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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…

Steel Magnolias’ Five Alarm Fundraiser on July 31

By Greer Wylder

June 27, 2022

Steel Magnolias, an all-volunteer Long Beach-based organization, will host its annual Signature Event, Five-Alarm Fundraiser, on July 31 from 5-8 p.m. at the Los Angeles County Fire Museum in downtown Bellflower. Tickets are $125 per person ($1000 for a table of 8) or $175 for a VIP ticket ($1400 for a table of 8) which includes a pre-event hosted cocktail hour from 4-5 p.m. and other privileges. The dress is strictly Sunday Funday casual. Tickets and tables are on sale now at thesteelmagnolias.org.Steel Magnolias Five-Alarm Fundraiser promises to sizzle with guest bartenders, including Bob Goen, former co-host of Entertainment Tonight;…

LAWineFest Returns to the Long Beach Waterfront June 4 - 5

By Greer Wylder

June 01, 2022

LAWineFest returns to Harry Bridges Memorial Park at the Long Beach Harbor for the premier wine tasting event of the year June 4 and 5. Featuring award-winning wines from around the globe - plus craft brews and more - the park beside the historic Queen Mary sets the mood for LAWineFest to provide a relaxed space where fun, exploration, and wine education is balanced with artisan shopping boutiques, live music, great food trucks and more. And it’s for a great cause. This year the LAWineFest has again partnered with the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club as its charitable partner, raising…

SOS Announces 29th Annual SOS Wild & Crazy Taco Night

By Greer Wylder

May 15, 2022

Share Our Selves (SOS) is excited to announce the in-person return of the 29th Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night on Thursday, May 19 at Plaza Pacifica at the OC Fair & Event Center. After two years of canceled or modified events, this event promises to be as wild and crazy as ever! SOS is gathering a team of talented and generous chefs from around Orange County who will serve sensational food to over 600 foodies and philanthropists for what has become a distinct signature fundraising event consisting of unique tacos, craft beer, and margaritas.Over the years, the creative chefs have…