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Childhelp OC Chapter Nets $625K at Annual Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic at Newport Beach Country Club

The Childhelp Orange County Chapter raised over $625,000 at the 44th annual Childhelp Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic held at the Newport Beach Country Club on Monday, May 18. Platinum Title Sponsors Jacquie and Michael Casey. Photo by Ann Chatillon This year marked the 14th anniversary to bear the name Read More

New Directions for Women Generates $225K at Circle of Life Brunch at Balboa Bay Resort

New Directions for Women held its 18th annual Circle of Life Brunch on May 7 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, raising approximately $225,000 for the Costa Mesa-based nonprofit. The organization’s signature event, the Circle of Life Brunch was attended by over 260 guests to support the transformation Read More

KidWorks’ Women’s Pickleball Event in Newport Beach Nets $100,000 In Support of College Success Programs

With the unwavering support of women who came to play pickleball for a great cause and the generous sponsors devoted to keeping it thriving year after year, KidWorks’ Play for a Purpose Women’s Pickleball Event on April 23 netted over $100,000. The annual event was held at The Tennis & Read More

Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar Announces New On-Site Restaurant Opening Late Summer 2027

For the past several years, the onsite restaurant at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar was 608 Dahlia, the creation of Chef Jessica Roy, one of the most creative chefs in Orange County. Open mainly for lunch and special events, 608 Dahlia was always packed with delighted diners Read More

CureDuchenne of Newport Beach Appoints Lidia Gardner as Vice President of Clinical and Medical Affairs

CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit based in Newport Beach committed to finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has appointed Lidia Gardner, PhD, EMBA, as its new Vice President of Clinical and Medical Affairs. Dr. Gardner brings more than 15 years of experience spanning clinical strategy, patient advocacy, evidence Read More

Salt & Straw in Newport Beach Feature Special Chef Series of Flavors Through June 25

Every month Salt & Straw, the popular ice cream purveyors with a store in Newport Beach, release a limited time edition of crazy concoctions that are often surprising in their ability to combine unique flavors into satisfying frozen treats. Their current monthly flavor series is something a little different. According Read More

Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival Marks 10th anniversary at Balboa Yacht Club June 13

The Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary with events and activities open to the public at the Balboa Yacht Club on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Club and supported by the City of Newport Beach, Visit Newport Beach, and Read More

Speak Up Newport Meeting on June 10 Discusses Newport Center: Past, Present and Future

How has Newport Center evolved into the Mixed-Use Center it is today? Has it fulfilled the vision of the planners? Come hear Michael Stockstill, the author of “Transforming the Irvine Ranch” and the recently released “Irvine Ranch Fulfilling the Vision 1977-2025” discuss the planning, development and future of Newport Center, Read More

Baroque Music Festival Brings Classical Masterpieces to Corona del Mar with ‘Bright Cecilia’ Season June 21-28

It’s not easy to sustain a music festival, especially one devoted to classical music from the Baroque period (music composed between 1600 and 1750). It’s not as grand as Beethoven nor as intense as Mahler, but Baroque music has its devotees, which is why the Baroque Music Festival in Corona Read More

Newport-Mesa Graduating Seniors Awarded Grants for Extemporary Achievement at Annual Balboa Bay Club 1221 Scholarship Awards Dinner

For the past 33 years, high-achieving Newport-Mesa graduating high school students have been the recipients of scholarship grants presented by the Balboa Bay Club. An auxiliary known as the “1221 Club” (named for the Coast Highway address of the Club) in addition to significant fundraising from the Club’s Annual Men’s Read More