Starting Week 3!

Welcome to week 3! I hope you made your ticket purchase already. Not only is this years raffle on track to sell out; we have so many special offers lined up for you, that you are going to need the next 13 weeks to claim them all. I have to admit that this summer has possibly been the most fun I’ve had working at OI. All of our community partners truly offer a fabulous service/product to Orange County. We are so lucky to be able to access such quality venues and I have had the best time checking them out! We never have a reason to say, "there's nothing to do" while living in Orange County.

One of the highlights of last week was our Members event at The Laguna Playhouse. We were treated to a theatrical delight of 50’s tribute singing and dancing in a production called Life Could Be a Dream. This was my first visit to the Playhouse and I was so impressed by the talent produced by our local theatre; it is truly world class. If you haven’t been there yet, you need to check it out.

OI Staff with the cast of Life Could Be a Dream Cast

Right around the corner from The Laguna Play house, is where you will find your next special offer to being a Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle ticket purchaser: Sun Dried Tomato.

This 10% off offer is good through August 18, 2010 and valid at any of the 3 Sundried locations: San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Beach. During my trip, we started with the Crispy Blacked Chicken Spring Rolls that came with delicious honey-cilatro pesto sauce. Then I made my way into a bowl of Creamy Sundried Tomato, Chicken and Vegatables over Bowtie Pasta. It was served with lots of tangy gorgonzola. I can't wait to go back!

Sundried's Laguna location is also conveniently located right next to Hobie where you can pick up your free t-shirt, and a brief walk away from the Wyland Gallery where you can grab a free cup of coffee and a cookie for desert.

Make sure to print out your 2010 Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle e-mail confirmation and go visit Laguna today! I hope to see you all in Downtown!

Raffling the Good Life,

Rachel Gomez

Week Two with Wyland

Hey Bloggers,

I can't believe how fast week 1 of the raffle flew by! It was so energizing to speak with all of our ticket purchasers who were new and those returning to our raffle. This year, we hope that all of you who are returning to our raffle are also energized by our new LOCal Community Partner program. We have a ton of discounts and freebies lined up for you. The raffle doesn't just end with the final drawing in November; we want you to enjoy the benefits of being a ticket purchaser all year long.

So now you may be asking yourself, "if the final drawing doesn't take place until November, why should I buy my ticket today?" Well besides the 4 additional "Early Bird" drawings that you will be entered into by purchasing your ticket before August 18th, you will get to pick up all of the free merchandise we have lined up for you with our LOCal Community Partner program. Most of the free give-aways are only good until August 18, 2010.

Last week I was assigned the task of hanging out at the Wyland Gallery in Laguna Beach to shoot your video for your next freebie. It wasn't a rough day at all..... The Gallery is AWESOME. It is definitely on my list of recommendations for when you're strolling down town Laguna. They have an awesome deck with perfect views, and perfectly cozy couches to relax and take in the artwork. My favorite part was the Coffee Bar. They serve some of the best coffee in Laguna Beach and THE BEST cookies. Definitely not break-and-bake. YUM! I knew, they had to be FREE for YOU the ticket purchaser. Wyland is also throwing in a free poster of your choice if you make a ticket purchase while you are in the gallery.




Again, this offer from Wyland is only good until August 18, 2010. So call us at 949-542-3600 and buy your ticket today, so that you can take your email confirmation down to the gallery to get that cookie and coffee. It's perfect timing now that the June gloom has finally lifted!

Raffling the Good Life,
Rachel Gomez