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Newport Beach High School Students Create MindWorks Project for Dragon Kim Foundation Fellowship
Anna Gabriel, a sophomore at Sage Hill School in Newport Beach, and Antonio Hatziris, a Newport Harbor High School freshman, had an ambitious goal in mind for their Dragon Kim Foundation-funded Fellowship project: they created a summer camp called MindWorks.
“The goal of MindWorks was to excite and empower young...
Summer Garden Party Raises $80K for Sherman Library & Gardens Education Programs
A “hat trick” in hockey is when a player scores three goals in one game. “Hat’s off” is an expression of appreciation for a job well done.
At Sherman Library & Gardens, it was “Hat’s on” as members, volunteers and the community came together to raise over $80,000 for the...
Crystal Cove Conservancy Appoints Hallie Jones as Executive Vice President & Chief Program Officer
Crystal Cove Conservancy has hired Laguna Beach native Hallie Jones as the organization’s Executive Vice President & Chief Program Officer.
Bringing more than 20 years of experience to her new role, Jones will join The Conservancy’s team after serving as Executive Director of the Laguna Canyon Foundation for the last...
Susan G. Komen Hosts Annual 2023 ‘More Than Pink’ Walk Sunday Sept. 24 in Fashion Island
The Pink Walk is back!
Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will be hosting the return of the 2023 Orange County “More Than Pink” walk on Sunday, Sept. 24 in Fashion Island.
Thousands of individuals including family and friends will come together to celebrate breast cancer survivors and...
Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Joins Forces with Julian’s LEGO Corner for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Sgt. Pepperoni’s is once again teaming up with Julian’s LEGO Corner to raise funds and collect LEGO sets for patients at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).
Created in memory of CHOC patient Julian Dunn, Julian’s LEGO Corner provides a creative outlet for...
Irvine Ranch Conservancy, Crystal Cove Conservancy and Crystal Cove State Park Partner on Fire Ecology Internship
Irvine Ranch Conservancy is partnering with Crystal Cove Conservancy and Crystal Cove State Park for the 2023-2024 Fire Ecology Internship.
This internship program will provide local high school students with hands-on scientific research experience collaborating with land managers and researchers in studying the impact of wildfires on ecosystems and open...
On Faith: Hope is Here Quote of the Week
Today’s Hope is Here quote of the week, courtesy of On Faith writer Cindy Christeson:
“Ask God’s blessing on your work, but don’t ask Him to do it for you." -- Dame Flora Robison
CHOC Children’s Hospital Honors Crown Ace Hardware
Partnering with customers to raise over $700,000 for CHOC Children's Hospital in Orange County has been a passion and a commitment for the team at Crown Ace Hardware, which has three locations in Newport Beach.
The Crown Ace team has been raising funds for the last ten years, and they’re...
History Channel Show “American Pickers” headed to So Cal in Search of Classic Treasures
The hit History Channel show “The American Pickers” is coming to So Cal to film episodes this September, and they are looking for people with unusual or rare collections.
Anyone who has watched “American Pickers” knows it’s a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking.” The show...
Top Philanthropists Announced for 38th Annual National Philanthropy Day Orange County
Orange County’s top philanthropists, business leaders and individuals will be honored at the 38th Annual National Philanthropy Day Orange County’s Awards Program on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2023. This year’s uplifting awards presentation is themed “Here for Good !Viva Philanthropy!”
Newport Beach resident Doug Freeman, National Philanthropy Day founder, was responsible...