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Celebrating Women Tonight

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2010

Spa Gregorie’s Newport Beach hosts a free Women are Wonderful: In Full Bloom Expo tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come check out more than 40 exhibitors including beauty maven experts Clarisonic, Epicuren and Kerastase; local boutiques, fitness studios, wellness services, fashion and more. Educational seminars include a Container Store rep sharing tips for home, closet and personal space organization and a professional fashion stylist from Style 2020 giving personal shopping tips and the hottest fashion trends for summer. Each guest will receive a generous goodie bag and will be eligible for valuable prize drawings. 200 Newport Center Drive, Ste…

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Tacos Gone Crazy!

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By Greer Wylder
August 17, 2010

I’m craving winter already! The fine culinary team behind Haven Gastropub in Old Towne Orange just announced they’re debuting a new fast-casual concept, taco asylum at The CAMP in Costa Mesa sometime late 2010. I’ll keep you posted on exact date. You might think, given the name taco asylum, that it’s a Mexican concept, but not so says Executive chef and partner, Greg Daniels: “Our menu, which will not be expansive in selection, will not be bound by borders or specific cuisine.” Here’s what we can all look forward to: non-traditional tacos, showcasing global ingredients and meats ranging from pork…

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Biking and Saving!

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By Greer Wylder
August 15, 2010

Now is a great time to buy a bike! Two Wheels One Planet is having its biggest sale of the year through Monday. You will find the best bikes and the most popular brands of clothing and accessories on sale. Two Wheels One Planet has two OC stores: in Lake Forest at 24844 Muirlands Blvd. 949.581.8900; and in Costa Mesa at 420 E. 17th St. 949.646.7717. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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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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