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Bracken’s Kitchen Hungry Games 5.0

By Greer Wylder

August 17, 2022

For the fifth year, BRACKEN’S KITCHEN is excited to host its signature culinary event benefiting the less fortunate and food insecure in Southern California. This year’s edition, THE HUNGRY GAMES 5.0 is bigger than ever before.It will feature talented, local chefs creating their trademark dishes and competing in the organization’s very own 9,000-square-foot kitchen in Garden Grove on Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pinch Me! band will also be returning to play some incredible live music again.Bracken’s Kitchen welcomes a variety of Southern California's top chefs including Master Baker Dean Kim - OC Baking, Chef Michael Rossi - Zéytoon…

30th Annual Black-Tie Fundraiser August 20th at the Santa Ana Zoo

By Greer Wylder

August 11, 2022

The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) will be celebrating its 30th annual gala fundraising event, “Starry Starry Zoofari,” taking place Saturday, August 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Santa Ana Zoo in Prentice Park, located at 1801 East Chestnut Avenue in Santa Ana. Emmy Award winner, Meteorologist, and sportscaster for the KTLA 5 Morning News Henry DiCarlo will serve as emcee and auctioneer for the evening. Throughout the fundraiser, guests are welcome to bid on wonderful trips, unique baskets, artwork, and one-of-a-kind gifts during the event's live and silent auctions.Tickets sales, media, and sponsorship opportunities are now available…

Dog Adoption Event at Mess Hall Market

By Greer Wylder

August 08, 2022

Tustin’s chef-driven food hall– Mess Hall Market at FLIGHT--is partnering with local dog rescues and vendors to celebrate National Dog Month with an exciting Adoption Event on Saturday, August 20th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! In celebration of National Dog Month, the Dove Project will be bringing adoptable dogs for guests to meet at Mess Hall! The Dove Project is a non-profit organization that focuses on ending the dog meat trade in South Korea. Animal rescuers in South Korea rescue dogs from slaughterhouses, meat farms, and high-kill shelters and are provided with shelter, food, veterinary care, and forever homes in the U.S. In…

Jim McAleer, President & CEO of Alzheimer’s Orange County

By Greer Wylder

August 05, 2022

Meet Jim McAleer, the president, and CEO of Alzheimer's Orange County, for the past eighteen years he has been a dynamic community leader, changing lives by advocating for and actively helping thousands of people living with dementia and their families. Since 1982, Alzheimer’s Orange County has been working hard to provide quality care and support services to the thousands of local residents affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.1. What is Alzheimer’s disease and what does Alzheimer’s Orange County do to help? Alzheimer’s disease–the most common form of dementia– is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly impairs memory and…

Cars & Coffee Event: Muscle Cars at The Marconi!

By Greer Wylder

August 01, 2022

If you missed the last Cars & Coffee at The Marconi, they have good news for you! Your next opportunity is right around the corner. You can join an all Muscle Car, Cars & Coffee taking place Saturday, August 6th at the Marconi Automotive Museum benefitting the Marconi Foundation for Kids!All muscle car owners, car enthusiasts, and those of you just looking for an exciting event the whole family can enjoy are welcome! As always, if you will be bringing a vehicle to display we ask that you arrive early, gates will open at 7 a.m.Spectator parking is available and…