**EVENT POSTPONED** STAY TUNED FOR NEW SCHEDULE COMING SHORTLY --Chess N' Games at The Market LV to Host World Chess Championship Match in October


Chess N’ Games at The Market LV to
Host World Chess Championship Match

Reigning World Chess Champion Stan Vaughan to face Challenger Ron Gross in Title Match

Chess N’ Games, the new retail game store opened at The Market LV by Las Vegas residents Cheryl and Michael Stern, is proud to announce that they will be hosting the WCF World Chess Federation Title Match # 11 featuring Grand Master Stan Vaughan and his challenger Ron Gross, winner of the Candidates Tournament held in 2010 at the Riviera Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.

“We are very excited to be hosting the WCF World Chess Champion Title Match at Chess N’ Games, “ says owner Cheryl Stern.  “This is our first retail game store in twelve years, and we thought it only fitting to celebrate its opening with a truly memorable, high-stakes game – the likes of which you only get in Las Vegas.”

Play will begin October 1, and will consist of one match a day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 4 weeks with the final game taking place on Friday November 9th. Each match takes approximately 7-9 hours. On November 9th Stan Vaughan will either be crowned WCF World Chess Champion for the ninth time or a new champion will be named.

The World Chess Championship (a registered mark of WCF) for the title of “The World Chess Champion” is the WCF’s most visible activity.  The title is subject to WCF rules and regulations regarding mandatory defense at least every two years in even numbered years against a challenger determined by WCF via WCF Qualifying Candidate tournament and Candidate Match Playoffs held in odd numbered years or more often in the interim at the option of the current holder, continental championships and the WCF Team Championship.

About Chess N’ Games
Cheryl and Michael Stern, founders of The Game Keeper stores, have opened their first retail store in twelve years with Chess N’ Games, located in The Market LV in Tivoli Village. They are also currently the owners of WorldWise Imports, which has been located in Las Vegas since 2003. www.chessngames.com

About Stan Vaughan
The reigning World Chess Federation “World Chess Champion”, Grand Master Stan Vaughan is one of the most highly decorated chess players in the United States. In 1975 as a high school senior Stan Vaughan was introduced to the great game of chess and quickly developed a passion for it. By 1980 he was the Gold Medal winner representing the United States at the International Student Games and became American Chess Association National Champion the same year, which through 2012 he has won 32 times, surpassing Paul Morphy’s and Bobby Fischer’s records of wins. He has held the title of WCF World Chess Champion since 1996 and from 1995-2007 won the 3rd, 4th and 5th World Correspondence Chess Federation Championships.  He also holds the world record for the most simultaneous blindfold chess game wins (110), the most simultaneous correspondence chess games played (1300 at one time) and a world record for most simultaneous over the board games (730).

About World Chess Federation
The World Chess Federation, Inc (WCF) is a charitable domestic non – profit organization established in 1992 by Undefeated World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer and later in 1996 incorporated to its present status in the State of Nevada.  WCF is devoted exclusively to supporting the educational, cultural and recreational value of the game of chess.  To these ends the organization will conduct various programs including programs to encourage students to study and play the game of chess as a means of intellectual development.

For more information, please visit www.WCFchess.org

OC HIT FACTORY MAKES LAS VEGAS DEBUT @THE MARKET LV


THE MARKET LV WELCOMES PREMIERE MUSICAL GUEST, OC HIT FACTORY

Rising Stars from the OC Hit Factory to Make Their Las Vegas Debut
 on Saturday, September 15

Summerlin, NV – September 4, 2012 -- The Market LV, an inspired new retail destination and artisan marketplace in West Las Vegas, is proud to welcome as its first musical guest, The OC Hit Factory for their Las Vegas debut on Saturday, September 15 beginning at 7:00 p.m.  The performance is free to the public and will be held inside The Market LV near the View Wine Bar & Kitchen.

The OC Hit Factory is a record label and music academy based in Orange County, CA, showcasing some of Southern California’s hottest upcoming talent.  Their show at The Market LV will include performances by the following artists:
Joanna Pearl
Ava Cocks
Catrien Maxwell
Dixie Maxwell
Robbie Crebar
Gavyn Bailey
Parker Hernandez
Hope Gonzales
Madison Flowers
Haley Chapman
Marcus Miles
Savannah Young

Founded in 2010 by international no.1 recording artist, Thomas Barsoe, the OC Hit Factory is already catching the attention of the music industry’s biggest players. Dedicated to discovering and developing young singers and songwriters, the studio is divided into two locations, one at the Music Hall in Anaheim, and the other in San Juan Capistrano. The OC Hit Factory family consists of finalists from the national television show, The X Factor, international recording artists, nationally and internationally recognized songwriters and bands, as well as local artists. The young talent from around Southern California coming together under Barsoe's direction is the ultimate driving force behind the academy's success. 

ABOUT THE MARKET LV
Located within the beautiful Tivoli Village in west Las Vegas, The Market LV features a curated collection of local entrepreneurs, artisanal dining and purveyors of fine goods within a hip, modern locale, which is a distinct departure from the standard mall or the crowded gallerias on the strip. The collective vibe of The Market LV provides opportunities for quality, boutique brands, who may not otherwise have a retail presence, to set up shop and reach the public in a very intimate setting.  Designed to be a one-stop shopping destination for everything from one-of-a-kind finds to celebrity-favorite brands and cocktails to dessert, The Market LV will be a destination for the most distinctive shoppers from around the globe.

The Market LV
www.themarketlv.com
420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite #150
Mon-Sat 10 am-9 pm
Sunday  - 11 am-6 pm

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/The-Market-LV/315834995098455
Twitter: @themarketlv
  



RING CHING CHING ADDS NEW BRIGHT PRINTS TO LINE OF PJ’S, COSMETIC BAGS, PILLOW CASES & MORE

With Most Items Around $20, Ring Ching Ching Features
Animal, Ocean, Floral + Classic Symbols Inspired Prints



Newport Beach, CA - Ring Ching Ching, a Southern California merchandise company, now offers dozens of bold graphic prints, as well as an expanded line to include over 500 products, including apparel, gifts and home accessories.  The exclusive, bright prints, originally inspired as a modern twist on Greek and sorority apparel and merchandise, are credited with expanding the company’s audience to include gals-on-the-go, teens, moms, kids, and more.

Available on the company website, www.ringchingching.com, all Ring Ching Ching products are available in the following prints:

·         Yellow Owl
·         Blue Anchor
·         Green Squirrel
·         Pink Rose
·         Green Ivy
·         Blue Dolphin
·         Pink Moon
·         Blue Arrow
·         Red Lyre
·         Yellow Kite
·         Pink Quatrefoil
·         Red Rose
·         Green Nautilus
·         Blue Fleur
·         Purple Heart
·         Turquoise Crown
·         Blue Lion



The Ring Ching Ching collection includes the following products:  pajama pants ($35), boxer shorts ($22), cosmetic bag ($20), pillow cases ($18), magnet boards ($40 L, $24 S),  magnet clips ($8.50), coin purse and key chain ($10), frames ($20, laundry bags ($22), pencil cup ($10), socks ($12.50), scarf ($15), sweatshirt ($49) and brand new is the pennant flag banner ($20).  
Ring Ching Ching fabrics are also sold by the yard ($17 per yard) to create duvet covers, table clothes, blankets, crib bedding and more.

  
 

About Ring Ching Ching:

Named after a song Jennifer J. Martin and her Pi Phi Sorority sisters sang when she was in college, Ring Ching Ching was created in 2009 when she could not find any stylish or modern sorority merchandise out there for the new generation of woman going Greek. A single mom, her kids have also gone through the Greek system - her daughter is a Pi Phi alum and her son is an active SAE, Jennifer’s love for fashion and design was inspired by her grandmother, an interior designer and circa 1969 fashionista, who always had Jennifer creating, cutting, gluing or sewing something.  Jennifer has combined the eye for design she inherited from her grandmother with the skills and experience she picked up as a buyer for various retails stores and boutiques to build Ring Ching Ching into a success. Now offering over 500 products, Ring Ching Ching is sold online at www.ringchingching.com or through boutiques stores nationwide. 949-637-2401

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APPLES & ORANGES TO CELEBRATE RE-GRAND OPENING ON AUGUST 25


The Not For Profit Boutique Showcasing Local Artists Expands Store
& Moves To New Location In The OC  Mart Mix
Costa Mesa, CA -- Apples & Oranges (A&O), a not-for-profit store front showcasing local artists, has moved and expanded its boutique in The OC Mart Mix.  To celebrate, A&O will host a grand re-opening on August 25, from 5pm-9pm.  Featuring live music, treats by For Cake Sake, guests will also have a chance to meet and greet local artists (3313 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa).  
The goal of Apples & Oranges, which opened its first retail location at The OC Mart Mix in November 2011, is to give local artists a place to display and sell their work and in turn they give back 10% to the charity of their choice. Apples & Oranges is run by a team of volunteers and interns who are passionate about pouring into the artistic community in Orange county. “Creating a place that gives back and props up in as many venues as possible, A&O is not about making a monetary profit but making a profitable influence in the lives of our artist and the community,” says Cindy Avilla, A&O’s proprietor.
With everything from handcrafted jewelry, soap, and pillows to paintings, clothing and more, the artists featured in Apples & Oranges, include:
STUDIO SUZAN
Kenton Michael Designs
Andrea Luna Reece
Halo Jak
So Succulent
Jacaranda Creations
Eclore Soaps
Cause 2 Be
Corkculents
Tree Swing
Cotton Treats
Punjammies
Tag Home Designs
Help Ink
DEDO Frames
Nostalgic Woods
with more to come...

The Artist at Apples and Oranges give back to the following charities:
44 women for Children
International Princess Project
Dwelling 222
Susan B Komen foundation
Jacaranda Creations
Bam Gam
Boxer Rescue LA
Liberty House
SIM
And many more...
MORE ABOUT APPLES & ORANGES
Apples & Oranges is a non-profit boutique that offers artists, designers, and charitable organizations a space to showcase their products with a purpose.  At Apples & Oranges you will find artisans with passion, love, and a heart for others; along with the desire to see change, restoration, beauty, and strength grow in human kind. By having a place to display their product, they have the opportunity to make a difference with every purchase.  With every purchase, a 10% donation is made to another non-profit.
A&O supports a community of like-minded people; creating a venue to support the dreams and visions of artist to bring about intentional compassionate change in our world. We bring the community unique, hand-crafted products that give back and inspire the next generation of growth.
In each fruit there are seeds. When just one small seed takes root, with proper light, water, and nurturing, it can become something so rich and beautiful; a tree ready to bear fruit and harvest its full potential. It just takes a little seed, some love and nurturing and an opportunity to grow; to bring something so life giving that it can’t be compared to anything else; it is like apples and oranges.
Apples & Oranges
Give. Nurture. Grow. http://www.facebook.com/OandAstore

Saddleback Publishing Partners with CHOC Children's to Immunize Kids Against Illiteracy Donating More Than 10,000 Books to Their "Reach Out and Read" Program

Saddleback Publishing is a great company doing great things in their community and for struggling, delayed and at-risk readers in classrooms nationwide. Check out this announcement of their latest partnership to get kids reading!!

 

 

Committed to supporting struggling and delayed readers at every stage in their development, Costa Mesa-based Saddleback Publishing has partnered with CHOC Children’s to “immunize” children in Orange County against illiteracy through their donation of over 10,000 books to the CHOC- sponsored “Reach Out and Read” Program. “Reach Out and Read” promotes early literacy and school readiness with a research-tested, evidence-based model that is proven to help children develop the language skills they will need to learn to read and succeed in school.

"The team at Saddleback is extremely excited to donate books to our friends at CHOC in support of such an effective and worthwhile program such as ‘Reach Out and Read’,” says Arianne McHugh, President of Saddleback Publishing.  “Literacy is a crisis across the U.S. and we are committed to doing everything we can to get the books and tools into the hands of children who need them to help them succeed.”

"We are so pleased to have a local partner assist us in providing books to children in need," says pediatrician and leader of CHOC’s “Reach Out and Read” program, Dr. Mark Colon. "As statistics have shown, the earlier we can get children reading, and more importantly kids and parents reading together, the better chance we have of making a lifetime reader out of that child." 

CHOC’s “Reach Out and Read” program is designed to put books into the hands of underprivileged children during their wellness visits at CHOC clinics across Orange County.  Due to their wide range of titles and resources, Saddleback’s donation of books has allowed Dr. Colon and his staff to not only provide books to early readers, but also to create opportunities for conversation with tween and teen patients about such topics as drugs, gangs, sexual activity and orientation and many other relevant topics addressed in Saddleback’s award-winning urban fiction collections.

ABOUT REACH OUT AND READ
Reach Out and Read is an evidence-based nonprofit organization that promotes early literacy and school readiness in pediatric exam rooms nationwide by providing pediatricians new books to distribute children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud.

Reach Out and Read builds on the unique relationship between parents and medical providers to develop critical early reading skills in children, beginning at 6 months of age. The more than 4 million families served annually by Reach Out and Read read together more often, and their children enter kindergarten better prepared to succeed, with larger vocabularies, stronger language skills, and a six-month developmental edge over their peers.

ABOUT SADDLEBACK EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING
Saddleback Educational Publishing, a second-generation family company and certified woman-owned business, kicks off its 30th anniversary with nineteen YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers Awards (2011-2012) for its high interest, low reading-level series, Urban Underground. Saddleback was also recently awarded their first Silver Medal for their Urban Fiction title, Unchained, from the Independent Publishers Book Awards, their latest series Lockwood Lions was also a finalist. With their award-winning urban fiction, adapted low-level classics, graphic novels, audio books and SMART Board Lessons for the Classroom, Saddleback continues to lead the secondary education market with innovative ways to reach reluctant learners.  www.sdlback.com


ABOUT CHOC Children’s
Named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report (2012-2013) and a 2011 Leapfrog Top Hospital, CHOC Children's is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients. Affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, CHOC’s regional healthcare network includes two state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo, several primary and specialty care clinics, a pediatric residency program, and four centers of excellence - The CHOC Children’s Heart, Neuroscience, Orthopaedic and Hyundai Cancer Institutes.