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Poker Tourney Benefits Students!

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By Greer Wylder
July 11, 2013

Support local elementary schools at a fun poker tournament fundraiser on Saturday, July 20 at the Boys & Girls Club in Costa Mesa. The annual Four Aces Tournament will benefit four schools in the Newport Beach/Costa Mesa area: Newport Height Elementary, Kaiser Woodland, Newport Elementary and Mariners Elementary. There will be food, drinks and prizes. The event is both a social gathering ($50) and a poker tournament ($150). Walk-up registration costs $175. Last year, nearly 200 people attended and the first places winner took home $4,000. Boys & Girls Club of the Harbor Area is at 2131 Tustin Ave., in…

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Chef Jenny Celebrates 7 Years of Raw Cuisine

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By Greer Wylder
July 11, 2013

Chef Jenny Ross celebrates seven years of bringing fresh, organic living cuisine to Orange County on Saturday, July 20 with a day of wellness with yoga, cooking demo, wine tasting and 5-course dinner at the Camp in Costa Mesa. Last year, she opened two new locations in Orange County so more fans had access to Jenny Ross Living Foods, her award-winning eco-delicious living cuisine. During her “Day of Wellness,” Chef Jenny will encourage the public to purchase meal programs by donating to a patient in need for every four meal plans sold between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The day…

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Ted Nugent Performs at Safety Heroes Event

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By Greer Wylder
July 11, 2013

Attend the 5th annual Safety Heroes event benefiting the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at City National Grove of Anaheim. The event will be hosted by Safetyheroes.org Founder, Mark J. Peacock of the Law Offices of Mark Peacock, raising proceeds in support of the injured and critically ill members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Guests will enjoy hosted cocktails, complimentary appetizers, a silent auction and a special presentation and performance by activist and American rock musician, Ted Nugent. 100% of the proceeds raised will benefit The Semper Fi Fund and…

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Mimi’s Cafe Turns 35, Rolls Back Prices

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By Greer Wylder
July 11, 2013

In celebration of Mimi’s Café’s 35th anniversary and French heritage on Bastille Day, Sunday, July 14, Mimi’s will offer a Heritage Menu featuring several classic dishes at original 1978 prices. Five of the classic tastes include a bowl of French onion soup –at $2.25; Pain Perdu at $4.25; classic muffins at 45 cents; French dip sandwich at $4.10; and Eggs Benedict at $3.95 Guests will also have the opportunity to win prizes such as $10,000 in cash, a trip for two to Napa Valley and more with their Merci for Mimi’s promotion. Beginning Bastille Day, all lunch and dinner guests…

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$99 One Way Flights to Hawaii!

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By Greer Wylder
July 09, 2013

  We’ve never heard of such deals on flights to Hawaii—as low as $99* one-way! Today, Allegiant announced new, nonstop jet service twice weekly between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Honolulu International Airport (HNL) beginning Oct. 30. Travelers can take advantage of everyday low fares and save more when booking air, hotel, car and even activity and attraction reservations together. For flight schedules and reservations visit allegiant.com. in celebration of the launch, they will be distributing FREE Aloha inspired ice cream sandwiches from Coolhaus around Los Angeles today at 5900 Wilshire 1 to 2 p.m. and Corner of Radford…

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