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UCI MIND 8th Annual “A December to Remember” Gala
11.28.17
Join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease at UCI MIND’s 8th Annual “A December to Remember” Gala on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach.
This annual event supports critical research to discover ways to prevent or slow the onset of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease.
This year, UCI MIND will honor Alzheimer’s disease advocate and former First Lady of California, Maria Shriver, at the event. Those who purchase presale tickets will have the opportunity to attend a pre-event cocktail reception with Ms. Shriver before the Gala.
Tickets and sponsorship packages range from $350 to $50,000, and 100% of all proceeds will support Alzheimer’s disease research at UCI MIND and the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement.
For more information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, or to purchase tickets, please visit gala.mind.uci.edu or contact Danny Harper at 949.824.3793.
Balboa Bay Resort is at 1221 West Coast Highway in Newport Beach.
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KXMAS with Eric Burdon and the Animals
11.28.17
To kick off the holiday season, KX 93.5, a locally-focused, nonprofit FM radio station, is hosting KXmas featuring Eric Burdon and The Animals on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Irvine Bowl at Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach.
All KXmas proceeds will benefit local nonprofits, such as The Friendship Shelter, Laguna Beach Chamber and KX 93.5. Attendees will get to hear classics like “House of the Rising Sun” and “We Gotta Get Out of This Place,” at the only concert allowed at the Irvine Bowl. Guests can also enjoy Festival of Arts Winter Wonderland, which will feature themed holiday party tents, indie Christmas carolers, spiked punch and a “drunk” Santa.
Also, in partnership with the Friendship Shelter, a year-round shelter, and rehabilitation center for homeless adults, several homeless musicians will be opening Eric Burdon and The Animals.
Festival of Arts is at 650 Laguna Canyon Rd. in Laguna Beach.
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