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Celebrate Labor Day Weekend at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

By Greer Wylder

August 23, 2024

Summer fun continues at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort this Labor Day weekend, offering aquatic adventures, food trucks, live entertainment, tribute bands, and family-friendly activities from Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2, 2024.Guests can soak up the sun at Newport Dunes’ Inflatable Aquatic Park, open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. This water wonderland features extra-large inflatables, including a 17-foot slide, climbable icebergs, monkey bars, bouncers, and more. Additional water activities include pedal boats, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and 21-foot electric Duffy boats. All watersports activities can be booked online at NewportDunes.com.Tunes at the Dunes brings live…

Red Cross Offers $20 Amazon.com Gift Card for Donors in August

By Greer Wylder

August 12, 2024

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those with type O blood, are urged to give as soon as possible to help patients receive lifesaving medical care. In Orange County, there are many upcoming blood donation opportunities through August. To find a blood drive near you, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Help.The Red Cross is working with hospitals around the clock to meet the blood…

Roll @ Santa Monica: Grand Opening of Seasonal Roller Skating Rink

By Greer Wylder

August 05, 2024

Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Roll @ Santa Monica, a seasonal roller skating rink located in the heart of the beach community. This marks the first time Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. will host such an event, adding a new and exciting recreational option to the district’s offerings. The 4,800 square-foot outdoor rink, operated by Willy Bietak Productions, will be open from Saturday, August 10, through Monday, October 14, at 1324 5th Street, Santa Monica.The Grand Opening Celebration, in partnership with LA Skate Hunnies, will kick off the skating season on Saturday, August 10, featuring…

Experience Ultimate Wellness at Lido House

By Greer Wylder

July 31, 2024

Lido House in Newport Beach now offers an exclusive in-room cold plunge experience, a first for the Marriott brand, enhancing its wellness offerings.In addition to the cold plunge, Lido House has introduced two new wellness-focused packages featuring Therabody products:In-Room Cold Plunge: Enjoy the benefits of cold plunge therapy, including increased energy, improved recovery, and immune support, in the comfort of your room.Drift to Sleep Package: This package includes Therabody's SmartGoggles with SmartSense Technology™ for customized relaxation, Recovery Jet Boots for leg revitalization, and a selection of aromatherapy products like Osea Vagus Nerve Oil, Osea Pillow Mist, and Cosmedic CBD.Lido House…

Exclusive Lifestyle & Branding Mini-Sessions by Brystan Studios!

By Greer Wylder

July 26, 2024

For nearly two decades, I've relied on Brystan Studios to capture high-quality photos for my business and social media needs. The process is effortless, complemented by Lori Brystan's expertise in hair and makeup, which adds a professional touch to every session. Brystan Studios, a leading studio that has photographed the "who's who" of Orange County, including being featured on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County on Thursday, July 25 at 9 p.m., ensures a seamless experience.Recently, I had new photos taken at Brystan Studios for my upcoming book, "Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs and Visionaries of Orange County,…