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Fishin’ for a Cure

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2012

The Original Fish Company in Los Alamitos is holding a fundraiser for JDRF on World Diabetes Day on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to close. Finding a cure for type 1 diabetes is near and dear to the owners’ hearts as one of their twin boys was diagnosed with type 1. Dine at the award-winning seafood restaurant known for its fine quality seafood flown in daily from around the world and a portion of the proceeds will go to JDRF.  There will also be a raffle for the cure and silent auction from 4 to 7 p.m., as well as Jello…

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Commission a Necklace

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By Greer Wylder
November 08, 2012

Here’s the perfect opportunity to create a one-of-a kind necklace for a holiday gift, or for you, at the Zowee trunk show at Solutions, the Premier Denim Store in Newport Beach on Friday from noon to 4 p.m. You can make an appointment to commission a piece to wear with a special outfit. Zowee’s eclectic chic line has a slight edge and plenty of vintage and mixed metal elements, such as brass, bronze, white bronze, silver, gold, gunmetal and copper jewelry. Solutions, the Premier Denim Store is at 1719 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 949.650.0479.

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Second Chance at Prom

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By Greer Wylder
November 06, 2012

Give the gift of speech and hearing to those with special needs just by attending the 47th annual "Prom Night at Providence" benefiting Providence Speech and Hearing Center on Saturday from 6 to midnight at the Hyatt Regency in Newport Beach. The lively event will include dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, a glee song and dance group, and RamFunkshus performing hits from the 50s to the 90s. And it’s your chance to wear cocktail or prom-appropriate attire from your favorite decade. Proceeds will benefit the Providence Speech and Hearing Center [url=http://www.pshc.org]http://www.pshc.org[/url] which serves the speech and hearing impaired of…

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Eric Church Ticket Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2012

Major congrats to Eric Church for just winning “Album of the Year” at the CMA Country Music Association for his critically acclaimed  “Chief.” Now, we’re giving away four tickets to Eric Church’s The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour show on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Honda Center in Anaheim with special guests Justin Moore and Kip Moore. Just like our Facebook page and you’ll be entered to win. We’ll announce the winner Wednesday. Church has tied The Blood Sweat & Beers Tour to a cause near and dear to his heart, his mother was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He’s…

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Celebrate the Fall Harvest

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2012

Celebrate the French fall harvest and the unveiling of Beaujolais Nouveau, with Executive Chef Castan at St. Regis Monarch on Tuesday Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.  Chef Castan will create five delectable courses using only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. Guests will convene on the sunset terrace of Motif and enjoy fresh farmer's market bruschetta, an oyster station, and artisanal cheese tasting and the unveiling of this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau. A dinner inspired by French wines and Lyon, the gourmet city of France, will include classic beef bourguignon and roasted organic breast of Guinea hen's and 'Boudin Blanc' mushroom ragout. The…

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