Make a difference tonight by joining Mesa Lounge in Costa Mesa for a Someone Cares Endless Summer Social to benefit the Someone Cares Soup Kitchen and Tutoring Program. Make sure to arrive early as tray passed appetizers and Champagne will be served at one of the best small plates and craft bar restaurants in Orange County for the first hour from 6 to 7 p.m. Into the evening catch some surprise movies playing on the big screen with great DJ's spinning tunes.
Suggested donation is $20 for men, $10 for women. Mesa Lounge is at 725 Baker St. in Costa Mesa. 714.557.6700.
VIP Styling with Lubov Azria
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Here’s your chance for a rare VIP styling experience with Lubov Azria, the creative director of BCBGMAXAZRIA at Saks Fifth Avenue at South Coast Plaza on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. BCBGMAXAZRIA is one of the country’s most successful design houses with brands that include Max Azria, Hervé Léger by Max Azria and BCBGeneration. The chic designer oversees collections that include evening, cocktail dresses, sportswear separates, handbags, small leather goods, footwear, hats and swimwear. You can make a reservation by calling 714.540.3233.
Saks Fifth Avenue is at 3333 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa.
Hope 4 Hanna
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Tonight Talega Village Center will host its Fourth Annual Clothing Party supporting registration for Hope 4 Hanna's flagship fundraiser -- The TRACE3 San Clemente 10k/5k and kid's 1/2k being held Sunday, Oct. 21. Stop by from 6 to 9 p.m. to help Talega Village Center raise awareness and funds for autism research and treatment. The event, held in the space next to the National Taekwondo Academy, will feature family fun such as live music by Matt Shockley, refreshments by Sundried Tomato Café, raffles and more.
Hope 4 Hanna was started in May 2008 by Justin Alderson, Kristen Alderson, Joshua Belden, and Lene` Belden. The inspiration for their vision is Johanna (“Hanna”) Belden, who was diagnosed in October 2006 with Autism Spectrum Disorder shortly after her second birthday. The mission of Hope 4 Hanna is to help create a less challenging road for families dealing with the disorder.
Talega Village Center is at 801 Via Suerte in San Clemente.
Aquabats Super Show
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Members of The Aquabats and Festival of Children Foundation will be celebrating the 5th anniversary of National Child Awareness Month tonight at 5:30 p.m. at South Coast Plaza’s carousel with a fundraiser benefiting children’s charities. You can come out and support characters from the popular children’s television program the "Aquabats Super Show" as they raise money for five Orange County-based children’s charities including America On Track, Get Safe, Newport-Mesa Family YMCA, Thomas House Temporary Shelter, and Web Wise Kids. All monies raised will be donated directly to the participating children’s charities. At South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa at the Carousel. For more information and to donate visit www.festivalofchildren.org
Deepak Chopra in OC
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For the first time in more than 10 years, Deepak Chopra will be speaking in Orange County at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. at the Center for Spiritual Living, Newport-Mesa in Irvine. Chopra, the guru of Eastern philosophy in the Western world, as well as founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, and New York Times best-selling author, will share his philosophical and spiritual views, as well as speak about his new novel, “God—A Story of Revelation.” At the rare appearance, the gifted speaker will also share his insights on how to live in the present.
General admission tickets cost $35 and are available at cslnewportmesa.ticketleap.com There are also a few reserved seats that cost $55. All tickets include a copy of Deepak’s new book. CSLNM meets at the University Synagogue at 3400 Michelson Drive in Irvine. 714.754.7399.
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