Greer's Blog

The Center For Autism Grand Opening

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2014

Come out to celebrate the grand opening of the Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders new 21,000 square-foot facility in Santa Ana on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Under one roof, the newly renovated space offers a wide range of treatment options for families, including ABA, social skills classes, psychology, psychiatry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and a wellness program.  There will be face painting, balloon making, art stations, yoga and goodies for kids of all ages. Newport Rib Company will be catering the event and Front Porch Pops will be providing handmade popsicles. CHOC’s…

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Greer’s OC Award Winning Blog

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By Greer Wylder
May 06, 2014

Excited to win First Place for Best Entertainment/Lifestyle Blog at the Orange County Press Club Awards gala last night at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. For a complete list of winners in all categories, visit here. Best Entertainment/Lifestyle blog First place: Greer Wylder Greer's OC 1. Nuthin' But a G Burger 2. Pizza Your Way 3. Registering Fashion 4. Global Artist Shepard Fairey Makes Diabetes Visible Pictured above with Nancy Luna, the award-winning Fast Food Maven reporter for the Orange County Register.

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Pie-Project

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By Greer Wylder
May 05, 2014

We’re huge fans of Pie-Not in Costa Mesa, the gourmet Australian meat and vegetarian pies and pastries shop that also serves our favorite organic Bun Coffee from Australia. And, although we’re not always up for promoting Kickstarter campaigns (there are just so many), this is a worthy one, especially if you know and love Pie-Not. They are baking up a plan to expand its savory treats and delicious desserts by offering bake-at-home pies and mini-pie catering. Kickstarter will help Pie-Not reach their goal of raising $50,000 to create the frozen bake-at-home program for pies, supplies for catering the “little guys”…

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Uncork for Hope

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2014

Uncork For Hope, is your chance to enjoy a unique wine tasting charity event on Sunday, May 4 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Center Club in Costa Mesa that pairs the love of wine with the love of helping at risk children. You can help keep families together, give desperate kids hope and help parents succeed by attending. All proceeds will go to Boys Town California.  Wines to be poured incude Baldacci, Carlisle, Chateau Montelena, Kosta Browne, Lillian, Hartwell Estate Vineyards and Westerhold Family Vineyards. Guest will also enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a fantastic silent auction. Tickets for…

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50 Breweries, Nine Bands, 3 Stages

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2014

We are giving away a pair of tickets to the 3rd Annual Harrah's Rhythm & Brews Music and Craft Beer Festival in Vista on Saturday, May 3, from noon to 4 p.m. Simply leave message on our Facebook page and we will contact the winner. Tickets cost $50 for general admission. Part craft beer and music festival, the event features 50 craft breweries - both local and national; nine award-winning musical acts; live music from three stages, unlimited craft beer samples; food from local restaurants; a homebrew contest sponsored by Mother Earth Brew Co. The winning "Best of Show" beer will be brewed on Mother…

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