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Floyd’s 99 & JDRF Partner to Fight Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

By Greer Wylder

August 04, 2021

Floyd's 99 Barbershop provides affordable and on-trend haircuts for all, including hair color, styling, waxing, and other traditional barber services. Every August, Floyd’s 99 Barbershops sell value books to benefit JDRF, one haircut at a time. Since the fundraiser began in 2012, they have raised over $1 million for T1D research! JDRF's mission is to find a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications through the support of research. Learn more about Floyd’s 99’s commitment to JDRF at jdrf.org/shopandgiveback.And, you can find a a local Floyd’s 99 Barbershop at floydsbarbershop.com.

29th Annual Black-Tie Fundraiser August 28th at the Santa Ana Zoo

By Greer Wylder

August 03, 2021

The Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ), a non-profit organization, is pleased to announce its 29th annual gala fundraising event, “Treasure Island Adventure,” taking place Saturday, August 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 11 pm 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…

Inaugural Long Beach Burger Week

By Greer Wylder

August 02, 2021

Long Beach residents and visitors alike are in for a treat as dozens of local restaurants and food retailers will offer unique over-the-top Burgers and value-priced Burger Offers when the inaugural Long Beach Burger Week just launched through August 8. Organized by local non-profit Long Beach Food & Beverage and thanks to a generous grant from the City of Long Beach, executive director Terri Henry, who brought the original restaurant week to Long Beach with partners in 2014, felt that in addition to encouraging local and surrounding "foodies” to enjoy what the expanding Long Beach culinary community has to offer, events like Burger…

Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces Return of Live Performances

By Greer Wylder

July 29, 2021

As live performances return to venues throughout Southern California, Irvine Barclay Theatre will kick off a new season on September 9 with an array of renowned artists including country chart-topping trio The Gatlin Brothers; multi-Grammy-winning jazz artist Pat Metheny; internationally-acclaimed song stylist Michael Feinstein; and author and social commentator Fran Lebowitz.Irvine Barclay Theatre has been busy during the past 14 months of downtime. The theater installed new seats and carpet in the auditorium, as well as upgraded its HVAC system and air-handlers to use hospital-grade filters throughout the building. Tickets go are on sale at thebarclay.org for the following shows, with…

NFL Chargers Training Camp

By Greer Wylder

July 28, 2021

The NFL team, the LA Chargers, return to Costa Mesa at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex and welcome fans to visit training camp and the fan fest area on one of 15 practice days beginning today. The camp is open to the public free of charge and fans must register online in advance to attend. As in previous years, fans will need to pre-register for their free tickets. More information on availability and access can be found at chargers.com/camp. All covered seating and observation space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, after a one-year hiatus, the Bolts will once…