NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 20, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former pro tri-athlete Kimberly Fowler, owner and founder of Costa Mesa's YAS Fitness Center, will instruct a yoga class based on her innovative approach to fitness following a motivational presentation at "The No Om Zone," a special event to be held as part of The Christmas Company, 9:30 – 11:00 am, Friday, November 18, at the OC Fair & Event Center.
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The first 100 attendees to sign up will receive a complimentary yoga mat, towel, and bag courtesy of YAS Fitness Centers. Blondies Custom Couture will provide attendees with "burn out hoodies," attractive cover-ups from the Sofibella Wear yoga clothing line, and spicy lemonade will be provided by Nekter Juice Bar. The Christmas Company is the largest annual fundraiser for the Junior League of Orange County, CA, Inc. (JLOCC). Tickets priced at $45 each are available at www.ShopTCC.com.
Fowler founded YAS Fitness Centers in Venice, California, in 2001. A former attorney and author of "The No Om Zone" published by Rodale, she will share how yoga helped her recovery from brain cancer and sports-related injuries. She will also discuss her launch into business ownership through her innovative and fresh approach to yoga. Fowler will instruct the group on integrating movement, strength, and breath work to help attendees excel, no matter what their level of experience.
Sponsors for this event include YAS Fitness Centers, Blondies Custom Couture, Nekter Juice Bar, EmergenC, Lululemon, and PopChips.
The Christmas Company, a four-day shopping extravaganza, will be held November 17-20, 2011, at The OC Fair & Event Center at Fair Drive and the 55 Freeway in Costa Mesa. Tickets to "The No Om Zone" are also good for multi-day entry to The Christmas Company, which brings together more than 90 unique vendors from Orange County and across the United States. Otherwise, general admission tickets for The Christmas Company are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door or online at www.ShopTCC.com. Tickets for the special events are also available for purchase online or by calling (949) 263-3785 through November 11. In addition to "The No Om Zone," The Christmas Company features a roster of entertaining activities:
Thursday, November 17: Preferred Shopping, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, $35 per person
The early bird gets the mimosa during Preferred Shopping where attendees enjoy V.I.P. treatment and a first look at the exhibitors' goodies. Champagne provided by Gallo Family Vineyards and a savory breakfast will be served at this stroller-free shopping event.
Friday, November 18: Girl's Night Out, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, $45 per person
At ladies' night, attendees will enjoy libations sponsored by Gallo Family Vineyards, exclusive shopping with a 10 per cent discount, and even a little pampering. Attendees will also receive a fabulous gift bag full of treats.
Saturday, November 19: PJs & Pancakes, 10:00 am – 11:30 am, $15 per adult/$25 per child
Fluffy pancakes, arts and crafts, and time with Santa are part of this fun-filled event.
Saturday, November 19: Cooking Demo and Book Signing, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm, $35 per person
Zov Karamardian, owner of Zov's Bistro and three other namesake restaurants, will demonstrate the preparation of delectable dishes from her latest book "Simply Zov." Samples will be served with wine pairings by Gallo Family Vineyards.
Sunday, November 20: Fancy Nancy Tea Party, 11:00 am-12:30 pm AND 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm, $28 per adult/$39 per child
An exquisite English tea party, complete with delicious sweet treats, will set the tone as author Jane O'Connor and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser read their latest book in the Fancy Nancy series. The frilliest tutus and shiniest tiaras are suggested attire at this posh party for moms and children age three and up. Young guests will take home a Special Edition Fancy Nancy book and other treats that will surely be splendiferous! These events hosted by A Whale of a Tale Children's Bookshoppe always sell out.
Overall sponsors of The Christmas Company include Orange Coast magazine and Jill FM.
The funds that are raised annually by the JLOCC directly impact the community through collaborative projects with partner organizations and support JLOCC's mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community. This year's projects include the Second Harvest Food Bank Backpack Program, Crittenton Services Connect Program, Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Reading Program, Olive Crest Kinship Support Services Program, The Raise Foundation Resources in Motion Program, and the League's Bear Hugs and Bear Necessities Program, which partners with the Orangewood Children's Foundation. The JLOCC members also conduct done-in-a-day volunteer projects through the JLOCC's Impact Orange County Committee.
About the Junior League of Orange County, California, Inc.
The Junior League of Orange County, California, Inc., is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The JLOCC has helped found organizations such as Orangewood Children's Home and OneOC, formerly known as the Volunteer Center of Orange County. As a solely educational and charitable organization, the JLOCC's trained volunteers actively support the community through collaboration with organizations that promote and support the health, safety and education of all individuals in Orange County. A 501(c)(3) organization, the JLOCC reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins. Originally established in 1956 as the Newport Harbor Service League, the JLOCC is a member organization of the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. To learn more about the JLOCC, call (949) 261-0823 or visit www.jlocc.org.
