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Play for Gray Charity Pickleball Tournament Returns May 17

By Greer Wylder

April 25, 2025

The Gray Academy OC is hosting its Third Annual Play for Gray Charity Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, May 17, at The Tennis and Pickleball Club at Newport Beach. The event begins at 1 p.m. and includes tournament play, food, drinks and plenty of fun in the sun.Players of all skill levels—from beginners to advanced—are encouraged to participate, and spectator tickets are also available, which include food and drink.All proceeds benefit The Gray Academy Orange County, a nonprofit, nonpublic TK–8 school that supports children with complex medical and therapeutic needs. The school was brought to Orange County in 2023 by local…

Floral Park’s 32nd Annual Home & Garden Tour Returns April 26–27

By Greer Wylder

April 18, 2025

The Floral Park Neighborhood Association will present its 32nd Annual Home & Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday, April 26–27, 2025. Often referred to as one of Orange County’s best-kept secrets, the event offers a rare opportunity to step inside beautifully preserved and restored homes dating from the 1920s through the 1950s.In addition to the home tours, the weekend includes access to charming private gardens, a classic car display, a curated Street of Treasures shopping area with more than 40 local vendors, food from local restaurants, and a wine and beer garden.Tickets will be sold at the event for $50.…

Final Days to Experience Bowers Museum’s Dazzling Titanium Garden

By Greer Wylder

April 08, 2025

After captivating visitors for months, The Eternal Garden: Titanium Art by Aka Chen is entering its final days at Bowers Museum. The acclaimed exhibition, which marks Taiwanese artist Aka Chen’s first U.S. solo show, will close Sunday, April 13.Celebrated for its breathtaking blend of traditional Eastern aesthetics and contemporary craftsmanship, The Eternal Garden showcases more than 20 titanium works—from intricate vases to expansive polyptychs—evoking the serenity of classical gardens through luminous metalwork and poetic, floral-inspired forms.To mark the exhibition’s closing, Bowers will host a special lecture Sunday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m. in the Norma Kershaw Auditorium. Art historian Dr.…

Chef’s Table Friendship Dinner Returns to Tanaka Farms – May 3, 2025

By Greer Wylder

April 01, 2025

MaxLove Project’s Chef’s Table Friendship Dinner isn’t your typical gala—it’s a night of delicious food, great wine, and even better company. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of open-flame cooking, community, and connection!Set for Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Tanaka Farms in Irvine, this one-of-a-kind dinner features a multi-course, family-style feast crafted by Chef Cathy McKnight and a dream team of local chefs, known as Team Green. Think gourmet cooking under the stars with ingredients harvested from the farm just steps away.The evening starts with appetizers, cocktails, and live music as you take in the breathtaking views…

Gary Howard to Be Honored at Casa Youth Shelter’s 2025 Bootstrap Ball

By Greer Wylder

April 01, 2025

Casa Youth Shelter will recognize longtime board president and philanthropist Gary Howard as the 2025 Legacy Honoree at its annual Bootstrap Ball on Saturday, May 10 at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach. Inspired by the resilience of the youth they serve, the gala celebrates the people who make a lasting impact—and few have done more than Gary.For more than 20 years, Gary has championed Casa Youth Shelter’s mission with unmatched generosity and leadership. Whether stocking the pantry with steaks instead of just staples, offering his financial expertise, or leading the board with heart and integrity, Gary has always…