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Annual Crisp Family Super Bowl Veterans Event in Newport Beach Honors 500 Service Members

The 15th Annual Crisp Family Super Bowl Veterans Extravaganza brought together 300 active-duty Camp Pendleton Marines and 200 veterans for a full day of camaraderie, appreciation, and tangible support at American Legion Post 291 in Newport Beach. The Marines arrived aboard seven buses from the Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment...

The Drake Gives Fundraiser Returns April 23: A Night of Music and Inspiration in Laguna Beach

Taking center stage at Laguna Beach’s famous Drake restaurant on April 23rd at 5:30 p.m., The Drake Gives comes alive with a soulful fundraising celebration that will indulge the senses through an immersive dining experience. This intimate and highly curated fundraiser at The Drake in Laguna Beach has been developed...

Newport Beach Couple Donates $30 Million to Hoag for Workforce Housing

As Orange County housing costs continue to rise, Hoag has announced a $30 million philanthropic commitment from longtime supporters Ron and Sandi Simon of Newport Beach to advance a workforce housing assistance program designed to support nurses and other essential employees across the organization. This gift comes at a pivotal...

Susan G. Komen Guests Celebrate 35 Years of Impact in Newport Beach

At sunset on Wednesday, Jan. 28, Susan G. Komen Orange County and City Cruises hosted an appreciation cruise on the ship “Mojo” which launched from Newport Beach. Special guests enjoyed coastal views, light bites and time with survivors and thrivers, community partners and volunteers, as Susan G. Komen Orange...

Women’s Pickleball Charity Event ‘Play for a Purpose’ Returns to Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach Country Club April 23 to Raise Funds...

Organizers of the next edition of KidWorks’ “Play for a Purpose” Women’s Pickleball Event are reaching out to women who want to play for a great cause and to prospective sponsors that want to help keep it thriving year after year. The popular event is set for Thursday, April 23...

Serving Those Who Served: Newport Harbor Elks Give Back

On Saturday, Jan. 24, members of the Veteran Committee of Newport Harbor Elks Lodge had the privilege of giving back to those who have given so much. The committee spent a meaningful afternoon at Jamboree Housing in Anaheim hosting a taco lunch, providing groceries, and leading a lively bingo game...

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Candlelight Concert Raises $6 Million

Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrated its spectacular 51st Annual Candlelight Concert on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, an evening filled with electrifying performances, heartfelt community spirit, and a shared commitment to advancing the arts in Orange County. The gala featured an unforgettable performance and master class by actor-singer Hugh Jackman,...

Napa in Newport Expands to Weekend Event March 20-22 at Pendry Newport Beach

For more than 10 years, Napa in Newport has been the signature event to raise funds and awareness for CureDuchenne, a Newport Bech-based nonprofit that is a global leader in research, patient care and innovation for improving and extending the lives of those living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. To...

Make-A-Wish Orange County and Inland Empire Raises Nearly $700K at The Wish Gala in Newport Beach

Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire raised nearly $700,000 at recent The Wish Gala to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across the region. Held at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach on October 18, the annual black-tie event gathered 250 guests for an evening of elegance and inspiration, featuring...

Newport Based OC Women2Women Hosts Sweetheart Luncheon & Fashion Show February 11

Newport Beach-based OC Women2Women is ready to show the love at its annual Sweetheart Luncheon & Fashion Show, taking place Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Promenade & Gardens by Turnip Rose in Costa Mesa. This uplifting event invites guests to bring a sweetheart or good friend and gather for an...