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Small Bites, Big Causes
10.07.11
Here’s a rare opportunity for you to enjoy the exclusive and elegant Center Club in Costa Mesa. On Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the Center Club is open to all for its premiere culinary fundraiser, Small Bites for Big Causes.
Some of the finest local chefs will engage in a spirited competition showcasing small plate fare. Other festivities include live entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit MDA’s Augie’s Quest, For OC Kids Neurodevelopmental Center and ClubCorp’s Employee Partners Care Foundation.
Some renowned participating chefs include Chef Jean Pierre Dubray of Pelican Hill Resort, Chef Bill Bracken of Island Hotel, Chef Britta Pulliam of Britta’s Café, and Chef Lindsay Smith-Rosales of Nirvana Grill. Celebrity judges include Simon Majumdar, Cathy Thomas, Christine Avanti, P.J. Ochlan, and Mary Carrington.
Tickets cost $100 per person; or $150 for VIP includes early admission and reception at 5:30 pm.
To purchase tickets, visit smallbitesforbigcauses.com. The Center Club is at 650 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.
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Project Playhouse Turns 20!
10.07.11
It’s hard to believe it’s already the 20th anniversary of Project Playhouse benefiting HomeAid OC, an organization dedicated to rebuilding lives by providing dignified housing to the homeless. Since debuting, it's raised $5.8 million, and provided 47 housing developments that serve victims of domestic violence, abused children and homeless families.
Project Playhouse will kick off Saturday with an open house from noon to 6 p.m. It’s the only day you can go in to the incredible playhouses. Tickets cost $10 (donation) per person, no charge for children 3 and under.
Following the grand opening Village tours will be available Fridays (noon to 4 p.m.) and Saturdays and Sundays (noon
to 6 p.m.) for a $2 donation. You can only view the playhouses through the doors. Houses will remain on display until the gala auction at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach.
Tickets cost $275 per person. Want to register as a bidder to own your very own dream playhouse? You can register now, by contacting Gina Scott at HomeAid Orange County, via email at gina@homeaidoc.org or call 949.553.9510.
For more information, visit projectplayhouse.org.
Irvine Spectrum Center is at 57 Fortune Drive in Irvine.
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- 10.27.25 – Sip & Shuck Returns to Laguna Beach Nov. 2 to Benefit CASA
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- 10.30.25 – Zara Man Opens First U.S. Store at South Coast Plaza
- 10.27.25 – Jack Johnson Headlines Two-Night Coast Film & Music Benefit Concert
- 10.20.25 – Salt & Lime Modern Taqueria Brings Elevated Flavor to Costa Mesa
- 10.19.25 – Fall Fun at The District: Halloween Boo Bash and Cocktail Tour
- 10.16.25 – Luxury Wellness Meets Concierge Medicine at Coastal Wellness MD
- 10.16.25 – Chiang Rai Thai in Tustin Serves Up Michelin-Recognized Northern Thai Cuisine
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- 10.05.25 – Fashion Meets Film: StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island October 15–19
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