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Wine and Dine for Technology!

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By Greer Wylder
August 09, 2010

You can meet likeminded women in technology at a fun wine and dine fundraiser Wednesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The Turnip Rose in Costa Mesa. The Association for Women in Technology is hosting a unique wine tasting experience, boutique shopping, and opportunities to win amazing gift baskets benefiting the AWT Charitable Foundation. Proceeds provide scholarships for women in Southern California who desire to study technology at a vocational school, community college, or four-year institution. Tickets cost $45 online here through midnight Tuesday, or $55 at the door. Ticket price includes complimentary wine tasting, light buffet dinner and a…

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Snap Newport Beach and Win!

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By Greer Wylder
August 08, 2010

How much do you love Newport Beach? You can share your favorite photo and short story of Newport and possibly win thousands of dollars in prizes at www.VisitNewportBeach.com. Your Story Awaits contest gives you the chance to get creative with Newport Beach memories and enter to win cool prizes including a Newport Beach vacation. Here’s how to enter: just upload your photo and submit your story at Visit Newport Beach Contest. The contest is also live on the Visit Newport Beach Facebook Fan Page. By entering, you’ll also receive a $50 discount code on Travelocity for a future trip to…

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Seven Days of Food Bliss!

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By Greer Wylder
July 22, 2010

The first-ever Fullerton Restaurant Week is coming Sunday, Aug.1 through Saturday, Aug, 7. You have seven days to enjoy an affordable culinary experience with prix-fixe menus offered from $5 to $40 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fullerton, one of Orange County’s more eclectic and popular dining destinations, boasts more than 250 restaurants. There’s something for every palate. Some of the participating restaurants include Commonwealth Lounge & Grill, Matador Cantina, Monkey Business Cafe, Phans 55 Bistro and Bar, Stadium Tavern, Summit House Restaurant, Thai Basil, The Cellar, The Olde Ship, The Pint House, The Slidebar, Tony Roma’s and Tranquil Tea Lounge.…

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Boutique Sale Benefitting Abused Women

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By Greer Wylder
July 22, 2010

Classy Seconds Human Options Resale Boutique is going all out Saturday with a parking lot and sidewalk sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Choose from hundreds of women’s, men’s, and children’s apparel, as well as shoes. Just a sample of designer labels available includes Banana Rebublic, Tory Burch, Gucci, and Prada shoes. They will also have small household goods and accessories, small furniture pieces, and much more! Prizes and drawings throughout the day. Register to win a brand new Tommy Bahama men’s short sleeve shirt valued over $100. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds from Classy Seconds go…

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Support the NB Library and Save at CDM Plaza!

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By Greer Wylder
July 20, 2010

One of the easiest ways to give back to the community and receive something in return, too? Join the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, which provides cultural, educational and informational value to all. And if you become a “Book Lover” member for an annual $100 fee you’ll receive a fantastic Corona del Mar Plaza discount card. And new cards have arrived for summer! Here are just some of the savings you’ll enjoy: Tommy Bahama’s Island Grille: $5 off every $20 food purchase; Bikini: 10% off regular priced merchandise; Chico’s: $10 off any purchase of $50 or more; Diane’s Beachwear: 10%…

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