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2019 Newport Beach Art Exhibition call for entries

The Newport Beach City Arts Commission invites artists to participate in the 55th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition to be held on Saturday, June 15 at the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach.

For more than 50 years, the Newport Beach City Arts Commission has recognized the talent and contributions of local and regional artists by hosting a juried art exhibition that gives the community the opportunity to view and purchase the art on display, mingle with the artists, and enjoy a festive atmosphere of music, wine and food.

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Artists, 18 years of age or older, may submit one or two original works of art to be displayed and judged. Entry fees are $30 for one entry and $40 for the maximum two entries. Categories include Painting: Watercolors and Painting: Oils and Acrylics, along with Photography and 3D Art. Awards in the one-day juried exhibition range from $100 - $300. Awards will be announced at the reception at 4:30 p.m. on June 15 in the Civic Center Council Chambers.

The deadline for entries is May 27. Applications should be submitted online at www.CallforEntry.org. Eligibility and submission guidelines can be found on the City website at www.newportbeachca.gov/culturalarts under “Newport Beach Art Exhibition” or at www.CallforEntry.org.

For more information, contact the Cultural Arts office at 949.717.3802 or send an email to arts@newportbeachca.gov.

ENC is now enrolling for Summer Nature Camp

The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) has offered summer nature camps since 1977. Nature Camp provides quality science education in an outdoor, hands-on setting. Camps are geared toward ages 3 through grade 8 and run from June 24 - August 15. Hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

ENC Nature Camp emphasizes experiential learning. Campers spend most of their time outside, having a great time observing nature up close using tools like binoculars, magnifying lenses and microscopes. Science concepts are introduced in a fun environment, with crafts, games and hands-on activities. There is a 10 percent discount for ENC members.

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Campers will be led by an ENC Naturalist for a hands-on, nature-based outdoor play curriculum filled with adventure experiences and learning activities. Campers in Little Naturalists will make a morning snack each day, and if attending for the full day, an additional afternoon snack. Nature Adventure and Science Explorers Campers will bring their own snacks. Families are to provide lunch and a hearty breakfast before camp is recommended.

Three summer camps by age/grade level are being offered:

–Little Naturalist Camp for ages 3 - 5

–Nature Adventure Camp for K - 3rd grade

–Science Explorers Camp for 4 - 8 grade

Each weeklong camp focuses on a different theme.

–Session 1: Nature Creativity: June 24 - 27

–Session 2: Oceans & Wetlands: July 1, 2, 3 and 5

–Session 3: –ologies in Science: July 8 - 11

–Session 4: Awesome Animals: July 15 - 18

–Session 5: Legends & Myths: July 22 - 25

–Session 6: Mad Science: July 29 - August 1

–Session 7: We Love California: August 5 – 8

–Session 8: Planet Protectors: August 12 – 15

Fees*:

–Full Day Nature Camp (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) costs $265/student per session ($238.50 for members).

–Half Day Nature Camp (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) costs $180/student per session ($162 for members).

*Fees include all costs of instruction, laboratory and art supplies and an organic cotton camp T-shirt.

Note: Nature Camp is held Monday - Thursday. There is no camp on Fridays (except during the week of July 3).

For more information and to register, visit www.encenter.org or call 949.645.8489.

Environmental Nature Center is located at 1601 E. 16th St., Newport Beach.

CDM Foundation hosts “Neptune in Vegas” fundraiser

On Saturday, March 2 from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m., the CDM Middle and High School Foundation presents “Neptune in Vegas” casino night. This every other year fundraiser is open to the public...so hope you are feeling lucky.

Bassman Blaine is the High Roller Sponsor for the evening, and is offering 20 percent off any piece(s) that you see on their showroom floor, with an additional 20 percent given back to the CDM Foundation.

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The CDM Foundation is a parent run group that invests in educational programs and campus improvements that help students prosper, have a positive school experience and prepare for their college careers.

The event takes place at the Bassman Blaine home furnishings showroom located at 2485 McCabe Way, Irvine.

Pet of the Week

Stu News Newport is delighted to be working with the Newport Beach Animal Shelter to help get the word out in search of loving homes for pets that deserve a warm, nurturing environment and a place to call “home.”

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Courtesy of Newport Beach Animal Shelter

MEET KENDRA

To start the week off right, we’d like to introduce you to Kendra, an absolutely gorgeous domestic, long-haired, white kitty with mesmerizing emerald eyes. Kendra is very social and loves interacting with everyone. She is a bit cat selective, so she should either be slowly introduced into her new environment that includes another cat, or would do wonderfully fine as an only cat that gets all of the attention. Kendra loves dry food and is pretty particular with her palate as far as her wet food preferences go. She seems to enjoy the fish-flavored pate best. She keeps her living quarters remarkably clean and tends to enjoy spending her day hanging out and just being mellow. Kendra is definitely a house cat that will require combing every few weeks. Her fur is astonishingly beautiful.

If you are interested in finding out more about Kendra or any other animals up for adoption, call 949.644.3656 or email Valerie Schomburg at vschomburg@nbpd.org. The Newport Beach Animal Shelter is located at 20302 Riverside Drive, Newport Beach. It is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Adoption costs at the shelter:

–Dogs - $130

–Puppies - $150

–Cats - $90

–Kittens - $110

To find out how you can help support the shelter, visit www.nbpd.org and click on “Our Animal Shelter” to view the wish list. The shelter can always use food & treats; new toys; grooming, hygiene & comfort products; as well as laundry soap, dish soap, paper towels, sponges, scrub pads and lint rollers. If you are interested in volunteering, you can fill out and sign the application on the website.

Newport Beach Foundation to hold next meeting February 27 at Balboa Bay Resort

Join the Newport Beach Foundation for a memorable evening of mixing and mingling on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Resort.

Come get acquainted with the Foundation and their inaugural Distinguished Citizen Program class. Get activated, connect with city leaders and learn more about the Foundation

Newport Beach Foundation is excited to support the Newport Beach Literacy Foundation as its charitable partner for this event. Business casual attire and adults only, please.

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Courtesy of Balboa Bay Resort

The cost is $25 and covers hors d’oeuvres, beer (provided by Towne Park Brew) & wine (provided by Color Wines) and one of the finest views of the harbor. RSVP here.

For more information, visit www.NB-Foundation.org.

Balboa Bay Resort is located at 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.