The Jill Foundation’s Annual Opportunity Drawing Is Now Open

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

Born in OC Book Signing at Lido Village Books

Join me for a special book signing of Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California at Lido Village Books in Newport Beach on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Born in OC celebrates 50 extraordinary individuals who embody Orange County’s creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial energy. Their inspiring stories highlight the people who have helped shape O.C.’s dynamic culture and put it on the map.

The signing will take place at one of Southern California’s most charming independent bookstores. Located at Lido Marina Village, Lido Village Books has been a local favorite for decades. The store is known for its thoughtful collection of best-sellers, design and travel books, international magazines, and children’s titles, along with its welcoming reading nook and personal customer service that makes every visit memorable.

And, Lido Village Books recently partnered with HanaHaus, a collaborative workspace in Newport Beach, to feature six books that reflect their shared values of creativity and community. I’m honored that Born in OC is part of this curated collection, available on display at both locations.

Lido Village Books
3424 Via Lido #103, Newport Beach, CA 92663
949.524.7376

Newport Beach Film Festival Announces 2025 Honors

The Newport Beach Film Festival will host its 2025 Festival Honors on Sunday, Oct. 19, at Balboa Bay Resort in partnership with Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch.

This year’s honorees include Diane Lane (“Anniversary”), Mark Hamill (“Life of Chuck”), and Academy Award winner Brendan Fraser (“Rental Family”), who will each receive the Icon Award. Kerry Condon (“F1” and “Train Dreams”) and Jenny Slate (“Dying for Sex”) will receive the Artist of Distinction Award. Tessa Thompson (“Hedda”) will be honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Acting Award. Noah Schnapp (“Stranger Things”) will receive the Spotlight Award. Francine Maisler (“Sinners” and “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere”) will receive the Casting Visionary Award, and journalist and screenwriter Steven Gaydos will be honored with the Arts Champion Award.

The event will be filmed for broadcast and air during the key awards voting window in January on PBS SoCal.

The 26th edition of the festival will take place Oct. 16–23 and will showcase more than 100 feature films from around the world. Highlights include opening night film “Blue Moon” and closing night film “Frankenstein.” Centerpiece selections include “Hedda,” “Nouvelle Vague,” “Sentimental Value,” and “Wake Up Dead Man.”

Additional honorees include Scarlett Johansson, who will receive the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award, and Rian Johnson, who will receive the Best Director Award following a screening of “Wake Up Dead Man” on Friday, Oct. 17. Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch will also be recognized.

The Newport Beach Film Festival draws more than 50,000 attendees each year, making it the largest international cinema event in coastal Southern California. Along with its global film lineup, the festival features nightly parties and events with more than 60 culinary partners.

For tickets and the complete lineup, visit newportbeachfilmfest.com