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Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Bone Marrow Donor Drive

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By Greer Wylder
July 13, 2015

Hyatt Huntington Beach is calling all OC neighbors to participate in a bone marrow donor drive on Thursday, July 23 in an effort to find a life-saving match for Emma Devitt, the 8-year-old daughter of the resorts former general manager, Paul Devitt. Emma has a rare form of leukemia and is desperately in need of a compatible donor, which the Hyatt hopes to discover during the day-long donor event. Willing donors can stop by anytime from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 23, at the resort’s Conference Center to register and “get swabbed.” The registration process takes less than…

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Free Friday Instagram Giveaway!

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By Greer Wylder
July 10, 2015

On Instagram @dailydoseoc, one lucky person will win Sun Bum’s Beach Formula Sea Spray ($15) and Sun Bum’s Beach Paddleball set ($19.99) available at Beauty Collection. Why we love? It’s a lightweight finish styling hair formula (Hawaiian Black Lava, Sea Salt, Sea Kelp and Seaweed) that instantly volumizes hair for a sexy, windswept look that lasts all day. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: 1. Follow Us @ instagram.com/dailydoseoc 2. Tag Two Friends @dailydoseoc Winner will be announced Thursday, July 16 @ 12 p.m. PST

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Saying Goodbye to Sababa and Hello to Better Chains

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By Greer Wylder
July 09, 2015

After a successful five-year run as one of Long Beach’s most popular places to dine, drink and mingle, Sababa Restaurant & Lounge at The Marketplace will close its doors for good on July  31.  That means you have a few weeks left to enjoy Sababa’s signature dishes and menu of Mediterranean fare along with handcrafted cocktails and alfresco dining.  “This was a difficult decision for me,” says Rochman, who opened Sababa, which means “cool” in Hebrew, in 2010.  “I’m in the process of securing jobs at other restaurants for as many of my employees as possible.  Many of those who…

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Yogurtland’s New Flavors Inspired by Candy Crush

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By Greer Wylder
July 07, 2015

Irvine based Yogurtland is jumping on the Candy Crush bandwagon by introducing its newest Candy Crush Saga inspired flavors made with real ingredients and an opportunity to win big at Yogurtland. Through Sept. 13, Yogurtland's "Sweet Treats" campaign offers new handcrafted delicious fro-yo flavors and toppings (Blue Raspberry Gummi Bears, Frosted Donuts, Sugary Squirms, Chocolate Wafer Wharfs, Candy Fish and Color Bombs) with a collectible Candy Crush character spoon. Two collectible cups will be available over the ten-week promotion. There’s also an instant win sweepstakes with hundreds of 'unlimited cup' prizes and 10 grand prizes offering winners free yogurt for…

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GOODWILL BOUTIQUE IN HUNTINGTON BEACH

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By Greer Wylder
July 06, 2015

Goodwill of Orange County just opened its newest OC Goodwill Boutique in Huntington Beach, in the former Classic Closet location at Five Points Center on Beach Boulevard. The newly remodeled store offers a fun, boutique-like interior with a 2,400 square-foot expansion, new fitting rooms, restrooms and shopping carts. It’s the third store of its kind from Goodwill of Orange County; the two other locations are in Tustin and Lake Forest. This is where your can find fashion-forward designer goods sold at great prices. And know that with every purchase you make, 92 cents of every dollar will go back into…

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