We Care Wednesday Clothing Drive

August 07, 2019

Goodwill of Orange County and the OC Fair have again joined forces for a special We Care Wednesday clothing drive on August 7. From noon to 3 p.m., guests who bring five new or gently used clothing items to the OC Fair for donation to Goodwill of Orange County will receive same-day free admission and one free carnival ride per person. The money raised from reselling the goods collected at the OC Fair has made a huge impact on Goodwill’s ability to connect unemployed or underemployed individuals, no matter the challenge or disability, with meaningful job opportunities. In other words,…

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The 41st annual Don Baylor 65 Roses Memorial Classic

August 06, 2019

The 41st annual Don Baylor 65 Roses Memorial Classic started out as a golf tournament benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. It's evolved into a two-day benefit, and for the first time ever, will include a musical performance from Richard Marx and his friends on Saturday, August 10 at the Grove of Anaheim. Hosted by Doug DeCinces and Bobby Grich, honoring Don Baylor, the evening will include a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner followed by an incredible program with a live auction and live music. The next day, Sunday, August 11 they will be hosting a golf tournament at Strawberry Farms Golf…

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Culinary School at CulinaryLab

August 06, 2019

Whether you want to become a chef or pastry chef or baker, there are excellent professional programs to consider at the CulinaryLab in Tustin. CulinaryLab offers programs for aspiring chefs who want to learn modern cooking techniques and pursue a career in culinary arts. Each of the 13 professional programs (Culinary Basics, Knife Skills & Vegetable Cookery, Soups, Stocks & Sauces, Plant-Based Cooking, Culinary Techniques - Dry Heat Methods, Culinary Techniques - Moist Heat Methods, Seafood Fabrication & Cookery, Advanced Plating & Food Photography, Garde Manger, Hors d"Oeuvres & Buffet Design, Baking & Pastry Basics, International Cuisine, and Restaurant Apprenticeship)…

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An Unforgettable Night of Giving, Miracle of Mobility Gala

August 05, 2019

The 16th annual Miracle of Mobility gala was an unforgettable evening on July 25 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts filled with surprises, inspiration and the pure joy of giving culminated with Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM) receiving over $1.8 million in donations in one night. It was the most funds raised at this event and enough to transform the lives of more than 22,500 individuals living with disabilities in under-resourced nations around the world. Already, the humanitarian nonprofit has distributed 1.2 million wheelchairs around the world. TV personality and gold medalist Victoria Arlen had an incredible story of regaining mobility…

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The Festival of Arts Fine Arts Show weekly events

August 05, 2019

The Festival of Arts Fine Arts Show offers weekly events that you won't want to miss. From live music to workshops and art classes, here is the schedule for the week of Monday, Aug. 5 to Friday, Aug. 9. Weekday Nightly Music Schedule Daily at 5:30 p.m. through Sept. 1 Cost: Free with $10 Festival Admission Monday, August 5: Terry Wollman Tuesday, August 6: The Surf City All-Stars (part of the Tribute Tuesday music series) Wednesday, August 7: Anne Walsh and “Pretty World” Thursday, August 8: Kleber Jorge (part of the Art, Jazz, Wine & Chocolate series) Friday, August 9:…

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