Greer's OC

One of our favorite Orange County-based photographers, the talented Sandy Heit, shoots incredible candid portraits of babies, children and families in natural light. Last year during the holidays, she had the fortunate problem of being overbooked with clients and had to turn work down. This year, why not book a family session in July and August when the kids are out of school and the weather is perfect.

And, as a special for Greer’s OC subscribers if you book during those months, you can get a single digital file (value $150) that can be used for holiday cards, or gift prints. Regular session fees cost $250 for weekdays, or $350 for weekends.

Sandy can travel throughout Orange County and Los Angeles, or can meet you at any location you choose. You can view a gallery of her works at sandyheit.com.

2043 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 949.515.3905.

Educate Jack and Milly This Thursday!

This Thursday, join OC Mart MIX and Greer’s OC for the launch party for "Educating Jack and Milly: One Cookie At a Time" from 6 to 9 p.m. Greer Wylder will be debuting the new Jack and Milly chocolate chip cookie baked at Blackmarket Bakery in Irvine.

Purchase a cookie, and you’ll help change the lives of two young Kenyans by sending them to a university. Greer Wylder met Jack and Milly on a month-long volunteer trip last year to their small village in western Kenya. A college education is allowing 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.)

First 100 RSVP’s receive a free gift at the door and there are only a two days left: RSVP at gretchen@pacific-creative.digital.

Greer has already raised enough money ($4,000) that's allowed them to enroll in a university in Nairobi, However, more funds are need to allow them to continue their education. Please consider changing the future of these two bright and caring Kenyans by attending the launch party. All proceeds will go toward their education. Enjoy wine; foods from Rasta Taco and Taste Buds, and live music by Nicole Vaughn.

OC Mart Mix is at SOCO at 3311 Hyland Ave in Costa Mesa.