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Sherman Library Celebrates 50 Years with Special Open House on October 22

By Greer Wylder

October 16, 2024

Sherman Library & Gardens is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its beloved library with a special Open House on October 22, 2024. The event, open to the public and free of charge, runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and includes light bites and a no-host bar. RSVPs are required to attend here.Founded by Arnold D. Haskell in 1974, the Sherman Library was built to preserve the history of the Pacific Southwest. Haskell designed a two-story Mission Revival-style building, with library stacks on the upper level and a climate-controlled archival space below. Since then, the library has grown to house over…

Cocktails for a Cause: Monthly Fundraisers at The Park Club

By Greer Wylder

October 08, 2024

The Park Club California, Orange County’s premier private business and social hub, proudly presents Cocktails for a Cause, a monthly fundraising series supporting a diverse range of nonprofit organizations. Organized by the Club’s Philanthropy Committee, this initiative provides a welcoming space to raise awareness and funds for causes that matter to the Orange County community. Open to the public, attendees can enjoy drinks, light bites, and networking opportunities, with 50% of ticket sales benefiting the featured nonprofit.In a recent event on Tuesday, September 17, ticket sales generated hundreds of dollars for South County Outreach, an Irvine-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting hunger…

Support Local Hairstylists Battling Breast Cancer: Enter The Jill Foundation’s Fundraiser Today!

By Greer Wylder

September 23, 2024

Exciting news from The Jill Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting Orange County hairstylists diagnosed with breast cancer! Now, you can easily contribute to their mission by donating through The Jill Foundation's PayPal. Every $10 donation gets you one entry into their opportunity drawing—your contribution could make a difference and give you a chance to win!Over the next few months, you can win amazing prizes while helping hairstylists in need. The first prize is a cute pink, Halloween-themed gift basket worth $200! Tickets are just $10 donated to PayPal, and all proceeds go to The Jill Foundation. The winner…

Transformative Currents: Where Art Meets Ocean Action at Crystal Cove

By Greer Wylder

September 18, 2024

Crystal Cove Conservancy is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition, Transformative Currents: Art and Action in the Pacific Ocean, in partnership with Getty's PST ART: Art & Science Collide. Hosted in Crystal Cove’s historic Cottage #46, this exhibition will feature the multimedia installation Mare Liberum, Reimagined (2024) by artists Maja Godlewska and Marek Ranis, on display from September 21, 2024, through January 19, 2025.Mare Liberum, Reimagined blends suspended elements with virtual reality, inviting visitors to navigate a kelp forest maze made of mesh screen paintings, enhanced by VR films. The installation extends to the exterior porch, overlooking the Pacific.Transformative Currents…

Empowering People to Change the World at the 4th Annual Mother Earth Market

By Greer Wylder

September 18, 2024

Anaheim’s historic Packing District, in collaboration with Eco Now, is set to host the fourth annual “Mother Earth Market” (MEM) on Sunday, September 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Farmers Park, 412 S. Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim. This full-day event, dedicated to mindfulness and sustainability, will take place along the park’s scenic boardwalk and green space.MEM serves as a platform to raise awareness, provide resources, and inspire a growing community of individuals who are increasingly mindful of their environmental impact. "We need to shift the focus from blaming corporations and governments to empowering ourselves to make a difference," says…