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Charity Spotlight: Newport Philanthropist Elizabeth Steele Leaves Legacy of Impact

The Orange County Community Foundation has announced the passing of prominent Orange County philanthropist Elizabeth (Betty) Richardson Steele of Lido Isle, who died peacefully from natural causes at age 96 at Hoag Hospital on January 16, 2018. Steele and her husband, Richard,...
Posted On 26 Jan 2018
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Charity Spotlight: Zonta Club of Newport Harbor Supports Female Filmmakers

Are you ready for LUNAFEST? Launched in 2000 by Kit Crawford, the founder of Luna Bar, LUNAFEST is the first all-women travelling film festival that presents screenings in more than 175 cities across the country where the work of talented women filmmakers are showcased. On Feb....
Posted On 26 Jan 2018
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Charity Spotlight: Newport’s Junior League Marks Human Trafficking Awareness Month

In collaboration with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force, Junior League of Orange County (based in Newport Beach) is marking Human Trafficking Awareness Month with a number of activities and educational events to increase awareness of human trafficking in Orange...
Posted On 19 Jan 2018
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Charity Spotlight: Women of Chapman Hosts “Christmas at The Ritz” Luncheon

“Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got til its gone.” The lyrics to that Joni Mitchell song apply to The Ritz Restaurant, although most culinary devotees knew The Ritz had something good going for more than three decades. The Fashion...
Posted On 12 Jan 2018
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Charity Spotlight: Hoag Announces Major Philanthropic Gifts

Hoag Hospital Foundation officials announced two major philanthropic gifts that will be used to establish endowed chairs in developmental cancer therapeutics and aortic care. These important gifts bring Hoag’s total number of endowed chairs to 13, underscoring both its national...
Posted On 22 Dec 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters Receives Record Gift

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and the Inland Empire has received the largest gift in agency history: a home in Laguna Beach valued at $8.5 million, donated by the estate of late Newport Beach businessman William D. Ray. The grant deed with remainder interest recorded...
Posted On 28 Nov 2017
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Philharmonic Society Presents Inaugural Holiday House

  For more than 20 years, the Philharmonic Society of Orange County has hosted the annual House of Design, where a team of local designers customize a classic home and the public pays to tour the home, with proceeds going to the Society’s youth music education programs. The...
Posted On 03 Nov 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Angels Baseball Heavy Hitters Wage Bar Battle for Literacy

Legendary Angels pitcher Chuck Finley of Newport Beach is the Angels all-time career leader in wins (165), and he’s going to try to extend his win streak by waging a bar battle against another Angels: Dennis Kuhl, Chairman of Angels Baseball. The bar battle, dubbed “Cheers for...
Posted On 30 Oct 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Center Club Charity Classic “Hops & Vines” Raises 40K

More than 350 people enjoyed fine wines, craft brews, and scotch accompanied with assortment of hors d’oeuvres and live music at the 11th Annual Charity Classic “Hops & Vines,” hosted at the Center Club of Orange County in Costa Mesa last month. The event exceeded...
Posted On 30 Oct 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Hoag Announces Major Gifts, Honors Organ Donors

Hoag Hospital has announced two major philanthropic gifts that will be used to establish endowed chairs in developmental cancer therapeutics and aortic care, and honored the families of organ donors at Hoag’s “Tree of Life” memorial. Gifts for Endowed Chairs Two major...
Posted On 30 Oct 2017
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Charity Spotlight: National Philanthropy Day OC Honors Local Luminaries

Merriam-Webster defines “philanthropy” as “goodwill to fellow members of the human race, especially an active effort to promote human welfare.” Americans in particular know what philanthropy means. In 2016, American individuals, estates, foundations and corporations contributed...
Posted On 19 Oct 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Balboa Bay Resort Hosts School of the Arts Season Premiere Concert

Where are the future Broadway stars? They’re attending the Orange County School of the Arts. OCSA kicked off its 2017-18 season with a beachfront concert at the Balboa Bay Resort on Sept. 9 starring Broadway star (and OCSA alumna) Krysta Rodriguez performing a handful of songs...
Posted On 15 Oct 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Chowder for a Cause at Fly-n-Fish

Fly-n-Fish Oyster Bar is kicking-off National Seafood Month with its third annual Chowder for a Cause to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Throughout the month of October, proceeds from every order of Chef Julio Hawkins’ New England Clam Chowder sold will be donated...
Posted On 02 Oct 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Crystal Cove Soiree to Celebrate Sustainable Future

An evening under the stars, complete with breath-taking sunset views and an elegant dinner catered by title sponsor The Resort at Pelican Hill, awaits guests at the 15th Annual Crystal Cove Soiree Saturday, Oct. 7, hosted by the Crystal Cove Conservancy. Individual tickets for...
Posted On 02 Oct 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Jofit Fashion Fundraiser Benefits First Tee

More than 100 golfers and active-lifestyle enthusiasts joined Jofit founder Joanne Cloak for an evening of fashion and fundraising at the Jofit retail store in Newport Beach on Friday, August 18. Jofit, a leading manufacturer of high-quality golf, tennis and athleisure apparel,...
Posted On 21 Sep 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Newport Golfers Support Injured Marines

After a tragic incident on Sept. 13 at Camp Pendleton, the annual golf fundraiser for the 1/1 Marines Foundation was more meaningful than ever this week. The Newport Beach Police Association Charitable Foundation hosted their Golf Classic to benefit the 1/1 Marines Foundation on...
Posted On 21 Sep 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Segerstrom Center Candlelight Concert Kickoff Party

Segerstrom Center for the Arts kicked off the festivities leading to the 44th Annual Candlelight Concert this December with a special event at The Ranch in Laguna Beach on Aug. 25 hosted by Candlelight Concert chairs Carol and Mark Perry. At the event, the special musical guests...
Posted On 21 Sep 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Bill Medley Concert Sept. 18 to Benefit Lupus International

Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Bill Medley will return to Newport Beach, his home of nearly 40 years, on Monday, Sept. 18, to host A Simple Evening with Bill Medley, a benefit for Lupus International. The annual event, held at the Lido Theater, honors Medley’s late musical partner...
Posted On 17 Sep 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Vocational Visions Hosts “Masquerade Ball” Oct. 28

Vocational Visions is hosting its annual Enchanted Evening benefit, this year themed “Masquerade Ball,” at the Irvine Marriott on Saturday, Oct. 28. The gala which will raise money to continue to provide programs, services and support to develop the talents of adults with...
Posted On 17 Sep 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Tommy Bahama Golf Tournament Raises 125K for Olive Crest

Tommy Bahama in Newport Beach teamed with Olive Crest for the 18th Annual Pacific Coast Classic Charity Golf Tournament and Celebration Dinner benefiting at-risk children, teens, and families in our community.   Breaking past years’ records, a sold-out crowd of 144 enthusiastic...
Posted On 08 Sep 2017
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