Greer's OC

Take a tour of a grand estate in Laguna Beach and you’ll be directly impacting the lives of children by providing free music programs at schools from first grade through high school. The designer showcase home is open from April 24 to May 20 as the Philharmonic Society of Orange County presents the 20th Philharmonic House of Design in Laguna Beach. The extensive 11,000 sq. ft. estate is a collaboration of more than 20 sought after interior designers from LA and OC who transformed this home into a contemporary retreat with a touch of craftsman, featuring an infinity pool and terraces, and a helipad surrounded by a circular driveway. The home will also serve as a showroom for renowned artists of Laguna Beach to display and sell their works.

Touring the home costs $40 and proceeds will benefit the Philharmonic Society Youth Music Education Programs. The 2012 Philharmonic House of Design is also available to rent for corporate and private parties.

Open for tours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays for “Meet the Designers,” April 24 through May 20. The House of Design includes an onsite café and boutique as well as opportunity prizes.

There’s also a festive premiere night, on Saturday from 5 to 9 pm, featuring the first showing of the house as well as hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and entertainment. Tickets cost $150 per person.

The home is accessible by shuttle and free parking is offered at 34111 Selva Road in Dana Point.

For information and updates, visit [url=http://www.philharmonicsociety.org/HOD]http://www.philharmonicsociety.org/HOD[/url], or call
714.840.7542 or [url=http://www.calhomesmagazine.com]http://www.calhomesmagazine.com[/url]

Summer Shred Sleds

Gear up for summer and take advantage of great deals on surf equipment Friday through Sunday at Hobie Surf Shop’s annual surf swap and sale in Corona del Mar. The parking lot behind the shop will be full of never used gear to garage sale bargains including shortboards, longboards, fish, quads, bonzers, egg and more. It’s a great time to clear our your garage or pick out some steals while supporting the local Corona del Mar High School surf team.

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hobie Surf Shop is at 3140 E. Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. For more information, call (949)707-8090, or visit [url=http://www.hobie.com/]http://www.hobie.com/[/url]

Tell Me a Story

LUNAFEST is a one-night film festival on Saturday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in Newport Beach presented by the Zonta Club and the Soroptimist International of Newport Harbor.  The nine films were selected to inspire discussion, bring on laughter, touch your heart, and motivate you to make a difference. LUNAFEST is united by storytelling - by, for and about women.

One of the nine short films screening this year is supermodel turned filmmaker Christy Turlington Burns’ "Every Mother Counts: Obstetric Fistula.” The film is a topic of keen interest to the Zonta Club, as it helps the Zonta International Foundation, which supports the elimination of obstetric fistula and the reduction of maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity in Liberia.

Other charities benefiting include the Breast Cancer Fund, and Collette's Children's Home in Huntington Beach. Tickets to the films cost $35, and there’s a VIP reception from 6:15 to 7 p.m. for $50.

At St. Mark Presbyterian Church at 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road in Newport Beach.

Going to the Chapel

Orange County brides can meet the crème de la crème of SoCal’s wedding pros at a free bridal faire Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Roy’s Anaheim. The restaurant is an ideal spot for engagements, receptions and rehearsal dinners so it’s bringing together specialists and brides-to-be to enjoy signature Roy’s appetizers and cocktails and gather creative ideas for the big day.

One lucky bride will win a 5-night stay at Outrigger Luana Waikiki (total value prize $1,795) Additional prizes include a 4-course, paired wine rehearsal dinner for ten at Roy’s Anaheim (valued at $500), a pearl necklace courtesy of Robbins Brothers and more. Complimentary raffle tickets will be available at the door.

RSVP to Chelsea Hartnett at chartnett@blazepr.com. 321 West Katella Ave. in Anaheim. 714.776.7697.