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The 50th Anniversary of the Christmas Carol Ball
11.23.16
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Christmas Carol Ball, you can join 600-plus friends of Hoag, including physicians and community leaders on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Monarch Beach Resort to celebrate the impact on the exceptional health care Hoag Hospital provides. Since 1966, this festive kickoff to the holiday season has become one of the community’s favorite traditions.
Christmas Carol Ball attendees are proud to know that their generosity positively impacts all areas of Hoag. The funds raised at the Ball support Hoag Hospital Foundation’s Hoag Promise Campaign – the first of its kind in Hoag’s history – that is enabling the organization to remain at the forefront of innovative health care.
The formal black-tie Christmas Ball begins at 5 p.m. with a cocktail reception and silent auction; followed by dinner at 7 p.m. prepared by executive chef Collin Thornton and live entertainment by NRG. For tickets and more sponsorship opportunities, visit here.
Monarch Beach Resort is at One Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point.
Image features legendary actor John Wayne celebrating with Hoag supporters circa 1966: Les Brown, Al Auer, Ben Dean, John Wayne, Harry Babbitt, Marshall Duffield, and Sonny Burke at the piano.
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MISSION INN KICKS OFF THE 24TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHT
11.22.16
One of Southern California’s most beloved holiday traditions, The Festival of Lights at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside will kick off on Friday, Nov. 25 through Saturday, Jan. 7.
It’s a free, six-week display of over 4.5 million holiday lights illuminating the historic landmark hotel. New this season, are three aromatic Gingerbread Villages in the lobby constructed over 10 weeks using 500 pounds of gingerbread, icing, and candy. The hotel offers experiences inspired by the spiced cookie, including festive spa treatments, cocktails and desserts, as well as a decked out Gingerbread Dreams Suite (starting at $1,432).
The “Switch-on” ceremony begins on Friday, Nov. 25 at 4:30 p.m., followed by a fireworks show. The Festival of Lights features 400 animated angels, elves, Dickens carolers, and vines of twinkling lights. Complementing the lights is a 12’ x 8’ man-made sprig of mistletoe, fresh snow, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
The Mission Inn & Spa is at 3649 Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside.
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