The Dose

Portola Coffee Roasters Presents a Multi-Sensory Experience

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By Greer Wylder
October 23, 2019

Award-winning craft coffeehouse Portola Coffee Roasters just debuted a Theorem menu. And what does that mean? Well, it’s a multi-sensory craft coffee experience so that you can attempt to taste colors. As with all Theorem menus, this one features barista-driven coffee creations that focus on sustainable and seasonal ingredients, complex textures, and global flavors. “Synesthesia is a sensation we experience when two or more of our senses get crossed,” explained Christa Duggan, who, along with husband Jeff, opened the flagship Portola Coffee Roasters location in Costa Mesa in 2011 to bring a 100% single-cup craft brew coffeehouse to Orange County.…

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Village at La Floresta Halloween Event

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By Greer Wylder
October 22, 2019

The Village at La Floresta in Brea celebrates Halloween with a FREE Fall Fest & Trick or Treat Event, sponsored in-part by Pearl La Floresta on Thursday, October 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will take part in Oasis Plaza, between Jimmy's Famous American Tavern and Whole Foods Market, and throughout the center at participating stores and restaurants! The festivities include a free Halloween Trick-or-Treat bag at check-in, a photo booth, DJ-spun music, balloon twisting, face painting, costumed characters, small bites, festive beverages, and candy. Village at La Floresta offers visitors and residents a unique place to experience the…

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March of Dimes Orange County Signature Chefs Auction

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2019

The March of Dimes Orange County Signature Chefs Auction will be celebrated on Thursday, October 24 at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum. Top Orange County chefs are joining forces to raise critical funds to benefit the March of Dimes’ mission to lead the fight for the health of moms and babies.  Ms. Scharrell Jackson, local women’s advocate, entrepreneur, and Founder of the non-profit Leaders in Heels will receive the March of Dimes Champion Award for her outstanding commitment, advocacy, encouragement, and service to women. The United States is the most dangerous developed nation in which to give birth and pregnancy-related death has…

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Fall Fest & Trick or Treat Event At Village at Tustin Legacy

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By Greer Wylder
October 18, 2019

Join Village at Tustin Legacy for a FREE Fall Fest & Trick or Treat Event on Thursday, October 31, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the courtyard, between The Pizza Press and Pier 76 Fish Grill, and throughout the center at participating stores and restaurants! Enjoy a free Halloween Trick-or-Treat bag at check-in, festive Halloween décor, a photo booth, DJ-spun music, balloon twisting, face painting, costumed characters, small bites, festive beverages, and candy. The center features Stater Bros. Market, CVS, and Bank of America, as well as Club Pilates, Dylan Blue Nail Spa, and Great Clips. Experience the best in…

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George Bush, Jane fonda, Lily Tomlin, & Anderson Cooper Speaking in OC

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By Greer Wylder
October 17, 2019

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is now the latest home to the Distinguished Speaker Series of Orange County. Enjoy candid and relaxed evenings with world leaders, Pulitzer Prize winners, best-selling authors, explorers and celebrated personalities offering profound insights and lively discussion. The impressive lineup of speakers includes: Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin Legendary Award-Winning Actors and Activists on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. It is both rare and special to find such an uplifting and hilarious friendship in Hollywood, but legendary friends and actors, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, have found it. Fonda Lily Tomlin been friends for…

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