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SOCO Uncorked 2015: An Indulgent Food and Wine Pairing Experience

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2015

Whether you’re an aspiring foodie or culinary master, SOCO Collection is Orange County’s favorite dining destination for gourmet cuisine, tasty snacks, and everything in between! On Thursday, April 16, SOCO and The OC Mix’s award-winning eateries are joining forces for the first time ever in a one night-only food and wine tasting extravaganza: SOCO Uncorked. Tickets are available online for $80, and a percentage of each ticket purchase will benefit Project Hope Alliance and their mission to end cycle of homelessness for Orange County families. For a more exclusive experience, VIP tickets are available for $120, which includes general admission plus a pre-tasting…

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Walk For Wishes

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2015

Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire will host its Walk For Wishes event on Saturday, April 18 at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine. This family- friendly event starts at 7:30 a.m. and is a celebration of past, present and future wish kids. Walk For Wishes includes a spirited one-mile walk along the new route through the park, along with music, food and live entertainment. Participants can also experience the World of Wishes festival which features each type of wish experience: I wish to have, I wish to go, I wish to be and I wish to meet. …

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Best New Restos in OC

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By Greer Wylder
March 27, 2015

Orange Coast Magazine celebrates its Best New Restaurants issue with a party on Thursday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pirch at SOCO in Costa Mesa. You can attend and discover Orange County's best new restaurants, named by Orange Coast Magazine's dining editors. You’ll be able to enjoy tastings and cocktails, meet the chefs and see Lincoln Motor Company's new Black Label experience. Tickets cost $75 and can be purchased online here. Pirch is at 3303 Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa.  

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CASA’s Celebration of Children 2015 Black & White Ball

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By Greer Wylder
March 26, 2015

Celebrate CASA’s life changing work by attending the Celebration of Children 2015 Black & White Ball on Saturday, April 18 at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Resort in Laguna Niguel. The evening will be extra special as its CASA’s 30th anniversary. Special guests include keynote speaker Mark Sanchez, NFL Quarterback, Grammy award-winning artist Young MC, and master of ceremonies, Paul McDonald, a former NFL Quarterback. South Coast Plaza, Jennifer and Anton Segerstrom and Joy Winger are the honorees. The funds raised from ball will help CASA recruit, train and supervise dedicated volunteers from the community to provide advocacy and mentoring for hundreds…

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SOCO’s Fourth Annual Spring Fling

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By Greer Wylder
March 25, 2015

Put a spring in your step with SOCO’s Fourth Annual Spring Fling at SOCO Collection in Costa Mesa on Sunday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will include fun activities like face painting, a petting zoo, live music, egg hunts, bingo, and more – there’s something for everyone in the family! The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity will also participate in SOCO's Spring Fling with activities such as "Make Your Own Easter Eggs", "Create Your Own Easter Bugs Bunny" and contribute your drawings to a lie-size mural! A list of additional activities, happenings and…

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