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The Coffee Lab Opens!

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2011

Exciting news for all coffee lovers in Orange County! The Portola Coffee Lab is officially open at the OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa. Taste premium organic coffee always hand-picked and flawlessly-roasted. Portola takes the coffee experience to a new level, with its “Art of Brewing” process serving coffee from state-of-the-art Slayer espresso machine, Bunn Trifectas, at the Hario Halogen-Heated Syphon Bar, or v60 pour over bar. If all of these terms are new to you, you need to stop by Portola and learn more. We promise you will be hooked. Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday.…

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Switch a Watch for Clean Water!

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By Greer Wylder
May 25, 2011

Epic Timepieces an Orange County based online watch company with a simple philanthropic concept, for each watch sold Epic will provide clean drinking water for a person in a developing country for one year. Epic recently returned from Haiti to filter water that removes Cholera, Giardia, E. Coli, Salmonella, Dysentery, aluminum, iron, lead and much more. You can watch the video about their work here. In addition it’s offering switchable bands in several fun colors compatible with all its watches ($10 for first band, $7 each subsequent band.) 800.921.7065.

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Get Outdoors!

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By Greer Wylder
May 25, 2011

REI is hosting its biggest sale of the year through Monday at both Tustin and Huntington Beach stores.  You can find savings up to 30% off summer gear and clothing. Become an REI member and receive 20% off one full priced item (exclusions apply). 7777 Edinger Ave. in Huntington Beach. 714.379.1938. 2692 El Camino Real in Tustin. 714.505.0205.

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Ballerinas and Superheroes!

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By Greer Wylder
May 24, 2011

Classic Kids Photography in Newport Beach is having special promotion in May. Reserve a mini tutu and superhero photo sessions to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The mini photo sessions cost $125. The entire session fee will go directly to the kids of St. Jude. Classic Kids is at 219 Marine Ave. on Balboa Island. 949.642.0200.  

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Model Search!

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By Greer Wylder
May 23, 2011

Are you 40 (or above) and feel like you have what it takes to be a model? World renowned modeling agency Wilhelmina is holding a 40 plus Model Search open call through Tuesday to join Wilhelmina’s Sophisticated Division which boasts a roster of elite supermodels, including Beverly Johnson and Carol Alt. You can apply online at www.wilhelminamodelsearch.com. Entry fee costs $20.  Each applicant will receive a $20 coupon to apply towards a Miraclesuit purchase at Macy’s.  Finalists will be announced at Macy’s Herald Square on June 30, in New York.

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