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The New Giant Wheel: Dazzling and Energy Efficient

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By Greer Wylder
June 16, 2015

Irvine Spectrum Center’s 108-foot Giant Wheel, a spectacle as it was, is now more spectacular and energy efficient. The Giant Wheel’s 12,500 standard bulbs were just replaced with more than 52,000 energy-efficient LED lights that can illuminate the center with 16 million different color schemes. The new Giant Wheel will also be a showstopper during the holidays and special events, as it features an LED face of vibrant hues and an array of designs. Made in Italy more than a decade ago, the Giant Wheel features Andalusian-inspired gondolas and is open for rides from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday…

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NEXT National SUP Day

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By Greer Wylder
June 15, 2015

NEXT Swimwear – an active-inspired women’s collection that’s all about swim, fitness, and fashion and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation are joining forces to present the 4th annual NEXT National SUP Day at Newport Aquatic Center in Newport Beach on Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event celebrates stand up paddle boarding and raises awareness of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and their Pipeline to a Cure campaign. It’s a fun, active day for the entire family, with food, giveaways and education and outreach booths. The list of sponsors includes: Caliwater Cactus Water, Capstone Partners, Chicago Paddle Co., Corporate Real…

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Costa Mesa Deserves a Better Library

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By Greer Wylder
June 12, 2015

Costa Mesa has an amazing opportunity to expand its library at the Donald Dungan Library, which will provide a large children's area and a teen's room, both separate from the adult part of the library. The much needed space will allow for study and tutoring rooms, meeting rooms, and more.  And what is even better, you have the chance to put in your "two cents" worth of opinion. This will all happen at the Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue in Costa Mesa, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2015. It will be the last of three community meetings…

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Let it Snow! Station

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By Greer Wylder
June 12, 2015

In honor of Snow Station’s eighth Southern California location opening in Mission Viejo on Saturday, the dessert restaurant is offering a free 12 oz. shaved snow ice cream with one topping for each guest through Sunday, June 14 from noon to midnight. Snow Station serves shaved snow, a frozen dessert rooted in Taiwan, made from blocks of flavor-infused ice with a light, fluffy, rich and creamy texture, similar to ice cream. Yet, shaved snow is lower in calories than ice cream at 72-142 calories per 12 oz. serving.  Along with delicious frozen dessert flavors, toppings and syrups, Snow Station also…

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A Masquerade Party for Someone Cares Soup Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
June 10, 2015

Come out to help Someone Cares Soup Kitchen celebrate 29 years of serving those in need at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin on Saturday, June 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. At a Masquerade Party for Someone Cares Soup Kitchen you can sample the area’s finest restaurants and wineries, as well as enjoy live entertainment, music, and auctions. Participating restaurants and wineries include Mastro’s Steakhouse, The Golden Truffle, Blue Water Grill, The Flying Fish, Plums Cafe, Sabatino’s Sausage Company, Stella’s Serious Italian, Antonello’s Ristorante, Pitfire Artisan Pizza, Newport Bay Bakers, Starbuck’s Coffee, Whitehall Lane, Plumpjack and Cade. Tickets cost $100 per person. For tickets and table purchase information, email info@someonecareskitchen.org or purchase online…

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