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Tomatomania! at Roger’s Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2015

Roger’s Gardens will be hosting Tomatomania!, a three-day extravaganza of all things tomatoes from Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8. It’s deemed the world’s largest (and most fun) tomato seedling sale with classes and workshops so that you can become a tomato expert. Roger’s Gardens will have an incredible selection of more than 150 varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, and you can meet expert growers, find fertilizers, plant ties, stakes and everything needed for the perfect tomato season. The first class starts Friday at 3 p.m. with Your Guide to Perfect Home Grown Tomatoes with Scott Daigre. It’s…

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Twilight Tasting for Charity

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2015

For anyone who has experienced a Taste of Brews event, now there’s an upscale version dubbed Twilight Tasting returning to the impressive Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana on Saturday, March 7 from 5 to 10 p.m. Attendees can experience an evening featuring “unlimited” tastes of premium craft beers, hard ciders, wines and culinary delights all benefiting Make-A-Wish Orange County/Inland Empire, The Little Red Dog, Ocean Education Outreach and 1st Marine Division.    Twilight Tasting brings the latest award-winning and limited edition offerings from two dozen craft breweries such as Beach City and Four Sons in Huntington Beach and Barley Forge…

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New Nonstop Flights from JWA

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By Greer Wylder
February 20, 2015

In just a few months more nonstop flights will be taking off from John Wayne Airport.  Southwest Airlines announced nonstop flights to Seattle and Chicago beginning June 28, and to Portland beginning August 9. Southwest also plans to increase daily, nonstop departures between John Wayne Airport and Dallas-Love Field and Denver starting in August. And, it will inaugurate daily service to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on June 7, subject to governmental approvals and to Austin on June 28. With the new Southwest service, JWA will offer more than 10 nonstop flights each day to Denver, Seattle and the Dallas area and…

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SoulCycle for JDRF

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By Greer Wylder
February 19, 2015

Please join me on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 8:30 a.m. for a cardio party on a bike for JDRF at SoulCycle Newport Beach at Fashion Island. For a suggested donation of $40, you’ll get water, shoes to wear, and fun to help raise funds for a cure for type 1 diabetes. SoulCycle is at Fashion Island, 1177 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 949.759.7685 RSVP at greer@pacific-creative.digital

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New Locals-Only VIP Club from Pacific Edge

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By Greer Wylder
February 18, 2015

Pacific Edge in Laguna Beach just launched a brand new Bungalow Beach Club, the concept is “live like a local, beach like a VIP” and membership gives locals exclusive, unparalleled access to the property’s beautiful beachfront bungalows, public spaces, beach, and more. It’s hard to beat Pacific Edge in Laguna Beach, you are right at the beach and have access to beautiful bungalows, beachfront dining at the Deck, and Driftwood Kitchen.  The exclusive members program lets you experience one of Laguna’s most beautiful beaches in style. Bungalow Beach Club Member Benefits includes a VIP discounted access to the hotel’s beachfront private…

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