Greer’s OC: Sweat it out with Kaia F.I.T.
Come check out the new fitness craze that is Kaia F.I.T.! You can take a free Kaia F.I.T. demo class in Huntington Beach at 6 p.m. Monday. (Best to arrive by 5:45 p.m. so the class can start on time.) The class meets at the greenbelt at Ninth Street and Pacific Coast Highway (metered parking is available, or give yourself time to find free street parking). Limited space is available. Just e-mail Kristin Bush at k10bush@yahoo.com to reserve a spot or call (714) 717-9939. Pretty sweet swag bags are offered for the first 50 to reserve a spot! Kaia F.I.T. is a combination of intense muscle confusion workouts and nutritional guidance along with constant support from Kaia F.I.T. trainers. It’s a whole body approach to fitness and healthy living that aims to make you leaner, stronger and more flexible and give you more energy. For more information, visit https://www.kaiafit.com.
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Laguna Beach Books is hosting a special book signing at 3 p.m. Saturday with former star of MTV’s “The Hills” and “Laguna Beach,” Lauren Conrad. She will be signing copies of her two new books, “Lauren Conrad Style” and the latest novel in her L.A. Candy series, “Sugar and Spice.” It’s a ticketed signing, so you must purchase one of her books to attend the event. At the book signing, you can take photos, but no posed photos. Conrad will sign but not personalize her books. Books must be purchased from Laguna Beach Books. The store is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1200 S. Coast Hwy. Suite 105A in Laguna Beach. For more information, call (949) 494-4779 or visit https://www.lagunabeachbooks.com.
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Join Desa Salon at the Costa Mesa Courtyards from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday for an event in support of B4BC https://www.b4bc.org a nonprofit dedicated to increasing awareness about breast cancer, the importance of early detection and the value of an active lifestyle. Desa will be serving complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks while you mingle and shop from top products: hair, candles and apothecary. Purchase a $5 raffle ticket for the chance to win a giveaway. First-time visitors will receive a $30 Desa gift card for any salon service. Desa Salon is a cutting-edge salon with a talented team of stylists, owned by leading stylists Chris and Kelly Tapia, at 1835 Newport Blvd., Suite D-256 in Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 645-0311 or visit https://www.desasalon.com.
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South Coast Plaza is celebrating the Angelitos Card program taking place today through Wednesday. Purchase an Angelitos Card for $60 and enjoy 20% savings at more than 125 South Coast Plaza retailers and restaurants. Check for exclusions at https://www.angelitosdeoro.org. Proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and are 100% tax-deductible. Purchase your Angelitos Card at any South Coast Plaza concierge, Angelitos Card kiosks in Jewel Court or at select boutiques.
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You can make a difference (and look a lot better) and help save lives of homeless dogs and cats. Join the artistic team of Studio 4 Salon in Newport Beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday as it hosts a Cut-A-Thon fundraiser to benefit the Irvine Animal Care Center and the Stray Cat Alliance. One hundred percent of the proceeds from select services will save animals from being euthanized. You can benefit from discounted services up to 60% off. Other ways you can help out are by purchasing food and delicious bake sale items and donating gently used blankets, towels, collars and leashes. (Lucca Café in Irvine will be donating delicious food during the event.) Choose from the following salon services available at reduced prices: hair cut and style at $55 (a $100-plus value); style only at $35; color (one process) at $55; face-frame highlights at $55; Kerastase hair treatment at $15 (a $35 value); brow-shaping at $20; lip-waxing at $10; microdermabrasion (by Skin Fusion) at $55 (a $185 value). All services will be by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling Studio 4 at (949) 706-0801. Cash or checks are preferred. Studio 4 Salon is at 1303 Avocado Ave., Suite 155.
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B. Toffee based in Newport Beach is my favorite toffee I’ve ever tasted. What started out as a cooking hobby for founder Betsy Thagard to be given as gifts for friends and holidays is now enjoying a cult-like following with gourmet candy aficionados. Each batch is still lovingly handmade using the finest ingredients available. You can pick up signature B. Toffee canisters and boxes locally at Promelis Westcliff Market or the A Market both in Newport Beach; or at Hi-Time Wine Cellars and Where’s the Party? in Costa Mesa. (Check online for more stores.) B. Toffee is now available online for corporate gifts, personalized gift favors and gift baskets. For more information, call (949) 722-9001 or visit https://www.btoffee.com.
GREER WYLDER writes Greer’s OC for the Huntington Beach Independent each Thursday and the Daily Pilot and Coastline Pilot each Friday. She’s the founder and president of greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining, music, events and trends. Her blog can be viewed https://www.greersoc.com and she can be contacted at greer@greersoc.com.