The Dose

The Dana Point Festival of Whales

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By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2017

Families can visit the “Whale Capital of the West” during the Dana Point Festival of Whales March 4 & 5, 11 & 12. It’s a great way to experience this ancient winter to spring migratory ritual with family and friends, and enjoy seaside activities and whale watching excursions. The 46th Annual Festival of Whales will take place will take place on the weekends of March 4 & 5 and 11 & 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You’re also invited to explore all that Dana Point Harbor offers both on and off shore with a variety of fun and…

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Fashion For Good, Everything Must Go!

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2017

31 Bits, an ethical jewelry company based in Costa Mesa is gearing up for its biggest warehouse sale ever on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 31 Bits moving sale, everything must go! All necklaces are $8; all bracelets are $4. Every 31 Bits purchase impacts a life. 31 Bits was founded in 2008, and every piece is handmade by artisans in Uganda and Bali. 31 Bits works with Javanese artisans who studied and perfected the craft of making creating jewelry from brass. They also work with artisans in Uganda, who make jewelry out of beautiful,…

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Every Dog Has Its Day! Barks of Love Bash

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2017

Attention all dog lovers! Barks of Love Animal Rescue will be holding a fundraiser "Bark Bash" event on Sunday, Feb. 26, which consists of two main events at the Gray Matter Museum in Costa Mesa-- there's a family-friendly festival from 1-4 p.m., and a VIP After-Party Gala from 6 to p.m.. At the family-friendly festival, kids and dogs will have free admission, while adults will have a $10 minimum donation entrance fee. Guests can enjoy dog training and agility demos, photo opportunities, visit with dogs available for adoption, shop at multiple pet food and pet accessory vendors, human clothing vendors,…

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The Pizza Press Expands in OC

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2017

Orange County’s fastest growing build-your-own pizzeria, The Pizza Press, just opened in Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center across from Cinepolis. Other OC locations include Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Fullerton and Orange; and coming soon to Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Tustin, and Santa Ana, The Pizza Press, known for its high-quality ingredients, unbeatable selection of local craft beer, and 1920s newspaper theme. With its fun newspaper theme, you can “publish” your own pizza by choosing from an extensive selection of fresh, high quality toppings, cheese and sauces. Custom pizzas are “hot off the press” in under four minutes, and you can choose…

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JDRF Dream Gala Make Type 1 Disappear

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By Greer Wylder
February 17, 2017

You can help make Type 1 Diabetes Disappear at the JDRF Dream Gala, to be held Saturday, March 18 at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. The black tie event will bring together some of Orange County's philanthropic leaders and feature premiere auctions, spectacular wines, and  entertainment by Justin Willman. The 2017 Dream Gala, under the leadership of co-chairs Dick Allen, Christina Jenkins and Maria Schechter, will honor Ellen Darling and Tracey McCarter for their generous contributions to the type 1 diabetes community. JDRF is experiencing revolutionary breakthroughs in terms of research to advance treatment, prevention and an eventual cure for Type 1…

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