Author: Christopher Trela

Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter Named a California Nonprofit of the Year

: Newport Beach Council Member Robyn Grant, Assemblymember Diane Dixon, FONBAS President Jon Langford The Newport Beach Animal Shelter had its official ribbon cutting ceremony on May 25, but the honors and accolades have just begun. Friends of Newport Beach Animal Shelter (FONBAS) has officially been awarded one of California’s Read More

Segerstrom Center Names Susan Brooker Artistic Director of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School

The late philanthropist William Gillespie understood the value of the performing arts to a community. His generous donations to Orange County arts organizations helped sustain and grow the performing arts in the county. Among the many organizations that benefited from his support: Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Pacific Symphony, South Read More

David Wilhelm of Newport’s Tavern House Purchases Cedar Creek Inn in San Juan Capistrano

I have been a David Wilhelm fan for many years, and the reason is simple: The chef-turned-restaurateur created some of the most memorable restaurants in Orange County. In fact, his Culinary Adventures restaurant group was based in Newport Center, a perfect location to supervise his coastal restaurant empire that once Read More

KidWorks 5th Women’s Pickleball Tournament Nets Over $73K for Nonprofit’s College Success Initiative

Pickleball tourney players include: Heather Gaughan, Sharon Roy, Kim Carpenter, Beth Hallett, Debbie Trammell, Kathy Ursini, Wendy Hafer Cox, Lori Junkins, Corinne Morgenstern, Kyle Team, Lisa Gels, Jill Schriber. Pickleball is more than just a popular sport—it’s a wonderful way for nonprofit organizations to raise money while having fun. That’s Read More