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Play for Gray Charity Pickleball Tournament Returns May 17

04.25.25

The Gray Academy OC is hosting its Third Annual Play for Gray Charity Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 17, at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach. The event begins at 1 p.m. and includes tournament play, food, drinks and plenty of fun in the sun.

Players of all skill levels—from beginners to advanced—are encouraged to participate, and spectator tickets are also available, which include food and drink.

All proceeds benefit The Gray Academy Orange County, a nonprofit, nonpublic TK–8 school that supports children with complex medical and therapeutic needs. The school was brought to Orange County in 2023 by local mom Dana Tompkins, whose son has cerebral palsy, to serve students who aren’t adequately supported in traditional school environments.

Funds raised will help provide life-changing education, therapy and support to children and families in need.

For tickets and more information, visit www.charityvalet.com/playforgray.

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Descanso Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Four Days of Food, Cocktails, and Festivities

04.24.25

Descanso Restaurant, the modern taqueria known for its lively Plancha-style cooking and bold Central West Mexican flavors, is kicking off an extended Cinco de Mayo celebration at both its Costa Mesa and Los Angeles locations.

From Friday, May 2, through Monday, May 5, guests can enjoy festive specials including signature margarita pitchers, appetizer platters, takeout cocktails, and all-day happy hour on Cinco de Mayo.

Perfect for sharing, Descanso’s margarita pitchers ($48–$62) come in flavors like El Descanso, Cucumber + Sal, and Bad Hombre. Pair a pitcher with a street food-inspired appetizer platter—Costa Mesa’s version ($35) includes Chips, Salsa Frita, Clásico Guacamole, Elote Asado, Chicken Taquitos, and Ceviche Campechano, while the Los Angeles platter ($40) features Birria Empanadas in place of the taquitos.

For those celebrating at home, takeout margaritas and cocktails ($25) serve four to six and are available in flavors like Hibiscus Smash and Cucumber + Sal.

The party wraps with an all-day happy hour on Monday, May 5, featuring drink and appetizer specials for lunch, dinner, and everything in between.

Descanso Restaurant Locations
Costa Mesa: 1555 Adams Ave., Suite 103, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Los Angeles: 5773 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

For more information, visit descansorestaurant.com.

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