Greer’s OC: Endless fun with Ruby

Ruby’s Diner is hosting a free “Endless Summer” party from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Huntington Beach Pier, complete with burger cookout, free outdoor movie and stars from the iconic surf documentary. Director Bruce Brown, surfer Robert August and the star of “The Endless Summer II,” Robert “Wingnut” Weaver will be signing autographs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. RubyBurgers and sodas will be sold for $5. All proceeds will be donated to Childhelp (https://www.childhelp.org), aiding victims of child abuse and neglect.

The iconic 1966 surf movie “The Endless Summer” starts at 7:30 p.m. so pack chairs, pillows and a warm blanket and we’ll see you there! It’s the perfect way to end the summer. The party takes place at Pier Plaza in Huntington Beach. For more information, visit https://www.rubys.com.

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Fall home furnishings are here

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ new fall collection just arrived at its signature store at South Coast Plaza Village. The modern and clean collection is done in steel grays, lavender, polished nickel and some light marble pieces. And through Sunday, all tables and storage pieces are reduced 20%. The home furnishing store offers furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories designed to make people comfortable — and it’s dog-friendly. The store is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at 1661 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana. For more information, call (714) 389-9300 or visit https://www.mgbwhome.com.

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Find luxury and a new body

Looking for a luxury fitness studio that can help get you in the best shape of your life? Consider the Well, a state-of-the-art personal fitness studio in Laguna Beach. Owner Brian Wisely grew up in Laguna Beach and has been a fitness professional since 1994. The studio is both expertly equipped and beautiful, much like you’d find at a fine spa hotel with a staff of trainers who are certified and compassionate — offering the best at what they do. And the location is convenient, at Pavilions Shopping Center at Boat Canyon with great parking. But you need to try the Well for yourself. As a special for Greer’s OC readers, the studio is offering one complimentary week of training (three sessions with a trainer) and a fitness evaluation with body fat analysis, including a report. Plus, buy a package of training sessions by the end of August and receive an additional week of training. Just mention Greer’s OC for the offer. The studio is at 610 N. Coast Hwy., Suite 200. For more information, call (949) 715-0311 or visit https://www.thewellfit.com.

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Women: Feel wonderful at expo

Spa Gregorie’s Newport Beach hosts a free Women are Wonderful: In Full Bloom expo from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. Come check out more than 40 exhibitors, including beauty maven experts Clarisonic, Epicuren and Kerastase; local boutiques, fitness studios, wellness services, fashion and more. Educational seminars include a Container Store representative sharing tips for home, closet and personal space organization and a professional fashion stylist from Style 2020 giving personal shopping tips and the hottest fashion trends for summer. Each guest will receive a generous goodie bag and will be eligible for valuable prize drawings. The spa is at 200 Newport Center Drive, Ste. 100. For more information, call (949) 644-6672 or visit https://www.spagregories.com.

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Visit playhouses for homeless charity

Help eliminate homelessness in Orange County by supporting HomeAid’s 19th annual Project Playhouse. Seven dream playhouses are on display at the Irvine Spectrum Center’s Giant Wheel Court through Sept. 5. For a $5 donation per person, you can view the amazing interiors through the playhouses’ Dutch doors from noon to 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. There’s even the first net-zero entry: an eco-friendly playhouse called the Ocean Adventure Lab designed by LPA Inc. (https://www.lpainc.com), an Irvine-based sustainable design firm. The Ocean Adventure Lab was built with reclaimed and recycled materials, natural wool insulation, a composite wood structure and its own source of renewable energy with photovoltaic panels that are both aesthetically attractive and energy efficient. For more information, visit https://www.projectplayhouse.org.

The event culminates in a live auction for the playhouses from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 10 at a private residence in Crystal Cove in Newport Beach. Tickets to the Newport New Moon Sunset Gathering event include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and can be bought at https://www.projectplayhouse.org/cat3sub4.php for $250 each. HomeAid’s Project Playhouse helps raise funds to build housing for homeless families and individuals in our community. The Irvine Spectrum Center is at 71 Fortune Drive in Irvine.

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Market Place returns

The Orange County Market Place is back! After its brief hiatus during the Orange County Fair, the Market Place will reopen from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It’s the best swap meet ever — 20 acres of great values and quality merchandise. If you haven’t been in a while, you will be pleasantly surprised by the more than 1,000 items and foods available, plus the artisans and crafters corner and fun kids activities, too. Admission is $2, and children younger than 12 get in for free. The Market Place is at the OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 723-6616 or visit https://www.ocmarketplace.com.

GREER WYLDER writes Greer’s OC for the Huntington Beach Independent each Thursday and the Daily Pilot and Coastline Pilot each Friday. She’s the founder and president of greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining, music, events and trends. Her blog can be viewed at https://www.greersoc.com and she can be contacted at greer@greersoc.com.