Livermore catering services, Sanctuary Ultra Lounge and Restaurant announces a special wedding package in time for the upcoming wedding season. For $ 29.99 per person, Sanctuary Ultra Lounge and Restaurant will cater any wedding event. Included in this service is a large appetizer board with gourmet cheeses and assorted crackers; seasonal vegetables with assorted dips, including humus and vegetable dips; and assorted seasonal fresh fruits. The special also includes a lunch or dinner buffet that comes with bread and butter; a choice of a mixed spring green salad or gourmet Caesar salad; garlic rosemary tri tip or lemon herb chicken; garlic mashed potatoes or baby red potatoes or rice pilaf; and grilled seasonal vegetables.

This price also includes staff for setup, serving and cleanup; silverware; cloth napkins, with a choice of white or black; ceramic dinner plates; chaffing dishes; ceramic serving platters and salad bowls; and stainless steel serving utensils for a formal flair.

For personalized packages with a bit more, an $ 8 per person addition will purchase an Open Bar Package stocked with cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, champagne toast, domestic beer, well cocktails and soda service. For $ 9 per person, its the same package, plus a signature cocktail. For $ 10 per person, the same package comes with well cocktails.

Nicky K. of San Francisco, Calif., said on Yelp.com: Sanctuary made the party feel as comfortable as if we were in someone’s living room — only with other people cleaning the mess and cooking the food. After reading Blair’s review, I find out they charged nearly nothing! I’m not sure how Sanctuary deserves anything less than 5 stars. Next time I’m in Livermore, I am 100 percent stopping in here for some lounging.

For more information about its wedding catering package or any of Sanctuary Ultra Lounge and Restaurants products or services, call 925-478-3480, view the company on the web at sanctuarycateringandevents.com or visit 2369 First St. in Livermore.

About Sanctuary Ultra Lounge and Restaurant

Sanctuary Ultra Lounge and Restaurant features a unique, comfortable hospitality experience where patrons can relax, unwind and be among friends. At this Livermore night club and lounge bar, enjoy cocktails, an extensive wine list, tapas, entrees and salads in the main lounge while sitting in one of its contemporary sets of sofas, love seats and lounge chairs. With an emphasis on incredible customer service, a hip atmosphere, fabulous beverages and wonderful food, patrons are sure to enjoy incredible and unique experiences. Livermore s Sanctuary Ultra Lounge and Restaurant services the areas of Dublin, Pleasanton and San Ramon, and also offers catering services and outdoor dining, as well as a sports bar section.

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Houston, Texas, February 19, 2012 Houston based PerSys Medical and PerSys Medical Training Center, with the help of Hanks Gym and various other sponsors, will host its 1st Annual Community Health and Safety Day focusing on emergency safety and general health. With February being Heart Awareness Month, activities will include CPR classes, first aid classes, cancer prevention information, an epilepsy team and more. Fun for all ages will be provided including a bouncy house for kids along with the opportunity to meet the Houston Rockets Clutch and a chance to win game tickets from the Houston Aeros. The event is free and open to the public.

The event will cover emergency safety for the whole family and a visit with the local fire and police departments. M.D. Anderson will perform a puppet show educating kids on the dangers of smoking and they will have a booth spotlighting cancer prevention. There will also be a chance to win prizes such as a Kindle Fire, iPod Shuffle, and more. Additionally the Houston Rockets Clutch will be on hand part of the day for photos and fun.

This will be the first annual PerSys Medical Community Health and Safety Day. The event was created to educate local residents on personal safety, family safety, and how to respond to various emergency situations.

PerSys Medical is partnering with local organizations such as Hanks Gym (a local fitness center and boxing gym), the Houston Rockets, the Houston Aeros, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches, Roadster Grill, and more. Together they will give the community the opportunity to receive free education on living a safer and healthier life.

PerSys Medical specializes in bringing life-saving innovations to federal and civilian medical markets including military, law enforcement, homeland security, EMS, and wilderness medicine agencies as well as government agencies worldwide. Aided by close relationships with medics, training facilities and decision makers, the company successfully markets several life-saving innovations, which have become standards in the US military and other leading organizations.

Along with PerSys Medical, PerSys Medical Training Center offers comprehensive medical training for the general community, law enforcement, and healthcare professionals. PerSys Medical Training Center is an authorized provider of CPR and ECC courses from the American Heart Association and offers other courses such as First Aid, Traumatic Aid, Workplace Safety Training, Active Shooter, ACLS, PALS, BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals and more.

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It will be hard to pick what to do first at Lavender Daze check out the live music, wander through the booths filled with local vendors or grab some lunch at the BBQ. We recommend starting with the u-pick lavender fields the kids will love walking through the plants that are as tall as their little bodies and you can bundle some organic lavender up to take home. Other things not to be missed include the craft classes for DIY lavender wreaths (registration required) and wand making classes (no registration necessary), childrens activities and a ladybug release party with Teacher Janet, and a visit with the sweet alpacas that make the farm their home. Another big highlight of the festival is the lavender release parties check the online schedule for details about when to catch this fun event!

Lavender DAZE Festival is host to dozens of local vendors so you can stock up on Hood River specialties before heading back home. The lavender products that are made on the farm are always a favorite essential oils, lotions, soaps and much more.

Possible lunch spots: You dont have to go far to get a delicious meal at the festival there will be a huge BBQ all weekend long by Charburger County, (a local favorite), and also authentic homemade Fajitas by Palillos’s Especials. If youre feeling adventurous, try some of the delicious lavender gelato, sorbet & lavender lemonade. Dont forget to buy some local Cathedral Ridge wine (2007 Oregon Winery of the Year) while youre there too.

Things to bring: Its typically pretty warm around Hood River in July, but dress in layers and bring a light sweatshirt in case of a chilly breeze or to throw on as the sun starts to go down. At the top of the list sunscreen and hats. (If you have a big, wide-brimmed straw hat, now is the time to wear it!) Other things that will make the trip better: a blanket or lawn chairs for relaxing while you eat or listen to the live music, a fun market basket or bag from home to collect your lavender, and some bottled water. Dont forget snacks for the car ride back home and, of course, your camera!

Hood River Lavender Farms is about 65-miles east of Portland. Expect the trip to take between 60- and 90-minutes from Portland. Admission is FREE!, so despite the cost of the drive, it wont cost much to enjoy the lavender!

The 2011 Lavender Daze Festival is:

July 16th, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

July 17th, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location address is:

Hood River Lavender

3801 Straight Hill Rd.

Hood River, OR 97031

Online: Find out more about Lavender Daze, band schedule, and vendor list on their website.

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written by Joel Orcutt & Katie Kavulla

Goldn Plump? brand wants to make your love for chicken as good as gold with its Goldn Chicken Challenge, a consumer promotion worth $ 10,000 in gold. October 3 through December 11, 2011, consumers will find a promotional code on specially marked Goldn Plump packages. Each code offers an entry for the Goldn Chicken grand prize and an opportunity to unlock weekly recipes, “chickenalities” and prizes.

Over the next 10 weeks, five random winners will unlock the Goldn Chicken and earn the weekly prize, such as a Weber? One-Touch Charcoal Grill, Delsey? Luggage set, $ 250 Party City? gift card, KitchenAid? Mixer, Breville? Juicer or Toaster Oven, Amazon Kindle?, Nikon? camera or other themed giveaways. If consumers do not have the weekly winning code, they may still win the grand prize, since each code entered online goes into the grand prize drawing. The grand prize winner of the $ 10,000 in real gold will be randomly drawn at the end of the promotion in December 2011.

“The Gold’n Chicken Challenge is a fun and family-friendly contest that makes everyone a winner. All participants will save money with the on-pack coupon, and they’ll gain access to flavorsome Gold’n Plump recipes that vary based on the weekly chickenalities,” said Rory Bidinger, Gold’n Plump brand advocacy & marketing manager.

Shoppers are encouraged to select their favorite Gold’n Plump product with the Goldn Chicken Challenge sticker each week. Upon entering the code, sweepstakes participants will unlock new weekly “chickenality” characters, such as Rocky the Gameday Chicken and Kate the Healthy Chicken. Each of the “chickenalities” delivers a chicken recipe tailored to their chicken personality. Free Gold’n Chicken Challenge recipes are wholesome, delicious and crafted by Gold’n Plump culinary experts.

Promotional codes can be submitted at http://www.goldnchickenchallenge.com.

About the Gold’n Plump? Brand and GNP Company

The Goldn Plump brand is distributed by GNP Company (formerly known as Goldn Plump Poultry), based in St. Cloud, Minn. since 1926. GNP Company is a family-owned provider of premium chicken products to retail, deli and foodservice customers throughout the Midwest and in other parts of the country under both the Goldn Plump? and Just BARE? brands. The company employs about 1,600 people and partners with nearly 350 family farmers in Minnesota and Wisconsin to produce wholesome, high-quality chicken. For more information on its full line of poultry products, as well as innovative recipes, general cooking and safe handling tips and nutrition information, visit goldnplump.com and justbarechicken.com.

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Customer advocacy is the #1 priority for Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs) worldwide, according to a recent IBM study. Fuggettas presentation, which is entitled Turning Advocates into a Powerful Marketing Force, will feature real-world case studies about how companies like Intuit, CDW, Rubios Fresh Mexican Grill and many others are leveraging their most enthusiastic customers to spread positive Word of Mouth and drive sales.

Fuggetta is the leading expert on brand advocacy. He is a former partner at Regis McKenna Inc., the legendary marketing and communications firm where he co-managed the Apple account. He later became CMO at Genuity, a Verizon spin-out which went public in June 2000.

Fuggetta is the author of Brand Advocates: Turning Enthusiastic Customers into a Powerful Marketing Force, to be published by John Wiley & Sons in 2012.

To register for this event, contact MENG NoCal . This event is open to the public.

About Zuberance

Zuberance is the leading social media marketing company focused on Brand Advocates. Zuberances award-winning social media marketing solution enables companies to systematically identify and energize their highly-satisfied customers (AKA Brand Advocates), driving measurable increases in referral leads, recommendations, and revenues. For more information, visit http://www.zuberance.com or follow Zuberance on Twitter @Zuberance.

About MENG

The Marketing Executives Networking Group (MENG) is the premiere international community of executive-level marketers who share their passion and expertise to ensure each members success. This not-for-profit organization of nearly 2,000 members fosters career and personal success across virtually all industries and marketing specialties by providing networking opportunities and the ability to share knowledge and best practices. Members must have reached at least the VP level in their organization. Eighty-four percent of members have Fortune 500 experience and 70% have earned graduate degrees. To learn more about MENG, post executive level marketing positions, or to access MENGs database of marketing executives, speakers and consultants, visit http://www.MENGonline.com. MENG can also be found through its blog, MENG Blend, or Twitter at @MENGonline.

Media contacts:

Cara Fuggetta, Zuberance, 650.576.7475, cara(at)zuberance(dot)com, @CaraFuggetta

Chris Faust, Fastlane (on behalf of MENG), 973.226.4379, cfaust(at)fast-lane(dot)net

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The following itinerary features Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country, Pechanga Resort & Casino, and Promenade Temecula dining.

1-SUNDAY

Taste premium-vintage Baily wines; lunch at Carols at Baily Winery. Next, experience Old Town Temeculas artisan-food shops like Temecula Olive Oil Company, Old Town Spice Merchants, Old Town Sweet Shop.

Dinner on Old Town Bailys 3-course specials ($ 15++, $ 20++, $ 30++); the butternut-squash soup, legendary.

2-MONDAY

Awaken early for an incredible, hot air balloon flight. Visit wineries with one of many wine transportation companies. Lunch at Falkner Winerys The Pinnacle: panoramic views, salad, winemakers jumbo shrimp pasta, just $ 15++.

Come evening, Thornton Winerys Caf? Champagne: country French elegance, contemporary cuisine.

3-TUESDAY

Three, Golf Digest 4-star-rated, 9-hole courses comprise Temecula Creek Inns 27-holes. Play 18 by morning; 9 in the afternoon. Between, lunch at Killarneys; shepherds pie (just $ 5++); dessert: Irish cream bread pudding.

Make dinner memorable at Temet Grill. Tantalizing dinner offerings ($ 15++, $ 20++, $ 30++) include seared scallops, spicy crab linguine, sirloin.

4-WEDNESDAY

Discover historic Old Town Temecula: They Passed This Way monument; Temecula Valley Museum; Civic Centers Luisue?o-inspired, basket-shaped fountain. Lunch at The Bank; specials ($ 5++, $ 10++, and $ 15++) include house-margarita and your-choice Mexican entr?e.

The afternoon is adventurous, Old Town shopping: art, antiques, collectibles, crafts, d?cor, fashions.

Dinner is Pechanga Resort & Casinos Seafood Grotto freshest seafood. After, thrill to casino gaming.

5-THURSDAY

Ranked by GOLF Magazine as one Californias best courses, the Arthur Hills-designed Journey at Pechanga is well-worth the splurge. Afterward, lunch on authentic Asian noodle dishes ($ 5++, $ 10++, $ 15++) at Pechangas Bamboo.

Afternoon is more Pechanga gaming excitement then dinner at nearby Fish Monger Caf?. The evenings entertainment is live-jazz at Old Town Temeculas The MERC.

6-FRIDAY

Dedicate the day to discovering De Portola Wine Trails boutique wineries. Lunch ($ 5++, $ 10++, $ 15++) at The Restaurant at Leoness.

Dinner on Italian fare at Pechangas Paisanos then enjoy great laughs at Pechangas Comedy Club.

7-SATURDAY

Shop for fresh seasonal fruit, citrus, avocados, artisan foods at the festive, Old Town Temecula, California-Certified Farmers Market.

Then head to Mount Palomar Winerys Shortys Bistro; offerings ($ 5++, $ 10++, $ 15++) include stone-oven pizza. Afternoon at wineries with live music, an arts-and-crafts fair.

Dinner is Its All Good Bar & Grill ($ 10++, $ 15++, $ 20++): specials like fajita bites. Then – opry-style, country music at Old Towns The MERC.

8-SUNDAY

Roundtrip the Class-1 walking trails: Uptown to Downtown, Old Town Temecula. Lunch at Front Street Bar & Grill; the menu ($ 5++, $ 10++, $ 15+) includes flat-bread pizza, salad-and-pasta.

Afternoon in Old Towns friendly, wine-tasting rooms like Lorimar, Tesoro, Villa di Calabro. Mid-afternoon, catch live classical-music at The MERC. Dinner at Old Towns popular Sweet Lumpys BBQ .

9-MONDAY

Tricky and beautiful, Red Hawk Golf Club is a must-play challenge. Lunch at Callaway Winerys Meritage; grilled jumbo-shrimp kebob, taste of paired wine.

Catch a winery tour; learn about handcrafting Callaway wines. After, taste wines only available at the winery.

The evenings dining is inspired cuisine at Scarcellas Italian Grill.

10-TUESDAY

Make it a day at Promenade Temecula. Explore specialty-shops like Apple, Express, Coldwater Creek, Walking Company, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Papyrus, Barnes and Noble.

Lunch is Tilted Kilt ($ 5++, $ 10++, $ 15++): flatbread pizza, huge burgers. Dinner is cozy with Lazy Dog Caf?s eclectic menu.

Then catch a top movie or IMAX 3D at Edwards Temecula Stadium 15.

11-WEDNESDAY

Old Town Temeculas Living Yoga Center welcomes walk-ins. Experience flexibility, balance, peace.

Lunch at Wilson Creek Winerys Creekside Grille; any two sandwiches (Gerrys Reuben, exceptional) and kabocha-pumpkin dip, just $ 25++.

Afternoon highlight is a Wine Country Trails by Horseback ride through the vineyards.

Come evening, Pechangas ale-house-inspired Kelseys: exceptional food, microbrews.

12-THURSDAY

Play the Robert Trent Jones-designed, Golf Club at Rancho California: hilly terrain, wide fairways. Then lunch at Sizzler touted as best Sizzler in the world.

Head to the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve; explore miles of hiking trails, rare oak woodlands.

Last night in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country: return to a favorite establishment to savor again.

***Information is believed to be accurate but may be subject to change.

VisitTemecula.org is the official website of the Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau. The 501(c)6 non-profit stimulates tourism and economic activity, and is the regions official resource for visitors.

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