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. This year, more than 100 Anaheim-based nonprofit organizations will benefit from the sales of Safe and Sane Fireworks at both locations via…

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Summer at Chefschool

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By Greer Wylder
July 01, 2016

Young chefs looking for a fun, hands-on culinary experience can join the new chefschool summer cooking camps for kids and teens at the Hood Kitchen in Costa Mesa. It’s ideal for kids in elementary, junior high and high school. From basics to international and even baking classes, kids participate in week-long, half day camps with a unique 4:1 student to teacher ratio. In the basics class, kids will learn real cooking skills (knife skills, recipes, chemistry of cooking, chef-approved techniques) and real recipes - no "kiddie" recipes.  All with healthy, wholesome ingredients and no packaged foods. The international cooking class…

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