Fair Game
By TOM JOHNSON
Happy Birthday, here’s a $215,000 Ferrari convertible
Thinking about buying the little woman a nice gift for her anniversary or perhaps a birthday? Well, this past week in Newport Beach, the bar for that perfect gift just got higher.
Tarek El Moussa is a star of an HGTV television series named Flip or Flop. He used to do the show with his wife, one Christina Anstead. They divorced during season 7 and El Moussa moved on…obviously.
On Monday of this week, an Instagram post announced El Moussa’s surprise birthday gift to his new girlfriend, 32-year-old Heather Young. What was it you ask? Try a $215,000 white Portofino convertible from Ferrari of Newport Beach.
Not bad. Has me rethinking that the bathrobe I bought last year for the big occasion was probably not up to snuff.
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Tomorrow, 9 a.m. to noon, is the Annual Upper Newport Bay Cleanup Day. Organizers are expecting 1,000 or so of their friends to “venture out into the marsh from the land and the water to remove over 20,000 lbs. of trash and recyclables.”
The more the merrier.
Meet at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center at the top of the Back Bay, 2301 University Drive.
Wear old clothes and closed-toe shoes, you will get dirty if you do things right.
Other gathering places around Newport Beach for Cleanup Day spots include: Orange Street and Oceanfront Boulevard; Newport Landing Whale Watching, 309 Palm St., Suite A; Back Bay Science Center, 600 Shellmaker Rd.; and Crystal Cove State Park, 8471 N. Coast Hwy. (meeting locations are Pelican Point parking lot #4 and Reef Point parking lot).
For more information, visit website here.
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How about this one? Seventy-year-old Ruth Bobeczko, a flight attendant from Huntington Beach, slipped and fell while vacuuming her home. She fractured her neck at the C1/C2 vertebrae.
In what could have been a lethal injury, a Southern California hospital unsuccessfully attempted to repair the fracture. That result left Bobeczko’s head with what’s commonly referred to as a classic “cock robin” deformity, that leaves the head titling one way while turning the other way.
Enter Hoag Orthopedic Institute’s Dr. Richard Lee, who is considered an expert in cervical spine trauma.
Oh what to do?
And remember, there’s no textbook to go to for this one.
His plan called for severing her spine at the neck, then removing and adjusting her head, before screwing it back on.
It was obviously risky.
Oh, and by the way, he needed to do all of this by going through her mouth to get to the spine.
The surgery took place in July. Bobeckzo is home now, getting better, fully mobile and regularly walking.
Just another Hoag story where you just say “Wow.”
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Mark your calendars, Congressman Harley Rouda will be the featured speaker at WAKE UP! Newport on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7:15 a.m., at the Newport Beach Public Library.
It’s free, along with breakfast treats, and put on by your Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce.
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Speaking of the Chamber, their Commodores Club is finalizing plans for the 58th Annual Sandcastle Contest planned for Sunday, Sept. 29, at Big Corona State Beach.
Everyone can participate. Families or civic organizations have an entry fee of $30, businesses $40 and the masters class is $60. That includes up to eight T-shirts, so it’s almost a breakeven.
For more info or to register, go to www.newportbeach.com/events/58th-annual-sandcastle-contest/.
Teams can start shoveling the sand beginning at 10 a.m.
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The Balboa Island Museum is celebrating the Dog Days of Summer with Sunday Supper at the Museum. It’s short notice, as the event is this Sunday.
It begins a 5 p.m. and for $25 per person you’ll enjoy dinner and wine while breaking bread at a community table.
Check out the limited available tickets at www.balboaislandmuseum.org/events.
EIR process begins for proposed 275-room Newport Dunes three-level “family-style” hotel
A Notice of Preparation (NOP) has been issued to notify Responsible Agencies that the City of Newport Beach will prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Bayside Family Resort Hotel and to solicit comments and suggestions regarding (1) the scope and content of the EIR and (2) the environmental issues and alternatives to be addressed in the EIR (California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines).
The NOP also provides notice to interested parties, organizations, and individuals of the preparation of the EIR and requests comments on the scope and content of the environmental document. The proposed Project consists of the construction of a three-level “family-style” hotel with up to 275 rooms.
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The public can view the NOP/Initial Study at City Hall or the City libraries. An electronic copy of the notice of preparation and initial study is available online at www.newportbeachca.gov/ceqa. Agencies must submit any comments in response to this notice no later than 30 days beginning September 16 and ending the close of business on October 16. All comments or other responses to this notice should be submitted in writing to: Makana Nova, Associate Planner, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 949.644.3249
The Project Site is approximately 14.29 acres and is located at the northwest portion of Newport Dunes. The Project Site is bounded to the north by the Newport Dunes Marina and Newport Back Bay (430 boat slips, a marina clubhouse, and associated ancillary facilities), to the west and south by Bayside Village (270 mobile home spaces), and to the east is Newport Dunes Swimming Lagoon and Beach, day use parking, boat trailer parking, boat launch ramps, and the Back Bay Bistro restaurant.
The City will conduct a public scoping meeting in conjunction with this NOP in order to present the Project and the EIR process and to receive public comments and suggestions regarding the scope and content of the EIR. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept 25, at 5 p.m. at the Civic Center Community Room.
Police Files
Newport Beach trucker found with a sizeable cargo of marijuana in Wyoming
A Newport Beach man, Boby James Ferregno, 44, was driving his freightliner truck and trailer earlier this month through Wyoming. A fellow driver reportedly noticed some erratic driving by Ferregno and called into Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately (REDDI).
The Wyoming Highway Patrol located his vehicle shortly thereafter traveling southbound on the I-25. The trooper witnessed Ferregno’s vehicle crossing a white fog line several times and made a traffic stop.
Ferregno’s bill of lading showed he was supposedly transporting children’s toys. However, a required shipping seal was missing from the back door of the van and replaced with heavy duty locks.
The trooper called in a K9 unit that then turned up 15 large duffle bags of raw marijuana, THC oil and THC candies. The estimated amounts found were 241 pounds of raw marijuana, 496 grams of wax THC, 344 packages of THC gummies and 2,450 THC vape cartridges.
Ferregno was arrested and bound over to Wyoming’s Eighth Judicial District Court for trial.
Woman allegedly flees upscale store with clothing in hand and is arrested a short time later
On Monday, September 16, at approximately 2:21 p.m., a Newport Beach Police Department officer responded to the Crystal Cove Shopping Center area in response to a grand theft report.
According to NBPD, an employee at a store in the center reported that a female suspect had just stolen clothes and then fled westbound on E. Coast Highway in a silver Acura.
Another NBPD officer observed the reported vehicle and the suspect matching the description. The officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of San Joaquin Hills Road and MacArthur Blvd.
Further investigation led to the suspect stating that she had stolen four blouses from the store.
Police arrested Jinn Hee Hong, 60, of Santa Ana, at 3:54 p.m., charging her with commercial burglary by shoplifting an amount greater than $950, receiving stolen property with a value greater than $950 and driving a vehicle without a license.
She was held on $20,000 bail.
Editor’s Note: An arrest contains allegations that a suspect has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.
Take Five: Meet Laurent Vrignaud, the vision behind Moulin and 2019 Restaurateur of the Year
By AMY SENK
Straight from the City of Lights, visions of waves and surfboards dancing in his head, Laurent Vrignaud ended up in California and now operates the Moulin bistro restaurants, serving très French fare in very French surroundings.
Since the inception of Moulin in 2014, he has opened four locations with two more set to open in the county next year.
The Newport Beach resident also was named the 2019 Restaurateur of the Year by the Orange County Business Journal and will be included for his entrepreneurship in the soon-to-be-released book I am Living Proof of the American Dream. I caught up with him to find out more about what goes into bringing a little Gallic flare to the beach.
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Laurent Vrignaud
Q: This has been a big year for Moulin – you’re celebrating five years in business and are getting ready to open your fifth and sixth locations in 2020, you’ve opened an antiques store and will be included in a book about to be released. What are you most proud of?
A: I’ve always dreamed of having Paris right there for my family and friends to enjoy. With Moulin, I can proudly say that I’ve done that, and I’ve managed to make many more friends along the way. I am most proud of the team I’ve built at Moulin. This dream would not be possible without a very talented group of individuals, including our chefs and managers.
Q: You are a French immigrant – when did you move to the U.S., and what has struck you as the biggest difference between Americans and the French?
A: When I was 18, I moved to California from France with nothing but the desire to surf. The French are all about “savoir vivre.” We’re full of dreams but often we either never try or give up too easily. “No” and “Not possible” are often a very French mindset. Americans, however, never stop chasing their dreams and never give up. “Yes” and “Yes we can” are very American. The French seek to eliminate risk while Americans seek it out and thrive in it.
Q: To many Americans, French food brings to mind wine, cheese, sauces and butter. What does French food mean to you?
A: For me, it’s all about the French experience. Our food is just one component of that experience. I always draw a parallel between Moulin and Tiffany’s signature blue box. When you see a Tiffany’s box, you know you’re getting the real deal. The value and authenticity of what’s inside is instantly conveyed; the box itself elicits excitement. That’s what we’ve created with Moulin. Our “box” is created by the people who work and dine with us and our all-encompassing French atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, Moulin transports you to Paris with the smell of fresh baked bread, the sight of chickens roasting on the rotisserie and glistening pastries in the patisserie, and the sound of French music and patrons speaking French. The people and place are the Tiffany’s box, and the product at Moulin is the diamond inside.
Q: What is your favorite dish that your restaurants serve, and what is your favorite food to eat at home?
A: The Croque Madame is nostalgic to me because it’s the dish I grew up eating in the cafes of Paris near my high school. In 11th grade, I would skip class with Sophie (now my wife) to sit in the cafes to share a Croque Madame. Enjoying a Croque Madame with Sophie is a 40-year-old love affair. At home, I like simple food. My favorite dish is a lettuce salad with a mustard-based French dressing, almonds and pine nuts with a baguette to the side. Sophie makes the best.
Q: Tell me more about how a restaurateur decided to branch out into antiques – do you take trips to France to find interesting items for sale?
A: For the past 20 years, I’ve been sourcing unique vintage items from France, all of which have been used to furnish our Moulin locations in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente and our soon-to-open location at SOCO in Costa Mesa. Moulin has always been about creating connection through the authentic bistro experience. Our antique store will showcase furnishings that allow people to create that same vibe in their own home. Just like Moulin, the antique store focuses on “Art de la Table” and offers a curated collection of vintage French finds sourced from various markets across France including the famous Les Puces in Paris. Focusing on brands like Maison Gatti, Tolix and Fermob, the store carries a variety of vintage furnishings and metal signage similar to those found at Moulin. Everything you see Moulin and the antique store has been hand-selected by me on my frequent trips back home to France.
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Amy Senk is a longtime resident of Corona del Mar and a regular contributor to Stu News Newport.
Newport Beach Arts Foundation to showcase 125 artists at 16th Annual Art in the Park
The Newport Beach Arts Foundation’s 16th Annual Art in the Park will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Newport Beach Civic Center on the Green at 100 Civic Center Drive.
Artwork courtesy of Barry Cole
Art in the Park features 125 Southern California artists displaying and selling their work in all media including painting, ceramics, photography, textiles, jewelry, glass, wood and more.
Artwork courtesy of Ron Anderson
The public is invited to attend; admission and parking are free. Attendees can meet the artists, see their work and have the opportunity to buy, as well. There will also be free art activities for kids to enjoy provided by Chuck Jones Center for Creativity.
Proceeds from Art in the Park provide support for school tours, acquisition of significant works of art for the City of Newport Beach and for the City’s arts and cultural programming.
Artwork courtesy of Ivan Adaniya
For more information on Art in the Park, visit www.newportbeachartsfoundation.org.
The Newport Beach Arts Foundation is a public non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created to promote, support and broaden cultural activities within Newport Beach in coordination with the Newport Beach Arts Commission.
On the campaign front
(L-R) Cottie Petrie-Norris, Diane Dixon, Katrina Foley
Assembly District 74
Incumbent Cottie Petrie-Norris reported “her” findings from a recent poll conducted by rival candidate Diane Dixon. Some of the findings from Dixon’s poll, which was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, were that Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris holds a 20-point lead over her nearest competitor, Diane Dixon; Petrie-Norris leads the combined totals of her two Republican opponents by 16 points; and, among independent voters, Petrie-Norris leads by a 29-point margin.
The poll showed that 43 percent were for Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris, 23 percent for Dixon and five percent for Kelly Ernby.
Challenger Diane Dixon, currently Mayor of Newport Beach, had these finds from the same poll mentioned above: Polling from Public Opinion Strategies shows Newport Beach Mayor Diane Dixon pulls ahead of Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris for the 74th District seat when voters hear about Dixon’s record. The poll also shows that more Republican voters cross party lines to support Petrie-Norris than support Deputy District Attorney Kelly Ernby.
In name identification across the 74th District, the poll showed that Petrie-Norris only narrowly surpasses Dixon by 4 percent. Ernby’s total name identification was only 5 percent. The poll’s margin of error is +/- 4.9 percent.
Dixon has higher name ID than Petrie-Norris among Republicans and among independent voters. She also has higher favorability and lower unfavorability than Petrie-Norris among each of those two voter groups.
In an initial ballot test, Diane Dixon leads Ernby by 18 percent; among Republican voters, Dixon holds a 36 percent lead over Petrie-Norris.
State Senate District 37
Democratic candidate Katrina Foley, currently Mayor of Costa Mesa, released “five new critical labor union” endorsements: International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 501; Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) California Conference Board; United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers, and Allied Workers Local 220; Teamsters Local 952; and Southern California Pipe Trades District Council 16.
You Must Remember This: The Vaughns, a bigger-than-life family that should be remembered
By NANCY GARDNER
The Vaughn family is one that shouldn’t be forgotten in our city. Tiny Vaughn was the father, and the nickname was ironic. As my father described him, he looked like three fifty-gallon oil drums placed on top of each other. He was the local constable, notable not just for his size but for the fact that he had an artificial leg, the result of a traffic accident. One of his favorite things was to sit around a bar or other social gathering and suddenly whip out his pocket knife and plunge it into the leg. For those not in the know, it was a pretty breathtaking moment – and an indication of a pretty bizarre sense of humor on his part.
Tiny was before my time, but I did at one point meet his son Don. Don Vaughn was also a big guy – 6’7”, 225 lbs. He played football at Harbor High and then for a period in the pros. In telling tales about Don, my father never said exactly what he did after football to earn a living. At one point, at least, he was a lifeguard, and my father recorded one of his more memorable moments. He was working Big Corona, and there was an obnoxious drunk on the beach. The police were called, but they didn’t want to go out on the sand, so they asked Don to tell the guy they wanted to talk to him. Don walked over and conveyed the message.
“You want me to move, carry me,” was the man’s not very sensible response. Don said he wouldn’t carry him. “How are you going to get me there then,” asked the drunk.
“I’m going to throw you.”
Since there were a hundred yards of sand between them and the police, the man simply sneered. “You can’t throw me that far.”
“Yes, I can,” said Don. He picked the man up and threw him a couple of yards, picked him up and threw him again.
“You going to do this all the way over there?”
“Yes.”
The man got up and walked. Like his father, Don had an unusual sense of humor.
Don is probably best known for his prowess as a crewman in big sailing races. He sailed many races on the Windward Passage. I am not a boat person, but apparently this is one of the special boats ever built. Not just anybody crewed on the Windward, but even in an elite group he stood out.
In fact, he was so good there is an award named for him, the Don Vaughn Memorial Trophy. It is given to the outstanding crew member in the TransPac race.
It was while crewing on such a boat that Don went overboard in the middle of the Pacific. Nobody noticed he was gone for several hours. When they did, they went back for him, but that’s not like if someone fell out of a car and you retrace your path: Turn around on Coast Highway, left on Bayside, right on Fernleaf and – there’s Joe, sitting on the curb, a little bloodied but located.
There aren’t a lot of markers in the middle of the ocean, and this was before everyone had GIS. Plus, it’s not very easy to see someone in the water. You can be pretty close and sail right by, but somehow they found him. He was floating along quietly, no trace of panic.
I can’t imagine not being terrified. I think I’d be like Pip in Moby Dick who also went overboard, was eventually found, but was never again in his right mind. Don was made of tougher stuff.
At some point, my father found out that Don played tennis, so he introduced us. I set up a doubles match and wow! The guy’s no spring chicken, but he’s so tall he’s impossible to lob over, has a great wingspan at the net, and is really coordinated. We won, which led to a momentary awkwardness when he grabbed me in a congratulatory hug. Given the difference in our size, I found myself dangling in the air like some rag doll until he returned me to earth.
That aside, I had visions of a new partnership, but the second match showed me that we had two different goals. If mine was to win the Adoption Guild, his was a little more physical, as he made clear. I was shocked. It wasn’t that nobody had ever made a pass, but in my mind he was my parents’ friend. People that age shouldn’t even be thinking about such things, at least so I thought at the time, so that was the end of our connection.
Still, the Vaughns should be remembered as contributing to the character – in one way or another – of our city.
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Nancy Gardner, former Mayor of Newport Beach, longtime resident and daughter of Judge Robert Gardner, is a regular contributor to StuNewsNewport.
Flashback Friday
Who wouldn’t elect this face?
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Here is our Flashback Friday...harkening back to yesterday...and we hope you can guess who it is.
Clue: He wasn’t born with that full head of white hair, but he was certainly clean-cut enough to be a good Republican.
Good luck guessing this one. The answer appears today at the bottom of Stu News.
Send in a treasured past photo!
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UCI gala raises nearly $400,000 with help from Byron Scott and America's Got Talent star Kodi Lee
UC Irvine’s The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders held its fifth annual Hope & Help Gala on Saturday, Sept. 7 at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach. The sold-out event raised nearly $400,000 to increase awareness for those affected by autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
In addition to the nearly 300 guests who attended, the event was chock-full of special guests. Three-time NBA Lakers champion Byron Scott was accompanied by fiancé Cece Gutierrez of Basketball Wives and surprised the crowd with an incredible live bidding opportunity for personalized signed sports memorabilia.
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Neurodevelopmental Disorders
NBA basketball great Byron Scott
Additionally, America’s Got Talent champion Kodi Lee took to the stage with a live musical performance on the piano and his family spoke about their experience with autism.
Co-hosted by Jaril Tudo and Krystine Solomon, the program for the evening also included dinner, a high-energy live auction and inspirational stories about how The Center is making a difference in the lives of families throughout Orange County.
Honorees this year included the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA), the county’s premier advocate for the protection of individuals and their access to civil justice, and Chace and Anne Warmington, longtime advocates of The Center.
Funds raised at the gala this year will benefit several key programs, including The Center’s “Transition to Adulthood” program that was created to help 18 to 24-year-olds.
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America's Got Talent champion Kodi Lee
“This year’s Gala was a tremendous success thanks to the remarkable support from our donors and the community,” said Catherine Brock, M.A., executive director of The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. “The funds raised this year will go towards implementing our one-of-a-kind ‘Transition to Adulthood’ program that will help these individuals to achieve their greatest goals.”
Home to a team of experts in the field of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders, The Center helps parents and families navigate the system, overcome obstacles, and assist children in reaching their optimal potential through excellent clinical care, innovative research, quality education, and community engagement to children, adolescents and young adults from birth to young adulthood.
Additionally, education and training are a key component of The Center’s mission, which continuously provides innovative educational and training opportunities to benefit parents, grandparents, caregivers, professionals, and community agencies impacted by autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
For more information about The Center, visit www.thecenter4autism.org.
Join in the fun at CdM Meet & Greet at Sherman Library & Gardens
The CdM Chamber of Commerce hosts the 3rd Annual Meet & Greet at Sherman Library & Gardens on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 3-6 p.m. All are invited to attend.
This event was a huge success last year with over 150 CdM residents in attendance. It is designed as an opportunity to get to know your neighbors, meet new friends and support the beautiful Sherman Library & Gardens.
Attendees will enjoy live music, a taco truck and lawn games.
Courtesy of Sherman Library & Gardens
Sherman Library & Gardens has partnered with the community and is providing the use of its 2.2-acre botanic garden for the event at no cost.
The Meet & Greet committee is selling tickets for just $15 per person. This covers the cost of the band, food, activities and support of Sherman Library & Gardens.
Ticket prices will increase to $18 one week prior to the event, beginning September 22, so buy your tickets now. Kids under 10 are free. You can reserve tickets here.
This event is organized by residents of CdM and supported by the CdM Chamber of Commerce.
All profits will benefit Sherman Library & Gardens.
Boards in every color
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Photo by Endless Sun Surf School
The water’s warm and surfers have been stoked for an endless summer in Newport Beach
College & Career Night comes to NMUSD
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District presents College & Career Night on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Orange County Fair & Events Center. The event is open to all students in grades 7-12 to start planning their future.
Over 150 colleges will be represented, with hands-on career technical demonstrations and college and career related workshops.
The venue for the event is the Costa Mesa Building, at the fairgrounds, located at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa.
The Literacy Project names Joe Stapleton to its Board of Directors
Joseph Stapleton, President and co-Founder of Spinnaker Investment Group, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Literacy Project, announced Sue Grant, founder and board chair for the organization.
“We are pleased to welcome Joe Stapleton to the board,” Grant said. “Joe’s energy, personality and proven dedication to service in the community make him a strong addition to our team of leaders and ambassadors for the Literacy Project.”
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Joe Stapleton
At Spinnaker, Stapleton oversees the firm’s client relationships while advising businesses and individuals on customized wealth and investment management, life insurance, group benefits and executive compensation solutions. His top priority is assisting clients to achieve what is most important to them by bringing their goals and desires in line with their financial resources.
Stapleton also serves on the City of Newport Beach Finance Committee, is a past city Harbor Commissioner and is an active member of the board of directors of more than a dozen community and civic organizations, including The Pacific Arts Foundation, the Newport Beach Foundation and the Pacific Club. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Arizona.
Founded in 2009, The Literacy Project’s proven track record has helped more than 9,000 struggling readers gain critical basic phonetic skills and become more self-confident in reading, ensuring advancement to third grade with reading level proficiency, therefore successfully “bridging the literacy gap” for America’s youth.
The Literacy Project’s mission is to eliminate the literacy gap of emerging second graders who are functionally illiterate. Its vision is to remove the impediment of illiteracy from the lives of our most vulnerable children with the help of teachers, volunteers, mentors and role models. The Literacy Project will continue to grow organically while developing new strategies, products and tools that will be saleable, verifiable and sustainable, and will strive to foster in our children the lifelong love of reading, the doorway to learning and achieving the American Dream.
For more about the Literacy Project, visit www.literacyprojectfoundation.org.
John Wayne Airport issues call for artists
John Wayne Airport (JWA) invites local visual artists to apply for solo-style exhibition slots in the JWA Community Focus (CFS) program’s monthly calendar that begins December 17, 2020. Join the many talented artists who have showcased their artwork to elevate the overall airport guest experience!
“With 10.5 million guests traveling each year, JWA provides a venue unlike any other to feature the artwork of local Orange County artists and showcase their talent to visitors and residents alike,” said Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Lisa Bartlett.
Each exhibition is approximately 30 days in duration and presented by JWA at no cost to the artist. CFS exhibition display cases are located on the Departure (upper) Level near security screening areas in Terminals A, B, C (pre-security) and the Arrival (lower) Level adjacent to Baggage Carousels 1 and 4 in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal, and are accessible to all passengers and the general public.
Artists who wish to apply for consideration must have been born, raised or educated in Orange County; or currently live, work or own property in Orange County; and live in any of the following counties: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara or Ventura.
Artist applications must be received by John Wayne Airport no later than 4 p.m. on November 15, 2019. Application instructions and guidelines are available online at www.ocair.com/terminal/artexhibits/. Artists who submit applications to the review process will be notified by January 15, 2020.
For more information, contact Jeffrey Frisch, John Wayne Airport Arts Program Coordinator, via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Newport Harbor High School to induct eight new Hall of Famers on October 3
The Newport Harbor High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the eight names being added to its Hall of Fame this year. To celebrate the school’s legacy and inspire current students, the Alumni Association will induct six student Alumni and two Faculty members, who have excelled in their chosen fields and given back to their communities.
The list includes chart-topping songwriters, record-setting athletes, award-winning architects, local leaders and inventors, as well as educators and philanthropists.
The new Hall of Fame members will be celebrated in a special presentation on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 3, in the school’s Robert B. Wentz theater as part of Homecoming Week.
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A look back on the 2017 NHHS Hall of Fame ceremony
The honorees will gather in front of the school for a group photo at 6:30 p.m. to kick off a meet-and-greet hour to connect with the community. The theater doors will open at 7 p.m., and the festivities will commence at 7:30 p.m.
Bob Rogers (Class of 1968 and previous Hall of Fame honoree) will serve as MC, and special guests will introduce the new Hall of Fame class.
Afterwards, there will be a chance to tour the Heritage Hall museum, see the Hall of Fame wall, and enjoy some refreshments. The event is free and open to the public, with seating on a first-come first-served basis.
The six alumni inductees include:
The Honorable Selim S. Franklin, Class of 1947, devoted community leader, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Pomona College, served in the US Army during the Korean War and attended Stanford Law School. He was appointed Judge for the Harbor Municipal Court in 1972 and sat for 20 years. Franklin served on the NMUSD Board, the ENC board, as president for the Kiwanis Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Orange County Coast Association, and on the Orange Imperial Council for the Boys Scouts of America.
Bruce Penhall, Class of 1975, charismatic champion, won the 1981 and 1982 Speedway World Championship, the first American to win back-to-back, as well as the 1981 World Pairs and 1982 World Team Cup. He then concentrated on acting (CHiPs and others) and won championships in powerboat racing. He supported the Drive for Life campaign and The Connor Penhall Memorial Cup, and has been honored by the OC Hall of Fame, American Motorcycle Hall of Fame, and Motorsports Hall of Fame.
Rolly Pulaski, Class of 1953, civic-minded architect, earned a football scholarship to USC and founded a multi-discipline architectural firm. He worked on the Newport Beach Parks and Rec Commission and Costa Mesa’s Special Land Use Task Force, and co-founded Newport-Mesa Pop Warner Football. He led the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce, Newport Beach Art Museum and OC Historical Society, and served an instructor at Santa Ana Community College and guest judge at USC’s School of Architecture.
Sharon Sheeley, Class of 1957, groundbreaking songwriter, wrote her first hit while a student at NHHS. “Poor Little Fool” became Ricky Nelson’s first #1 song and made her the first female and youngest writer to top the charts. She collaborated with Jackie DeShannon as the first all-female songwriting duo with hits for Brenda Lee, The Fleetwoods, and Irma Thomas. Her songs have been recorded by top artists, from Ritchie Valens to the Sex Pistols, and inspired the next generation of rock.
Suzanne Shriner, Class of 1985, multitalented global citizen, was three-time All-American at Claremont-McKenna and on the US Women’s Senior National Water Polo team. She studied for her MS in environmental engineering at the University of Guam and moved to her family’s Kona Coffee Farm where she led the fight against the coffee berry borer pest. She consulted with the Guam Emergency Response Committee, formed an Oil Spill Response Cooperative in CA, and represented agricultural groups at the USDA.
Hal Smith, Class of 1944, altruistic inventor, worked for the US Navy as an Electronics Technician in WWII and attended Pomona College. Along with his brother Mike, he co-founded Orthodyne Electronics in his garage. The company grew into an international leader in ultrasonic wedge bonders for semi-conductors, which increased the efficiency of power hybrids. He supported the NHHS Mentor Program and the Olive Tree Initiative at UC Irvine to study conflict resolution and promote peace.
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Jules Gage, innovative athletic director at NHHS 1949-58, 1967-83, served in the US Navy during WWII, and guided the Sailors to five straight winning seasons and three Sunset League Championships. When Costa Mesa High School opened, he was tapped to establish their athletic program and was a branch manager of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Gage was named the 1978 CIF Southern Section Athletic Director of the Year and was inducted into the 2002 Daily Pilot Sports Hall of Fame.
Mary Lyons, creative English teacher at NHHS 1965-82, was Teacher of the Year in 1977. Also an advocate for the arts, she sang with the Pacific Chorale, helped found their Academy, and directed their Board. In addition to leading the Arts Orange County Imagination Celebration, she ran the Lyons Share Foundation and sat on the boards of the PBS SoCal Foundation, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Chorus America, and the Smithsonian’s LA Regional Council. In 2010, she and her husband were the OC Philanthropists of the Year.
Since its founding in 1930, Newport Harbor High School has proudly served its community as a California Distinguished School, National Blue Ribbon School, and International Baccalaureate School. The Newport Harbor High School Alumni Association (a charitable 501(c)(3) with a Tax ID#27-2913091) is committed to honoring this legacy by engaging students past and present, supporting the scholarship program, maintaining the campus museum, and preserving the school’s rich heritage.
See what is happening next at www.NewportHarborAlumni.org.
Ducks history and success on display at JWA
A new exhibition featuring commemorative artwork, posters, hockey jerseys and memorabilia celebrating the Anaheim Ducks’ 25th Anniversary and chronicling the history of the Orange County franchise is on display at John Wayne Airport.
The fun and informative exhibit depicting the team’s history and achievements will be on display until December 19, 2019. Ticketed passengers can view the exhibit on the Departure (upper) Level, across from Gates 2 through 5 in Terminal A, Gates 18 through 21 in Terminal C and in the free-standing display cases across from Gate 14.
Some of the displays include: California’s first Cup (Round 4 vs. Ottawa Senators in 2017) – the Ducks became the first team from California to win the Stanley Cup with a 4-1 series victory over the Ottawa Senators. Anaheim’s appearance in the final marked just the fifth time since 1926 that a West Coast team competed for the Stanley Cup.
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Hockey jersey displays: Three case displays of Anaheim Duck jerseys through the years (The Mighty Era, The New Look, The Modern Look).
Scott Niedermayer #27: Niedermayer played five seasons with the Ducks, including four as team captain. Under Niedermayer’s leadership, the Ducks won the Stanley Cup in 2007 and reached the playoffs in three of his four seasons as captain. Niedermayer, who was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013, had his No. 27 Ducks jersey retired at Honda Center in 2019.
How the West was won (Round 1, Western Conference Quarterfinals): The 2002-03 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in franchise history. The Mighty Ducks faced the Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference Quarterfinals, marking the third playoff meeting between the two teams.
Founded in 1993 through a franchise by the Walt Disney Company, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim began their inaugural season on October 8, 1993, against the Detroit Red Wings, and finished the season setting a record for the most wins by an expansion team. After Henry and Susan Samueli acquired the team in 2005, a new era began for the franchise when the team officially became known as the Anaheim Ducks in 2006.
The Anaheim Ducks take pride in serving the Southern California Community through the Anaheim Ducks Foundation and a variety of charitable fundraisers, educational programs and outreach activities. Click here to learn more.
For more information about John Wayne Airport’s Art Programs, visit www.ocair.com/terminal/artexhibits/.
Crystal Cove Conservancy celebrates 20th anniversary honoring Laura Davick
An evening under the stars, complete with exquisite sunset views and an elegant dinner catered by title sponsor The Resort at Pelican Hill, awaits guests at the 20th Platinum Anniversary Crystal Cove Soirée Saturday, Oct. 5. The evening is hosted by Crystal Cove Conservancy.
Rooted in the notion that Crystal Cove State Park is an ideal outdoor classroom for cultivating young environmentalists, The Conservancy uses a social enterprise model to fund preservation, conservation and education initiatives with the goal of creating a sustainable future for Crystal Cove State Park.
This year, The Conservancy honors Founder Laura Davick and her tireless commitment to saving Crystal Cove. A third generation “Coveite,” she has dedicated the last 20 years of her life to advocating for environmental protection, historic preservation and education.
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Laura Davick
“Laura’s determination to save this place and expand its use to educate young students inspires us all,” said Kate Wheeler, President and Chief Executive Officer, Crystal Cove Conservancy. “Laura grew up here and understands the way this one, unchanged place can not only provide a low cost way for families to enjoy our California coastline, but also makes an ideal setting for young people to develop a bond with the natural world.”
Davick grew up at Crystal Cove amid the 46 cottages, built in the early 1920s and 30s, on land originally owned by the Irvine Company. Her experiences there shaped what would become her vision for a fully restored and protected Crystal Cove State Park.
Davick’s parents met as campers at Crystal Cove in 1940. They moved into Cottage #2 in 1960, when Davick was just a year old. This would become the base from which Davick would launch her fight to save the Cove.
Under Davick’s thoughtful and strategic leadership, the original Alliance to Rescue Crystal Cove played a pivotal role in persuading the state to abandon the luxury resort plan by raising public awareness through an association of state parks officials, community leaders and other interested groups.
After years of tireless work on Davick’s part, the California State Park Commission and the California Coastal Commission adopted the Preservation and Public Use Plan in 2003 that preserves the cottages in the Historic District for interpretive and overnight public uses. When this plan was adopted, efforts shifted from rescue to restoration, education and conservation.
Davick, now Founder Emeritus, sits on the board of The Conservancy and is co-chair of The Heritage Legacy Project for California, a campaign to fully restore the last 17 historic cottages in the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District.
Join in honoring Laura Davick at the Crystal Cove Soiree on Saturday, Oct. 5.
The Soirée will begin at 5 p.m. with an al fresco cocktail reception, along with hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. The Resort at Pelican Hill is donating the hors d’oeuvres. as well as the delectable dinner duo of Braised Short Rib and Grilled Maine Lobster.
The Beachcomber is donating the bar service.
A live auction, live music and dancing to Motown hits from the Blue Breeze Band will round out the evening. Guests will have an opportunity to purchase silent and live auction items in support of The Conservancy’s mission.
Opportunity tickets will also be offered to win a three-night stay in the beachfront Crystal Cove Cottage #14, the restored “South Beach Suite,” which accommodates up to six guests.
For more information, visit www.crystalcove.org/soiree or call 949.376.6200.
CdM church celebrates 75 years with weekend of music and more
Church members, past and present, as well as past pastors, community members and friends are invited to join in celebrating a pair of significant anniversaries for Community Church, Congregational this coming weekend of September 21 and 22.
The church was launched during World War II by a group of thirteen women who were determined to first, bring a Sunday School for children to Corona del Mar, and from there to establish a church.
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The first of the anniversary events will be held Saturday at 7:15 p.m., marking the 30th anniversary of the church’s Music Minister Rodger Whitten. Under Whitten’s direction, choir members, past and present, will present a concert of classical and American songbook music, accompanied by a chamber-sized orchestra.
The church is located at 611 Heliotrope Ave. Admission is free with an evening starlit reception in the church courtyard following the concert.
On Sunday morning, the congregation will be celebrating the 75th anniversary which will be marked with a special worship service led by Pastor Mary Scifres, “Embracing the Past, Renewing the Future.” An ensemble of musicians will be on hand to accompany the special music that will mark this event.
A luncheon in the church courtyard will follow the worship service.
For additional information, please contact Executive Assistant Susan Kenney at 949.644.7400, ext. 1.
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.”
Ruby is here to say good “howdy!” A sweet, active, totally friendly puppy that is just 10 months of age and 33 lbs., Ruby looks a bit Basenji in person, but her personality is quite a bit more mixed breed. Ruby is a wonderful young dog for an active, fun, kind person that has always wanted to enjoy the amazing benefits that dog training provides. If you have always wanted to explore the successes of the fruits of your efforts, Ruby is the one and only for you. After leash training, she’d be an excellent trail blazer and/or hiking partner.
For now, let’s say no children under 12 for Ruby just because she is an active puppy.
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MEET RUBY
If you are interested in finding out more about Ruby, or any other animals up for adoption, the Newport Beach Animal Shelter is located at 20302 Riverside Drive, Newport Beach. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 949.644.3656, email Valerie Schomburg at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and visit www.FONBAS.org. The Friends Of the Newport Beach Animal Shelter (FONBAS) also invites you to find out more about their happenings and to possibly consider becoming a founding member of an incredible nonprofit that supports the city’s efforts with providing wonderful opportunities to our stray, injured, ill and owner surrendered domestic pets.
Newport Beach Animal Shelter adoption fees:
–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 and treats; new toys; grooming, hygiene and 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.
For A Good Cause
From Golf to Galas: Supporting Our Community
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Susan G. Komen Orange County MORE THAN PINK Walk | Sunday, Sept. 22 | Susan G. Komen Orange County is one of 26 locations across the country that will be reintroducing its Race for the Cure as the More Than Pink Walk this year. The event will include a fresh new look and experience focused on energizing the community around the lifesaving work Komen’s supporters make possible through fundraising efforts. The More Than Pink Walk, which will not have a separate timed run element this year, will increase people’s connection to Komen’s work beyond breast cancer awareness including, research, community outreach and more. Registration & Expo opens at 6 a.m.; Opening Ceremonies at 8:30 a.m.; 5k MORE THAN PINK Walk at 9 a.m.; Walk ends and Expo closes at 12 p.m. Tickets: General admission: $25 and $35 the day of the event.
Contact: Stacy Davis at 714.957.9157, ext. 34 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or click here.
Takes place at Pacific Life Insurance Company, 700 Newport Center Drive (Fashion Island), Newport Beach.
Evening of Excellence Gala Event to benefit Youth Employment Service | Thursday, Sept. 26 | Honors employers for their ongoing commitment to hire and support YES graduates as they transition into the workforce. Festivities include a cocktail reception, wine pull, auction, awards presentation and dinner. Proceeds support the Comprehensive Job Readiness Program and its expansion to greater Orange County. Sponsorships, donations and attendance opportunities are available.
Contact: www.yesworks.org
Takes place at The Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach.
Frister’s Celebration Gala | Friday, Sept. 27 beginning at 6 p.m. | Newport Beach-based CT Realty is the gala’s title, “Community Changemaker” sponsor, while community volunteer Sandy Sizemore will receive the Founder’s Award at the gala for her significant contributions to the organization. Fristers graduates will share their stories of how the organization has transformed their lives during video testimonies on the big screen. Dress is cocktail attire and the evening begins with cocktail hour, opportunity drawing opportunities and a wine vault. The Fashion Island Hotel’s Coastal Catering will provide dinner followed by videos, the program and a live auction. Tickets: $150 and sponsorships are available. Fristers is an Orange County-based nonprofit devoted to helping teen parents thrive.
Contact: https://fristers.org and email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Takes place at The Port Theatre, 2905 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
SPIN’s New York New York Celebration | Friday, Sept. 27 from 6-11 p.m. SPIN (Serving People In Need) is holding an evening of dinner, along with silent and live auctions. Stellar entertainment will be provided by comedian Bobby Collins and Matt Mauser (of the Tijuana Dogs), and the Pete Jacobs Band, who will capture the sounds of Sinatra at the height of his career when singing with the Count Basie Orchestra in Las Vegas. Mauser delivers the vocals with Jacobs, conducting. Black tie optional. Tickets are $300 per person.
Contact: Kim Frazier at 714.751.1101, ext. 19, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To reserve your seats, to purchase an opportunity drawing ticket, or to be a sponsor, click here.
Takes place at Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.
New, Now, Next: The OCMA Affair | Saturday, Oct. 5 | This annual gala supports the museum’s exhibition and educational programs and ensures that the museum can offer free admission at its temporary location at South Coast Plaza Village. Co-chairs: Jennifer Segerstrom and Jennifer Van Bergh
Contact: www.ocmaexpand.org
Takes place at OCMA/Expand, 1661 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana.
Dusk at the Island Fashion Show to benefit Ronald McDonald House of Orange County | Thursday, Oct. 10 from 4-8 p.m. | Features a cocktail hour with great food, live entertainment and silent & live auctions. Fashions will be provided by brands such as Elie Tahari, Faherty, Bailey44 and more. Sponsorship opportunities are available; call Ruth Wu at 714.516.3669.
Contact: www.rmhcsc.org/orangecounty
Takes place at the Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.
Furnishing Hope’s “The Future is Bright” Gala | Saturday, Oct. 12 | TruClear Global, the intersection of art and technology, is their presenting sponsor at TruClear Global, who has donated their state-of-the-art Experience Center in Newport Beach for the evening. Proceeds from this event help furnish the homes of our military heroes and single parents with children as they transition to independent living. Guests will enjoy an evening of elegant fun with a live and silent auction, an opportunity drawing, cocktail reception, and sit-down dinner catered by Mark’s Desserts and Catering, while experiencing next level technology at TruClear Global.
Contact: To become a sponsor, donate to the silent or live auction, or purchase tickets to the event, visit www.furnishinghope.org or call 949.419.4574.
Takes place at TruClear Global, Newport Beach.
Childhelp Diamond Jubilee Fall Gala - Legends of Hollywood | Saturday, Oct 19 | Event Chairs Joy Estrada and Gina Van Ocker along with Honorary Chair Janet Ronnenberg will lead the committee in transforming the main ballroom to bring legendary Hollywood back to life. It will be an evening to remember with dinner, dancing to live music by Daring Greatly, silent and live auctions, and casino-style gambling, all to raise money toward stopping child abuse and neglect, and to support the children under Childhelp’s care. For 60 years, Childhelp has been working to stop abuse and neglect in Orange County as well as across the country.
Contact: For tickets, sponsorships, donations and underwriting, visit http://www.bidpal.net/childhelpocgala2019; or reach Linda Burns at 949.463.8804 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Takes place at The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast.
Girl Scouts of Orange County – 10th Annual Celebrate Leadership | Friday, Nov. 8 | New honoree categories. New activities. Exciting live and silent auction items. And of course, OC’s amazing Girl Scouts who are taking action to make our community and world a better place. Sponsorships are available.
Contact: To purchase tickets, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/cellea.
Takes place at the Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.
Second Annual Forever Families Gala to support Seneca Family of Agencies | Saturday, Nov. 9 | This event supports this organization’s mission to create families that are stale, loving and permanent. They have a 100 percent adoption permanency rating. Every $1,000 supports the finalization of an adoption for a child in foster care. There are more than 600 kids waiting to be adopted in Orange County. Honorees to be announced. Sponsorships are available from $5,000-$50,000.
Contact: www.senecafoa.org/gala
Takes place at Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.
46th Candlelight Concert to support Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Friday, Dec. 6 | For more than 40 years, Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ Candlelight Concert has been one of Orange County’s most treasured events. Considered by many as the official kick-off to the holiday season, Candlelight brings friends and family together for an elegant evening of great fun while raising essential funds in support of the Segerstrom Center for the Art’s artistic, education and community engagement programs.
Contact: www.scfta.org
Takes place at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
Editor’s Note: If you have a philanthropic event with a connection to Newport Beach you would like to see publicized, please email the information with an image and contact person with email address to Lana Johnson: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you would like to reach out to Newport Beach nonprofit organizations, visit https://greatnonprofits.org/city/newport-beach/CA.
Newport’s Best Bets in Arts & Entertainment
From Live Theater to Community Happenings, enjoy these!
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Balboa Car Show, Every Sunday from 7-9 a.m.
Fun Zone Parking lot, 600 E. Bay Ave., Balboa Peninsula
Summer Exhibit: Kickin’ Back at the Gardens, Continuing through September 22. Sit back and relax at Sherman Library & Gardens with a summer exhibit of colorful, funky, over-sized garden furniture. Feel like a kid again: climb on up into big and bold retro lawn chairs, sway away on shady swings and sprawl out in hammocks. Put your feet up and enjoy kickin’ back. Included with admission to the Gardens.
Contact: Call 949.673.2261. www.slgardens.org
Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
Canstruction Design Build Contest, Continuing through September 29. For the 12th year, Canstruction Orange County is engineering its unique design/build competition where the “bricks” are canned food, which are then donated to the Orange County Food Bank. Nine design build teams construct structures made of food, with completed structures open to public viewing through September 29. The teams are drawn from prominent Architecture, Engineering and Construction firms throughout Southern California. Occurring in conjunction with the Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza, and also hosted by John Wayne Airport, and ARTIC in Anaheim, Canstruction Orange County is the most creative food drive in the South Coast. Constructions can be viewed at each of these three sites. Canstruction Orange County is presented by Fluor Corporation, who will once again be creating their “can creation.”
Contact: Call 949.673.2261. www.slgardens.org
Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
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Radiant Rides at Newport Dunes, Continuing through October 7. Experience the feeling of discovering the nightlife under the sea in Radiant Rides, a stunning activity that will dazzle. Light up the Back Bay with your stand up paddleboard during this LED night tour. Tours are $30 per person with a minimum of eight attendees. One hour guided tour takes place Friday and Saturday nights. Complimentary LED glow accessories. Must be 13 years pf age or older.
Contact: Call 949.279.4507. www.newportdunes.com/radiant-rides-newport-beach/
Takes place at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach.
Summer Concert Series at the Hyatt Regency, Continuing through October 20. Friday nights will get a little hotter this summer when the Bank of the West Summer Concert Series 2019 heats up. Returning for another year, world-class music will fill the air along with fine wine and dining at the intimate Back Bay Amphitheater. Headliners include Boz Scaggs, Kenny G. and West Coast Jam, among others.
Contact: To purchase tickets, visit http://series.hyattconcerts.com/tickets/.
Takes place at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach.
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American Mariachi by José Cruz González, September 7-October 5. Performance times and ticket prices vary. In this big-hearted comedy with live music, Lucha spends her days caring for her mother and yearning for more. But it’s the 1970s and women can’t be mariachis…or can they? Defying tradition, Lucha and her spunky cousin hunt for bandmates and take up instruments. A loving gesture for a mother becomes much more as the young women dream big and embrace the transcendent power of music.
Contact: For more information, visit www.scr.org.
Takes place at South Coast Repertory on the Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
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OCMAExpand Season 3 member preview on Friday, Sept. 20 from 6-8 p.m.; public opening, Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Season 3 features six new projects by artists Carolina Caycedo, Daniel Duford, Ximena Garrido-Lecca, Mulyana, Robert Zhao Renhui and Yang Yongliang, whose work considers the complexities of our relationship to nature. The six new exhibits continue through March 15, 2020. Admission and parking are free. Hours: Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Contact: www.ocmaexpand.org
Takes place at OCMA/Expand, South Coast Plaza Village, 1661 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana.
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Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show, September 20-22. Hours vary. Three days of shopping, entertainment, prizes and family fun. Shop hundreds of artisans exhibiting 24,000 American handmade and embellished art & crafts. Taste delicious baked bread, soups, desserts, candied apples and more. The kids will enjoy kids’ activities in the Kidzone. Admission: $9 general; $7 seniors & military; $4 teens ages 13-17; free for kids 12 & younger. Parking is $9.
Contact: www.harvestfestival.com
Takes place in the Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach buildings, Santa Ana Pavilion and the O.C. Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Sonia De Los Santos, September 21 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and September 22 at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Sonia De Los Santos has been performing her positive, multicultural, family-friendly music since 2007. Her songs are inspired by various Latin American rhythms hailing from Mexico, Colombia and Peru as well as the North American folk traditions. They reflect her experiences growing up in Mexico and moving to another country, learning about other cultures, and, in the process, feeling closer to her own heritage. Singing in both English and Spanish, De Los Santos’ messages of joyful community, music making, and cultural bridge-building will inspire and excite children and grown-ups of all backgrounds. Tickets start at $20.
Contact: Call 714.566.2787.
Takes place in the Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
Costa Mesa Speedway – Super Hooligan National Championship Series, September 21 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Costa Mesa Speedway – where you’ll see “mad men” on high-compression single-cylinders powering down short straights before throwing their bike on its ear and sliding at impossible lean angles around each end of the track. It’s a spectators’ dream. You won’t miss a thing due to the relatively small track and stadium viewing. The atmosphere and the noise is second to none, especially during floodlit nighttime races. Gates open at 5 p.m., qualifying at 6 p.m., first race at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20 general; $15 military/veterans, seniors 65+ and juniors 13-17; $10 children ages 3-12; free for kids 2 & younger. Parking is $9.
Contact: www.costamesaspeedway.net
Takes place in the Action Sports Arena at O.C. Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Sunday Musicale, September 22 from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. The LA Classics & Pops Ensemble, featuring Cathleen Wong on flute; Scott Graham, double bass; John Ryskowski, drums; and Sonia Lee playing piano, will play a repertoire which elegantly infuses jazz and classical. The concert will showcase Claude Bolling’s First Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano Trio. When first released in 1975, the album immediately hit the No. 1 spot of the Billboard Classical Charts and remained there for an astounding total of 530 weeks. Sunday Musicale is presented by the Friends of the Newport Beach Library. Takes place in the Friends Meeting Room at 1000 Avocado Ave.
Piff the Magic Dragon, September 27-28 at 7 and 9 p.m. After earning national acclaim as the standout star of NBC’s America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Piff The Magic Dragon continues to win over audiences across the globe with his mythical mixture of wizardry, wit and sarcasm that ignites a one-of-a-kind comedy magic show you must see to believe. Piff is joined by his trusty sidekick Mr. Piffles, The World’s Only Magic Performing Chihuahua™. Tickets start at $39. It’s 50 percent comedian, 50 percent magician and 100 percent dragon.
Contact: Call 714.566.2787.
Takes place in the Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
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20th Annual Cruisin’ for a Cure, September 28 from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 3,500 street rods, customs, trucks, corvettes, muscle cars, VWs, fire trucks, cars for sale, four buildings full of cars and cruisin’ inside the fairgrounds’ 1.5 mile route. Meet and greet inside The Hangar, live music, 175+ vendors. Free prostate screening for any man 40+, no appointment is necessary. Monies raised go to the KSK Cancer Center of Irvine for prostate cancer. Admission: $15 general; free for kids 11 & younger. Parking is $9.
Contact: www.cruisinforacure.com
Takes place in Lot A and O.C. Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
51st U.S. National Speedway Championship - Juniors, September 28 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The most exciting, colorful and unpredictable live action racing event in the nation. Costa Mesa Speedway has put fans right on top of all the action from the comfort of Arena-style grandstand seating since 1969. Suitable for the whole family. Admission: $20 general; $15 seniors 65+ and juniors 13-17; $10 children ages 3-12; free for kids 2 & younger. Parking is $9.
Contact: www.costamesaspeedway.net
Takes place in the Action Sports Arena at O.C. Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Newport Beach Art in the Park, September 28, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Newport Beach Arts Foundation hosts the 16th Annual Art in the Park on September 28. This fine arts and artisan fair features more than 100 artists selling their paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, woodcraft, mixed media, glass art and photography. Art lovers are invited to browse the art, shop for gifts, stroll through the sculpture at Civic Center Park and enjoy the demonstrations, kid’s art activities and meeting the artists at this annual event.
It is held on the beautiful Civic Green at 100 Civic Center Drive. Free public admission and parking.
Goat Yoga, September 29 at 9 and 11 a.m. The art of yoga walking and playing at-will around you is fun and a bit chaotic. Party Goats Los Angeles is partnering with Sherman Gardens to combine nature, animals and yoga. The benefits of Goat Yoga include fun (as laughter is guaranteed), Improving core strength, deepens stretches and tests balance. Spanky and Pippin have been trained to participate in goat yoga on command. They will jump on your back during key yoga poses, aid in deeper stretches with their front hooves, and run underneath your legs during standing poses. The goats are on leashes and each has a handler which helps provide a structured and safe environment. Th class is one hour and will be followed by 45 minutes of photos – so strike that perfect pose for Instagram. All participants must pre-register. No walk-ins will be accepted. Please plan on arriving 15 minutes early, wear comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes. Bring your own mat or towel.Rain or shine event. No refunds. Cost: $35 Friends, $40 Non-members.
Contact: Call 949.673.2261. www.slgardens.org
Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
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Concert at Marina Park – Neil Diamond Tribute with Jason Lohrke, September 29, from 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. The City of Newport Beach has added a fifth concert on the Balboa Peninsula as part of its annual Concerts on the Green summer series. Visitors are encouraged to bring their beach chairs and blankets for an evening of fun. Picnics are welcome, and Baby’s Burgers will be onsite. Alcohol is prohibited. The early years of Neil Diamond’s groundbreaking and legendary concerts come to life embodied through the performing artist and impressionist, Jason Lohrke. During this vividly captivating retro concert, Jason personifies Neil’s look, voice, movements, and crowd interactions to a T, taking his crowds of like-minded Diamond fans back in time as they recreate hit songs such as Solitary Man, Cherry Cherry, I’m A Believer, Cracklin’ Rosie, I Am I Said, Sweet Caroline and so many more. Admission is free!Parking is limited. We encourage attendees to walk, bike or carpool. Bicycle parking will be available.
Marina Park is located at 1600 W. Balboa Blvd.
The Canadians by Adam Bock, September 29-October 20. Performance times and ticket prices vary. Life is good in Port Alison, Manitoba – Thursday night hockey, beers at The Peg, nice people. But lately, Gordy’s interests lean more toward The Magic Flute and pottery classes. When his pal, Brendan, is gifted two all-expense paid tickets on a cruise, it’s the opportunity of a lifetime – to experience life far from Canada. In this tour de force comedy where five actors play a shipload of characters, small chances might lead to big changes. But can Gordy step out of his comfort zone?
Contact: For more information, visit www.scr.org.
Takes place at South Coast Repertory on the Julianne Argyros Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
Miss Saigon, October 1-13 at varying times. Miss Saigon tells the story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim, who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American G.I. named Chris, but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For three years, Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he’s fathered a son. This new production features stunning spectacle and a cast of 42 performing the soaring score, including Broadway hits like, “The Heat is On in Saigon,” “The Movie in My Mind,” “Last Night of the World” and “American Dream.” Tickets start at $26.
Contact: Call 714.566.2787.
Takes place in Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
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Sixth Annual Newport Beach Wine & Food, October 3-6. Presented by Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home, enjoy one-of-a-kind dinners by celebrity chefs and local masters, taste bites from 40 different top restaurants with their executive chefs and sip from more than 250 varieties of wine, spirits and brews. VIP events, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, master sommelier tasting panels and interactive mixology courses will all be offered throughout the weekend festivities. Ticket prices vary.
Contact: For more information and tickets, visit www.newportwineandfood.com
Takes place on the Civic Green 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach.
Vijay Iyer Trio, Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 and 9 p.m. Described as “one of the great living jazz pianists” (NPR), Vijay Iyer makes his Center debut opening the 2019-2020 Jazz Season at the helm of his lauded trio which includes Stephan Crump, double bass and Jeremy Dutton, drums. The ensemble brings their innovative and intoxicating style to Orange County for two performances.
Single tickets start at $39.
Contact: Tickets are available for purchase online at www.scfta.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling 714.556.2787. For inquiries about group ticket savings of 10 or more, call the Group Services office at 714.755.0236.
Takes place at Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ 2019-2020 International Dance Series, October 16-20. The series opens with a lavish production of the timeless epic La Bayadère performed by the Mariinsky Ballet and Orchestra. Then, American Ballet Theatre presents the World Premiere of a new work by ABT Artist-in-Residence Alexei Ratmansky from March 5-8, 2020. Pacific Symphony will perform live with the company. Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company takes center stage July 31-August 2, 2020 with Onegin, performed to live music by the Mikhailovsky Orchestra. La Scala star Roberto Bolle and guest artist Marianela Nuñez, principal dancer of The Royal Ballet, will perform on select dates. In addition to the International Dance Series, the Center presents the annual engagement of Tchaikovsky’s beloved The Nutcracker, performed by American Ballet Theatre with choreography by Alexei Ratmansky. The Nutcracker will be performed from December 13-22, 2019 with live music by Pacific Symphony.
Contact: Call 714.566.2787. www.scfta.org
Performances take place at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
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Betty Buckley, October 17-19. At 7:30 p.m. Buckley is a Tony award-winning Broadway, film and television star, but when she takes the cabaret stage, her personal song favorites are undeniably in the hands of a master artist. Without fail, she knows when and where to let it ride, when to pull back or lean in, providing a generous gift of memories for her devoted fans. Tickets start at $89.
Contact: Call 714.566.2787.
Takes place in Samueli Theater, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
Aubergine by Julia Cho, October 19-November 16. Performance times and ticket prices vary. Sometimes a meal is more than just food. A man shares a bowl of berries and a young woman falls in love. A mother meticulously prepares her son’s favorite dish to keep him from leaving home. And a Korean-American son cooks soup for his ailing father to say what words cannot. The perfect bite transcends time and cultural differences in this poetic tale of love, loss and healing by the author of The Language Archive and Office Hour.
Contact: For more information, visit www.scr.org.
Takes place at South Coast Repertory on the Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst; music by Shelly Markham, November 8-24. Performance times and ticket prices vary. From the moment he wakes up with gum in his hair, to his broken nightlight at bedtime, things just do not go Alexander’s way. Throw in a trip to the dentist, a copy machine mishap and lima beans for dinner, and it’s no wonder he wants to move to Australia! This delightful musical version of the popular book can turn around any bad day and put a smile on even the crabbiest of faces.
Contact: For more information, visit www.scr.org.
Takes place at South Coast Repertory on the Julianne Aryros Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, November 30-December 24. Performance times and ticket prices vary. Recapture the spirit of an old-fashioned Christmas with this timeless Dickens classic and all your favorite characters – Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come – and the best-known curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge. After 40 years, Hal Landon Jr. will be hanging up his top hat. It’s the end of an era, but the tradition will continue. Don’t miss Hal’s final “Bah Humbug!” This production is not part of subscription packages.
Contact: For more information, visit www.scr.org.
Takes place at South Coast Repertory on the Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
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Police Beat Primer
Compiled by Tom Johnson
Police Beat derives from information in the log maintained at the front counter by the Newport Beach Police Department and required under CA Government Code Section 6254 (f). The press does not have access to written police reports.
Information in the police department log is deemed reliable and StuNewsNewport is not responsible for mistakes made available as public record by the Newport Beach Police Department.
Any person arrested is innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
Abbreviations sometimes used in Police Beat:
647f – Public Intoxication; DUI – Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; NFA – No fixed address; RP – Reporting/Responsible Party; UTL – Unable to locate
DUI Arrests
Seiry Hernandez, 29, Costa Mesa – Tuesday, September 17
Jose Farias, 22, Laguna Niguel – Monday, September 16
Joe Anthony Ortuno Ortuno, 19, Tustin – Sunday, September 15
Devin Alexander Peraza, 25, Orange – Sunday, September 15
Incident Reports
Tuesday, September 17
Arrests for Being Drunk in Public
Curtis Allen Ebling Jr., 47, Long Beach
Daniel Steurer, 38, Newport Beach
Toshia Leanne Brownstein, 29, Coto de Caza
Christopher Martin Zimmerman, 61, Costa Mesa
Promontory Drive I 300 Block I Paraphernalia, Sharps Waste and Appropriating Lost Property
3:36 p.m. Andrew Curcio, 28, Dana Point, was arrested for possession of unlawful paraphernalia, illegal transporting of sharps waste and appropriating lost property. Bail was set at $500.
Irvine Ave. I 1000 Block I Under the Influence
1:10 p.m. Franklin Hernandez Pimentel, 45, Costa Mesa, was arrested for disorderly conduct while being under the influence of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $500.
30th St. & Newport Blvd. I Burglary Tools and Receiving Stolen Property
2:40 a.m. Aaron Lane Tripp Barrier, 38, Riverside, was arrested for possession of burglary tools and receiving stolen property with a value less than $950. Bail was set at $500.
Monday, September 16
Arrests for Being Drunk in Public
Andrew Craig Keisler, 33, Lexington
Juliana Florence Nobel, 47, Miami Beach
Newport Center Drive I 500 Block I Vandalism
9:48 p.m. Damun Ameen Shoar, 32, West Hills, was arrested for felony vandalism. His bail was set at $20,000.
Irvine Ave. I 600 Block I Sharps Waste
5:54 p.m. Andrew Curcio, 28, Dana Point, was arrested for illegal transporting of sharps waste. Bail was set at $500.
E. Coast Highway I 7900 Block I Burglary, Receiving Stolen Property and Driving w/o License
3:54 p.m. Jin Hee Hong, 60, Santa Ana, was arrested for commercial burglary by shoplifting an amount greater than $950, receiving stolen property greater than $950 and for driving a vehicle without a license. Bail was set at $20,000.
Superior Ave. & W. Coast Highway I Under the Influence
5:31 a.m. Dakota Campbell, 22, n/a, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $2,500.
Riverside Ave. & W. Coast Highway I Controlled Substance
1:18 a.m. Mike Arredondo, 19, Anaheim, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $500.
Sunday, September 15
Arrests for Being Drunk in Public
Juliana Florence Nobel, 47, Miami Beach
Alex Michael Gerard, 31, Newport Beach
Placentia Ave. I 1500 Block I Burglary Tools, Under the influence and Paraphernalia
11:58 p.m. Paul St. John Hardie, 35, Costa Mesa, was arrested for possession of burglary tools, for being under the influence of a controlled substance and for possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Bail was set at $1,000.
Industrial Way & Newport Blvd. I Costa Mesa I Tainge Auto, Controlled Substance and Warrants
4:42 p.m. Seang Korn, 39, Long Beach, was arrested for taking an auto without the owner’s consent, possession of a controlled substance and warrants for possession of methamphetamine and for driving a vehicle while suspended or revoked. Bail was set at $72,500.
21st & Balboa Blvd. I Parole Violation
11:58 a.m. Darlene Monique Rodriguez, 33, San Bernardino, was arrested for a parole violation. No bail was set.