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7th annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout for CureDuchenne

09.07.17

The 7th Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout hosted by Ryan Getzlaf, captain of the Anaheim Ducks is a two-day charity golf event on Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9 that brings together athletes, celebrities and community leaders, all teaming up in support of CureDuchenne.

The Shootout kicks off with a MVP Party at Time Nightclub at The Triangle in Costa Mesa on Friday, Sept. 8 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. This private affair features cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, and complimentary admission to the nightclub when it opens to the public. ​Hockey players that will be attending include Josh Manson, Chris Wagner, Ryan Kesler, Ryan Miller, Ryan Getzlaf, Logan Shaw, Jared Boll, John Gibson, Brian Allen, Andrew Cogliano, Nick Kerdiles, Cam Fowler, Nick Ritchie, Kevin Bieksa, Patric Eaves, Andy Sutton, Teemu Selanne and Sami Vatanen. Celebrities attending include Chuck Finley, Brian Van Holt, and Sam August.

Then, on Saturday, Sept. 9 morning, they’ll head over to the Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point for a golf tournament for a fun and exciting day on the green. Registration starts at 9 a.m.; shotgun starts at 10:30 a.m., and awards at 4 p.m.

CureDuchenne is a national nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Duchenne is a fatal muscle disease that affects children. Those with Duchenne are usually diagnosed by age 5, lose their ability to walk by 12 and most don’t survive their mid-20s. Today, there are 15,000 Duchenne patients in the U.S. and more than 300,000 worldwide.

Tickets, registration and donation opportunities can be found here.

Time NightClub is at The Triangle in Costa Mesa at 1875 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa.

Monarch Beach Golf Links is at 50 Monarch Beach Resort North in Dana Point.

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Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point Harbor

09.06.17

Celebrate California’s rich maritime history during the Ocean Institute’s Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point Harbor. Gather friends and family for three days of events Friday, September 8 – Sunday, September 10 and experience the ultimate seaside adventure!

The Tall Ships Festival at Dana Point Harbor includes three days of events and entertainment for festival-goers of every age, prices vary per event. Festivities and the Tall Ships parade kicks off on Friday, September 8 and Tall Ships tours, pirate adventures, mermaid encounters and several other activities await guests on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10.

The Parade of Sails on Friday, September 8 from 4 – 7:30 p.m. kicks off the festival and invites guests to join the armada as they adventure aboard a historic tall ship to work with the crew hailing up sail or to sit back to enjoy the ride.

The fun continues with Sails ‘n Ales on Friday from 6– 9 p.m. with a craft beer tastings from Sierra Nevada, Mother Earth, Bottle Logic, Lost Winds, and Laguna Beach Beer Company. Guests can sip craft beer, feast on delicious eats from local food trucks, enjoy live music from dance-fusion band Afrolicious, and watch 6 majestic tall ships over 130 feet in size sail in from the coast as the sun sets.

Mermaid lovers of all ages can enjoy the Breakfast with a Mermaid on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10 from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Guests will enjoy brunch, story time, and crafts and then watch our mermaids swim underwater in a nearby tank.

Experience the Tall Ships Festival on board a historical tall ship during Cannon Battle Sails! Guests ages 4 and older are invited to participate in a dramatic mock cannon battle on Saturday and Sunday from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. with blasting cannons, towering rigging, and bustling decks.

The Tall Ships Festival Adventure Pass grants guests all day admission into the Festival and includes tours of the Brig Pilgrim, the Spirit of Dana Point, and all visiting vessels in addition to access to pirate encampments, exhibits, crafts, the craft beer garden and much more.

Prices vary per event and can be found at ocean-institute.org. Free parking is available at the designated shuttle lots located at Strand Vista Park and Dana Hills High School with free shuttle rides to the festival. Shuttles will run from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. from all lots.

For more information on activities, events, tickets, and parking visit ocean-institute.org/tall-ships-festival.

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