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Dollars for Diapers

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2013

Orange County based Child Abuse Prevention Center just partnered with Causora to raise funds to bring diapers and baby care items to its families. It’s a great program with a win-win incentive. If you donate $20 to their Dollars for Diapers Campaign, you’ll receive a $20 voucher to one of Causora's partner spas or merchants in the area. You’ll be rewarded for giving back and you’re credit will never expire.   Local merchants participating include Mystique Salon and Spa in Huntington Beach, Brooke’s Spa Room in Laguna Beach, Bluebird Bodyworks in Huntington Beach, in Fullerton Spine & Wellness Center in…

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OC Parks Summer Concert Series Finale

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By Greer Wylder
August 26, 2013

The OC Parks Summer Concert Series will conclude with a special performance from Matt Costa with The Blank Tapes at Bluff Park Salt Creek Beach on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. The concert, part of the World Famous KROQ's ROQ N' Surf summer series, is free and so is parking. Food trucks will have food available for purchase. Salt Creek Beach Park is at 33333 Pacific Coast Hwy. in Dana Point.

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And Week 2 of Golden Foodie Awards Nominees Are…

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By Greer Wylder
August 19, 2013

Congrats to the nominees of Week 2 of the Peoples Choice Voting for the Golden Foodie Awards  Here are the nominees: Italian - What restaurant or chef serves the most scrumptious Italian food? Anaheim White House Antonello's Bruno's Trattoria French - What restaurant/chef makes the most divine French cuisine? Brasserie Pascal Marche Moderne Pinot Provence Steak - Who makes the best? Maro Wood Grill Steakhouse 55 The Ranch Wine List - What establishment or restaurant offers the most superb vino selection? Sea Legs The Ranch The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar Mixologist - Whether you call it; Bartender, Bar Chef,…

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Pacific Symphony’s Wavelength Festival of Music

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By Greer Wylder
August 18, 2013

For the first time, the Pacific Symphony will bring a creative symphonic experience with the debut of Wavelength Festival of Music at Pacific Amphitheatre Aug. 22 - 25. The inaugural festival mixes contemporary and classical music at four outdoor summer concerts showcasing a wide range of artists and music styles. Concert festivities start at 5 p.m. on the concourse followed by main stage performances beginning after 6 p.m. Tickets range in price from $25 to $95 and are currently on sale through Ticketmaster.com. VIP Packages are also available. For more information, visit wavelengthfestival.org. Thursday, Aug. 22 5 p.m. – Josh…

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And the Nominees for the Week 1 of the 2013 Golden Foodie Awards are…

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By Greer Wylder
August 12, 2013

The Nominees for the 2013 Golden Foodie Awards are: Mexican - Where do you get the best Mexican food? Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen Matador Cantina Sol Cocina Vegetarian - Where do you go to get your favorite vegetarian cuisine? 118 Degrees Seabirds True Foods Kitchen Pizza - An all time favorite. What restaurant or chef makes the best pizza? Il Dolce Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana Pizzeria Ortica Beer - What restaurant or bar offers the best beer line up? Hopscotch Provisions Market Slater's 50/50 American Cuisine - Whether it’s Classic or New American Cuisine, who makes the best? Bistango The Ranch…

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