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Art, Fashion and Food Converge

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By Greer Wylder
July 18, 2014

Fashion Island and Orange County’s beloved Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach  will partner together for an art, fashion and food series this month on two consecutive Sundays. From noon to 4 p.m. July 20, the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard lawn will be filled with works from Festival of Arts’ artists who will be showcasing their craft. Shoppers can enjoy complimentary light bites from featured Fashion Island restaurants such as Fig & Olive, Red O, Lark Creek and Blue C Sushi as they enjoy art and fashion on display. Informal modeling will highlight the season’s hottest looks from retailers such as Ella…

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Goodbye Sugar! Hello Elli Sweetness

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By Greer Wylder
July 15, 2014

We just discovered Orange County based, Elli Quark, the first spoonable German-style quark cheese to hit the U.S. market. Think cottage cheese but with a smooth texture similar to Greek yogurt. Here’s the skinny, there’s less than 90 calories in a 6 oz. cup, and there’s no fat or added sugar. Each cup is high in protein (14 to 17 grams) and calcium, low in sodium and free of rBST, gelatin, gluten and GMOs. Elli Quark Founder Preya Patel Bhakta, was on a mission to eat healthier at home with her husband Sachin, and after much investigating she found that…

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Spice World Free For All Movie Mondays

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By Greer Wylder
July 14, 2014

Movie fans are in free and fun musical screenings at Segerstrom Center for the Arts as Movie Mondays screens tonight on the Arts Plaza. Projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall, Movie Mondays kicks off at dusk (about 8 p.m.) with the screening of the Spice Girls’ musical, Spice World (July 14.). Then it’s turn-of the-20th century Paris with the Academy Award-winning musical Gigi (July 21). Thanks to the Audience Favorite Fan Poll, Cabaret (July 28) and Sweet Charity (August 4) will conclude the summer film series. You can bring beach chairs or other seats, as early as 5:30 p.m.,…

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Summer Camp For Children With Autism

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By Greer Wylder
July 07, 2014

The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders at UC Irvine is offering a recreational Summer Camp Program to promote recreation skills for children ages 5-12 with autism and developmental disorders. Three weeks of camp in August will be available with different themes, such as Old Time Camp Games, Outdoor & Recess Games and Water Week. Activities will include games like relay races, kickball, water balloon fights and many more. The camp, held at UCI, includes trained ABA therapist working side-by-side with UCI students. The students serve as mentors to help guide and support the unique social and behavioral needs associated…

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Del Taco Turns 50!

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By Greer Wylder
June 30, 2014

Del Taco celebrates its 50th year anniversary of serving tasty tacos, burritos, burger and fries by offering a variety of exciting promotions and “Throwback Classics Menu” items available for a limited time. Bun Taco featuring seasoned beef, freshly hand-grated cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce and a fresh tomato slice in a sesame seed bun. Small Taco Salad featuring seasoned beef, freshly hand-grated cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes and Del Taco’s secret sauce, served on a bed of crisp lettuce with tortilla chips. Orange Shake a thick, creamy orange and vanilla milk shake topped with whipped cream. Del Taco is also introducing a…

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