The Dose

Part of Water Festival at NHHS

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2019

The Newport Harbor High School Alumni Association invites you to the “Part of Water” Festival to honor the memory of Newport Beach Lifeguard Ben Carlson on Saturday, May 18 at Newport Harbor High School’s Robert B. Wents Theater. Each of the four showings at noon, 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. will be followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers, the Ben Carlson Foundation, and NHHS alumni who worked alongside Ben. A generous portion of the proceeds will benefit both the Ben Carlson Foundation and the NHHS Alumni Association’s scholarship program.  Friends, families, and neighbors are invited to arrive…

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A Swim Club For Your Pup

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By Greer Wylder
May 10, 2019

In honor of National Pet Month, dog lovers need to know about the new Bone Adventure Swim Club in Costa Mesa. At Bone Adventure, a cage-free dog daycare, boarding & grooming facility, there’s also an outdoor, temperature controlled, saltwater pool that’s a  fun place for dogs to get some low impact exercise and have fun swimming experience. The 50-foot dog pool boasts a 40-foot dock for dogs who love to jump in and a shallow pool area that offers a walk-in beach style entry. There are even water fountains for dogs to splash around in. Bone Adventure Swim Club requires…

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With Gratitude for Mom

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2019

Celebrate mom at Gratitude Kitchen & Bar in Newport with a Mother’s Day brunch featuring a special, “Call Your Mom,” craft cocktail which is served in a souvenir mug with the same sassy sentiment. The cocktail is a refreshing combo of Lillet Rosé, London Dry Gin, Lemon, Raspberries, tonic, and Pyschauds Bitters and garnished with flowers and mint. And starting Monday, May 13, Gratitude Kitchen & Bar will offer a new Meatless Monday promotion. Guests can get a 50% discount on select menu items each Monday for the next three months. While Gratitude is already committed to serving up the highest quality food with a focus on organic, farm fresh,…

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An Evening of Serious Fun

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By Greer Wylder
May 08, 2019

Join Human Options and be transported to the City of Lights for an exciting evening of fabulous food and fun entertainment at Human Options’ Serious Fun Gala, One Night in Paris! on Saturday, May 11 at the Balboa Bay Resort. The 2019 DOVE Award honoree is Celina Doka, for her significant contributions to Human Options and her shared commitment to empowering those affected by relationship violence. Human Options is a local nonprofit that has provided life changing services for those affected by relationship violence for over 38 years. Through their emergency shelter, counseling and outreach in the community, they ensure…

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Wood Ranch Unveils WR Kitchen & Bar

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By Greer Wylder
May 06, 2019

Wood Ranch just opened a new restaurant concept, WR Kitchen & Bar in Laguna Niguel, with a second location set for fall in Carlsbad. WR Kitchen & Bar is tailored to today’s more sophisticated, time-challenged guest with a focus on serving delicious, high-quality food at an excellent value, in an energetic, casually-upscale environment. Featuring a wood-fired open kitchen, WR Kitchen & Bar offers an a la carte menu, allowing each guest more options to customize his or her order with maximum flexibility in the selection of items and portion size. There will also be a wider price range, with items…

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