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Let’s Play House
09.06.12
Custom playhouses that look more like mini dream homes with lighting, architectural elements, lofts, hardwood floors and custom wood details will be auctioned off to benefit HomeAid OC are on display for the first time at South Coast Plaza through Sept. 30, and open for tours from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
The enchanting Project Playhouses were designed by top designers and architects to help change lives for those in need. Since its inception, the annual fundraiser, now in its 21st year, has raised $6.3 million for HomeAid OC. The finale of the Project Playhouse season will be a special event auction on Friday, Oct. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club that will include fine dining, a live concert and a live auction of the whimsical playhouses.
Tickets cost $275 each. For more information, email info@homeaidoc.org, or call HomeAid OC at (949) 553-9510, or visit [url=http://www.projectplayhouse.org/cat5.php]http://www.projectplayhouse.org/cat5.php[/url]
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Hello Yuko
09.06.12
Fans of Hello Kitty can meet Yuko Yamaguchi, in person Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at South Coast Plaza. She’s the designer behind Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and she’ll be at Project Playhouse’s Hello Kitty playhouse to celebrate the event and sign autographs and have pictures taken with fans.
Project Playhouse is a part of the 11th Annual Festival of Children going on at South Coast Plaza through Sept. 30. More than 100 stage and activities are taking place to enchant both children and adults, and help raise awareness and funds for children’s charities.
South Coast Plaza is at 3333 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa.
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