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Earth Day Celebration: Storytime & Beach Cleanup with Project O

By Greer Wylder

April 17, 2023

Join the Laguna Art Museum and Project O on Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. in celebration of Earth Day. Rich German, founder of Project O, will kick off the celebration with a story time read-aloud of My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan, followed by a presentation and book signing of German's book, Blue Laguna. The event will close with a group beach cleanup. All supplies for the cleanup will be provided, but feel free to bring your own work gloves. Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for beach cleanup. More information can be found at this link.Advance tickets recommended.Youth 12 & Under:…

The Drake Gives Presents “Groove for Good”

By Greer Wylder

April 17, 2023

The Drake, Laguna Beach’s landmark restaurant and live music venue founded by Alec Glasser, will host an experiential fundraising evening unlike any other in Orange County on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Designed to tantalize the palate and enliven the senses with sensational tunes, the evening will feature a three-course meal curated by The Drake, complete with wine pairings, plus entertainment provided by Cueva Entertainment.The bordeaux and gold-themed evening, produced by Elite OC Productions, will fuse together community leaders and difference makers who are committed to making an impact locally. Immersive fundraising opportunities will be available…

UCI Health Diabetes Center 15th Annual “Celebrate the Center”

By Greer Wylder

April 14, 2023

This year, the UCI Health Diabetes Center celebrates the 15Th Annual “Celebrate the Center” fundraiser and networking reception on Thursday, April 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Newport Beach Country Club in Newport Beach. The event will celebrate the dedication of the physicians, researchers, patients, supporters, and friends.Honoring Dean and Mei Yoost for their generous, passionate, and steadfast support.Heavy hors d’oeuvres l Wine & Beer l Fun CocktailResearch Update l Silent AuctionBusiness Attire I Free self-parkingThis event will support the UCI Health Diabetes Center which attracts scientists, physicians, patients, and volunteers from around the globe. Their work is…

Sessions West Coast Deli ‘Sandy’ Supports Bracken’s Kitchen

By Greer Wylder

April 10, 2023

Through the end of April, stop by your local Sessions West Coast Deli to get a mouth-watering pulled pork sandy, “Release the Bracken” in support of Bracken's Kitchen. The sandwich is made up of Puerco Ropa Vieja (braised pork in spicy tomato and pepper sauce), Muenster and Pepper Jack cheese, Marinated Fennel, Pickled Pepper Pineapple, Sriracha Lime Aioli, on Rustic Italian Bread. For each sandwich sold, Sessions donates $3 to Bracken’s Kitchen. Get your grub on to help feed the need. Through food rescue, culinary training, and its community feeding program, Bracken's Kitchen is committed to rescuing, re-purposing, and restoring both…

Newport Dunes Hosts Beyond Blindness Beeper Easter Egg Hunt April 1

By Greer Wylder

March 26, 2023

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is pleased to welcome Beyond Blindness students back to the resort for a special sensory Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Having partnered with Newport Dunes to host the unique Easter egg hunt for more than 15 years, the Orange County-based nonprofit whose mission is to empower children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their fullest potential will bring 350 of its students—ages one to 17 years old—to the Grand Gazebo and soft grassy lawn area for a sensory egg hunt featuring special beeping eggs donated by OC…