UCI’s The Center for Autism Raised Nearly $400k at Annual Gala in Newport Beach

UC Irvine’s The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders held its fifth annual Hope & Help Gala on Saturday, September 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.

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The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders to Host Annual Hope & Help Gala

The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders will host its fifth annual Hope & Help Gala on Saturday, Sept. 7 to raise awareness and funds to support programs that provide help and hope to children, adolescents, young adults and their families living with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders. 

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Mother’s and Father’s Day Charity Drive to Help Struggling Families

What gift is better than the gift of giving back? This Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, consider doing good with the ones you love. HomeAid Orange County, in partnership with First 5 Orange County, recently announced the 12th Annual HomeAid Essentials Diaper Drive will take place between Mother’s Day, May 12, and Father’s Day, June 16, directly benefitting…

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This Is Your Chance to Have Breakfast with Erin Andrews

A groundbreaking (or glass-breaking) innovator in sports and entertainment, Erin Andrews is truly a powerhouse example of female leadership. And now, thanks to Orange County United Way, you can get inspired by the sportscasting superstar … in person. Orange County United Way will present the 16th Annual Women’s Philanthropy Fund Breakfast 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.…

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Charity Bar Crawl Seeks to Raise $5k for Cystic Fibrosis

If you’re looking for an awesome reason to bar hop and drink beer, here it is: The third annual Winter Bar Crawl for a Cause is happening Saturday, Feb. 23 on Balboa Peninsula. One hundred percent of proceeds from the event go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Orange County (CFF OC), so you can…

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Hoppy Happenings: Beach, Brews & BBQ at Newport Dunes to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

If you’re in need of weekend plans, we’re here for you: The fourth annual Beach, Brews & BBQ descends on the gorgeous, water-lined grounds of Newport Dunes Saturday, Oct. 20 from 2-6 p.m.

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Lido Theater Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Rock ‘n’ Roll and Movie History

If you’ve been wondering how the Lido Theater, Newport Beach’s iconic ode to all things classic film, will celebrate it’s 80th anniversary, wonder no more: Back-to-back events are set to ring in the milestone this August, and they’re both being organized for a fantastic cause.

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Orange County’s Finest to Be Honored at TIME Nighclub

Sometimes you’re good and sometimes, you’re the Finest. This Wednesday, April 25, the team at West Oceanfront is proud to help support 12 young professionals for Orange County’s Finest event at TIME Nightclub in Costa Mesa. The celebration, which begins 5:30 p.m., will honor the fundraising efforts of these stellar volunteers, who together have already raised…

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Fashion Island Pinwheel Display Spins ‘Round for Charity

This Sunday at Fashion Island, do good, shop and repeat. Here’s how: If visit the Neiman Marcus-Bloomingdale’s Courtyard, you’ll find 3,100 pinwheels, displayed by Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County (CASA-OC) in conjunction with Child Abuse Awareness Month recognized through the month of April.

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Happening This Weekend: The 2018 Toshiba Classic

There might be something cooler than listening to PGA golfer John Daly sing the blues from a golf cart on the 8th hole of the Newport Beach Country Club but probably not. It’s the spontaneous moments — a chance to tell Jose Maria Olazabal “nice swing” or watch Fred Couples practice his putts — that…

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