The Dose

It’s Sprinkling in CDM

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By Greer Wylder
April 02, 2013

The originator of the cupcake phenom, Sprinkles Cupcakes that launched in Beverly Hills in 2003, is now bringing us a new Sprinkles Ice Cream shop at Corona del Mar Plaza opening Wednesday. Sprinkles Ice Cream will serve handcrafted ice cream made fresh daily using organic California dairy and carefully selected ingredients with classic flavors such as vanilla bean, strawberry and coffee as well as modern choices like salty caramel, cap’n crunch or butter pecan with caramelized pecan dragées. Sprinkles prides itself on making intensely flavorful ice cream that’s slow churned and densely creamy. To kick off their opening day celebrations, Sprinkles Ice…

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Spring Recess Surf Camp

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By Greer Wylder
April 01, 2013

Looking to make spring break extra special for your kids? Sign them up for Erik Nelsen’s Quiksilver and Roxy Boys and Girls Spring Recess Surf Camp. During the week, your kids will learn to surf, learn ocean safety, study ocean conditions, play games and make new friends. Upon arrival Monday morning they will be introduced to the professional, safety trained instructors as well as to their new surfing friends. The surf campers will get a safety lesson from our trained staff and also listen to instruction from a Newport Beach Lifeguard to make sure they are comfortable before hitting the…

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Spring Fling at SoCo and The OC Mix

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By Greer Wylder
March 26, 2013

This Saturday, celebrate the start of spring at SoCo and The OC Mix the festive Spring Fling Event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly event will feature fun giveaways and complimentary face painting and balloon animals. There will also be a treasure hunt sponsored by the fabulous stores at SoCo and The OC Mix. The Spring Fling event at SoCo and The OC Mix will feature face painting from Couture Paintings, balloon animals, raffles, prizes, and more! Come explore SoCo and The OC Mix with your family by participating in the treasure hunts at the center using the…

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Teaming Up for Kids

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By Greer Wylder
March 21, 2013

Team Kids is inviting you to join them on Sunday, March 23 at the 7th Annual Imagine Event at Il Forniaio restaurant in Irvine. It’s a fun-filled family event that celebrates Team Kids successes with award-winning cuisine, entertainment and a kids’s carnival.  Delicious buffet lunch and silent auction from 1 to 4 p.m., awards and presentations at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $50 for adults, $10 for teens, free for kids 12 and under. Il Fornaio Restaurant at Lakeshore Towers, 18051 Von Karman, Irvine. For more information and to purchase tickets, go here. At the Team Kids Imagine Event (or even…

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Spring Fashions Today!

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By Greer Wylder
March 21, 2013

Fashionistas will want to make it over to Harper’s in Corona del Mar today for its spring fashion show starting at 5 p.m. You can arrive early for some pre-shopping at 4:30 p.m. The boutique will be packed with spring fashion essentials in great colors and prints and all merchandise will be reduced 30%. It’s a must see event, plus wine, sweets, and bites. Harper’s is the go to source for contemporary fashions that are both budget-friendly to higher end, and always hip. Open 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. 2610 E. Coast…

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