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Irish Spotlight at the Newport Beach Film Festival
10.14.25
On Sunday, Oct. 19, the 26th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will celebrate Irish cinema and culture with its Irish Spotlight event. The evening features North American premieres of Báite, Christy, The Unsinkable Entrepreneur, and A Sip of Irish, screening at Regal Edwards Big Newport and THE LOT in Fashion Island.
Following the screenings, guests will gather at Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Newport Beach for live music, hors d’oeuvres, and festivities honoring Irish culture.
The Festival is proud to present a dynamic lineup of Irish storytelling, from heartwarming narratives and compelling documentaries to acclaimed short films. Screenings are supported by Culture Ireland, Screen Ireland, Tourism Ireland, and the Consulate General of Ireland in Los Angeles.
Admission to the Irish Spotlight and post-party is $40, with general screenings starting at $20. For tickets and details, visit NewportBeachFilmFest.com
For an entire list of international films, please visit https://newportbeachff2025.
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The Jill Foundation’s Annual Opportunity Drawing Is Now Open
10.09.25
The Jill Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year is officially underway. The Annual Opportunity Drawing gives you the chance to win incredible prizes while supporting hairstylists battling breast cancer. Every $5 ticket directly helps provide financial assistance to stylists in need.
Tickets: $5 each
Winners announced: After Saturday, Nov. 15
New prizes added often
This year’s prizes include:
• A Fall Basket valued at $300, filled with seasonal home décor, candles, and cozy touches. Donated by The Jill Foundation.
• A Dog Basket valued at $185, packed with pet essentials, a harness, five-foot leash, travel water bottle, stainless steel bowls, rope toy, poop holder, treats, toys, white rope basket, and a plush bed. Donated by Scott and Catherine Fox.
• A Grillight BBQ Set valued at $70, complete with an LED lighted grilling tool and Grillmat set. Donated by The Mail Room of Newport Beach.
• A Vintage Tiffany “Hearts” Bowl valued at $150. Donated by Good Buy James.
• Two Hygge Luxury Self-Care Boxes valued at $48 and $72, featuring candles, sweets, and pampering essentials. Donated by The Jill Foundation.
• A Red Chunky Chenille Knit Blanket valued at $150. Donated by Carolyn Damon.
• A Canvas Tote Gift Set valued at $144, red tote with leather handles, guest towel napkins, hand repair treatment, two lip repair therapy. Donated by The Find Consignments.
• REDKEN Haircare Products valued at $70 and a $50 Target Gift Card valued at $120. Donated by Artistic Hair and Janie Clairmont.
• A Patriot ONE-UP 10’x10’ Canopy valued at $189. Donated by Kellie Nixon.
• A Disney Mickey Mouse Kitchen Set valued at $120, featuring a themed slow cooker, salt and pepper shakers, kitchen towels, and tongs. Donated by Michelle Montgomery.
• A Rose Poly Silk Kimono Robe valued at $188. Donated by VP by Valerie Perez.
Have some fun, win big, and make a real difference for hairstylists in our community.
Get your $5 tickets HERE
The Jill Foundation
(714) 504-7153
960 N. Tustin St. #342, Orange, CA 92867
info@thejillfoundation.org
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