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SUMMARY:It’s Not Your Same Old Chili Cook Off
DESCRIPTION:The CHILI Cook-off rescheduled date is SATURDAY\, NOVEMBER 5\, 2022 \nWe have the Three 2 Sevens\, a great band\, who will be playing for us! As many of you know\, they play music from various decades. So\, put on your dancing shoes to enjoy the music\, eat great chili\, and have fun with wonderful people. \nEvery Chili Entry will be eligible for the Peoples’ Choice and Best Presentation Award. Additionally\, you must select one of the categories below when you enter. \nEntries will be eligible for only one award in Category One.  \nChili Award categories are as follows… \n\n\n\nCategory One\nCategory Two\n\n\nBest Chili with Beans\nPeople’s Choice\n\n\nBest Chili with Wine—1)\nBest Presentation\n\n\nMost Unusual Chili—2)\n \n\n\nBest New Member Chili—3)\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1)  Wine should be a key element in your chili. \n2)  Unusual chili includes vegetarian chili and white chili. \n3)  A new member is anyone who joined after October 1\, 2019 and did not participate in the 2019 Chili Cook Off. \n\n\n\nNow\, it is time to select your category to show off your cooking skills and enter your own special brew in the Chili Cook-off \nEach chili team will be allowed a space 30 inches by 4 feet wide to set up their chili display (there are no larger display areas). The displays will be judged\, and a “Best Presentation” award given to the most impressive. \nAt least one team contestant must be OCWS member in good standing. Chili Team contestants are admitted free (up to a maximum of two members per team). Cooks must sign up online by October 28. If you rolled over your sign up from October 1\, there is no need to sign up again. \nThe last day to sign up to attend the Cook-off is November 2. \nIf you signed up to attend the October 1 date\, \, your tickets will be rolled over to this date. \n~ Chili Cook-off Rules ~ \n\nEach team will consist of no more than two cooks\, one of which must a OCWS member\nEach Chili Team will have no more than four linear feet of work/display area.\nEach entry must provide at least six quarts of chili.\nContestants will have access to set up starting at 10:00.\nChili must be ready for judging by 2:00\, presentations must be ready by 2:00.\nYou need to provide a way to keep the chili hot (camp stove\, crock pot\, etc.)\nIf you will need electricity\, you must furnish your own extension cord. Electric “spiders” will be located around the serving area. Extension cords must be the heavy-duty type.\nBring your own ladle or spoon for serving.\nOCWS will provide tasting cups and spoons.\n\n– Alice Polsner\, Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/its-not-your-same-old-chili-cook-off/
LOCATION:Courtyard of the OC Fair Grounds\, 88 Fair Dr.\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chili Cook-off
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:This is a invitation only event. \nThis free event is a great way to meet other new members and the Board of Directors as well as learning more about what the OCWS has to offer so you can get the most out of your membership. \nAttire:  Casual (the event will be indoors). \nWine\, water and light appetizers will be served. \nPlease be sure to wear your name badge. \nThis event is restricted to new members who joined on or after January 1\, 2022 and who have not previously attended a new member mixer.  Attendance is limited according to the maximum occupancy of the venue. \nRSVP online at www.ocws.org by selecting New Member Mixer under Events. Deadline for reservations is Friday\, September 19\, 2022. \nHope to see you there! \nBrian McDonald – Director and Membership Chair \n714-227-7284 \nBrian.mcdonald.esq@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-11/
LOCATION:Location in Yorba Linda.  The details will be announced 3-5 days prior to the event via email.
CATEGORIES:New Member Mixer
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SUMMARY:2022 Spring Social - An American Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Eat\, Dance and enjoy.  This is a celebration of AMERICA and the end of the pandemic.  Wear your RED WHITE AND BLUE.  Best American costume (man/woman/couple) wins a prize. \nWe have the favorite OCWS band\, the Three 2 Sevens\, who have delighted OCWS Members at numerous social events and Holiday Dinner Dances.  The OCWS Cooks’ Caucus is planning a meal for everyone to enjoy (NOT hamburgers and hot dogs). \nCost is $47.50 per person (non-member guests $52.50).  That includes the meal\, band and wines from the OCWS Cellar.  Tickets must be purchased in advance and may be purchased on line at ocws.org.  We are sorry but there will be no ticket sales at the door. \nAttendance is limited to sign up early. \nIt’s Back—The Wine Wall!! \nYes\, the Wine Wall has returned and will be at set up and ready. Members are asked to donate a bottle (or more) of wine each valued at not less than $20. Bottles may be donated at the OCWS office\, Building 15 or brought to the An American Picnic social. The bottles will then be sold for $20 each and 100% of the proceeds will go to the OCWS Scholarship Fund. \nSince its inception\, the OCWS Scholarship Fund has donated almost $750\,000 to students at eight colleges and universities in California who are studying enology\, viticulture\, and culinary arts. \n– Brian McDonald\, Chair\n& Kevin Donnelly\, co-Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/2021-spring-social/
LOCATION:Courtyard of the OC Fair Grounds\, 88 Fair Dr.\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courtyard,Member Party
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:This is an invitation only free event that is a great way to meet other new members and the Board of Directors as well as learning more about what the OCWS has to offer so you can get the most out of your membership. \nDate:               Sunday\, March 20\, 2022 \nTime:              2:00 to 4:00 p.m. \nLocation:        Yorba Linda area.  The exact location will be emailed to those who have RSVP’d 3-5 days prior to the event \nAttire:              Casual (the event will be indoors). \nWine\, water and light appetizers will be served. \nPlease be sure to wear your name badge. \nThis event is restricted to new members who joined on or after October 1\, 2019 and who have not previously attended a new member mixer.  Attendance is limited according to the maximum occupancy of the venue. \nCONSISTENT WITH CURRENT OCWS POLICY\, PROOF OF VACCINATION WILL BE REQUIRED.   \nRSVP online at www.ocws.org by selecting New Member Mixer under Events. Deadline for reservations is Friday\, March 11\, 2022. \nHope to see you there! \nBrian McDonald – Director and Membership Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-10/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Member Mixer
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:As a recent member of OCWS you are invited to a New Member Mixer. This free event is a great way to meet other new members and the Board of Directors as well as learning more about what the OCWS has to offer so you can get the most out of your membership. \nAttire:  Casual (the event will be outdoors so sun / weather protection should be taken into consideration). \nWine\, water and light appetizers will be served. \nPlease be sure to wear your name badge. \nThis event is restricted to new members who joined on or after October 1\, 2019 and who have not previously attended a new member mixer.  Attendance is limited according to how many people the hostess feels her home can accommodate. We are having another mixer on January 23rd in Yorba Linda. \nCONSISTENT WITH CURRENT OCWS POLICY AND AT THE REQUEST OF THE HOMEOWNER\, PROOF OF VACCINATION WILL BE REQUIRED.   \nDeadline for reservations is Thursday\, October 7. \nIf the event is sold out\, email me to be added to a waitlist and to get first priority at the next mixer.  If your plans change and you cannot attend\, please email me so the next person(s) on the waitlist may be substituted. \nHope to see you there! \nBrian McDonald – Director and Membership Chair \nBrain@ocws.org
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-8/
LOCATION:Cowan Heights area.  The exact location will be emailed 3-5 days prior to the event.
CATEGORIES:New Member Mixer
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SUMMARY:2019 OCWS Holiday Dinner & Dance
DESCRIPTION:Sold Out – Contact the office 714 708-1636 to be placed on the waitlist.\nJingle Bells\, Jingle Bells\, Jingle all the way. The Holiday Season is upon us (good Lord\, has summer already passed?). Have any of you been to any big box stores lately? The holiday decorations are out\, and the music is playing. The OCWS Holiday Dinner & Dance\, like the holidays\, is right around the corner. \nFriday\, December 6\, 2019\n6:30 pm  – 11:30 pm\nThe Atrium Hotel\n18700 MacArthur Boulevard\nIrvine\, CA\n(directly across from John Wayne Airport) \nThe evening begins with sparkling wine and passed appetizers from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. A three-course dinner will follow accompanied by fine wines provided by the OCWS. Of course\, you are free to bring your own wine to share – there is no corkage fee. \nThe cost for this fun-filled evening is a mere $90 per person which includes tax\, tip\, gratuity and self-parking. Valet parking is available at the discounted rate of $5. Non-members accompanied by an OCWS member are welcome at the same price!  Invite your friends\, neighbors\, or co-workers to join the party. \nWe do have a limit as to the number of people we can accommodate and the deadline for signing up is Friday\, November 29. Attendance must be confirmed to the hotel on the next day. So don’t be a Scrooge\, sign up early and get your table reservation in. \nWe are taking table reservations; each table holds eight people. When your group of 4 to 8 has signed up\, simply contact the event chair at Brian@ocws.org to reserve your group’s table. Additional seats will be filled by other individuals on the night of the event \nMenu \nPlated Salad \nSpinach with Feta\, Almonds\, Sliced Strawberries\n& Lemon Vinaigrette \nChoice of three entrees \nLemon Oregano Roasted Chicken Breast\nwith Roasted Garlic Jus \nGrilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce \nSirloin Steak with Gorgonzola Butter & Shallots \nDessert \nNew York Cheesecake \nAfter dinner\, be prepared to have a good time dancing to the “Three 2 Sevens\,” a crowd-pleaser for the past three years and at many other OCWS events. \nOnce again\, we encourage you to bring an unwrapped gift to be placed under the tree for donation to Spark of Love through the Costa Mesa Fire Department. \nA special room rate of $119/night plus tax that includes parking is available. The Atrium Hotel Reservations Line is 1.800.854.3012 and refer to “OC Wine Society Dinner.” \n– Brian McDonald\, Event Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/2019-ocws-holiday-dinner-dance/
LOCATION:Atrium Hotel\, 18700 MacArthur Blvd.\, Irvine\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Dinner & Dance
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:(An invitation will be or has been sent to eligible members)\nAs a new member of the Orange County Wine Society\, the Board of Directors cordially invites you to attend a New Member Mixer.  This is a FREE EVENT and is a great opportunity \nto meet other new members and learn about the many activities of the Orange County Wine Society. \nPlace:  The Cowan Heights area – the details of the location will be sent by email approximately on week before the event to everyone  who has signed up to attend. \nDress:  Casual attire but it will be outside so please take that into consideration (hats\, sun screen\, etc.)\,  And please wear your name badge. \nThis event is being held at a member’s home so attendance is limited to the number of people our member host feels her home can accommodate.  Sign up deadline\, September 21\, 2019. \nIf you have difficulty signing up on line\, please call the office at 714-708-1636. \nThis event is restricted to new members who joined on or after June 1\, 2019. \n– Brian McDonald\,\nDirector and Membership Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-7/
LOCATION:Cowan Heights\, specific location address will be sent a week prior to the event.
CATEGORIES:New Member Mixer
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SUMMARY:Fall Membership BBQ & Return of the Chili Cook Off
DESCRIPTION:Sold Out -please call the office to be placed on a waitlist\nTHE RETURN OF THE CHILI COOK OFF \nEnjoy the competitors’ homemade chili\, accompanied by a BBQ menu provided by the Cooks Caucus\, wine\, beer\, live band\, and dancing! \nFor this to be a success\, we will need about 20 members willing to “take the challenge” and put their homemade chili up against their peers in a competition judged by culinary professionals. Prizes will be awarded for winners in each category listed below\, assuming sufficient entrants: \n\nBest Traditional Chili – with beans\nBest Traditional Chili – without beans\nBest Vegetarian Chili\nBest Chili Using Wine\nBest Chili Submitted by a New Member\nMembers Choice (voted on by those in attendance)\nBest Decorated Work / Presentation Area\n\nAll chili entrants will receive free admission to this event for themselves and one additional teammate\, plus a free bottle of wine as a thank you for participating. (You might also win an award if your chili wins one of the categories!) Please read the “Chili Cook Off Rules” below: \n\nContestants – OCWS Chili Cook Off Information \nI would like to thank you for volunteering to compete in the 2019 OCWS Chili Cook Off to be held on Saturday\, September 21st at the Courtyard in the OC Fair Grounds. \nThe rules for the competition are as follows: \nChili Cook Off Rules  \n\nEach Team will consist of no more than two cooks\, one of whom must be a member of the OCWS. (if your membership is soon due to expire – make sure you renew before the competition)\n\n\nEach Chili Team will have four linear feet of work/display area to use and decorate. (you will be sharing an 8-foot table with another competitor)\n\n\nEach entry must provide at least six quarts of their homemade chili.\n\n\n Judging of the chili will start promptly at 1:00 PM.\n\n\nJudging of your booth theme/decorations will start about 2:30 PM\, followed shortly thereafter with tasting of the chili by the attending OCWS members and guests.\n\n\nYou will need to provide a way to keep the chili heated (crock pot\, etc.)\n\n\nIf you’ll need electricity\, you must furnish your own heavy-duty extension cord. (we have contracted with the OC Fair to provide the extra electrical outlets)\n\n\nBring your own ladle or spoon for serving. (we will provide the cups/bowls)\n\n\nYou may only enter your chili in one of the first five categories listed below.  (all entrants are automatically entered in the Presentation and Members Choice competitions)  \n\n\n You must confirm with the Event Chair by Sunday\, August 25th that you will indeed be a contestant in the Chili Cook Off\, the category in which you want to compete\, and the ‘name’ of your chili.\n\n\nCategories and the award associated with them\, may be deleted/modified by Event Chair if needed.\n\n  Chili Cook Off Categories  (pick one) \n Best Traditional Chili with beans                                             Judged by OCC Chef’s \nBest Traditional Chili without beans                                        Judged by OCC Chef’s \nBest Vegetarian Chili                                                              Judged by OCC Chef’s \nBest Chili Using Wine  (beer is not a wine)                            Judged by OCC Chef’s \nBest Chili by a New Member (7/1/18 to 7/30/19)                   Judged by OCC Chef’s \n  Categories Competitors Automatically Entered In \n Best Table Presentation (theme/decorations)                      Judged by OCC Chef’s \nOCWS Members Choice                                                      Event Attendee’s Vote Count \n\n All teams (member + one other cook) entered in the competition will have event fees waived and will receive 1 free bottle of wine as a thank you for your participation. \nIf you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at Terry@OCWS.Org. \nLooking forward to a great event and sincerely appreciate your spirit and support in making that happen. \nThose interested in competing\, please contact the Event Chair as soon as possible for additional details at Terry@ocws.org. Remember\, sign-ups accepted on a first-come basis as space is limited! \nFor those who aren’t interested in competing and only want to ‘taste’ the chili\, enjoy the BBQ food\, good wine\, delicious beer and listen to and dance to the live band\, your admission price will be $45 for members and $50 for non-members. \nParking Details\nAs with all of our events\, they only happen because members like you are willing to step forward and volunteer to help. We will be looking for volunteers to help with the set-up\, clean-up\, chili ‘runners’ to assist the judges\, food serving\, wine serving\, check-in\, and a few floaters for those miscellaneous tasks that occur. \nYou can sign up to volunteer when you register for the event on the OCWS website. Looking forward to seeing you there! \n– Terry McLean – Event Co-Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/save-the-date-fall-membership-bbq-return-of-the-chili-cook-off/
LOCATION:Courtyard of the OC Fair Grounds\, 88 Fair Dr.\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer RSVP
DESCRIPTION:If you joined the OCWS after September 1\, 2018\,  and you have received an invitation to attend a New Member Mixer\, please RSVP here by submitting information for tickets. This free event is a great way to meet other new members and the Board of Directors as well as learning more about what the OCWS can offer you as a member. The Mixer will be held in a member’s home in Cowan Heights. The exact location will be sent to the RSVPs by email prior to the event. \nSince attendance is limited\, an RSVP is required—deadline to RSVP is Tuesday\, June 4. Wine\, water and light appetizers will be served. The dress is casual but it will be held outside so that should be taken into consideration. This event is limited to members only. If you have any questions\, contact Brian at Brian@ocws.org. \n– Brian McDonald\,\nDirector and Membership Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-6/
LOCATION:Cowan Heights\, specific location address will be sent a week prior to the event.
CATEGORIES:New Member Mixer
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SUMMARY:2018 Annual Holiday Dinner & Dance
DESCRIPTION:The holiday season is right around the corner! Get in the holiday spirit and join your fellow Wine Society members at the 2018 Annual Holiday Dinner & Dance. The festivities take place Friday\, November 30\, at The Atrium Hotel in Irvine. Sign-ups are now available online at ocws.org. \nThe evening begins with champagne and passed appetizers from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Dinner will follow accompanied by a variety of fine wines provided by the Wine Society. Of course\, you are free to bring your own wine to share – corkage is included. \nThe dinner menu for this event is: \nSalad \nSpinach Salad with Feta Cheese\, Green Apples & Black\nPepper Lemon Vinaigrette \nChoice of Entree: \n\nRoasted Chicken Breast with assorted Mushrooms\,\nShallots\, Pancetta Red Wine Jus served with fresh\nHerbed Risotto & Broccoli\nGrilled Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce\nFlat Iron Steak topped with Gorgonzola Butter & Crispy Shallots\, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes &\nCandied Baby Carrots\n\nDessert \nFlourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Relish \nAfter dinner\, be prepared to have a good time “dancing the night away” with the “Three 2 Sevens\,” a crowd pleaser for the past two years. Even if you don’t dance\, you will be entertained and have a great time\, too. Yes\, they promise to play some “slow dance” music and Holiday rock tunes. \nThe cost for this fun-filled evening is $90 per person which includes tax\, tip\, gratuity\, and self-parking. Valet parking is available at the discounted rate of $5. Non-members accompanied by an OCWS member are welcome at the same price! Invite your friends\, neighbors\, or co-workers to join the party. \nThe Atrium Hotel is offering OCWS members a special rate for Friday night of $119 plus applicable taxes and $8 overnight self park (usually $14).  That’s only a little more than UBER! \n Again this year we will be collecting unwrapped presents to support the Costa Mesa Fire Department’s “Sparks of Love” which provides holiday gifts for needy children in Costa Mesa.  Please bring an unwrapped gift and have your picture taken with some of Costa Mesa’s best!! \nThe deadline for sign up is Monday\, November 25\, no exceptions! \n– Brian McDonald\, Event Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/2018-annual-holiday-dinner-dance/
LOCATION:Atrium Hotel\, 18700 MacArthur Blvd.\, Irvine\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Dinner & Dance,Wine Tasting
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to new members who have joined on or after May 1\, 2018 and have not previously attended a New Member Mixer. This is a FREE EVENT. It is a great opportunity to meet the Board of Directors\, other new members and learn about the opportunities your OCWS membership offers. \nWine and light appetizers will be served. Please be sure to wear your OCWS membership badge. \nAn RSVP (online sign up) is required. When you sign up online\, you will receive an email confirmation. One week prior to the event you will receive an email with the location details.  If you don’t receive this email\, please call the OCWS office because your RSVP has not been accepted. Only those with a confirmed RSVP will be admitted. \n– Brian McDonald\, Director and Membership Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-5/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Member Mixer,Wine Tasting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180317
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SUMMARY:Santa Barbara Vino Train
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to take a step back in time when service meant people smiled and were happy to be of assistance.  Enjoy a scenic train ride to Santa Barbara in a lovingly restored\, 1950’s Art Deco vintage Pullman rail car.  Enjoy a Champagne Brunch on the way to Santa Barbara. \n       \nOnce in Santa Barbara\, there are no less than 18 wineries within walking distance of the station and enough restaurants to meet every taste and budget. \nWe will depart Union Station in Los Angeles at 9:11 am and arrive in Santa Barbara about 11:41 (pulled by Amtrak train #768).  We will return to Los Angeles departing at 7:20 arriving at approximately 9:45 (pulled by Amtrak train #796).  On the return trip\, enjoy an included dinner and beverages of your choice. \nCost is $180.00 per person round trip.  We are limited to 34 seats so it’s first come – first served.  OCWS has done this trip twice before and it’s been a sellout both times so don’t wait.  Reserve your place now. \nWe need to confirm seats so our cutoff date is March 1. \nEmail KevinDonnelly@ocws.org or brian@ocws.org for more information. \nKevin Donnelly and Brian McDonald\nTransportation options to/from Union Station.   \nOrange County members can board Amtrak at either Irvine or Anaheim (for an additional fee) and arrive at Union Station\, and then transfer to the Vino Train touring car.  You will have to buy a round trip ticket from Amtrak. These trains are the same trains that couples to our railcar. \nIn the morning\, \nAmtrak 763 Pacific Surfliner \nLeaves Irvine at 7:48am for $16.20 or Anaheim at 8:08am for $13.50 arriving at Union Station 8:51 am. \nYou will get off of Amtrak’s cars and turn to your left and walk down to the Vino Train car. \nIn the evening\, you will get off of our Vino Train car and turn to your right and get on to Amtrak cars.  Amtrak 796 Pacific Surfliner Leaves Union Station at 10:13 pm arriving at Anaheim at 10:51pm for $13.50 or Irvine at 11:11 pm for $16.20. \nVino Train Boarding Instructions \nSanta Barbara Map \nUpper State Street Map \nTasting and Dining Map
URL:https://ocws.org/events/santa-barbara-vino-train/
LOCATION:Union Station – Los Angeles\, 800 N Alameda St.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 92677-1388\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homewine,Wine Tasting Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180128T160000
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:The event is open to new members who have joined on or after May 1\, 2017 and have not previously attended a New Member Mixer. This is a FREE EVENT. It is a great opportunity to meet the Board of Directors\, other new members and learn about the opportunities your OCWS membership offers. \nWine and light appetizers will be served. Please be sure to wear your OCWS membership badge. \nThis event is being hosted in the private home of one of our members in the Anaheim Hills Area. Attendance is limited according to what the homeowner feels their home can accommodate. \nAs a courtesy to the host\, an RSVP (online sign up) is required. When you sign up online\, you will receive an email confirmation. One weeks prior to the event you will receive an email with the location details.  If you don’t receive this email\, please call the OCWS office because your RSVP has not been accepted. Only those with a confirmed RSVP will be admitted. \n– Brian McDonald\, Director and Membership Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-4/
LOCATION:Anaheim Hills area – address will be emailed one week prior to the event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171201T183000
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SUMMARY:OCWS Holiday Dinner & Dance
DESCRIPTION:The last day to sign up is November 26.  The hotel will not allow us to add anyone after that date. \nThe Holiday Season is right around the corner!  Get in the holiday spirit and join your fellow Wine Society members at the Holiday Dinner and Dance.  The festivities take place Friday\, December 1st at the Atrium Hotel\, Irvine. \nThe evening begins with champagne and passed appetizers from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.  Dinner will follow accompanied by a variety of fine wines provided by the Wine Society.  Of course you are free to bring your own wine to share – corkage is included. \nThe dinner menu for this event is as follows: \nSpinach Salad with Feta Cheese\, Green Apples & Black Pepper Lemon Vinaigrette \nChoice of Entree: \n\n Roasted Chicken Breast with assorted Mushrooms\, Shallots\, Pancetta Red Wine Jus served w/ fresh Herded Risotto & Broccolini\n Grilled Salmon w/ Lemon Dill Sauce\n Flat Iron Steak topped with Gorgonzola Butter & Crispy Shallots\n\nRoasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes \nCandied Baby Carrots \nFlourless Chocolate Cake w/ Raspberry Relish \nAfter dinner\, be prepared to have a good time “dancing the night away”.  The “Three 2 Sevens\,” a crowd pleaser last year\, will return to provide this year’s dance music.  Even if you don’t dance\, you will be entertained and have a great time too.  Yes – they promise to play some “slow dance” music and Holiday rock tunes. \nThe cost for this fun-filled evening is $90 per person which includes tax\, tip\, gratuity and self-parking.  Valet parking is available at the discounted rate of $5.  Non-members accompanied by an OCWS member are welcome at the same price!  Invite your friends\, neighbors\, or co-workers to join the party. \nWe are taking table reservations; each table holds eight people.  When your group of 4 to 8 has signed up\, simply contact the OCWS office to reserve your group’s table.  Additional seats will be filled by other individuals on the night of the event. \nA special room rate of $120/night that includes parking is available. (The Atrium Reservations Line is 1-800-854-3012 and refer to “OC Wine Society Dinner”) \nOnce again we encourage you to bring an unwrapped gift to place under the tree for donation to a charitable organization. \n– Brian McDonald\, Director
URL:https://ocws.org/events/ocws-holiday-dinner-dance/
LOCATION:Atrium Hotel\, 18700 MacArthur Blvd.\, Irvine\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wine Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170212T140000
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Get Free Tickets Now \nA mixer for new members will be hosted by the OCWS Board of Directors on Sunday\, February 12\, 2017 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (location to be determined). This is a free event for new members who have joined since September 1. The mixer will be an opportunity to meet members of the Board\, other new members and learn more about the activities and events hosted by the OCWS.  Invitations will be forthcoming\, and a free ticket must be processed to attend this event. \nLocation will be determined and sent to all who have signed up for this event. \nWine\, soft drinks and light appetizers will be served.  Dress casual and wear your name badge. \nTHIS EVENT IS RESTRICTED TO MEMBERS WHO JOINED ON OR AFTER SEPTEMBER 1\, 2016 AND WHO HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED A NEW MEMBER MIXER. \n SIGNUP FOR TICKETS IS REQUIRED FOR EACH ATTENDEE \nSign up here if you would like to reserve your attendance.  The deadline for reservations is February 3\, 2017\, so we can plan on food and drinks. \nHope to see you there. \nBrian McDonald\, Membership Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer-2/
LOCATION:Location Announced One Week Prior to Event\, CA\, 92627\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160925T140000
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SUMMARY:New Member Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Get Free Tickets Now \nSeveral times a year\, the Board of Directors hosts a New Member Mixer. This is a free event held in honor of our new members to give you the opportunity to meet other new members\, the Board of Directors and to learn about the many activities of OCWS so that you can get the most out of your OCWS Membership. \nThe Board would like to invite you to attend our next New Member Reception at the Courtyard (click to see the map). \nWine\, soft drinks and light appetizers will be served.  Dress casual and wear your name badge. \nTHIS EVENT IS RESTRICTED TO MEMBERS WHO JOINED ON OR AFTER APRIL 1\, 2016 AND WHO HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED A NEW MEMBER MIXER. \n AN RSVP IS REQUIRED \nSign up here if you would like to reserve your attendance.  The deadline for reservations is September 24\, so we can plan on food and drinks. \nHope to see you there. \nBrian McDonald \nDirector and Membership Chair
URL:https://ocws.org/events/new-member-mixer/
LOCATION:Courtyard of the OC Fair Grounds\, 88 Fair Dr.\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
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