SOURCE: Orinda Chamber of Commerce Attendees to Enjoy Culinary Delights While Benefiting Orinda’s Public Schools ORINDA, CA–(Marketwire – August 19, 2010) –  San Francisco’s East Bay area food lovers will again have the opportunity to join a fun, culinary tour to sample their way through Orinda restaurants on Tuesday, September 28th. The Orinda Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Educational Foundation of Orinda (EFO), a non-profit organization providing financial support for quality educational in Orinda’s public schools, today announced plans for the third annual ” O rinda Restaurant Tour .” Last year’s event was a sellout. The event will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

SOURCE: Marriott Queensland’s Gold Coast Resort Offers Sweet Escape! Packages SURFERS PARADISE, AUSTRALIA–(Marketwire – August 19, 2010) –  Queensland’s popular Gold Coast area has always impressed and delighted visitors, from Snappers Rock to the aptly-named Surfers Paradise. From dining and nightlife to watersports and family fun a dazzling array of beautiful  Gold Coast resort hotels are simply unmatched, and offer every variety of fun in the sun for a perfect getaway. To cater to a variety of getaway tastes, the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa is proud to offer its “Escape!” Surfers Paradise accommodation specials.

SOURCE: IHOP GLENDALE, CA–(Marketwire – August 19, 2010) – IHOP, one of America’s favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, has teamed up with Pepsi to give back to its communities as part of the Pepsi Refresh Project. Now through October 2 at participating IHOP Restaurants, purchase an ice-cold Pepsi beverage and Pepsi will donate $20,000 to IHOP’s national charity partner Children’s Miracle Network.  “IHOP takes great pride in giving back to the communities that support our business year round,” said Carolyn O’Keefe, IHOP’s senior vice president, marketing. “We are proud to partner with the Pepsi Refresh Project to further support Children’s Miracle Network and the hundreds of children’s hospitals located within our communities.” IHOP supports Children’s Miracle Network each year with its National Pancake Day promotion, and over the last five years has raised more than $5.35 million for Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities. Children’s Miracle Network hospitals treat millions of children across the country each year, and donations to the organization are used to provide access to healthcare services, research and education.  For more information on the Pepsi Refresh Project, visit www.refresheverything.com