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44 Women for Orangewood Luncheon in Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

May 14, 2026

The 44 Women for Orangewood Scholarship Luncheon returns Thursday, May 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VEA Newport Beach for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to supporting youth education.The luncheon brings the community together to raise funds for Orangewood Foundation scholarships, grants and educational programs that help young people build brighter futures. Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated lunch and hear from keynote speaker Josh Shipp, who will share insights on the power of mentorship, opportunity and encouragement.The event offers a meaningful way to give back while helping support the next generation.Reserve your seat and learn more online.VEA Newport…

Icons of Napa Valley Wine Dinner Returns to Henry’s Coastal Cuisine

By Greer Wylder

May 06, 2026

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine will host an Icons of Napa Valley Wine Dinner on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m., bringing together acclaimed guest chefs for a multi-course evening in support of Bracken’s Kitchen.Set on the oceanfront patio at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine, the dinner highlights seasonal ingredients, thoughtful technique, and expertly paired Napa Valley wines, all tied to a meaningful cause. Tickets are $249 per guest, inclusive of service charge and parking, with $75 from each seat benefiting Bracken’s Kitchen and its mission to combat hunger and reduce food waste.The evening begins with an oceanfront Champagne reception featuring Chef Bill Bracken,…

Alabaster International Debuts in OC with ‘Her Light & Legacy’

By Greer Wylder

May 05, 2026

Alabaster International is making its Orange County debut with a community event on Thursday, May 15, 2026, at Deli Nerds in Costa Mesa. The nonprofit supports the health, nutrition and empowerment of indigenous women and families in East Africa and Sri Lanka, and this gathering offers a meaningful way for the local community to connect with its mission.Titled Her Light & Legacy | An Evening with Alabaster International, the event introduces the organization to Orange County while building momentum for a larger fundraising gala planned for September 12, 2026.The day begins with an all-day dine-out fundraiser, with 10 percent of…

March for Babies Returns to Irvine May 2

By Greer Wylder

April 27, 2026

The March of Dimes will host its signature event, March for Babies, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Wild Rivers Waterpark, bringing together nearly 500 participants in support of maternal and infant health.As the nation’s oldest charitable walk, March for Babies brings together families, health care leaders, corporate partners and local communities through more than 70 events nationwide. The Orange County walk remains one of the region’s largest community-driven fundraisers, supporting research, education, advocacy and programs that help moms and babies get the best possible start.The morning will feature leading health care and corporate partners, including MemorialCare, Rady Children's Hospital,…

Candace Bushnell Brings One-Woman Show to South Coast Repertory

By Greer Wylder

April 19, 2026

Candace Bushnell, the voice behind Sex and the City, is headed to South Coast Repertory for a special one-weekend engagement of her one-woman show, Candace Bushnell: True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City. The benefit production runs Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m., with a host committee that includes Stephanie Argyros, Elizabeth Segerstrom, Jane Yada, Wendy Hales and Paula Tomei.The show shares how Bushnell created Sex and the City, along with the highs and lows of her life as a single woman in New York, and how the…