Greer's OC

Join the celebration of the new Carrol Boyes’ store at Fashion Island continuing through Saturday. During the grand opening, there will be drawings for prizes and receive a free $10 gift card with a $100 purchase.

Discover distinctive contemporary fine gifts, home décor and accessories. Interesting pieces include ceramics, glassware, flatware, cutlery, vases, serving ware and as well as jewelry and desk accessories.

It also sells a limited edition of African artisan products from MonkeyBiz, a non-profit foundation founded by Carol Boyes and her partner to benefit native women and their families.

You can find Carrol Boyes' new home near the koi pond in Fashion Island.

401 Newport Center Dr. in Newport Beach. 949.644.2231.

Chocolate Chip Thank you!

We want to thank everyone who came out and donated raffle items and foods for the launch of non-profit "Educating Jack and Milly: One Cookie at a Time” party at OC Mart MIX.

Chef Rachel Klemek from Blackmarket Bakery in Irvine bakes our favorite chocolate chip cookie and the proceeds are going to Jack's and Milly’s (two promising young adults I befriended in Kenya) college education in Nairobi, Kenya. If you couldn’t make it out to the party, you can still try the world’s best chocolate chip cookie (at least we think so).

The Jack & Milly Cookie is available at Blackmarket Bakery in Irvine, OC Wine Mart in Irvine, Paula Hanson in Newport Beach and Lu Lu’s Boutique in Costa Mesa.

We’d like to thank Nicole Vaughn for the awesome music, foods from Taste Buds, tacos from Rasta Taco, fruits from Melissa’s, wines from We Olive Wine Bar, and all of the generous raffle donations.

Many thanks!

Greer Wylder met Jack and Milly on a month-long volunteer trip last year to their tiny village in western Kenya. A college education will allow them and their families to escape a life of poverty (they live on about $1 per day in a small village with no electricity or running water).

Blackmarket Bakery is at 17941 Sky Park Circle # E in Irvine. 949.852.4609.
OC Wine Mart & Wine Tasting Bar is at 2272 Michelson Dr. Irvine. 949.250.0033.
Paula Hanson is at 1703 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 949.515.3811
LU LU Boutique & Gallery is at 1724 Tustin Ave. in Costa Mesa. 949.650.5858.

Obey For Samples

Get first dibs on OBEY at its official sample sale pre-party celebration Friday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Crosby in Santa Ana. Here’s what’s in store for you: food, drinks and music from OBEY Radio DJ’s. Then on Saturday morning, you can find more great OBEY samples at its sale 17462 Von Karman Ave. in Irvine.

The Crosby is at 400 N. Broadway in Santa Ana. 714.543.3543.

Walk to End Alzheimer's Saturday

We’ll see you at Walk to End Alzheimer's Saturday at the District in Tustin. You can raise awareness and funds to enhance care and research for families and those suffering from Alzheimer’s.

Walkers can choose between a two- or four-mile route.  There is no registration fee, but if you raise at least $100 in donations, you’ll receive a 2011 Walk t-shirt. Registration will open at 7:30 a.m., opening ceremonies start at 9:30 a.m. and kick off the Walk at 10 a.m. Call or e-mail Andrea McDonald at 949.757.3708 or Andrea.McDonald@alz.org.

The District at Tustin is at 2437 Park Avenue in Tustin.

Yoga Series!

Celebrate summer while getting fit outdoors with the free lululemon athletica Vino & Vinyasa Summer Yoga Series offered every Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. starting tonight in the Courtyard in front of lululemon athletica. You can take advantage of complimentary yoga classes at all-levels. The session will be taught by top local yoga instructors near the Courtyard fountain and followed by complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres inside lululemon athletica store.

Lululemon is at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.644.9642.