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9th Annual Michael Chang Tennis Classic
07.19.19
World champion tennis players Michael Chang and Kei Nishikori will compete in a World Class Doubles Pro Exhibition at the 9th Annual Michael Chang Tennis Classic (MCTC) on Sat., July 20 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Newport Beach Tennis Club to raise funds for HomeAid Orange County and the Chang Family Foundation. The fundraiser event includes the professional exhibition match as well as a USC vs. UCLA undercard match and top sponsor tennis.
Chang became the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam singles title when he won the French Open in 1989 at 17. Nishikori was currently the Number 6 professional tennis player worldwide. Chang has served as Nishikori’s coach since 2014.
“We are very proud to support HomeAid, which is devoted to building new lives for homeless families and individuals in Orange County through housing and community outreach,” said Michael Chang. “The Chang Family Foundation is an extension of the Chang family’s faith leading them to serve people in need and giving them hope for a better tomorrow.”
MCTC is seeking sponsorships which range from $1,000-$12,500, and silent auction donations. To sponsor or donate, contact Rebecca Brown, MCTC Director of Programs and Community Outreach, at rebecca@mchang.com or 949.858.7300.
General admission tickets are $50 online and $60 at the door. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Autograph opportunity at the end of the professional exhibition match.
The Newport Beach Tennis Club is at 2601 Eastbluff Drive in Newport Beach.
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Sip Trip to Santa Barbara’s Wine Country
07.18.19
Dine Out Long Beach, the organizers of the city’s annual Restaurant Week 2.0 that takes place annually in February, is hosting a curated Sip Trip to Santa Barbara’s Wine Country on Sunday, August 18 that includes a tour and guided tasting with Vintner and Winemaker Michael Larner of Larnery Winery at his private estate in Ballard Canyon plus a guided tasting and picnic lunch at Zinke Winery in Los Olivos.
A luxury coach departs Long Beach at 7:30 a.m and returns at 6 p.m. The cost is $190 per person and includes:
Round-trip luxury coach transportation
Continental Breakfast (en route)
Tour and Guided Tasting with Vintner Michael Larner of Larner Winery at his private Ballard Canyon estate.
Picnic Lunch and Guided Tasting at Zinke Winery in Los Olivos
Two bottles of wine to bring home
Free time to explore tasting rooms and shops in Los Olivos
Limited to 35 Guests
All tasting fees
Taxes and gratuitity. Tickets are on sale now at Eventbrite.com and LocalWineEvents.com (search Santa Barbara Sip Trip). Must be 21 or older. Sip Trip will happen, rain or shine. Itinerary subject to change.
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