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Cocktails for Diabetes

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2011

Celebrate the advances in science through research to find a cure to type 1 and type 2 diabetes at the UCI Center for Diabetes Treatment and Research 5th annual cocktail party from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort in Newport Beach. The evening’s theme, Toasting American Ingenuity, will be a night to enjoy regional American fare, select wines and craft beers, entertainment, and find out about diabetes research updates. You can also support the Center through incredible opportunity drawings with a chance to win premium wines, a night at the Montage and dinner at Asada in Laguna Beach, a double pearl…

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Euro Style

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2011

Just once a year Stephen Frank Garden & Home in Laguna Beach offers huge savings throughout the store. And now,  it’s your time to save up to 70% on European pottery, and decorative accessories, lighting and furnishings for indoor and outdoors. Included in the sale are handmade Italian table lamps from Vietri, ceramic table lamps from John Derian, a Thomas O'Brien chandeliers, and Murano style chandeliers. And it’s a great time to save on two special fragrance lines, Paris based Carriere Freres candles; and Dr. Vranjes, a line of diffusers from Florence, Italy.  Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday;…

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Dream Guild!

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2011

Looking for a fashionable, charitable organization to join? The Dream Guild of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Orange County offers members exclusive events at must-have designer boutiques, luncheons, and more, all the while raising much-needed funds to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. The Dream Guild is hosting a new membership luncheon Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Silver Trumpet Restaurant in Costa Mesa. Not only will you meet new friends, enjoy a delicious lunch, (I’ll be the guest speaker sharing tips on OC trends and hot spots) you’ll be contributing to curing diabetes. The lunch costs $100 per person ($25 per ticket is…

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Fashion’s Night Out

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By Greer Wylder
September 07, 2011

Celebrate Fashion’s Night Out at South Coast Plaza Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. with exciting fall fashions and shopping events. More than 100 boutiques and restaurants will be participating. Here’s sneak peak of what’s in store for you. Assouline will celebrate Brazilian living from its newest book, “Brazilian Style,” with a Caipirinha bar, and Samba lessons. Fendi will showcase limited edition portfolios by Karl Lagerfeld. MaxMara will host a specialty lash bar with makeup application; and M∙A∙C will host "M∙A∙C Me Over," with before‐and‐after photos taken of each guest and assembled into a live collage. And stop by Saks…

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Doheny Days

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By Greer Wylder
September 06, 2011

No need to say goodbye to summer just yet, stay in the kick-back mood with a weekend music fest at the beach! Doheny Days at Doheny State Beach is back and better than ever Saturday and Sunday with headliners like Weezer, Ben Harper, CAKE, Ziggy Marley and more! The festival includes a mix of rock, reggae, surf and roots music, as well as attractions like a Ferris wheel, eco-exhibits, local art works, games, food and drinks. Support eco living by riding your bike and leaving it with a free bike valet. You’ll be entered to win a brand new beach…

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