The Dose

Weekend: Taste Their Signatures!

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By Greer Wylder
October 14, 2010

Tonight at the Newport Beach Marriott more than a dozen of Orange County’s finest chefs will prepare their signature dishes paired with the perfect wine to raise money for the vital mission of the March of Dimes. The Signature Chef Series, led by Chef Pascal Olhats (pictured), is a festive culinary evening in support of giving every baby a healthy start in life. Cocktails, tastings and silent auction from 6 to 8 p.m.; seated dessert and once in a lifetime auction packages from 8 to 9:30 p.m. For more on participating chefs and to purchase tickets, please contact Shauna Bradley…

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Save Animals With Style

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By Greer Wylder
October 13, 2010

You can make a difference to help save lives of homeless dogs and cats and look a lot better. Join the artistic team of Studio 4 Salon in Newport Beach Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as it hosts a Cut-A-Thon fundraiser to benefit the Irvine Animal Care Center and the Stray Cat Alliance. 100% of the proceeds from select services will save animals from being euthanized. You can benefit from discounted services up to 60% off. Other ways you can help out is by purchasing food and delicious bake sale items , and donating gently used blankets, towels,…

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Pumpkin, Spice & Everything Nice!

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By Greer Wylder
October 12, 2010

Just in time for the fall season, the tranquil retreat—Splash Spa at The Sports Club/LA—is offering a new Pumpkin Apple Spice Facial that smells and feels incredible. And thankfully, the 50-minute treatment at the destination spa is available to members and non-members at an introductory price of $100 ($20 savings). Not only will you love the aromatic scent from OC-based Epicuren (a world-renown line favored by cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists, exclusive resorts, and aestheticians) this specialty facial addresses hyper-pigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles. Pumpkin is an excellent source of vitamin A, contains other beneficial vitamins and phyto-nutrients, and helps promote smoother,…

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Lights! Camera! International Action!

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2010

Orange County is welcoming a new film festival this week with the Anaheim International Film Festival, which starts Wednesday and continues through Sunday—more than 100 films will be screened, including contemporary narrative feature films, documentaries, live action and animated shorts and student films from all over the world. And the festival will feature industry panels, workshops, tributes, retrospectives and star-studded gala events. You have opportunities to attend films from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. Tickets cost for $10 individual screening pass ($5 students/seniors/military); $30 all day screening pass ($15 students/seniors/military); or $12 special presentation film screenings. And you…

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We Scream For Gelato

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By Greer Wylder
October 08, 2010

The best things in life are free! And today through Sunday you can enjoy a free cup of premium gelato at the new 33Degrees Gelato | Frozen Yogurt in Huntington Beach. The offer has two minor restrictions—time limits and they’re asking for a $1 donation to your favorite Huntington Beach school. Simply stop by for a free-regular sized, cup of Italian gelato, (valued at $2.75) today from 4 to 6 p.m. or 9 to 11 p.m.; or Saturday and Sunday noon to 2 p.m., 4 to 6 p.m. or 9 p.m. to closing. 33Degrees formerly (YoYumYum Frozen Yogurt) offers a…

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