Autism Care and Treatment Today! is launching the first national campaign to benefit military families with autistic children in Newport Beach on Saturday.
Hosted in a Newport Beach home (2006 Marlin Way), the non-profit is hosting a food and wine tasting launch party for the new campaign titled, “ACT Today! For Military Families.” Concerned that health insurance for the military only covers a fraction of the research-suggested intensive therapy needed for autistic children, the campaign hopes to bridge the gap for military families until the policy can be addressed.
The event on Saturday will include 25 Young’s Market wineries and delicious local eateries such as The Newport Rib Company, The Arches, Blue Water Grill, Soprano’s and Haute Cakes. Sponsored by Operation Help a Hero, Families of Active Military and Warrior Mommies, entertainment will be provided by Mark Wood.
Hoping to engage and educate about this important cause, ACT Today! will also give guests the opportunity to be among the first to view the organization’s upcoming PSA. Featuring the star of “Criminal Minds”’ veteran Joe Mantegna, who has a daughter with autism, it is scheduled to air on major news networks.
The goal of the launch party is to raise more than $50,000. Tickets are $100 per person. To purchase tickets, visit www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org or contact Laura Marroquin at 714.546.4431 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
The perfect summer treat for you and your three closest friends! When you purchase three yogurts at Icicles Frozen Yogurt now through August 31, you will receive the fourth one for free!
Located in the Eastbluff Village Center in Newport Beach, Icicles uses the highest quality ingredients in its 10 weekly rotating flavors. Greer’s OC loves Icicles frozen yogurt and with more than 40 toppings, you’ll be glad to have icicles on your tongue this summer!
Sorbet, no-sugar added and non-fat products are also available. Icicles is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Icicles is located at 2545 Eastbluff Drive at Vista del Oro in Newport Beach. 949.760.9900.
True Food Kitchen is coming to Fashion Island! Dedicated to simple, fresh and pure ingredients, True Food Kitchen uses seasonal, locally grown, organic produce as often as possible. Developed in partnership with Fox Restaurant Concepts and best-selling author Dr. Andrew Weil, True Food Kitchen set a high standard with the original Phoenix location and the restaurant is committed to nutritious menu items that keep the environment in mind – wild or sustainably harvested seafood; natural, hormone and antibiotic-free chicken, turkey and natural angus beef; wheat free and gluten free options; and biodynamic, organic and sustainable wine.
Your health isn’t the only thing True Food Kitchen worries about. While the restaurant may open Monday, August 2, the globally inspired cuisine is already reaching out to the community by benefiting Oceana’s Sea Change Summer Party at a preview dinner with 100% of the proceeds going to Oceana.
To get a preview of your own, visit True Food Kitchen’s website to look at sample recipes and all the health conscious practices OC residents now get a chance to taste for themselves!
Opens August 2. Fashion Island, 451 Newport Center Dr. in Newport Beach. 949.644.2400.
Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. (brunch served until 3 p.m.), Sunday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (brunch served until 3 p.m.).
Every day deserves a happy hour! Celebrate the workday with the Memphis group with extended happy hours at both locations. The original Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa now has drink specials seven days a week from 3 - 7 p.m. with the downtown Santa Ana location offering a two less days of happy with only Tuesday - Saturday from 3 - 7 p.m.
Characterized by delicious comfort food and tasty classic cocktails meet roadhouse ambiance, find the full happy hour at the Memphis Cafe (Costa Mesa) located at 2920 Bristol Street and Memphis the Santora (Downtown Santa Ana) located at 201 N. Broadway.
Love food & wine? Love traveling? Then a culinary adventure just might be for you. Acclaimed chef Mark McDonald of Old Vine Café (named 2009’s ‘Best Restaurant in OC’ by OC Weekly), along with master chef John Nocita from the Italian Culinary Institute, are hosting a gastronomic excursion to Italy, where guests will spend 10 days exploring and eating their way through the southern regions of
Calabria and Sicily. Activities include: making 50 kinds of pasta alongside chefs from the Italian Culinary Institute, dining in some of the region’s best restaurants, touring wineries and sampling olive oil
and cured meats produced on-site at local farms.
“Most, if not all culinary travels to Italy are centered on the region of Tuscany, so we’re really excited to be able to show people a less-discovered region of Italian history, wines and cuisine,” said chef McDonald. “It’s also where I lived to broaden my culinary training, so this trip is nostalgic for me.”
Space is limited for the culinary tour of Southern Italy, which is slated for January 3-12, 2011. Early booking is encouraged and you can receive more information by calling 714.655.6142 or by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
To celebrate the birthday of the restaurant’s namesake, Ruby Cavanaugh, Ruby’s Diner is rolling back the price of a RubyBurger and fries to $2.80! Starting today at 11:30 a.m. until the close of business, you can enjoy a signature burger and fries sitting on red vinyl seats at the 1940s era soda fountain for less than three bucks.
Hurry over to one of these locations (except for LAX, the Shake Shack at Crystal Cove and sporting venues) for lunch because the price is only good while supplies last.
Refresh and restore your mind and body with Spa Gaucin’s summer special, the “Refresher Duo.” The treatment was designed to relax tight, muscles and exfoliate lackluster skin.
It starts with a 60-minute Mediterranean deep massage with the fresh scent of the spa’s luxurious Chardonnay massage oil. Next up, a 60-minute Advanced AHA Facial, which gives you a deep exfoliation and moisture replenishment for a younger look and healthy glow. It’s ideal for all skin types.
The duo treatment costs $305 and the price is good through Aug. 31. The award-winning, 30,000-square-foot, full-service Spa Gaucin at The St. Regis Monarch Beach features 24 treatment rooms, a fitness center, outdoor lap pool, spa café and boutique, private women’s and men’s relaxation areas, and a coed tranquility lounge.
Beyond world-class treatments, Spa Gaucin offers spa-related activities including nature trail walks along the coastline, beach boot camps, dance and yoga classes, and weekly Women Who Wine events.
You can book treatments online here.
One Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. 949.234.3367.
Peace in Motion is a four-week, nine session video production course designed specifically for the Center for Living Peace in Irvine. Children ages 9 to 14 (5th to 8th grade) can learn how to produce a short film and will use video as a medium to explore and express themes that relate to Living Peace in a group project, hands-on setting. The first session starts Tuesday, from 9 to 11 a.m. your child will experience hands on learning of high quality video production equipment in a group environment. Each group will plan, film and edit their own short films by investigating the four pillars of the Center for Living Peace: peace education and diplomacy; safeguarding the environment; inner growth and development; and exploration of self and the world through arts, culture, and technology. Upon completion of the program, a celebration of your children’s work at the “Peace in Motion Film Festival” Thursday, Aug. 19 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. where all films will be screened to family and friends.
The fee for this four-week program costs $350 and includes a DVD of your child’s finished projects. Center For Living Peace at 4139 Campus Drive in Irvine. 949.854.5500.
We’ve found the perfect summer accessory that’s affordable and way chic. The Knaughty Summer by Cleeo Collection jewelry are hand-crocheted black nylon and silk bracelets with matte black seed beads, vintage clear rhinestone, sterling silver clasps, charms and more (prices range from $30 to $40).
Costa Mesa-based designer Lori Epner says she draws inspiration for the bracelets from her girlfriends (each bracelet is named after one) and that every woman has a little bit of naughtiness in them. The bracelets can be worn solo or paired with your own jewelry to make it more personal. The Cleeo Collection represents what is near and dear to Lori’s heart: her friends, family, fashion, vintage and classic glamour. Her one-of-a-kind pieces are often repurposed from rhinestone necklaces, oxidized chains, base metals, brooches and earrings.
Shop online at http://cleeocollection.com/.
Ready-to-wear doesn’t get much more sexy than when it’s designed by Herve Leger by Max Azria. And now South Coast Plaza is opening a Herve Leger boutique Thursday that’s an exclusive to Orange County. The iconic bandage dress that’s possibly the best statement in sculpting the female silhouette is a mainstay of the collection. Choose from the complete ready-to-wear collection including shoes, boots, handbags and swimwear. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Level 1, Saks Fifth Avenue wing, at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.549.5932.
Seed People’s Market at the Camp is having a huge Patagonia summer sale. Through Thursday, receive 30% off hundreds of shorts, swimwear, T-Shirts and more! Everything from board shorts to puff jackets, from camis to capris, People’s Market has a great selection of all organic outdoor gear.
Join Angels coach Micky Hatcher, outfielder Reggie Willits and pitcher Kevin Jepsen at the OC Fair this week on Friday, July 30 from noon to 1 p.m. The first 100 people wearing Angels gear in line at the main gate will receive first access to the autograph signing and a pair of Angels tickets!
Beginning Saturday, the U.S. Open of Surfing will take over Huntington Beach. Opening rounds and trials begin at 7 a.m. with the competition continuing through the next week. Performances by Weezer and Hot Hot Heat, BMX and skate contests and daily surf events highlight the weeklong event. Find what you like on the schedule at the U.S. Open of Surfing’s website.
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