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Volume 4, Issue 29 | April 9, 2019

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Search Police Files Ongoing investigation turns up suspect, held on $1,000,000 bail An ongoing investigation dating back to November 2018 by Newport Beach Police Detectives has led to the arrest of Jonathon Thomas Campos, 35, of Anaheim. Campos was arrested near La Palma Ave. and N. West St. in Anaheim at 11:09 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3. His charges include residential burglary with forced entry, robbery with a NEWPORT firearm, being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of ammo by a prohibited BEACH person, receiving stolen property with a value greater than $950, possession of burglary tools and possession of a controlled substance. Haze Campos is being held on $1,000,000 bail. Humidity: 93% Missing license plate leads to sizable heroin stash Wind: 4.7 m/h Rory Allen Hutchinson, 30, of Lake Stevens, was sitting in his vehicle shortly after 55.3°F midnight on Saturday, April 6, in the area of 61st St. and W. Coast Highway. A Newport Beach Police Officer passing by on patrol noticed one of the license plates missing from his car. According to NBPD PIO Heather Rangel, upon questioning, it was discovered that THU FRI SAT Hutchinson was under the influence of a controlled substance. Further investigation turned up 58.3 grams of heroin and tin foil with some burn marks. According to sources online, the street value of this amount of heroin is over $10,000. 55/55°F 57/65°F 57/64°F Hutchinson was arrested and charged with being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of unlawful paraphernalia, possession of narcotics for sale and transporting narcotics for sale. His bail was set at $25,000. Citizen complaint leads to arrest of suspected chronic drunk driver Newport Beach Police were sent to the 100 block of 26th St. for a citizen’s complaint of a drunken driver. However, when police arrived, the subject had not entered his vehicle or attempted to leave the area. As police investigated, they identified the man as Charles Chester Towle, 59, of Anaheim. Lo and behold, Towle had in his possession an open container. However, records showed that he additionally had two outstanding warrants for DUI. He was charged for the warrants and for drinking in public. His bail was set at $50,100. Vehicle burglaries on the upswing, keep your vehicles locked In the last couple of months, Newport Beach Police have seen the number of burglaries from vehicles increase across the city. In the majority of these crimes, cars are left unlocked, but they report also seeing forced entries when valuables are left out in plain sight. Remember, it just takes a matter of seconds for a thief to shatter a window, grab your property and disappear. NBPD reminds you to take a minute to remove your valuables, roll up your windows & lock your doors – every time you park. Scroll down to Police Beat for all arrests & crime reports

Fair Game By TOM JOHNSON Airport meeting with no FAA representatives does not make Newport Beach residents happy Saturday was a meeting at City Hall to discuss airport issues that was put on by 2nd District Supervisor Michelle Steel and Newport Beach Mayor Diane Dixon. Also, in attendance were Airport Director Barry Rondinella; Nick Gaskins, Airport Manager of Access and Noise; and Lawrence Serafini, Deputy Airport Director of Facilities Development. Who was not in attendance was anyone who could speak on behalf of the FAA, and Newport Beach residents were not happy. In fact, they were ticked! And their responses and outbursts throughout the presentation were proof. And, while the anger was aimed at Steel, Dixon and the airport representatives, it was really misplaced, because each of their hands are literally tied by the FAA. The discussion centered on General Aviation expansion. Dixon and Steel emphatically supported what’s called Alternative 3, which is no expansion in GA facilities, just upgrades.

Click on photo for a larger image Photo by Lana Johnson But here’s what came out. Residents want the number of GA flights limited. The airport, city and county can’t do that. It’s an FAA call. Residents want curfew hours on GA flights. The airport, city and county can’t do that. It’s an FAA call. Without them in attendance, you can see it’s a problem. Perhaps the best way to handle it is through new congressman Harley Rouda, who had a representative in attendance. Perhaps he can put some pressure on at the national level and at least get an FAA representative to have the courtesy to show up to a meeting like this. Because of the unruly crowd, I felt bad for Rondinella, Gaskins and Serafini, who were trying to do their best in a no-win situation. Next time, might I recommend hard hats for each speaker just to be on the safe side. If you want continued updates, join the Aviation Committee that meets next on Monday, April 15, at 4 p.m. in the Central Library Friends Room. • • • Now is the time to make plans for “Bal Week”. The Balboa Island Museum will offer a Speaker Series presenting Seymour Beek and Cindy Houston on Friday, April 26, from 7-9 p.m. An RSVP at 949.675.3952 is required and there will be a $10 donation at the door. In exchange, you can enjoy some wine and cheese. Sounds like a good time. • • • The Newport Beach Arts Commission with present the 55th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition on Saturday, June 15 at the Newport Beach Civic Center. And, more importantly, at this point, is their Call for Entries. The Commission is looking for painters, sculptors, photographers and mixed media artists. You can enter your best stuff, and have it juried, then seen by thousands of enthusiasts, whom you can sell it to. The entry deadline is May 27 and you can enter at www.callforentry.org. Judging categories include watercolors, oils and acrylics, photography and 3D art. There is a two-submission limit per artist. • • • Speak Up Newport is Wednesday, April 10 at the Civic Center Community Room. This month they’re discussing trash and major changes that are coming to Newport Beach trash collection. Events, programs at The featured speakers are Dave Webb, Newport Beach Public Works Director, and OASIS Senior Center Jeff Snow, Vice President of CR&R Environmental Services, otherwise known as our residential trash hauler. There’s a reception beginning at 5:15 p.m. hosted by The Bungalow Restaurant, followed by the program from 6-7 p.m. It’s free and no RSVP is required. • • • Linda Leonhard and the Corona del Mar Chamber will present a look into the current cottage renovations at the Crystal Cove Historic District at their Good Morning Corona del Mar meeting on Thursday, April 11. Retiring Crystal Cove Conservancy President & CEO Alix Dunn will make the presentation. This is as close as we can The breakfast, or should I say complimentary refreshments, is from 7:30-9 a.m. at the 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar come to actually singing to our Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club. It’s free and no RSVP is necessary. 92625 readers on their birthdays! 949.644.3244 We’d love to include yours – Parking is Free! OASIS Senior Center is on Facebook! and/or your friends and Sign up to receive the newsletter children’s birthdays here. HAPPENINGS Just email to: The Science Behind Global Climate [email protected] Change Celebrate and enjoy your Wednesdays, now through April 10 from 4-5:30 p.m. in Room 2. Led by birthday! David K. Larue geologist and professor. Say you were a scientist April 10 studying global climate change. How Bill Hoag would you prove that it is happening now? In this class, you will review the Jeffry Shinder highly creative and innovative science Paula Steurer behind global climate change, Ted Mortenson including uncertainties and controversies, in a way that is easily April 11 understood and appreciated even if you don’t have a science background. Roger Lockhart To RSVP, call 949.644.3244 or email Stephen Jason Titus [email protected]. Friend of OASIS Annual Fundraiser April 12 “Ole! Ole! Fiesta Fantastica” Andrew Gabriel Saturday, April 13 from 5-9 p.m. Enjoy dinner, wine, dancing, and Devin Dwyer gaming. Features a Wheel of Fortune, Irene Krinsky Silent Auction and Surprise balloon Lindsey Henn Back on the waves again: Richard Gardner’s story Sales with prizes donated by Patrick Strader By Mary Gail Hentzen restaurants, retail shops and local Richard Gardner was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 18 years ago at the age of services. Entertainment by Tears of Joy. Proceeds benefit important April 13 41. He also has lived with diabetes since he was 14. His right leg has no movement now, so he uses a walker or most of the time, a wheelchair. Gardner has always been an active programs and services that enhance Bobby Allen person that loved to surf, ski, and swim. Luckily, he has upper body strength and can still the lives of seniors in Corona del Mar, Brett Hemphill swim. It is where he feels free and normal. His legs are not a hindrance when he is Newport Beach and the surrounding Julie Laughton swimming in the pool or a lake. areas. Cost: $45. Tickets on sale now. Lee Ramos Liz Dorn Parker

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April 15 Tamara Dowell Annual Volunteer Recognition Wednesday, April 17 at 12 p.m. If you have volunteered in the past year, please join in. RSVP to 949.644.3244. Meal & A Movie Wednesday, April 24 with the screening of Wind Raiders of The Sahara. Meal starts at 12 p.m.; the movie starts at 1 p.m. in the Evelyn Hart Event Center. Please call the prior Friday to request a meal. Synopsis: A Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of Facebook National Geographic special episode Richard Gardner finds peace in and on the water from 1964. Eight men unite whimsy His life’s mission is to raise awareness about MS and its challenges; he started the and endurance to cross the Sahara in “When I Swim Foundation.” His goal is to swim the Lakes of the Sierra Nevada. He has sailboats. The team of sailing experts swum the lengths of Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake, and this summer, he will be swimming navigates the world’s largest desert in

Bass Lake. The money he raises is given to USC Care Center and Research. His swims are three-wheeled crafts that streak challenging and require a team of friends and family that kayak alongside him in case of across the dunes at speeds as high trouble. The swims can be as long as two hours in frigid water. as 60 mph, exposing their drivers to Lido Village Books Still, he misses surfing and the feeling of being on a wave. He posted a picture of the hazards of erratic winds, uneven himself in his wheelchair gazing at the ocean. His post was, “I think I need to buy a belly terrain, scarce water and temperatures Bestsellers board.” that rise above 100 by day and fall below freezing at night. Included is footage of a nomadic tribe of Moors caught in a drought. Leslie Nielsen narrates. Running time: 50 minutes. Drug Take Back Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Got drugs? Bring them to the OASIS parking lot at 5th and Marguerite. For more information, visit www.dea.gov. Hoag Medial Lecture: Obstructive Adult Reading Sleep Apnea, Beyond CPAP Therapy Thursday, May 2 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in 1. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Room 2A. Presented by Dr. Carly F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach Schrage, M.D. Dr. Scrage will be to Living a Good Life by Mark speaking about sleep and how sleep Manson changes as we get older. She will 2. Invisible Women: Data Bias in discuss the importance and benefits a World Designed for Men by Click on photo for a larger image of sleep, the stages of sleep, and Caroline Criado Perez Courtesy of Facebook various sleep disorders such as 3. The Home Edit: A guide to Gardner preparing to swim Huntington Lake insomnia, snoring and sleep apnea. Organizing and Realizing Your Fortunately for Gardner, a fraternity brother from USC, Kevin Griffith, saw the post. He She will also explore House Goals (Includes immediately sprang into action and reached out to his Sigma Chi brothers and proposed they recommendations about how to Refrigerator Labels) by Clea pitch in to buy Gardner a board. Within two days, he had 20 plus fraternity brothers willing to optimize sleep quality and quantity. Shearer and Joanna Teplin help. Not knowing anything about adaptive boards, Griffith called his friend, legendary pro VOLUNTEERISM 4. Whiskey, Words, and a Shovel, surfer Ian Cairns. Cairns immediately hooked him up with his shaper, Dave Daum. It turns Newport Beach Film Festival Vol. 1 by r.h. Sin out Daum, and his wife Rhonda, own King’s Paddle Sports in Carlsbad. A plan was Reviewers Needed 5. The Book of Help by Megan formulated. Rhonda called Gardner and told him an anonymous person was buying a Looking for a way to engage your love Griswold custom board for him, and asked him if he could come down to the shop so they could of arts? Apply to become a Newport 6. All the Light We Cannot See by discuss his needs and abilities. Gardner contemplated the mysterious donor for months. Beach Film Festival Reviewer. If you’re Anthony Doerr Who could it be? interested, contact Dorothy Krauss at 7. The Immortalists by Chloe At last the board was ready, and Dave and Rhonda called Gardner and said to come to 949.253.2880, ext. 233 or email Benjamin Newport’s Mutt Lynch’s on April 6 to receive the board and meet the donor. He arrived a bit dorothy.krauss@newportbeach 8. The Lost Girls of Paris: A Novel nervous for the “Big Reveal.” filmfest.com by Pam Jenoff ENC Museum Docents 9. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Interested in spending time helping Heather Morris out the Environmental Nature Center? 10. Daisy Jones & The Six by Docents staff the front desk, greet Taylor Jenkins Reid visitors and provide information at the 11. Dreyer’s English: An Utterly ENC’s state-of-the-art learning facility. Correct Guide to Clarity and Style Training will cover frequently asked by Benjamin Dreyer questions, emergency information, 12. Eleanor Oliphant Is and ENC policies and procedures. Completely Fine by Gail Commit to volunteering one day a Honeyman week or just one day a month. This 13. Where the Crawdads Sing by training is for both experienced as Delia Owens well as brand new docents. Volunteer 14. Becoming by Michelle Obama hours: Weekends, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 15. Pachinko by Min Jin Lee 12-4 p.m. Weekdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-5 p.m. TUESDAY NIGHT TOPICS The Baseball History of Orange County Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. Presented by Chris Epting, author/journalist/TV host. Did you know Babe Ruth played baseball in Brea? Or that Jackie Kid Picks Robinson, Joe DiMaggio and Ted 1. If You Ever Wanted to Bring an Williams all played in Anaheim? Chris Alligator to School, Don’t! Epting’s bestselling book, The (Magnolia Says Don’t Series) by Baseball History of Orange County, Elise Parsley features hundreds of rare photos, 2. Pinkalicious by Victoria and stories, pieces of trivia and more. More Elizabeth Kahn Click on photo for a larger image than 100 years before the Angels ever Submitted photo won a pennant was being played in 3. Stories for Boys Who Dare to Custom belly and display boards were Gardner’s big surprises the OC and Epting will share many of Be Different: True Tales of Much to his surprise and amazement, his fraternity brothers were all gathered and his favorite stories from his book. Amazing Boys Who Changed the cheered him on as he entered the restaurant. Many of these friends had not seen each other PROGRAMS/SERVICES World without Killing Dragons by in 30 years. Not only was there the custom belly board with the Sigma Chi crest on the front, Great Courses Discussion Ben Brooks but also a custom display board that is a vintage shape from 1977 that Dave had originally Meets Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. New 4. Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave by made for Cairns. Artist and former Navy Seal Pete Carolan custom airbrushed the board to Topic: “My Favorite Universe,” to watch Jessica Hische resemble Hawaiian koa wood. All donors signed the board. 5. I Am a Rebel Girl by Elena Great Courses DVD followed by a Favili group discussion. Meetings are free 6. Good Night Stories for Rebel and RSVP is not required. Takes place Girls by Elena Favili in Room 2B. View page 17 in the newsletter for the scheduled topics. Free Income Tax Service Appointments can now be scheduled with tax counselors through April 12. OASIS will offer the AARP Tax-Aide Program administered by the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS. The AARP Tax-Aide Program provides free personal income tax assistance to middle- and low-income taxpayers. For detailed information and what to bring to your appointment, visit the website to view the newsletter, page 7. Learn a New Language with Portal Languages Portal Languages teaches Italian, French and Spanish with six- to eight- week courses. Come learn a new skill and make new friends in the New Click on photo for a larger image Year. View page 18 in the newsletter for class dates, times and costs. 3424 Via Oporto, Ste 102B Click on photo for a larger image Sing & Pick Hootenanny Group Newport Beach Submitted photo Every Friday from 1-3 p.m. Bring your 949.673.2549 Gardner and this surfing buddies on the shoreline stringed instrument or just come and lidovillagebooks.com After lots of hugs and a few tears, it was time to get in the water. The group made their sing along. Takes place in OASIS way out to the beach where Gardner got in the water with Dave, Rhonda, and a few of the Room 5. friends for his first wave in many years. Others cheered him on from the beach. Dave gently Weekday Lunch pushed him into a wave. “It was a great feeling to be on a wave again,” Gardner said. “The Welcome to lunch! Want to meet new outpouring of love and support is just amazing.” friends? Come join other seniors on weekdays in the Evelyn Hart Event Center, Monday through Friday, from 12-12:30 p.m. Delicious hot and cold lunches are served by a local catering company. Reservations by 9 a.m. two days in advance are appreciated. Call 959.718.1820. Suggested donations: $4.50 per meal for 60 years of age and older; $6 for 60 years of age and younger. Check the OASIS newsletter for the monthly menu calendar. OASIS Wood Carvers Seek New Members Thursdays between 8-11 a.m. This group works on individual projects and welcomes new members. Come any Thursday and see Junie Allen to sign up, or find out more about the group. Instructors are Click on photo for a larger image available during class time to assist Submitted photo members. Group members are asked Gardner, surrounded by friends and USC frat brothers, at Mutt Lynch’s to contribute $15 every three months To read more about Richard Gardner and his foundation, visit www.wheniswim.com. for class tool and machine maintenance. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/oasiswood. A Different Kind of Book Club Home & Garden First Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Free | Read a Calendar – go plant different book based on a chosen topic. You will go home with a list of Farmers’ Markets interesting reads. Theme: Historical Corona del Mar Certified fiction or fiction. Farmers’ Market, open every Beginning Guitar Workshop Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. rain Ongoing Fridays | 3-4 p.m. | Free | No or shine. Marguerite Avenue at experience necessary. Come learn to Pacific Coast Highway. play the guitar in an informal setting. Comprises 27 local farmers Bring your own acoustic guitar. Takes who offer fresh fruits and place in Room 5. vegetables, as well as flowers, OASIS Sing Along pastas and fish. Ongoing, Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. | Free | Join a group of music aficionados who love to sing together, harmonize and learn new tunes. Join in the fun. RSVP not required. Takes place in OASIS Room 1A. Hula Ongoing, Mondays | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Free | RSVP not required. Taught by Marianne Ripley. Head to Toe Fitness Tuesdays/Thursdays | 8-9 a.m. | $65/8 | Drop ins $12/1; no refunds. Starting with dynamic stretching and low impact movements, this class City Manager’s Updates includes light-weight training and floor From the desk of Grace Leung exercises, helping you maintain bone Click on photo for a larger image Homeless Task Force Applications Period Open – Applications are currently being density as it strengthens and stretches Lido Marina Village Farmers’ accepted until noon on Wednesday, April 10. For more information, visit muscles throughout the body. Market, open every Wednesday www.newportbeachca.gov/home/showdocument?id=62887. Longevity Stick from 1-9 p.m. 3434 Via Lido. Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC) Walkabout – On Wednesday, April 17 at 2 Ongoing Tuesdays | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Spend the afternoon sampling p.m., the Balboa Village Advisory Committee (BVAC) will meet in Balboa Village to conduct a Free | These easy to learn gentle and shopping for fresh fruits, “walkabout.” The walkabout will be focused on continuing a discussion from its previous movements promote physical fitness vegetables, flowers, cheeses, meeting regarding a refreshed wayfinding signage program for the Village. The Committee and mental relaxation. Bring a one- juice, bread and more. One hour will review locations of existing wayfinding signs and determine where improvements could inch round (in diameter) wood stick of complimentary parking in the be made to help visitors find long-term and short-term parking or the Balboa Island Ferry. that has a length equivalent to your structure. Receive an additional This will also be an opportunity to see where efforts from the streetscape improvement body height. Most hardware stores two hours free when you shop or program have been implemented and what may still need some attention. carry wood sticks. Meets at Grant dine in Lido Marina Village. The BVAC meets on an as-needed basis on the third Wednesday of each month. For Howald Park, 3000 5th Ave., Corona Newport Beach Farmers’ Market more information, visit www.newportbeachca.gov/government/open-government/agendas- del Mar. by Farmer Mark, open every minutes/balboa-village-advisory-committee-agenda-bvac. Yoga Fusion: Vinyasa Mixed with Yin Sunday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. General Plan Update Steering Committee Meeting – With the release of the request for Fridays, continuing through April 26 Located right next to Newport proposals for community engagement related to a future General Plan (GP) update, the GP from 2:45-4 p.m. | Drop ins $22/1; no Pier. Offers veggies, fruits, Update Steering Committee shifted gears to learn about some topical areas of the General refunds. | Prana is often referred to as flowers, honey, fresh breads, Plan. At its meeting on Wednesday, April 3, the Committee was given presentations from staff life-energy, vital life force, or more local farm fresh meats and on a few topics of interest. This included an overview of the General Plan Housing Element, simply – breath. Through this yoga handcrafted items from local as well as the upcoming Regional Housing Needs Assessment, and a discussion on some practice, you can awaken a source of artisans. Choose from a variety of the current General Plan mandates from the State. Additionally, Public Works staff “vitality” by activating the power of your of free range eggs including discussed the Circulation Element and provided the basics on the City’s traffic model. “breath” while you engage in a mixture quail, duck, chicken and While its tentatively scheduled meeting for April 17 was canceled, the Committee is of moving “vinyasa” flow sequences goose. Certified Costa Mesa scheduled to meet at least three more times on May 1, May 15 and June 5. For additional sprinkled with static “yin” restorative Farmers’ Market at the O.C. Fair, information, the Committee’s page is found here. You can also check out the General Plan practices. This 75-minute yoga class open every Thursday from 9 Update webpage at www.newportbeachca.gov/gpupdate. provides a safe space for you to a.m.-1 p.m. Located in Lot D. Regional Housing Needs Assessment Update – At the April 1 Regional Housing Needs explore your capabilities and heighten Farm & Gardening Classes at Assessment (RHNA) Subcommittee meeting, State Housing and Community Development your body awareness during standing Centennial Farm (HCD) staff provided an update on the State’s efforts to develop the RHNA for the Southern and floor-based movements. Bring a General Information: Classes are California region. Staff outlined the statutory objectives of RHNA: increase housing supply in yoga mat, a blanket and small towel. intended for participants 16 years an equitable manner; promote infill development; promote improved intraregional jobs- Instructor: Danielle Hernandez. and older unless otherwise housing relationship including jobs housing fit; balance income distributions (more high Zumba Gold noted. (Centennial Farm is open income RHNA to lower income areas and vice-versa); and affirmatively furthering fair housing. Classes are offered at varying times. | to the public, but they ask that you It was highlighted that in the past, the RHNA focused on projected housing needs based on Costs vary. | Offered by CS Dance do not leave your children population projections; however, unmet existing housing needs will also be a significant Factory, your dance party workout will unattended on the farm.) factor in this RHNA cycle. have you groovin’ at your own pace. Classes are generally 1.5-2 Southern California Association of Governments staff provided a presentation on the Easy to follow, low-impact dance hours unless otherwise potential factors that would be considered to develop an equitable RHNA distribution steps to zesty Latin and international specified, and take place in the methodology, including based on population, proximity to transit, jobs-housing fit and music. Meet new friends while Silo Building at Centennial Farm, opportunity indices. The use of a social equity adjustment was also discussed. The social moving and having fun! Improve 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Cost: equity adjustment ensures that jurisdictions with a higher amount of lower income balance, strength and mobility. The Fees for classes vary and are households are proportionally assigned a higher number of moderate-income households instructors will uplift and energize noted in the class description. No so that the lower income households are not over-concentrated in certain areas. Both you. refunds will be issued. presentations and the complete agenda can be found at the following link (RHNA Intro to the Melt Method of Self Care Subcommittee April 1, 2019): Tuesdays, April 9-30 from 1-1:40 p.m. www.scag.ca.gov/committees/CommitteeDocLibrary/rhnaSub040119fullagn.pdf. in the OASIS Dance Room. | $50/4; The draft RHNA allocation will be available in February 2020; the final allocation will be Drop-ins $15/1, no refunds. | For available in August 2020. anyone new to the MELT Method, this Orange County Council of Governments Technical Advisory Committee – class must be taken prior to taking the Community Development Department staff attends the Orange County Council of one-hour class. Erase pain and Government (OCCOG) Technical Advisory Committee meetings on the first Tuesday of every tension brought on by everyday stress, month. These are especially important to keep staff up to date on regional issues and efforts aging and overuse. This simple self- such as RHNA and any upcoming legislation that impacts our local jurisdiction. At the April 2 treatment technique can make your meeting, Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) staff provided a whole body feel better and provide presentation on the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Methodology Survey relief from neck and low back pain, Packet. The survey requests information from local jurisdictions on local opportunities and arthritis, bunions, plantar faciitis and constraints that might affect the methodology used to determine each jurisdiction’s RHNA carpal tunnel syndrome. In this 40- allocation. The packet includes the following surveys: 1) Planning factor survey; 2) minute class Yvette Casal will teach Courtesy of OC Fair & Event Center Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing survey and; 3) Replacement need survey. The meeting you the four Rs of MELT: reconnect, re- Make It, Take It - Floral Design: provided an opportunity to clarify the information sought and how it may be used in the RHNA balance, re-hydrate and release so Floral Jewelry methodology process. The surveys are due April 30. you can develop a home practice. Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. CDBG Program – Draft Action Plan Available for Review – Notice regarding the City’s Bring a mat and water to drink. New to Spring is in the air and flowers Draft Action Plan for fiscal year 2019-2020 was published on March 21 and is available for MELT? Email Casal once you register are everywhere. Come and learn public review and comment through Tuesday, April 23, when it will be presented to City at [email protected]. how to wear these beautiful Council at a public hearing. The City receives federal funding each year for the Community FINE ARTS blooms during this make-it-and- Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban New! Rag Quilt Workshop take-it floral jewelry design. We Development, to facilitate programs and services that benefit persons of low- and moderate- Thursday, April 16-30 from 6-7:30 p.m. will be making both floral crowns income. The Community Development Department received six applications from nonprofit in OASIS Room 3. | $45/3 | Instructor: and rings for you to wear just in organizations seeking to provide CDBG eligible public services and fair housing and Barbara Taylor. Learn how to make a time for Easter. Speaker Kat landlord-tenant services in the community. The draft Action Plan outlines the City’s plan to soft, snuggly lap rag flannel quilt in Castagnoli, AIFD, CCF, is allocate the funding amongst those applicants. Additional information and a copy of the Draft three workshop days. Simply design owner/floral designer of Kat’s Action Plan can be viewed on the City’s website here; it may also be viewed in person at the and construction. Sewing (at home) Floral Designs, a professional City Clerk’s Office and Community Development Department at City Hall, located at 100 Civic required. Easy to follow directions and freelance floral design studio Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, or at the Central Library, located at 1000 Avocado instruction. You will be required to buy specializing in weddings and Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660. your own material after the first day. events based in Orange County. April Planning Commission Meeting – Study Session on Two Development Projects – A $15 material fee is due on the first She is an award-winning At the next April 18 Planning Commission meeting, two development projects will be day. For questions, email designer/judge at the OC Fair presented to the Planning Commission at a study session. The first project is Vivante Senior [email protected]. and regularly competes in floral Housing located at 850-856 San Clemente. The project consists of 90 senior housing units Beading and Bead Stringing & Re- design competitions. with nine memory care units. The second project is Ford Road Residential located at 4032 Stringing Cost: $40 fee covers the cost of Ford Road. This is a proposed general plan amendment that will convert the site to allow 21 Beading: Tuesday, April 16-May 21 materials and/or handouts. attached residential condominium units. Study sessions allow the Planning Commission from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and Bead To register for the Farm & Garden and community to get an early look at the project. No decisions or official actions are taken Stringing and Re-Stringing: Tuesday, Classes, visit www.ocfair.com during the study session. April 16-May 21 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and click on Garden Classes. Balboa Island Water Main Replacement – Phase II – Construction for the Balboa Island Both classes in OASIS Room 3. | Water Main Replacement – Phase II project continues to progress. Since our last newsletter $42/6 | Instructor: Tania Addington. update in January, the contractor has completed water transmission main replacement on Beading: This class is for anyone with Park Avenue from the Collins Island bridge to Collins Avenue. The contractor is working very an interest in beading with small hard to make up for the lost days due to rain. The scheduled completion date for the project is beads and detail patterns and those early June. who need to refresh their basic Upcoming Public Works Project: MacArthur Boulevard & University Drive Pavement beading stitch understanding. Rehabilitation – Construction for the MacArthur Boulevard and University Pavement Students new to beading will learn Rehabilitation project is just around the corner. This project will bring a freshly paved road on about sullies, findings, tools, beads MacArthur Boulevard, from Bonita Canyon Drive/Ford Road to State Route 73, and on and will work simple projects using Click on photo for a larger image University Drive, from Jamboree Road to the east City limit. Improvements will also include basic beading stitches. More Beneficial Insects, Saturday, reconstructing deteriorated sidewalks, median curbs, curb and gutters, and pedestrian experienced students will build their April 13 from 8-9 a.m. Beneficial access ramps; adjusting utilities structures to grade; and installing new pavement striping. knowledge, learn color combination insects are excellent garden Due to the proximity of the construction work to State Route 73 on/off-ramps at MacArthur and balance, and create projects in off- helpers and now’s the best time Blvd. and University Dr., intermittent ramp closures at both locations will be required. loom stitches: Peyote, brick, Netting, to introduce them into your Additionally, to minimize traffic impacts and comply with California Department of Right Angle Weave, Square, garden. They will show you which Transportation (Caltrans) requirements, the majority of construction will be completed at Herringbone and Chevron stitch. You plants are best for maintaining night. will make rings, bracelets, earrings beneficial insects as well as Construction is scheduled to start in the month of May and will be completed in And necklaces. A material list will print what they do to help your garden September 2019. Additional information and public notices will be provided prior to the start of out on registration receipt. Bead flourish. Free. Register at the construction. Stringing and Re-Stringing: This website. course is designed for beginning Held at Armstrong Garden beaders and all levels of stringing Centers, 1500 E. Coast Highway, beads. Also for re-stringing older Newport Beach. jewelry. Students will be instructed in www.armstronggarden.com the rules of stringing, how to finish projects, use color and balance in stringing, make bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Students are encouraged to use their own style ad choice of beads. One session will be for instruction in knotting in between pearls and another I wire loops to make earrings. A material list will print out on registration receipt. For questions, email [email protected]. New! Card Making Workshop Thursday, April 18 from 1-3 p.m. in OASIS Room 5. | $25/1 | Instructor: Barbara Taylor. Card making fun! Join the party. All the supplies for you to make five one-of-a-kind cards for family, friends and loved ones...birthday, sympathy, get well, etc. Let your creative side design a card to

Click on photo for a larger image bring. Smile to your face. A $10 Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens material fee is due on the first day. For Raised Bed Gardening with questions, email David Rizzo, on Saturday, April 13 Stump the Stu [email protected]. at 9 a.m. Learn from horticulturist Oil Painting and vegetable expert, David Lifting you up...literally Mondays, May 13-June17 from 1-4 Rizzo, for an informative talk on p.m. at the OASIS Art Center. No class everything you need to know on May 27. | $145/5 | Instructor: Bobbi about raised bed gardening. He Boyd. This exciting class will help the will explain the many benefits of beginner develop confidence as they growing vegetables and herbs in learn new skills and techniques that a raised bed. Rizzo will also help them create art they can be proud explore soil types, irrigation, and of. More experienced artists can plant and vegetable selection. continue to develop and move to a You’ll leave with all the tools to whole new level. The instructor recreate it in your own garden. encourages individual projects and Free. bringing in something you would find Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 interesting to work on. No ideas yet? San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona She has lots of fabulous projects to del get you started. The material list will Mar. www.rogersgardens.com print on receipt. Solvent-free paints are Spring Nested Garden preferred. A $10 material fee is Workshop with Shelley Burton, payable to the instructor at the first Saturday, April 13 from 10-11 class. For more information, call a.m. Hand-crafting a statement 949.544.9383. arrangement is one way to bring Freehand Drawing – beauty into your home. With the Beginning/Advanced guidance from Shelley Burton, Wednesdays, May 22-June 19 from 9- their Garden Room Team 11 a.m. in OASIS Room 2A. | $115/5 | Leader, you will have the Instructor: Nancy Wahamaki Vasek. In opportunity to make a stunning this fun drawing class, the instructor nested garden container that will will lead you every step of the way. add elegance to any home. Beginner to advanced, working in Workshop fee is $85 per graphite pencil, pen & ink and person/arrangement, and Click on photo for a larger image charcoal. Learn tips to capture and includes plants, a container and Okay! This two-ton hoist can definitely lift you and a whole lot more...but where would you sketch the world around you, keep an step-by-step instructions. find this heavy piece of machinery that overlooks the harbor? artist’s journal and awaken to really Supplementary supplies or plant Take the challenge and submit your answers to [email protected]. “seeing.” This type of “seeing” creates materials may be available for an The answer will appear in Friday’s edition, along with the correct guesses. So, join us for beautiful drawings and a new additional fee. Space is limited. this fun, local adventure. awareness of your surroundings. Unfortunately, due to material If you have a unique spot or icon around town that you think Stu News Newport readers https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancygandolfwahamaki costs, cancellations after April 5, would enjoy finding out about, please shoot it, share it and give us the location, so we can A $10 material fee is due on the first cannot be refunded. To make challenge them! Happy Hunting. day. A material list will print out on your reservation, go to registration receipt. www.shoprogersgardens.com, For questions, email or call 949.640.5800. [email protected]. Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 New! Paint Your Own Wine Glass San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona Thursday, May 30 from 1-3 p.m. in del OASIS Room 5. | $25/1 | Instructor: Mar. www.rogersgardens.com Barbara Taylor. All supplies provided for you to paint two wine glasses to Organic Gardening, Sunday, April take home. Sign up with your friends 14 from 9-10 a.m. Come find out and have some fun designing and what you’ll need to know, start painting a special wine glass to enjoy. and maintain an organic garden. A $10 material fee is due on the first This class will focus on building day. For questions, email soil health and problem solving [email protected]. using organic products and Open Art Workshop techniques. Register at the Ongoing Fridays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at website. Free. the OASIS Art Center. | Free. | No RSVP Held at Armstrong Garden is required. For students of any Centers, 1500 E. Coast Highway, medium, this is the perfect time to Newport catch up on class projects. Beach. www.armstronggarden.com ENRICHMENT Floral Class – Medley of Colors, Writing Roundtable group Wednesday, April 17 at 9 a.m. Ongoing Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. in Instructor Janelle Wiley will teach Oasis Room 5. | Free. | The class is participants a floral arrangement dedicated to improving writing skills by featuring spring flowers. Cost: presenting readings then receiving $45 Friends; $55 Non-members. critiques. Authors can bring prepared Pre-registration is required. material, double spaced with a copy Register at the website. Reflections of our harbor long ago...boats of old Newport for each attendee. A classroom copy machine is required. Content can Held at Sherman Library & By DUNCAN FORGEY include short stories, personal Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Newport Beach has always been a small city with a big history. Nowhere near the essays, a magazine article or poem. Highway, Corona del Mar. equivalent of San Francisco or Los Angeles, but due to an early fishing industry, potential Reading time depends upon class military uses and aerospace, a post-World War II population explosion and baby boomers, attendance. Instructor Jos Vloet. Newport Beach and its harbor became a notable city of success and a town of preferences. Men’s Group – Life’s Third Act I get great pleasure drifting back to the “Tom Sawyerian days” of exploring the harbor Tuesdays, continuing through April 30 with my buddy, Huck. No matter the size of the boat, oared, wind driven or motored, the from 4:30-6 p.m. in Oasis Room 1A. | “harbor bay cruise” was a rite of passage growing up in Newport. Free. | In late adulthood, many physical With its 50 miles of waterfront property, such a cruise could take all day, especially if it and psychological changes take place. included lunch and/or cocktails. Many cruisers targeted sophisticated yacht clubs, the Balboa How well we adapt to these changes Bay Club or the American Legion. There were plenty of public stopovers like Berkshires, is influenced more by our state of mind Ancient Mariner or Hooters. At 5 mph, you can’t be in a hurry, so each island, every bridge and than by years lived. Discussing your the many sandy beaches reflect their own history. experiences and listening to those of other men can lead to a new vitality and wisdom. Join with other men in the journey to find meaning and purpose in life. Space is limited to 15 participants. Please sign up by calling 949.644.3244. For questions about the group format, contact the facilitator, Robert B. Smith, Ph.D. at [email protected]. Mounting Staghorn Ferns, Note: On Tuesday, April 16, the group Thursday, April 18 at 9 a.m. will meet from 4-5:30 p.m. Staghorn fern is an exotic and Driver Safety (AARP) incredibly ornamental fern. Mondays and Wednesdays, May 20 Staghorn ferns are epiphytes, and 22 from 12-4 p.m. in Oasis Room which means they are air plants. 1B. | Fee: $15 AARP members; $20 They gladly grow on a wall non-members. | You must attend both mount, which lets air circulate Monday and Wednesday to complete around them. All participants will the course. In person, advance mount a staghorn fern to take registration, only. Checks only, made home. All materials are supplied. payable to AARP. This eight-hour class Cost: $40 Friends; $50 Non- covers defensive driving strategies, members. Pre-registration is new traffic laws, rules of the road, car required. Register at the website. control, driving skills/techniques, Held at Sherman Library & preparation for the written test, DMV Gardens, 2647 E. Coast test questions, how to tell if you should Highway, Corona del Mar. give up driving and even how to get around when you no longer drive. Some insurance companies offer a three-year discount on auto insurance

Click on photo for a larger image upon completion of this course. Submitted photos SPORTS The blue Irvine house on Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar NEW! Endless Sun Surf Lessons The numerous houses are stacked like cells in a honeycomb, reflecting everything that Newport Beach’s Endless Sun Surf is Newport Harbor. There was the China House, Irvine’s Blue House, the Gillette (Dick Dale) School is offering private and group home, John Wayne’s and the Bartholomew mansion. My lifelong favorite was the Howard F. lessons meet under Newport Pier Ahmanson estate on Harbor Island. Three gigantic lots, a tasteful mansion facing directly (Lifeguard headquarters building, down channel into the setting sun with an expansive grassy yard and a single dock with the lower level) and 24th Street. They Sirius racing yacht. A postcard home in a city of magic. teach to any surfing ability. Pro surfers Speaking of the Sirius, it was just one of many classic boats. So many boats, thousands will help you develop confidence, of them – transoms displaying names of wives, lovers, creative colors and South Pacific lore. competence and awareness as a Click on photo for a larger image In a blink of an eye, we witnessed wooden boats turn to plastic and 50-foot “large power surfer. Cost: Private, $75/hr.; Two Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens boats” double in size. Some family yachts were as small as a sabot (8’) while others grew to people, $55/hr./pp.; Three people, Fresh Easter Floral Workshop more than 100 feet. $50/hr./pp.; Six+ people, 60/2hr./pp. with Alison Whiteman, Thursday, “How can this many people own boats?” we used to ask each other, because everyone Book your lesson at April 18 at 5 p.m. Spring is in full knew, “…a boat is nothing more than a hole in the water that you pour money into.” www.endlesssunsurf.com bloom…celebrate the season A lifetime of legends and luxury boats have graced Newport Harbor and newer residents Sailing with a fragrant and colorful floral need to know that long before Fashion Island, Big Canyon, Harbor View Homes and Newport OASIS Sailing Club makes arrangement. Join their talented Coast, the harbor was the center of town. It was the magnet that brought us together and it recreational sailing available to Floral Designer, Alison was the majesty of the bay more than someone’s money that made us smile. members and their guests, and Whiteman, as she provides you provides instruction in sailing to those with some insider design tips on members who wish to learn how to how-to successfully create your handle a sailboat. Enjoy year round own Easter arrangement with cut sailing in their beautiful Catalina fragrant flowers and some 34MKII sloops, OASIS-V and OASIS- VI. edibles. Workshop fee is $125 Both are in excellent condition and per person/arrangement, and ready for all-weather operations. includes fresh flowers, a Sailing is sometimes tranquil and container and step-by-step always enjoyable. More than 150 instructions. For an additional friendly club members welcome both fee, additional flowers are experienced and new sailors. The available. Space is limited. Club meets the last Wednesday of Unfortunately, due to material every month. There is a $42 monthly costs, cancellations after April dues fees. Sailing is free. Google 12th cannot be refunded. To “Oasis Sailing Club” for the website. make your reservation, go to Call Membership Chair Rob Reid at www.shoprogersgardens.com, 510.329.2741 or email or call 949.640.5800. OSCMembership@Oasis Unfortunately, due to material SailingClub.org for membership details. costs, cancellations after March

27th cannot be refunded. To Click on photo for a larger image make your reservation, go to A speeding PT boat, of military fame shoprogersgardens.com or call Take PT Joe for example: As young baby boomers, we grew up donning military 949.640.5800. helmets, and carrying plastic guns as we ran in sandlots shooting “Nazis” and “Japs.” That Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 made PT 695 the favorite boat in the bay for many of us. Moored on the peninsula and San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona rumored to be owned by Roy Rogers, PT Joe stuck out like a colorful flower sitting atop a del stem. Mar. www.rogersgardens.com Built in the Annapolis Yacht Yard in 1945, it was 72 feet long, with a 19-foot, 2-inch beam and a draft of 5 feet. Powered by three Packard gasoline engines of about 1200 horsepower, each top end was in excess of 40 knots. PT Joe carried 3,000 gallons of high octane aviation fuel, was armed with four torpedo tubes, two twin 50-caliber machine guns, a 20-millimeter gun, depth charges and a smoke screen generator when it was first introduced. It was stripped and her first owner Judge Joseph Marchetti painted it white. Joe was anchored Click on photo for a larger image between Fernando and Cypress Streets where patrons of Christian’s Hut got a glance of this Courtesy of OASIS impressive looking war machine while eating the “best burger in town.” Silver Glove Fitness Scuttlebutt, it was known to cost $1,000 to run to Catalina and back and probably Continuing through June 22 in the explains why it rarely left its dock. PT Joe was eventually bought by an accused smuggler and OASIS Dance Room and Event Center moved to San Diego where it sank. The Rio Vista Sea Scouts in San Francisco obtained it A. | Drop ins $21/1; no refunds. | This and rebuilt her as a training vessel. is a non-contact boxing program that provides a workout that is fun, challenging and always changing. Boxing uses the entire body and has Click on photo for a larger image been proven to improve quality of life Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens and health. It is a workout that gets Succulent & Orchid Workshop your body moving and heart rate going. with Onita Castillo, Wednesday, Beginner to advanced athletes April 24 at 5 p.m. Join their welcome. Bring a yoga mat, towel and Original Designs Team Leader, water. Boxing gloves are required for Onita Castillo, as she guides you class. Please purchase these on your on how to combine popular own (12 oz. size gloves are succulents with two stunning appropriate). They can be found at orchids. She will also provide you most sporting goods stores. Instructor with tips on how to care for your is Andrew Deming. Email planted container. Workshop fee [email protected] if is $100 per person, includes a you have questions. rustic cement container Pickleball – Outdoor Open Courts & approximately 10 inches in Drop-In diameter, various succulents, two Four outdoor courts; no lights. Open white orchids and step-by-step Courts: Mon.-Fri., 7-8 a.m. and 12 instruction. Space is limited. p.m.-dusk; Sat.-Sun., 7 a.m.-dusk. Unfortunately, due to material Drop In: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | A costs, cancellations after April predetermined schedule of play based 19th cannot be refunded. To on skill levels will be posted at the make your reservation, go to courts and online. View the schedule shoprogersgardens.comor call at www.newportneachca.gov/sports. 949.640.5800. Click on photo for a larger image Participants will be required to supply Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 The Kialoa lll in the Hobart Race their own paddle. Approved paddles San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona Growing up on Lido Isle, the mere mention of the name Kialoa gave us all pride. must be used at all times. Visit del Designed by Sparkman and Stephens and built by Lester Stone, this sleek sailing machine www.newportbeachca.gov/sports for Mar. www.rogersgardens.com was originally the Tasco I and raced out of San Francisco. the list of approved paddles. Noise Bought by John B. (Jim) Kilroy, one of the top real estate developers of the era, this 50-ft. reduced balls will be available onsite. yacht was the first of seven Kialoa racing yachts. Kialoa I was a testing ground and Outdoor pickleball is permitted only at classroom for the aggressive Kilroy, making several transformations in sailing, rigging each the designated courts. to improve her performance. Designed as a 7/8-rig yawl, she was converted to a masthead Pickleball – Indoor Drop-In yawl in 1959 under specifications by naval architect C. William Lapworth. In 1961, she was Three indoor court for doubles play; no changed again to a masthead sloop by removal of the mizzen. partner is required. Mondays, 12:30-3 Kialoa I competed in eight Honolulu races, four Acapulco races as well as many other p.m.; Fridays, 12:30-3:30p.m. Paddles local and long distant races. Kilroy, known to run a “tight ship,” is quoted as saying, “Any crew and indoor balls are available. All skill member can disagree and take command as long as he pays the last three months levels are welcome. Pay and Play. maintenance costs – otherwise the skipper and other watch captain RUN the boat.” This Drop-in cards can be purchased Click on photo for a larger image inaugurated the beginning of what is called the “Kialoa Yachting Campaign” spanning Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens online at City Hall or Newport Beach decades. Kokedama Foliage Collection Community Center. RSVP not Workshop with Kathleen required. No class on January 18, Nestell, Thursday, April 25 at 5 January 21, February 18. p.m. Create your own collection Senior Tennis Group of three small kokedamas. Join Mon., Wed. and Fri. | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Kathleen Nestell, Interested in playing tennis? Come Horticulturist/Original Designs out to the San Joaquin Tennis Courts Designer, as she guides you at 1550 Crown Drive, Corona del Mar. through the kokedama building Please note: All play is doubles, no technique. You’ll learn all about need to bring a partner or sign up in the art of kokedama as well as advance. Players ranked 3.0 and how to care for this unique above are encouraged to participate. collection of foliage plants. Please bring a racquet and $1 for Workshop fee is $75 per person, balls. For more information, contact includes your choice of three Linda Hardenbergh at plants, a 17-inch decorative [email protected]. metal tray, decorative rock that Let’s Tee it Up lines the tray, moss, soil, binding Mon., Wed. and Fri. | Check-in times wire and step-by-step and costs vary | Get out and hit the instructions. Additional supplies course as the weather is warming up. can be purchased separately. Groups play at four different courses: Unfortunately, due to material Mon.: Costa Mesa-Los Lagos, $33 for costs, cancellations after this long and challenging par 72; Thursday, April 18 cannot be Wed.: Fountain Valley-Mile Square refunded. To make your Classic Course, $38; Wed.: Costa reservation, go to Mesa-Mesa Linda, $26, par 70; and shoprogersgardens.com or call Fri.: Fountain Valley-Mile Square 949.640.5800. Players Course, long and Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 challenging, $40. Cart fees vary. San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona Average cost is $12 per person. del Click on photo for a larger image Reservations required. Mar. www.rogersgardens.com Schooners lined up on Coast Highway before the Balboa Bay Club More OASIS events below In the early years, schooners ruled the bay. They first congregated near the Pavilion and later along empty lands that would become the Balboa Bay Club and west end turning basin. Pictures of these gorgeous ships dressed up the bay like grandmother’s decorations on a Christmas tree. My favorite was Ralph Larrabee’s 161-foot, 299-ton Schooner Goodwill. Anchored off of the oddly beautiful contemporary Newport-Balboa Savings and Loan, it sat as one of two bookends to a dying era. The other bookend was the Pioneer. These gracious yachts gave residents pleasure by their mere presence.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens Nature Gardening: Wildflowers Adventure with Ron Vanderhoff at The UCI Ecological Preserve, Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m. Celebrate Earth Day in a beautiful wild space, with lots of plants flowers, and the insects and animals that depend upon them. You will meet at the UC Irvine Ecological Preserve. The Preserve is a 60-acre site on the southern edge of the campus and consists of coastal sage scrub and grassland habitats. The Preserve offers a wide variety Click on photo for a larger image of native wildflowers and other Newport-Balboa Savings and Loan plants, offering a rare glimpse of Unlike the Pioneer that rarely moved, the Goodwill came and went. Larrabee is said to what coastal Orange County was have had a 19-year “romance” with the boat. He purchased it from A.G. Spaulding of sporting like in earlier times. More than goods fame for $35,000. Larrabee refitted the schooner to race and race he did. Enjoying the More events, programs at OASIS 225 different plants have been competition of competitive sailing, he skippered it to victory in the LA to Honolulu race in 1953 CARDS & GAMES identified at the Preserve. It also and 1959. Bridge sustains nesting pairs of From beginning to advanced and threatened California duplicate, learn and advance your gnatcatchers and four pairs of skills in this stimulating game. rare coastal cactus wrens – both Session times and costs vary. sensitive species. The Mah Jongg Preserve’s panoramic view Experience players meet on an encompasses much of the ongoing basis on Mondays and campus, with the Pacific Ocean Fridays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. in Room 3. and Catalina Island as a Free and RSVP is not required. backdrop. Vanderhoff is a leading Mexican Train Orange County native plant This interactive fun-packed game is botanist and ecologist, and played with dominoes. Beginners knows the flora of the Preserve should come at 1 p.m. on Fridays to extensively. During this visit, you learn how to play. Meets on an will not only enjoy the beauty of ongoing basis on Fridays from 1-4 the site, but Vanderhoff will p.m. in the Library/Game Room. Free identify and discuss the wide and RSVP is not required. array of plants that you will see. Ping Pong Limited to the 30 attendees. New players are always welcome. Directions and other details will Meets on an ongoing basis on Tue. be provided upon reservation. The “Goodwill” met its demise sailing from Cabo to Ensenada and Thurs. from 2-5 p.m. in the Event RSVP required. To RSVP, call Center. Free and RSVP is not 949.640.5800. In the ‘50s, sailing Baja Mexico was truly an adventure. After many trips, Newport sailors and surfers agreed: “…a trip to the Baja was either the greatest of all vacations or a total required. disaster. It was never so-so.” The Goodwill’s last voyage to the Baja was indeed a disaster. In Scrabble May of 1959, Larrabee and eight others left the tiny fishing village of Cabo San Lucas for Game boards, tiles and official Ensenada. It never made it. Wreckage was found strewn across the Sacramento Reef with no Scrabble dictionary provided. All survivors. levels welcome. Meets on an ongoing In a similar post-race delivery, 10 years later, I was part of a crew aboard Robert basis on Mon. from 1:30-4 p.m. in Beauchamp’s Dorothy O, a Columbia 57. We left Cabo and turned “up” coast and Room 2B. Free and RSVP is not immediately hit rough weather. The light weight Dorothy O took a pounding. George Adams, required. our boyhood friend and a knowledgeable skipper, took us many miles out to sea avoiding the Shanghai/May I Sacramento Reef. As he “dead reckoned” our course, he explained that the Sacramento Reef If you know how to play rummy, you’ll was a gathering spot for unlucky boats and a graveyard for lazy skippers. He knew the story of pick up this game in no time! Meets Click on photo for a larger image on an ongoing basis on Tue. from Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens the Goodwill and its nine fatalities. The Annual Sweet Pea Show & ~~~~~~~~ 12:30-4 p.m. in the Library/Game Contest, on Saturday, April 27- Duncan Forgey, a life-long resident of Newport Beach, now makes his home in Hawaii. He Room. Free and RSVP is not Sunday, April 28. Entry: Saturday, is a monthly contributor to Stu News Newport. required. April 27 from 9-11 a.m. Roger’s Texas Hold’em Players Wanted – Gardens is proud to present its Beginners and Experienced 5th Annual Sweet Pea show. Enjoy treats and a chance to win a gift Dozens of locally grown cut stem certificate to In-n-Out Burger! Should varieties will be on display. know the basics of poker; new Customers are invited to bring in players welcome. Meets on the first their own cut stems. Please and third Friday every month from 11 bring in your entry, with the variety a.m.-3 p.m. in Room 1B. Play for name if known, before 11 a.m. on chips only. Free and RSVP is not Saturday, at which time judging required. will take place. There will be MEAL PROGRAMS prizes for the three best entries. Daily lunch program where both hot Flowers will be on display until 5 and cold meals are served Monday p.m. on Sunday. Stop by and through Friday from 12-2 p.m. breathe in the intoxicating Sweet Suggested donation: $4.50 and Pea fragrance. Free. reservations are required. Call Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 949.718.1820. San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona This service is available to del homebound seniors in Newport Beach providing nutrition as well as Mar. www.rogersgardens.com dignity. Call Andrea at 949.718.1811 to inquire about services. SCREENINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS and COUNSELING Health Screenings Walk-in Blood Pressure Screenings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. Visual Aid Screening by the Braille Institute for magnifying when eyeglasses are no longer sufficient. Call 714.821.5000 for an Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens appointment. Free Medical Lectures CALIFORNIA FRIENDLY® Provided by Hoag Hospital. Call Gardening Solutions Contest, 949.644.3244 for the schedule. Enter now and continuing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support through May 26. Voting takes Group place Monday, May 27-Friday, Meetings are open to caregivers, June 7 at 12 p.m. Enter Roger’s family members and friends caring Gardens’ 11th Annual “Orange for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or County CALIFORNIA FRIENDLY® dementia on the first Weds. of the Gardening Contest.” A California month from 10-11:30 a.m. Friendly garden supports Caregivers Support Group pollinators, animals and other “Thrive not Survive” meets the 2nd wildlife by creating a great habitat and 4th Wednesday of the month at that is designed in harmony with 10 a.m. in Room 5. Caregiving is nature. It incorporates beautiful challenging. The goal of this group is unthirsty plants, maintained to increase your confidence as a organically, sequesters carbon to Dreamy mornings at the Wedge caregiver, improve the skills that you combat climate change, reduces have developed and offer a safe pollution, free of invasive plants, place to share your feelings. Free and and may even provide locally facilitated by the Caregiver Resource grown fruits and vegetables. The Center, 714.446.5030. CALIFORNIA FRIENDLY Garden Parkinson’s Newly Diagnosed Contest celebrates and rewards Support Group these outstanding gardens by A group of people newly diagnosed promoting them in the with Parkinson’s meets the 2nd and community, and offering cash 4th Friday of the month from 10:30 prizes and inspiration for all a.m.-12 p.m. gardeners. Enter at Nasira’s Nutrition Individualized http://rogersgardens.com/ca- Nutritional Counseling friendly-gardening-contest/. Nasira Burkholder-Cooley, DRPH, There is no entry fee. For event RD, CPT. She is a doctorate-level categories, visit the website. registered dietician, a certified Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 personal trainer and a yoga San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona instructor. del One-on-one nutrition consultation to Mar. www.rogersgardens.com benefit individuals seeking to Year Round Click on photo for a larger image optimize their health through diet. If Centennial Farm at the OC Fair & Photo by Lauren Muller (Instagram @lauren_brooke_photography) you’re interested in learning more Events Center is open daily. Spring is bringing us beauty and waves at the Wedge about how good nutrition can help Hours: Monday - Friday, 1-4 p.m.; you meet your health goas, set up a Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 nutritional counseling appointment. p.m. Free admission and Fitness consultation is also available. parking. Located at 88 Fair Drive, Cost: $80 for a 60-minute Costa Mesa. consultation. For more information and to set up an appointment, contact APRIL GARDENING TIPS: Nasira at [email protected]. Call 425.445.3914. Meals on Wheels Three (3) nutritious meals are delivered Monday through Friday to homebound seniors (60 and older) that qualify for the program. Volunteers take time from their days to use their own vehicles to lovingly ensure that no Click on photo for a larger image senior is without a meal. If you have questions about the program, how it In the Garden works, or if you and a loved one qualify, Waterwise Favorites. The contact Andrea at 949.718.1811. selection of waterwise plants that TRAVEL thrive with little water and care DAY TRIPS has never been better! Plant low The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, water geraniums, lavender, Thursday, April 18. Travel to the Palm daylilies, lantana, butterfly bush Springs area and visit this wonderful and more. oasis – a combination of zoo, Protect Your Plants from Snails endangered species conservation, and Slugs. Rain will bring out botanical gardens, natural history snails and slugs that feast on Guest Column museum and wilderness park. Upon your garden. Apply Sluggo to Grace Leung arrival, you will enjoy a box lunch, then protect your plants. Kid and pet embark on a two-hour Safari tram tour. safe. An insider’s look at what’s going on in and around City Hall And to top off the day there is a Wildlife Tips courtesy of Armstrong Wonder Show. There will be leisure tie Garden Centers. to explore other exhibits on your own. Walking shoes suggested. Departs: 8 a.m. Returns: 7 p.m. Cost: $89/$94. Upper Newport Bay Pala Casino, Wednesday, April 24. Time to return to the premier resort Nature Preserve and casino with its 2,000 state-of-the- art slot machines and video machines. Receive a $5 credit on your Pala Privileges card. Departs: 8:45 a.m. Returns: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $15/$20. Newport Beach City Manager Grace Leung L.A.s Hidden Gardens, Friday, April 26. Our next City Council meeting is today, Tuesday, April 9. The following are items that may A professional step-on guide and L.A. be of interest. As always, this is not a summary of the entire agenda, which can be viewed history buff, Curt Tucker, will explore a here. number of “hidden gardens” in the L.A. Study Session begins at 4 p.m. with discussion on the Junior Lifeguard Building area beginning with the Arlington Proposal – With funding in the current year budget for design, staff has developed preliminary Garden in Pasadena, then the Los design concepts and locations for a permanent Junior Lifeguard Building. These concepts Angeles Police Academy garden. What’s on the Calendar? will be discussed, in association with the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Foundation, and There you will enjoy included lunch at input will be taken on the concepts, preferred site and project funding. Proposed next steps 29th Annual Earth Day their kitschy 1950s diner-style Police will also be discussed. Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m.-4 Academy Café. After lunch, visit the The Regular Session begins at 7 p.m. and the following are items of note on the p.m. at the Peter and Mary Muth gardens at Our Lady Queen of Angels consent calendar: On March 12, City Council considered several recommendations from Interpretive Center, 2301 Cathedral, Walt Disney Concert Hall, a staff to address residential parking impacts due to construction. Council directed staff to University Drive, Newport Beach. well-kept secret garden in Bunker Hill revise and bring forward one of the recommendations on setting time limits to complete Enjoy environmental exhibits and and the James Irvine Japanese construction. The proposed ordinance will limit construction to a maximum of three years live entertainment by Danny Garden. with extensions to be requested through a Hearing Officer and further extensions to be heard Maika, an (egg)cellent scavenger Departs: 8 a.m. Returns: 6:30 p.m. hunt for all ages, and science by City Council. This ordinance will hopefully help residents impacted by construction projects Cost: $99/$104. discovery & craft booths. Free in their neighborhoods that drag on for years. If approved, the ordinance goes into effect June Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Friday, admission. Bring some money 1, 2019. May 3. Wait List Only. for the opportunity drawing The Compensation Plan for the City’s Key and Management Group, which includes The Canyon, The Coast & Capistrano, featuring great prizes from local approximately 87 positions in the confidential, supervisory, managerial and executive Wednesday, May 15. Enjoy a docent merchants, and food will be classifications, is submitted for City Council adoption. The plan was provided for the public guided walking tour of Helena available for purchase from local and City Council review on March 26. The salary schedule included with the plan adjusts Modjeska’s (One of Poland’s greatest food trucks. Guests are salaries by two percent for all Key and Management positions effective January 1, 2019, 2020, actresses and much-loved resident of encouraged to bring a bag of and 2021. There is one change to the salary schedule since the last meeting to include the Orange County.) century-old home and small, clean, hard plastic items same two percent adjustments for those Key and Management positions that have contracts the rock-lined pathway she called “The (bottle caps, toy pieces, old pens with the City: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, Police Chief and Fire Chief. For these Forest of Arden.” After, enjoy an and markers, etc.) from home so employees with contracts, the actual salaries will not change unless there is an amendment included Mexican-style lunch with your that you can help the Child to the employees’ contract, which are separate items on this agenda. choice of entrée at the El Adobe Creativity Lab make an amazing Staff has re-submitted a grant application for the Federal Bureau of Reclamation Restaurant in the heart of San Juan creation and keep these plastics Water SMART grant program to support the City’s Advanced Meter infrastructure (AMI) Capistrano near the Mission. After out of our Bay and ocean. project. The AMI project, which will bring real time water usage data to customers through the lunch, travel to Casa Romantica, an 949.923.2290. installation of “smart” water meters, is estimated to be implemented over three years at a historic blufftop home built by San total cost of approximately $9.2 million. We are pursuing the maximum $1.5 million to help Clemente’s founder, Ole Hanson, for a support this valuable project. docent-guided tour of the hour and Increased contingency authority and budget amendment is requested for the Bayside gardens. Walking shoes suggested Drive and Jamboree Road/Marine Avenue Improvement Project due to unforeseen work as there is considerable walking on including repairs related to an 18-inch water main break near the intersection of Bayside this tour. Departs: 9 a.m. Returns: 5:30 Drive and Jamboree Road and additional work requested by the Orange County Sanitation p.m. Cost: $99/$104. District (OCSD), which they will reimburse for. Because the project was under construction Braille Institute & Guide Dogs of and the water main break was within and near the construction limits, staff used the America, Wednesday, May 22. Travel opportunity to save time and cost by requesting the contractor to complete the required to Los Angeles for a visit to the Braille roadway and sidewalk repairs as added work to their existing contract. As a result, staff is Institute, an environment of requesting an increase in contingency authority from 10 percent to 23 percent and encouragement for people with limited appropriating $300,000 from the Water Fund and $57,000 from OCSD. vision. Tour the classrooms, library Items of note for Public Hearing and Current Business include: Council is requested to and publishing department which authorize staff to submit an amendment to the City’s Local Coastal Program (LCP) to provides services without charge. include the Balboa Village Parking Management Overlay District. This district was adopted Afterwards, lunch is included at Bubba by Council in January 2015 into the City’s planning and zoning code but never placed into Title Gump Shrimp Co. in Universal City. Click on photo for a larger image 21 – Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan. When approving the City’s LCP in Then on to Sylmar where you’ll tour the Family Science Sundays, One September 2016, the Coastal Commission removed the overlay district, requesting additional Guide Dogs of America facility also Sunday each month from 10 details. Staff has addressed the details, which concern parking spaces, user groups, parking dedicated to those men and women a.m.-4 p.m. Recommended for studies, signage and alternative transportation and is ready to submit the overlay district to who are visually impaired. A docent ages 3-12. Enjoy free activities in the Coastal Commission. If the Coastal Commission approves the amendment, staff will will escort you through the training the Muth Interpretive Center return with a future agenda item for Council to consider incorporating the amendment into complex to view the kennels, classroom, with a different Title 21. classrooms and training facilities of educational theme to explore. The Arts Commission is recommending ten artworks and three alternatives and a these wonderful canine companions. The activities are self-guided and proposed location for each for Phase IV of the Sculpture Exhibition in Civic Center Park. If Departs: 7:30 a.m. Returns: 5:30 p.m. can include hands-on exhibits, approved, the ten sculptures will be on display for a two-years, following the removal of the Cost: $79. outside hikes, crafts and more. Phase III sculptures in the fall of 2019. The selection process included increased Braille Institute & Guide Dogs of No registration is necessary. opportunities for public participation including three public meetings and an online survey. America, Wednesday, May 22. Travel Two items deal with the project to underground utilities along Balboa Boulevard. One to Los Angeles for a visit to the Braille Wild Tales, every Friday, from agenda item is the award of the construction contract is for Phase 1, the Underground Institute, an environment of 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Peter and Utilities Assessment District Nos. 116 and 116b. Both of these districts were approved by encouragement for people with limited Mary Muth Interpretive Center for property owners in January 2016. Construction is anticipated to begin mid-May 2019 and take vision. Tour the classrooms, library 2-8 year olds. Enjoy story time, a ten months to complete. The second item is to purchase Rule 20A credits from the City of and publishing department which walk and an activity. Pre- Lynwood to complete Phase 2, which includes Assessment District 111. Due to construction provides services without charge. registration is required. cost increases the additional credits are needed to make up the anticipated shortfall. Afterwards, lunch is included at Bubba 949.923.2269. Lynwood has agreed to sell $2.7 million in 20A credits to the City for $1.6 million. Funds are Gump Shrimp Co. in Universal City. available from the FY 2017/18 General Fund surplus. Then on to Sylmar where you’ll tour the As noted earlier, amended employment contracts for the five employees (City Manager, Guide Dogs of America facility also City Attorney, City Clerk, Police Chief, Fire Chief) are before the City Council for consideration. dedicated to those men and women The adjustments to compensation and benefits are in line with adjustments proposed for the who are visually impaired. A docent Key and Management group. will escort you through the training As a reminder, public comment is welcome at the City Council meeting. The public can complex to view the kennels, comment on any item on the agenda. If you cannot attend the meeting and/or want to classrooms and training facilities of communicate with the City Council directly on an item, the following email address gets to all these wonderful canine companions. of them: [email protected]. Departs: 7:30 a.m. Returns: 5:30 p.m. Thank you for reading. Feedback is appreciated so please don’t hesitate to ask a Cost: $79. Click on photo for a larger image question or offer a comment. If you Build It – L.A. Architectural Kayak Tour every Saturday and Grace K. Leung Tour, Friday, June 7. You’ll be joined Sunday at 10 a.m. Launch from City Manager by a professional step-on guide and the Newport Aquatic Center at 1 City of Newport Beach L.A. history buff, Curt Tucker. This tour Whitecliffs Drive for a two-hour [email protected] highlights the old, new and most guided tour of Upper Newport 949.644.3001 unique buildings that make L.A.’s Bay. Trained naturalists begin architecture so unique. Includes Union with a quick lesson on how to Station, Disney Concert Hall, a docent- paddle and then lead participants guided tour of Heritage Square, plus a into the Ecological Reserve. They ride on the historic Angel’s Flight, the make several stops where they shortest railway in the world. Enjoy discuss various aspects of the lunch on your own at Grand Central ecology and wildlife of the Bay. Market. Walking shoes suggested. Each tour is unique with startling Departs: 8:30 a.m. Returns: 6:30 p.m. differences in birds and other Cost: $89/$94. wildlife seen depending on the A Ride Down Memory Lane, Sunday, season and state of the tide. In June 23. A flashback Sunday awaits winter, there is a huge you. First stop, the Automobile Driving abundance and diversity of Museum, one of Southern California’s shorebirds, ducks, and grebes premier destinations for car that have migrated from Canada enthusiasts. More than 130 vintage, and Alaska. Roughly 80 species antique and muscle cars are on view. of fish have been found here. Then to The Proud Bird, the aviation- Bring sun protection, even in themed restaurant located on the LAX winter, and be prepared to get a flight line that recently reopened. little wet. Make sure to arrive at Included is an all-you-c an-eat lunch least 15 minutes prior to tour to featuring Asian, Italia and American check in and fill out a waiver. cuisine. Historical aircraft are parked out back and you can see and hear aircraft making their approach to LAX. After lunch, visit The Old Town Music Hall – an authentic 1920s music house in Marina Del Rey, a living tribute to classic Hollywood cinema Breaking Their Silence: Women on the Frontline of the and music, where you can sit back and enjoy a live musical concert or a silent Poaching War premieres at NB Film Festival film with an organ accompaniment. Click on photo for a larger image Breaking Their Silence: Women on the Frontline of the Poaching War premieres at the Walking shoes suggested. Courtesy stevescamera.com Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF), examining wildlife poaching through the female lens. Back Bay Drive Nature Walks on Departs: 9:15 a.m. Returns: 6 p.m. The passion project of Hollywood filmmaker Kerry David, whose focus is to prevent the the first Sunday of the month. Cost: $99/$94. extinction of elephants, rhinos, pangolins and other animals, will be screened on Saturday, Enjoy a leisurely morning walk EXTENDED TRIPS April 27 at 5:15 p.m. at The Triangle with a second screening on Monday, April 29 at 2:30 p.m. along Back Bay Drive observing Extended trips can be 3 - 5 days within at The Lot. birds and plants. A side channel driving range or a shorter flight leaving David made this anti-poaching film through the lens of women, highlighting extraordinary of the estuary runs adjacent to out of Orange County. Gambling trips females in the film who are risking their lives every day to save animals from extinction. the multi-purpose road and there are scheduled monthly. are great opportunities to view California Coast & Wine Country -– shorebirds, waterfowl and other May 12 - 18 or September 8 - 14. birds. Mystery Tours -– May 13 - 17 or May Back Bay Science Center 20 - 24. Community Day every Sunday at Kentucky & The Ark -– May 22 - 27 or 10 a.m. Learn about ongoing October 23 - 28. research, restoration and Chicago All Access -– May 23 - 29 or education. Explore touch tanks September 1 - 7. and tour the teaching lab. Free; Alaska Cruise Holland America -– no reservations needed. 600 May 25 - June 1. Shellmaker Road. Canyon de Chelly & Mesa Verde -– September 8 - 12. Big Canyon Bird and Plant Walk Gambling trips are scheduled monthly. on the third Saturday of the All trips are sold on a first-come, first- month. Expert Newport Bay served basis and may sell out. Note: Conservancy Naturalists conduct Trips fill up quickly, so sign up early! highly informative themed plant Travel Office: Open Monday - Friday, 9 and bird programs at Big a.m.-1 p.m. Call 949.718.1810. Canyon. They involve a short walk in an area where several habitats For a complete list of classes and meet, and provide a great happenings, visit the OASIS website. introduction for those interested They are also listed in the quarterly in identifying the birds and plants “Newport Navigator,” available at the they see at the Bay. Free; no Newport Beach Public Library reservations needed. 600 branches. Shellmaker Road. Photos courtesy of Kerry David Kerry David’s film on the poaching war premieres April 27 at NBFF Big Canyon Bird Walk on the last This is the first documentary to explore the poaching crisis from the perspective of Sunday of the month (except in courageous women who are making a difference. Through innate EQ and street savvy, David December). For those interested was able to secure unprecedented access to activists and remote conservation sites – many Crystal Cove State Park in a more intense bird-watching of which operate under the cover of secrecy for their safety and the safety of the animals. w w w .crystalcovestatepark.org experience and the possibility of Samplings of the extraordinary women featured in the film include: seeing something rare, one of –Petronel Nieuwoudt: Formerly a captain in the South African police force, Nieuwoudt left the bird experts offers a 2-3 hour her career to pursue a different line of justice – protecting rhinos. She built one of the most outing at Big Canyon. Suitable for successful rhino orphanages in Africa which rehabilitates those that can be, and finds forever beginner and advanced bird homes for those that cannot. She is part of an underground collective that combats poaching watchers. Free; no reservations attacks preemptively through a network of undercover intelligence ops. needed.

Click on photo for larger image If you love hiking, lace up those boots. The backcountry and wilderness areas offer you 18 miles of hiking trails through 2,400 acres of native wilderness, mostly the endangered coastal sage scrub plant community. For energetic backpackers, there are three environmental campgrounds, one in the canyon and two at the higher elevations. The higher trails offer beautiful vistas of the mountainous Family Hike on the 1st and 3rd backcountry, geological formations Saturdays of every month. Meet and the Pacific Ocean. Exploring the and the Muth Center patio for an lower trails offers hiking through hour-long hike providing a great riparian woodlands with oak and introduction to the Bay. All ages sycamore trees along the seasonal welcome. Call 949.923.2269 to Moro Creek. Whether you trek the high RSVP. or low trails or both, you will see native plants and animals that call this park Kerry David kissing a rhino home. –Marume Nene: Thus Zulu woman is an endangered species monitor working at ground zero on a private game reserve in Kwa Zulu Natal. She is the only black woman holding this position. She is also a lesbian, saving up to marry her future wife. –Nomusa Zikhali: She started Nkomo Primary School after spending many years walking 10km each way to school with a group of children. Zikhali is also the first Zulu woman ever to divorce her husband. Habitat Restoration in Newport –Ansie Venter: She is a prosecutor with a 100 percent conviction rate. Formerly Bay on the second Thursday of specializing in crime syndicates and mob-related injustices, Venter now solely handles rhino the month. Birds and other poaching crimes. As a woman in a dangerous world where she holds immense power, she’s been beaten, threatened and betrayed. Click on photo for larger image wildlife need a healthy habitat to Looking for birds? Bring a pair of thrive. Be a part of that positive –Hong Hoang: Hoang is a Vietnamese wildlife conservationist and environmental activist. President Obama recently named her one of his “Inspirational Leaders of 2018.” She binoculars and look for feathered impact while enjoying the beauty friends who have adapted to Crystal of Newport Bay and Big Canyon. is known for being the first Vietnamese woman ever to walk in the Antarctic. –Inge Lotter: Lotter paid the highest price: her husband Wayne Lotter’s murder. She still Cove, as you hike the trails, which go All training, tools and gloves will from easy to strenuous. Among the be provided. has not been contacted by any official from Tanzania about his death. In addition to premiering at the Newport Beach Film Festival, Breaking Their Silence: birds you might spot: Anna’s Shellmaker Discovery Tours on Women on the Frontline of the Poaching War is an Official Selection of the Julien Dubuque Hummingbird, American Kestrel, Saturdays where you can join a International Film Festival. Black-Bellied Plover, Black Phoebe, California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Brown Pelican and the Great Blue Naturalist to learn about Heron. For a directory of birds, visit Shellmaker Island’s rich history, www.crystalcovestatepark.org/ the future of the Back Bay birds-of-crystal-cove/. For a trail map, Science Center, and discover visit https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/ unusual and endangered plant, uploads/2017/05/CrystalCove_ bird and crab habitats. Trails_Map.pdf. Stop by Ranger Alex’s Beachside Chat table on Saturday, April 6 from 12 - 3 p.m. and learn about some of the fun and interesting animals that live at Crystal Cove State Park. Find Alex and her bounty of nature props near the Historic District Education Commons by the Beachcomber Cafe. Park in the Los Trancos lot (PCH inland at stoplight Los Trancos then walk through the tunnel or take the shuttle.)

Restoration Program in Newport Click on photo for a larger image Bay on the second Sunday of the Affection between Kerry David and a wolf month. Join Preserve staff and David is a multiple award-winning producer and director who has spent the past 20 other volunteers in enhancing the years working on feature films and documentaries in Hollywood. Two and a half years Bay’s habitat for local wildlife. working at Paramount Pictures led to three years working for Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman Activities may include non-native on projects that include Mission Impossible 2, Without Limits, Portrait of a Lady, Peacemaker, plant removal, planting natives, Practical Magic, The Blue Room and Eyes Wide Shut with Stanley Kubrick. She started her watering, trash cleanup and own production company in 2000, and in the ensuing years produced multiple projects including, Agent Cody Banks 1 and 2, My Date with Drew, Like Dandelion Dust, Seeking Butterfly Garden maintenance. Click on photo for larger image No experience is necessary. Happily Ever After, Perfect Romance, Deposing the Usual Suspects, Making Miles, The Miles Spring is an exciting time to join Bring a hat, sunscreen and Davis Story and Bill Coors: The Will to Live. Park naturalists on a Family Nature snacks. Water and tools are For tickets to Kerry David’s films, visit these links: Wildflower Hike at Crystal Cove State provided. Space is limited and https://newportbeachfilmfest.tix.com/m/Event.aspx?EventCode=1131644 and Park to learn about the plants and pre-registration is required. https://newportbeachfilmfest.tix.com/m/Event.aspx?EventCode=1131583. animals living in the park on Sundays, April 7 and 21 at 9 a.m. Meet at the Berns Amphitheater (PCH inland at stoplight at School-State Park and follow the signs to the Campground/Moro day use.) Join a geology tour along the coastal section of the Park on Sunday, April 7 from 1 - 3 p.m. Visit several diverse and geologically outstanding sites which all display a story from a different geologic time. Meet at Los What Else? Trancos lot at the trailer (PCH turn Walking and Jogging inland at stoplight at Los Trancos.) Back Bay Drive is a multi-use road that stretches 3 miles northwards along the east side of the Bay from the Back Bay Science Center at Shellmaker Road to Vista Point on the corner of Eastbluff Drive. Back Bay Drive is one-way for motor vehicles Click on photo for larger image from south to north. This is the Courtesy of Crystal Cove Conservancy best route if you would like to be Enjoy a free Sea Glass Jewelry close to the water and see Making Activity on April 10, 17 and 24 shorebirds and waterfowl, but from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Turn a found bear in mind that bikes and object into a beautiful piece of jewelry. pedestrians share the road. Learn the art of wire wrapping sea Street parking south of glass to turn a found item into a one- Shellmaker Road, at the bottom ENC partners with NBFF to co-screen The Pollinators of-a-kind creation. Takes place at the of San Joaquin Hills Road and The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) is once again a Community Partner of the Education Commons in the Historic on Eastbluff Drive, and a parking Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF). They will be co-presenting screenings of The District. Park in the Los Trancos lot. lot at Big Canyon. There are Pollinators on Saturday, April 27 at 3:15 p.m. and Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Triangle (PCH inland at the stoplight at Los scenic pedestrian trails at Big Square Cinemas. Tickets are $16 and can be purchased at Trancos then walk across the street or Canyon. www.newportbeachfilmfest2019.tix.com. take the shuttle.) Love birds, bugs, butterflies, bobcats and buckwheat? Come join a park naturalist on an Early Spring Morning Hike to look for the plants and animals of Crystal Cove Park on Sunday, April 6 at 8 a.m. Meet at the Berns Amphitheatre (PCH inland at the stoplight School-State Park, follow the signs toward the campground.)

Click on photo for a larger image Horseback Riding Click on photo for larger image There are designated horse trails Courtesy of Crystal Cove Conservancy between 23rd Street and Bayview Learn more about how to protect Drive, but there are no horse our coastline during Field Science rental facilities in the Ecological Click on photo for a larger image Saturday, April 13 from 9:30 - 11:30 Courtesy of Newport Beach Film Fest a.m. Become a citizen scientist Reserve or Nature Preserve. A scene from “The Pollinators” alongside Crystal Cove Conservancy A synopsis of The Pollinators: Honey bees pollinate one third of the food we eat, yet Cycling and collect data on coastal ecosystem honey bee populations in this country have fallen by half since the 1940s and continue to There is a 10-mile bike loop monitoring projects in the Park. RSVPs decline. Our very food system is under threat and rests on the wings of these tiny insects and around the Bay. Starting at requested. Contact Erick Valdez at the commercial beekeepers that move them from farm to orchard, pollinating crops that Jamboree at San Diego Creek [email protected]. This event is native pollinators can no longer adequately accomplish due to our agricultural practices and heading clockwise the first recommended for ages 8 and up. All involving pesticides – and politics are making that simple act of nature more difficult every stop is Vista Point on the corner participants under 16 must be day. of Eastbluff Drive and Back Bay accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Triangle Square Cinemas is located in The Triangle, 1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Drive. Take Back Bay Drive to the Historic District Education Commons Newport Dunes Resort. Follow by the Beachcomber Café. Park in the the sign-posted bike path Los Trancos lot (PCH inland at through the resort, which brings stoplight Los Trancos then walk you out onto Pacific Coast through the tunnel or take the shuttle. Highway at the bridge. Take the highway over the bridge and turn right on Dover Drive. You can take a quick detour to Castaways Park, Northstar Beach or Galaxy Park or follow the direct route along Dover to Irvine Avenue where you will turn right. On Irvine just beyond Santiago Drive a set of paved trails begin. These take you to the Interpretive Center, and Click on photo for larger image from there to Bayview Drive and Enjoy a Guided Tidepool Walk to back to Jamboree Road. The 22- Pelican Point on Saturday, April 13 at mile Mountains to Sea Trail, 11 a.m. when the tide will be a low - which runs from Weir Canyon 0.2. A park naturalist will help identify north of Irvine Regional Park animals and describe some joins the Back Bay Loop at awesome adaptations. Meet at Pelican Jamboree Road and continues Point parking lot #2 at the top of the through to Shellmaker Road. boardwalk near the parking lot. (PCH Newport Bay Conservancy turn coastward at Newport Coast, right www.newportbay.org. Peter and at the kiosk to first lot.) Mary Muth Interpretive Center, About Tidepool Etiquette: Crystal 2301 University Drive, Newport Cove Beach. Email: State Park is a Marine Protected Area. [email protected] Taking or possessing tidepool sealife Photos courtesy of Upper Newport Bay NHHS presents Newport Harbor Home and Garden Tour is illegal. To help preserve the longevity of the tidepools: Never on May 16 remove animals, shells or rocks;

Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 16 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., to enjoy the day touring Never pick up animals, observe them seven special residences during the 22nd Annual Newport Harbor High School Home and where they are; Walk gently, taking Garden Tour. care not to step on plants and Presented by Villa Real Estate, the Home and Garden Tour invites the public to step animals; and Never turn over rocks. inside homes exuding a variety of architectural styles, with two located on the Peninsula, one Enjoy a Guided Tidepool Walk to in Newport Heights and four in the Westcliff/Dover Shores area. Pelican Point on Sunday, April 14 at 12 p.m. when the tide will be a low -0.5. A park naturalist will help identify THE LOT animals and describe some 999 Newport Center Drive awesome adaptations. Meet at Pelican www.thelotent.com Point parking lot #2 at the top of the –Captain Marvel boardwalk near the parking lot. (PCH –The Beach Bum turn coastward at Newport Coast, right –Us at the kiosk to first lot.) –Dumbo –Hotel Mumbai –Avengers Endgame (pre-sale) –SHAZAM! (pre-sale) –Pet Sematary (pre-sale) –Howl’s Moving Castle (pre-sale) –The Secret World of Arrietty (pre-sale)

–Spirited Away (pre-sale) Click on photo for larger image –Okko’s Inn (pre-sale) Earth Day at Crystal Cove State Park –Nausicaa (pre-sale) on April 20 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. as Sunday, April 21: Easter Brunch participants beautify the coastal side of Buffet. For reservations visit the park. Earth Day projects will www.opentable.com/r/the include: weeding, trimming, sanding -lot-fashion-island and painting signs, waxing lifeguard -newport-beach towers, installing trash can lids, repairing wood rails and beach Edwards Big Newport 6 cleanup. Bring work gloves, water, 300 Newport Center Drive sunscreen a hat and lunch. After a www.regmovies.com morning of hard work, enjoy your lunch –Us at one of the park’s picnic areas or on –Wonder Park Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of the Home and Garden Tour the beautiful beach. Meet at the Los –Dumbo This charming residence on Balboa Peninsula is among those opening their doors on May Trancos lot (PCH inland at Los –Captain Marvel 16 for the 22nd Annual Home and Garden Tour Trancos.) Day use fee is waived for –The Best of Enemies Tickets are $85 each and available online at www.NewportHarborHomeTour.com and at volunteers. Fr more information, –Five Feet Apart these locations: Barclay Butera Interiors, Fleur De Lys, Where’s the Party?, Molly Wood contact Winter Bonnin at –How to Train Your Dragon: The Garden Design and Roger’s Gardens. [email protected], or call Hidden World In addition to the tour, enjoy a morning welcoming reception at Jenni Kayne Apparel and 949.497.7647. –Howl’s Moving Castle – Studio Home with light breakfast bites by Malibu Farm in Lido Village, a gourmet luncheon with Ghibli Fest 2019 specialty boutique vendors at Newport Theatre Arts Center overlooking the harbor, and an –The Man Who Killed Don afternoon reception culminating the day at Barclay Butera Interiors in Westcliff from 2-5 p.m. Quixote –Pet Sematary –SHAZAM! –NOAH (pre-sale) –Avengers Endgame (pre-sale) –Howl’s Moving Castle (pre-sale) Letter to the Editor: –Ben-Hur 60th Anniversary (pre- Click on photo for larger image sale) Herdman deserves an appointment to campaign finance reform The gray whales are migrating and We are shocked that Mayor Diane Dixon plans to create an election reform committee –Okko’s Inn (pre-sale) Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot and appoint two fellow Team Newport council members to it but not Jeff Herdman. Campaign –Hellboy (pre-sale) to look for them. Join a naturalist on finance reform was part of the platform that got Councilman Herdman elected. He was on the –Little (pre-sale) Saturday, April 20 at 9 a.m. for a Gray original committee formed in 2017 (which never met), and he’s the one who asked for it to be –Disneynature Penguins (pre- Whale “Twalk” and learn some fun reinstated. sale) facts about this California state marine It was also Herdman who called out the 44 campaign finance violations that appear to –Breakthrough (pre-sale) mammal as you walk the bluff trail and have been committed in 2014 by Team Newport members Dixon, Duffy, Peotter and –The Curse of La Llorona (pre- scan the ocean for the migrants at Muldoon, and their campaign consultant and treasurer. They are currently negotiating a sale) each overlook. Meet at Pelican Point lot settlement with the FPPC. –Pilgrim’s Progress (pre-sale) #4 (PCH coastward at Newport Coast, Will O’Neill and Brad Avery are from the second wave of Team Newport and use the left at the kiosk to the last lot.) The Port Theater same consultant and treasurer. They’ve been appointed to oversee campaign finance reform 2905 E. Coast Highway despite these ties, and even though they have never, to our knowledge, expressed any www.portnewport.com interest in the issue. Why doesn’t one of them step aside and give his seat to Herdman, –Hotel Mumbai who’s been talking to the community about this since 2014? The real concern for us is that Team Newport controls five of seven council seats (it was Lido Theater six until Joy Brenner beat Peotter last year) and can use that majority to deny those who have 3459 Via Lido challenged them the chance to serve on committees that will impact future elections. This www.regencymovies.com campaign finance reform committee is only one example. They can also keep passing the –The Aftermath mayor and mayor pro tem titles around amongst themselves, which is what they’ve been doing since 2015. This gives them great power over the agenda as well as commissions and committees. If this game of musical chairs doesn’t stop, long-term residents who want to serve on the council merely to give back to the community, like Jeff Herdman, may just become too disgusted to run for office. Maybe it’s time for Newport to directly elect its mayor. Or perhaps residents simply need Click on photo for larger image to rise up and demand to see a new face in the mayor’s seat next year – someone who’s not Courtesy of Crystal Cove Conservancy part of any team and will appoint fellow council members to committees based on their Take a Walk through the Renovated knowledge and their passion rather than political alliances. 12-acre Historic District on Sunday, April 21 from 12 - 2 p.m. Former lifelong resident Laura Davick will share stories about the colorful past of the Cove including its history, its rescue and the plans for restoring the remaining 17 cottages. Park at the Los Trancos parking lot then cross PCH at the signaled intersection and walk across the marked pathways and meet at the blufftop deck of the

Click on photo for a larger image overnight rental check-in cottage. Enjoy a Guided Tidepool Walk to Pelican Point on Saturday, April 27 at 11 a.m. when the tide will be a low 0.5. A park naturalist will help identify City Hall animals and describe some Council, Boards, awesome adaptations. Meet at Pelican Commissions, Committee Point parking lot #2 at the top of the Meetings – Etc. boardwalk near the parking lot. (PCH turn coastward at Newport Coast, right ••• at the kiosk to first lot.) Tuesday, April 9 Enjoy a Guided Tidepool Walk to City Council Meeting Spring is in the air Pelican Point on Sunday, April 28 at Civic Center – City Council 11:30 a.m. when the tide will be a low Chambers 0.5. A park naturalist will help identify 100 Civic Center Drive – 7 p.m. animals and describe some Study Session at 4 p.m. awesome adaptations. Meet at Pelican Point parking lot #2 at the top of the ••• boardwalk near the parking lot. (PCH Wednesday, April 10 turn coastward at Newport Coast, right Office Hours with Council at the kiosk to first lot.) Member Will O’Neill 6401 San Joaquin Hills Road – 8-10 a.m. ••• Wednesday, April 10 Harbor Commission Meeting City Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive – 6:30 p.m. CANCELED ••• Thursday, April 11 Zoning Administrator Hearing City Hall – Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E - 1st Floor) 100 Civic Center Drive – 3 p.m. ••• Thursday, April 11 City Arts Commission Meeting City Council Chambers Click on photo for larger image 100 Civic Center Drive – 5 p.m. For additional information on events ••• and to make reservations, contact www.crystalcove.org, or call Monday, April 15 949.376.6200. Aviation Committee Meeting Note: For all events, activities are free Central Library Friends Room (unless cost is listed). Day-use fee: 1000 Avocado Ave. – 4 p.m. $5/per hour (max. $15). ••• Tuesday, April 16 Mingle with the Mayor The WINN Committee invites you to honor Newport Beach Mayor Diane Dixon with guest speaker Newport Beach City Manager Grace Leung. Civic Center Community Room 100 Civic Center Drive – 5:30 p.m. Click on photo for larger image Click on photo for a larger image Interested in a historic cottage RSVP to Photo by Jason Berry (Instagram @its_jason_berry) www.newportbeachca.gov/winn Nice weather, boats and peaceful ocean views grace the shore of CdM rental? ••• Visit www.reservecalifornia.com. Cottages are Wednesday, April 17 available every day of the month. But Balboa Village Advisory call early, as they book up very quickly. Committee (BVAC) Meeting – Site Walk Sherman Library & Gardens seeks student intern Marina Park Sailing Center Sherman Library & Gardens is seeking a summer high school intern, someone who is HOAG HEALTH 1600 W. Balboa Blvd. – 2 p.m. The inquisitive, energetic and motivated, to join the horticulture team for a fascinating educational COMMUNITY EDUCATION “walkabout” focuses on continuing a experience. This paid internship will provide a chance to experience the horticulture CLASSES/SUPPORT GROUPS discussion from its previous meeting profession in a botanical garden setting. 844.810.2933 regarding a refreshed wayfinding The intern program is a mix of educational experiences including mini-classes led by Register online at www.hoag.org signage program for the Village. guest speakers, which provide hands-on learning sessions on topics such as gardening Please Note: Classes fill quickly. ••• skills, orchids, bromeliads and palms. Field trips and behind-the-scenes tours to other Wednesday, April 17 botanic gardens, private gardens and nurseries provide interaction with colleagues involved in different aspects of the horticulture industry. General Plan Steering Committee Meeting City Council Chambers 100 Civic Center Drive – 6 p.m. CANCELED Gentle Meditation Tuesdays | 6:45-7:45 p.m. | $15 | Join ••• this gentle meditation class that can Thursday, April 18 help you set your priorities and focus Planning Commission on the health of your body, mind and Meeting spirit. You will participate in simple, yet City Council Chambers effective exercises that are pleasant. 100 Civic Center Drive – 5:30 p.m. Takes place at Hoag for Her Center for TIME CHANGE Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315, Newport Beach. ••• Gentle Yoga Thursday, April 18 Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $15 | Join Proposed Code Changes to this gentle yoga class where everyone Address Residential Street feels welcome and supported. The class is structured to help participants Parking Impacted by find inner peace and calm while Construction providing gentle exercise to help the Civic Center Community Room body-mind rewind and recharge. 100 Civic Center Drive – 6 p.m. Instructor Dr. Milka Gronlund, Ph.D., ••• PsyD, specializes in wellness and has been practicing internationally for more Sunday, April 21 than 20 years. Note: This class is not Library Closed for pregnant women. (See Prenatal Easter Sunday Yoga). Takes place at Hoag for Her ••• Center for Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315 in the Pilates Room, Tuesday, April 23 Newport Beach. Board of Library Trustees Meeting Date and Venue Change Balboa Branch Library Click on photo for a larger image 100 E. Balboa Blvd. – 5 p.m. Courtesy of Sherman Library & Gardens Horticulturist Ron Vanderhoff leads a tour for the 2018 interns ••• The selected intern will be working alongside the Gardens’ horticulture staff and Tuesday, April 23 recipients of the Arnold D. Haskell Scholarship. The Haskell Scholarship is awarded to a City Council Meeting student enrolled in the public horticulture major at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Together they will work on gardening projects at Sherman Gardens. An individual project will provide an Civic Center – City Council Click on photo for a larger image opportunity to research a plant or species of interest and share that research with Sherman Chambers Prenatal Yoga Gardens’ guests via the Discovery Cart. The Discovery Cart is an interactive mobile learning 100 Civic Center Drive – 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. and station. The intent of the internship is to show high school students that horticulture and Study Session at 4 p.m. Fridays, 1-2 p.m. | $20 | Instructor Dolly botany are viable and rewarding college majors and career paths. Lai is a Certified Yoga Therapist. Her ••• Details of the paid internship position: holistic approach guides participants Thursday, April 25 –Duration is 6-8 weeks/20-30 hours per week, however, the schedule is negotiable. through an integrated practice of Zoning Administrator Approximate dates are July 22-August 30. asana, pranayama and Yoga Nidra Hearing –Qualifications: High school student entering junior or senior year with a 2.5 or higher meditation. Takes place at Hoag for GPA. Her Center for Wellness, 500 Superior City Hall – Corona del Mar How to apply: Ave., Ste. 315 in the Pilates Studio, Conference Room (Bay E - 1st Floor) –Cover Sheet: Should include grade level, email address and phone number, and Newport Beach. 100 Civic Center Drive – 3 p.m. extracurricular activities, clubs or organizations you are involved in. Please note employment Restorative Yoga with Meditation ••• or vacations during the internship that would need to be scheduled around. Wednesdays | 12-1 p.m. | $15 | Takes Thursday, April 25 –Write an essay: In 500 words or less (12 point font, double spaced), write an essay place at Hoag for Her Center for Finance Committee answering the following questions: Why does this internship appeal to you? Why is Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315, horticulture, the environment and/or plants important to you? Newport Beach. City Hall – Crystal Cove Conference –Application deadline: Friday, May 17, 2019 Mommy N’ Me Yoga Room (Bay D) –How to send your application in: Wednesdays | 1:15-2:15 p.m. | $20 | 100 Civic Center Drive – 3 p.m. ~ By email to: [email protected] Takes place at Hoag for Her Center for ••• ~ Hard copies can be mailed to: Scott LeFleur, Gardens Director, Sherman Library & Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315, City Council Meetings 101 – FAQs Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, Calif. 92625. Newport Beach. about City Council Meetings (copies For more information about Sherman Library & Gardens, visit www.slgardens.org. Strong Mom, Strong Core: Find Your are available in the City Clerk’s office Core Postpartum at 100 Civic Center Drive, Bay E, 2nd Thursday, April 11 | 5-6 p.m. | $20 | Floor; or call 949.655.3005). Takes place at Hoag for Her Center for www.newportbeachca.gov Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315, ••• Newport Beach. Sweet Life Cooking Demonstration CLICK HERE for agendas, meeting Childhelp’s “Diamond Jubilee Fashion Show and April 16: Spring Fling with light, colorful minutes and more info Luncheon” nets $650,000+ and refreshing dishes; May 21: The

It was all about celebrating 60 Years of Miracles at Childhelp’s “Diamond Jubilee Breakfast Club with a breakfast menu Fashion Show and Luncheon.” Co-Chairs Linda Burns, Patti Edwards and Tami Smith to fuel and nourish; July 16: Summer organized the Orange County Chapter’s spring fundraiser, providing opportunities for Sizzle BBQ and picnic delights; August Get Outside everyone to contribute toward stopping child abuse and neglect. 20: One Pot Wonders with easy six ingredient meals for the busy cook; Sept. 17: Fall Fiesta with nutritious Latin dishes full of flavor; Nov. 19: Bountiful Fall Favorites with healthy low-carb alternatives; Dec. 17: Winter Wonderland with healthy holiday recipes. | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Free. | Takes place in the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center, 520 Superior Ave., Conference Room 5, Newport Beach. Parking is Community Days - Sundays available in front of the 520 building or from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in parking structure B. To join the Come explore parts of the Back waitlist, call 800.400.4624. Bay Science Center and participate in fun hands-on activities to learn more about the ocean. 600 Shellmaker Road, Newport Beach.

Click on photo for a larger image Click on photo for a larger image Photos courtesy of Childhelp (L-R) Eileen Saul and Leslie Cies HER Talks: Information Worth Major donors were Olivia Abel, Jacquie Casey, Patti Edwards and Madeline Gussman. Sharing Additional donors included Julia Argyros, Cleo Booth, Nancy Youngman, The Crean Join Hoag for Her Center for Wellness Foundation, Beverly Cohen, Suki McCardle, Janet Ronnenberg, Terrry Schereyer, Libby for engaging and empowering Werner, Debbie Drucker Nesbitt, Valeree Wahler, Barbara Ganahl, Christine Bren, Patty clinician-led talks on women’s health topics, such as: Flora and Fauna of Buck Gully, McDonald and Erna Minkoff. The generosity of the sponsors, donors, members and guests Fatigue 101 – Discusses fatigue Bobcat Route with OASIS led to the event raising more than $650,000 net. management from a physical, Shuttle Service on Friday, April emotional and spiritual perspective 12 from 9-11 a.m. Led by an Wednesday, April 17 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Irvine Ranch Conservancy Staff. Free | Takes place at Patty & George Explore the magnificent diversity Hoag Cancer Center, One Hoag Drive, of native flora and fauna in the Newport Beach (lower campus). Buck Gully Reserve on this Fatigue 101 – Tips for a Better interpretive walk. This will be a Bladder slow paced hike, traversing the Tuesday, April 23 | 11:30 a.m. | Free | lower half of Buck Gully. You will Takes place at Hoag for Her Center for be shuttled to Canyon Watch Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315, Park from the OASIS Senior Newport Beach. Center and hike from the park Drug Take Back back to the OASIS Center. The Saturday, April 27 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. route will be mostly downhill, with | Bring your old and expired drugs and a few short, steep sections. prescriptions to HOAG’s Sunset View Sturdy shoes, sunscreen, water parking lot, 1 Hoag Drive at the Lower and binoculars are suggested. Campus, first left when entering from Distance: 2 miles. Duration: 2 Pacific Coast Highway.) For more hours. Difficulty: Easy. information, visit www.dea.gov. Recommended for adults. Meet SUPPORT GROUPS at the OASIS Senior Center Gestational Diabetes Support Group auxiliary lot at 5th and Marguerite. Second and Fourth Tuesday of every Free. month from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Buck Gully Loop Hike on Takes place at the Mary & Dick Allen Saturday, April 13 from 8-11:30 Diabetes Center, 520 Superior Ave., a.m. Come and explore the entire Classroom 6, Newport Beach. Buck Gully Reserve trail system. Type 2 Diabetes Wellness Group Beginning from the OASIS Senior Third Thursday of every month | 2 p.m. Center (auxiliary lot at 5th and | Free | Meet other people who Marguerite), you’ll hike through understand what you are going the almost three-mile length of through. The group focus is to share the canyon, then along San Click on photo for a larger image experiences, tips and create new Joaquin Hills Road for about a (L-R) National Board Member & Event Co-Chair Patti Edwards; Director of Community networks to expand your support mile, stopping at Canyon Watch Relations - South Coast Plaza Kathryn Cenci; and Event Co-Chairs Tami Smith and Linda system. Learn new tools from the Park where you’ll take in the Burns group facilitator to help you manage panoramic view of the reserve More than 365 guests were welcomed to the event at the Fashion Island Hotel with stress and further assist you in and the Pacific coastline before Champagne and an enticing opportunity drawing featuring prizes from South Coast Plaza reaching your health and well-being descending back into the canyon stores including Bally, Gucci, Max Mara, Maje and Roger Vivier handbags, jewelry from David goals. Come experience along the Bobcat Trail. Led by the Yurman, VIP shopping at Intermix, Lafayette 148 New York and Saks Fifth Avenue, a dine encouragement, understanding, and Irvine Ranch Conservancy Group. around featuring several OC restaurants and a getaway at the Fashion Island Hotel. The the opportunity to empower not only Bring water, a light trail snack Grand Prize included a Shopping Spree at South Coast Plaza, Baccarat Everyday Glasses, yourself, but others as well. Takes and sturdy closed-toe shoes. Godiva Supreme Chocolates and a dining experience at Water Grill. place at the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Sunscreen and a hat are highly Center, 520 Superior Ave., Classroom recommended. Conducted at a 6, Newport Beach. walking pace, approximately 3 Type 1 Diabetes Wellness Group miles per hour. Difficulty: High- Third Thursday of every month | 5:30- Moderate. Distance: 6 miles. 6:30 p.m. | Free | Managing the day to Duration 3.5 hours. Open to 12 day demands of diabetes and juggling years and older. Registration the different aspects that come with required. Free. young adulthood can be stressful. Join Buck Gully Upper Loop Evening the T1D Young Adult group to meet Hike on Saturday, May 11 from others who are going through similar 3:30-6 p.m. Explore the richness experiences and to receive emotional of Buck Gully Reserve in the early and educational support. Different evening hours. The stream is group themes will include stress running and the rich plant and management, enhancing your animal life are enjoying the cool, relationships through better shady canyon making for an communication, mindfulness, and evening hike in a natural oasis how to set attainable health and well- amid the suburban being goals. Come meet new people, surroundings. Walk along San share experiences, realistic tips and Joaquin Hills Road, which new tools to assist you in living a overlooks Buck Gully for the first balanced life. Takes place at the Mary mile, then drop down into the & Dick Allen Diabetes Center, 520 canyon on the Bobcat Trail, Superior Ave., Classroom 6, Newport looping back through the upper Click on photo for a larger image (L-R) Nancy Youngman, Jacquie Casey and Brittany Shepherdson Beach. end of the gully along the Buck As the bells chimed for the start of the luncheon, guests entered the transformed ONGOING HEART HEALTHY CLASSES Gully Trail. This activity is ballroom to begin the celebration. Table favors from sponsors South Coast Plaza, Diptyque with the JEFFREY M. CARLTON HEART conducted at a walking pace, and Escada were placed at each chair. After a welcome by Orange County Chapter President AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE approximately 3 miles per hour. Julie Adams and the Committee Co-Chairs, South Coast Plaza, under the leadership of Low Sodium Eating Led by an Irvine Ranch Kathryn Cenci, director of community relations, presented a New York-style Runway of Spring Second Wednesday of every month | 1- Conservancy volunteer. Open to 8 Fashions featuring Bally, David Yurman, Escada, Intermix, Lafayette 148 New York, Maje, Max 2 p.m. | Free | Join their Registered years and older. Distance is 4 Mara, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sandro, Tadashi Shoji and Ted Baker London. Dietician to learn about low sodium miles; Duration is 2.5 hours. eating. You will discuss the role Moderate difficulty. Free. sodium plays in congestive heart Registration required. Staging failure and the importance of following area: Newport Coast Community a low sodium diet to include: sources Center. Bring water, a light trail of sodium, label reading and how to snack, sturdy closed-toe shoes maintain a low sodium diet. You will and supplies to keep you safe also learn strategies to modify recipes during the journey. Sunscreen at home while keeping them healthy and a hat are highly and delicious. Takes place at Hoag recommended. Hospital Newport Beach, 520 Superior Ave., Conference Room 2 (1st floor), Newport Beach.

Bridges of Buck Gully Hike on Click on photo for a larger image Saturday, June 8 from 8-11:30 Healthy Eating for Your Heart a.m. Click on photo for a larger image Fourth Wednesday of every month | 1-2 (L-R) Patti Edwards with Childhelp Co-founders Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson and p.m. | Free | Join their Registered Led by Irvine Ranch Conservancy Jessica Edwards Skinner Staff. Buck Gully is a natural, Dietician to discuss how nutrition At the conclusion of the fashion show, lunch was served and the program turned to the impacts cholesterol, blood pressure coastal canyon which opened to highlight of the afternoon, the presentation of the Inspirational Award to Childhelp co-founders the public in 2012 with the and weight. Participants will learn Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson by Co-chair and Childhelp National Board Member label reading and strategies for installation of four bridges to Patti Edwards. Sixty years ago, O’Meara and Fedderson started Childhelp, and have grown allow for safe public access. reducing fat, sodium and sugar intake the organization to help the lives of millions of children across the world. Today, Childhelp while still enjoying what you eat. Takes These bridges facilitate exists to meet the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused, neglected exploration of the Buck Gully place at Hoag Hospital Newport and at-risk children. All efforts are focused on advocacy, prevention, intervention, treatment Beach, 520 Superior Ave., Conference Reserve, and also provide and community outreach. viewing platforms from which to Room 2 (1st floor), Newport Beach. pause and observe the abundant Dining Out the Heart Healthy Way life in and around the stream. Fourth Wednesday of every other The guided program starts with a month | 1-2 p.m. | Free | Join the short walk from the OASIS Senior Registered Dietician to discuss Center to the beginning of the strategies for making healthy choices Buck Gully trail, offering a visually when dining out and tips for eating out dramatic entrance into this at various types of restaurants. Takes special canyon. Walking pace. place at Hoag Hospital Newport Distance: 5 miles. Duration: 3.5 Beach, 520 Superior Ave., Conference hours. Difficulty: Moderate. Room 2 (1st floor), Newport Beach. Staging location: Buck Gully – OASIS Senior Center (auxiliary lot at 5th and Marguerite, Corona del Mar). Geared to 12 years and up. Service Organizations Free. Monthly Beach Cleanups Meetings Surfrider Foundation What’s on the Calendar? Their chapter hosts a two-hour Elks beach cleanup at 9 a.m. and a Newport Harbor Elks # 1767 three-hour harbor cleanup at 8 The lodge is located at 3456 Via a.m. on the first Saturday of each Click on photo for a larger image Oporto, Newport Beach. month. They also partner with OC (L-R) Bridgid Kennelly, Cameron Burns, Amy Vieth and Lorraine Bader www.newportelks.com Public Works to host an annual Event Committee members included Julie Adams, Iris Asbury, Nancy Cardin, Mary Allyn Exchange Club of Newport flood control channel cleanup on Dexter, Susan Earlabaugh, Joy Estrada, Diane Garza, Kelly Haugen, Kristen James, Christine Beach/Corona del Mar Earth Day in April and Coastal Johnson, Jennifer Kite, Katherine Meredith, Diana Miner, Carol Packard, Pam Pharris, Dale Meets Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Cleanup Day in September. For San Filippo, Joyce Simon, Gina Van Ocker and Debra Violette. Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 more information, contact Childhelp is proud to report that for each dollar expended, more than 92 cents is Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. Michelle Giron at invested into serving the children in need of their program services, which include three The Exchange Club annually presents volunteercoordinator@newport Group Homes in Costa Mesa and the Childhelp Merv Griffin Village in Beaumont, Calif. the Field of Honor at Castaways Park beach.surfrider.org (Dover Drive and 16th Street), to honor Beach Cleanups service members, past and present, For the first Saturday of the month during Armed Forces Day weekend by beach cleanups, meet on the erecting American flags and those beach in front of Prospect Street memorialized throughout the park. The and Ocean Front Boulevard in public is invited to support a flag Newport Beach. They run from 9- Newport Beach – A Look Back dedicated to a member of the military. Photo series courtesy of Balboa Island Museum & Historical Society 11 a.m. There is paid public Call 949.631.3567. parking nearby but there are www.nhexchange.net limited spots. Kiwanis Kiwanis Club of Newport Beach/Corona del Mar Meets Thursdays at noon and the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. For more information, call 949.371.9802. For calendar info.,

Click on photo for a larger image contact Program Chair Jeff Hallin at Courtesy of Crystal Cove Conservancy [email protected] Harbor Cleanups Lions Join in the harbor cleanups that Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions meet at Southwind Kayak Center Club at 100 N. Bayside Drive, Newport Meets the first and third Tuesday at Beach. From PCH, turn onto 6:30 p.m. at the Chicken Coop, 414 Bayside Drive toward Newport Old Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. Dunes. Known as the Fish Fry Club, they www.newportbeach.surfrider.org Click on photo for a larger image began this community tradition of This sight might be familiar to anyone who spent time on the Island in the 30s. This is frying fish 62 years ago. It takes place Marine Avenue, though we rarely see it from this angle. It was taken from an open space annually, the weekend after Memorial in what would now be either Crocker’s or Balboa Surf Shop/Amore. Day at Fairview Park, Costa Mesa. Mayor accepts Balboa Island Museum and the Museum Store are located at 210 B Marine Ave., Balboa Island. They are open Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Friday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more 714.964.7884. email: Wyland water information, call 949.675.3952, visit www.balboamuseum.orgor email [email protected]. [email protected] conservation www.cmnhlions.com Newport Beach Hawaiian Lions Club challenge Meets the third Wednesday with dinner Newport Beach Mayor Diane at 6 p.m.; Club meeting at 7:15 p.m. at Dixon has pledged to conserve Newport Beach Yacht Club, 1099 water by taking part in the Wyland Newport Beach Film Festival presented by Pacific Sales Bayside Drive, Newport Beach. National Mayor’s Challenge for Tom Hollister, president, Water Conservation. She is announces Culinary Film Series 714.964.7226. email: challenging Newport Beach The 20th annual Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) presented by Pacific Sales [email protected] announces its Culinary Film Series, a documentary film program that celebrates gourmet community members to join her Masonic Lodge and make the pledge to save our chefs, the art of gastronomy, international food culture, sustainable farming and the craft of winemaking and distilling. From the Jaén region of Spain to Northern California’s wine Seafaring Masonic Lodge of Newport most vital resource. Mesa #604 The Wyland Mayor’s Challenge country to the World Sommelier Competition in Argentina, the program spotlights nine films that explore culinary-themed stories created by emerging and seasoned documentary Meets for the Stated Dinner on the first is a national community Wednesday at 6 p.m. which is free of campaign to inspire residents filmmakers, including Uncrushable, a film showcasing how a community comes together to rebuild after a series of wildfires ignited Northern California’s beloved wine country. charge and open to the public. It is and businesses to make a followed by the Stated Meeting from 7- series of informative and easy-to- Filled with cinematic artistry, the films go behind the scenes into bustling kitchens of renowned restaurants, into villages, farms, groves, gardens, vineyards of today’s chefs, 9 p.m. do online pledges to use water 1401 E. 15th St., Newport Beach. more efficiently and to reduce growers, vintners and distillers, and farmworkers. The program reveals the intricacies of our food system with stories documenting the journey of our food from seed to farm to table and 949.515.8788. energy use and pollution. The www.nm604.org challenge goes beyond the issue the people immersed in the process. The films depict the history of culinary traditions and of drought by raising awareness capture the fascinating personal stories of these passionate innovators and reveal the Rotary of current practices that, if left challenges, triumphs and the vital ingredients essential to achieving success in the culinary Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary unchanged, would affect industry. Meets Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at Five communities in the future – from Crowns Restaurant, 3801 E. Coast how food is grown to reducing Highway, Corona del Mar. polluted runoff from entering our 949.612.0992 waterways. www.newportbeachsunriserotary.com Tuesday, April 23: Phyllis F. Agran, M.D., MPH, FAAP, is founder and director of Clinic in the Park. She will discuss the Clinic’s goals to optimize the health and well-being of children and create permanent Child Health Resource Centers. The Clinic connects these children with the financial and medical resources of 70 non-profits and medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, dentists and dieticians. Dr. Agran is professor emeritus at UCI Medical School, staff member at Children’s Hospital of OC, on the editorial board of eight

Click on photo for a larger image outstanding medical journals Photos courtesy of NBFF including JAMA, and has practiced for “Uncrushable,” directed by Food Network’s Tyler Florence, showcases how a community more than 30 years in OC. She has comes together to rebuild after a series of wildfires ignited Northern California’s beloved degrees from UC Berkeley, Boston Click on photo for a larger image wine country University, Harvard and UCI Medical Courtesy of the City of Newport Beach Newport Beach Mayor Diane The 20th annual Newport Beach Film Festival takes place from April 25-May 2. Films in School. Events are open to the public Dixon the Culinary Film Series will screen at Edwards Big Newport (300 Newport Center Drive, to enjoy breakfast and listen to the “I am excited to include the city Newport Beach), The LOT in Fashion Island (999 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach) and guest speakers. Contact Herman of Newport Beach in this The Triangle (1870 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa). Filmmaker Q&A’s will follow select Kelting, Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary challenge,” Mayor Diane Dixon screenings. Club membership committee member stated. “I am certain the residents From Venice Beach to the rural winemaking regions of Napa and Sonoma Valley, the at [email protected] to RSVP. Culinary Film Series features five films that shine a light on California and its food-centric and business community of Newport- Irvine Rotary Club enclaves, lively restaurant scene, sustainable farming and agricultural industries. Newport Beach will make the Meets Thursdays at noon at Rancho Funke tells the story of prodigious Chef Evan Funke as he mounts his culinary pledge to use water and energy San Joaquin Clubhouse, One Ethel comeback, eyeing the most competitive street in America as a stage for his ode to the dying efficiently. The natural beauty of Coplen Way, Irvine. The public is art of handmade pasta. Tin City ventures into the heart of Paso Robles Wine Country in our bay and ocean that invited to join in the camaraderie at California to a concentrated village – a wine region within a wine region – populated by surrounds Newport Beach has lunch. rebellious, creative winemakers, brew and cider masters, and distillers working at the razor’s always been our top priority. Art Kleinpell, Membership Director, c: edge of their craft. The Biggest Little Farm chronicles the lives of two dreamers and their Taking this pledge to save water 248.760.0955. email: beloved dog who embark on an ambitious mission to revive a 200-acre farmland. The reduces energy and pollution – [email protected] troubles they face reveal deep complexities of nature and life that require a much greater improving our bay and ocean www.ni-rotary.org water quality. On behalf of our understanding than they once thought. Unfolding over the course of one of the most dramatic Rotary Club of Newport-Balboa residents and business harvests in history, Harvest Season follows the unsung heroes of the winemaking industry: Meets Thursdays from 5:45-7:45 p.m. community, I applaud the Wyland vineyard workers and small producers, who lovingly oversee all aspects of the winemaking at Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Foundation and wholeheartedly process. The short film The Last Harvest: You Can’t Grow Without Change documents how Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. accept the Mayor’s Challenge for critical labor shortages are forcing farmers to abandon valuable crops. The film depicts 949.258.7083. Water Conservation.” affected communities and the unsung heroes who grow our food. JoAnne Holman: The challenge runs from April 1 [email protected] through April 30. Community or Helen Maxwell: members can make their pledge [email protected] online at www.newportbeachrotary.com www.mywaterpledge.com. The Club will be taking another group Last year, residents from more to Panama from April 21-30, to provide than 3,800 cities in all 50 states free dental and humanitarian services pledged to reduce their annual near Coronado, Panama. They are consumption of freshwater by looking for dentists, dental hygienists three billion gallons; reduce and Rotarians to join their missions. waste sent to landfills by 79.9 Contact Steve Bender at million pounds; and prevent [email protected] if you are more than 177,000 pounds of interested in volunteering at any of hazardous waste from entering Click on photo for a larger image “Funke” features Chef Evan Funke, as he mounts his culinary comeback with a nod to the their local or international clinics. watersheds. dying art of handmade pasta To participate, residents can Soroptimists The Culinary Film Series will showcase three international films. Chef’s Diaries: make a series of online pledges Soroptimist International of Newport Scotland follows the journey of the Roca brothers as they embark on a new challenge: to conserve water on behalf of the Harbor Area exploring Scotland and rediscovering a cuisine that has kept itself hidden from the world in city of Newport Beach. Meets once or twice a month; locations the past years. Olive oil is not just a superfood; in the Spanish region of Jaén it also Cities across the nation and times vary. represents a way of life. Virgin & Extra: The Land of Olive Oil shows the importance of its compete in five population history, its people’s work and the extraordinary enterprise of a group of local businessmen The American Legion categories; Newport Beach is in seeking to produce one of the best olive oils in the world from Picual olives. From Argentina, Newport Harbor Post 291 the 30,000 - 99,999 residents The Best Sommelier in the World tells the story of the world’s top sommeliers as they Located at 215 15th St., Newport category. The residents in the demonstrate their devotion and skill in the prestigious World Sommelier Competition to Beach. cities with the highest percentage crown the best in their trade. 949.673.5070, ext. 100; email: of pledges in each category are Complimenting the Culinary Film Series, the 20th edition of the Festival will feature a [email protected] entered into drawings for lineup of more than 65 local Orange County signature restaurants, bakeries, cafes and Toastmasters hundreds of eco-friendly prizes specialty food companies along with premiere spirit, wine and beer sponsors serving Newport Center Toastmasters Club including home improvement gift patrons at the Opening Night Gala in Fashion Island, at nightly International Spotlight events, 231F cards, home irrigation equipment Sunset Series receptions and other special events. Meets Monday 7-8:30 a.m. at The and the grand prize of a $5,000 The Festival welcomes the participation of Dine Newport, local culinary schools and food Bluffs Homeowner’s Association at home utility bill payment. The focused non-profit organizations. The Festival’s extensive menu of food-themed offerings 2414 Vista Del Oro, Newport Beach. challenge gives residents a gives festgoers an opportunity to enjoy the latest in culinary cinema on the big screen, along 949.391.3671. email: chance to nominate a deserving with tastings created by local chefs, vintners and brewers for an all-encompassing culinary [email protected] charity that would benefit from experience. A sampling of restaurants includes Fleming’s Steakhouse, Fig & Olive, Red O, receiving a 2019 Toyota Mastro’s, Cucina Enoteca, Filomena’s Italian Kitchen, Sushi Roku, Puesto, The Boathouse Want to see your club meetings listed Highlander Hybrid and features Collective, Tackle Box, Villa Roma, Bosscat Kitchen & Libations and Muldoon’s Irish Pub. here? Share your events, happenings multiple conservation resources The Culinary Film Series is supported by Community Partners including Bracken’s and fundraisers with other viewers? and tips. Kitchen, Orange Home Grown and Waste Not Coalition. Send in your information to Founded in 1993 by Tickets to the Culinary Film Series screenings are $16. For Festival passes, tickets and [email protected]. environmental artist Wyland (best information, visit www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com. known for his series of 100 monumental marine life murals), the Wyland Foundation is dedicated to promoting, Newport-Mesa Unified protecting, and preserving the world’s ocean, waterways and marine life. The foundation School District Board encourages environmental Meetings awareness through community Regular Board Meetings are held the events, education programs, and second and fourth Tuesday of each public art projects. month (with certain exceptions), with For more information, visit Public Input and Consent Calendar www.wylandfoundation.org. items beginning at 6 p.m. in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District Roderick H. MacMillan Board Room, 2985-A Bear St., Costa Mesa. NB Film Fest celebrates 20 years, Scheduled Meetings: tickets on sale now April 9 Cancelled - Spring Break Lauded as one of the leading April 23 lifestyle film festivals in the U.S., May 14 the Newport Beach Film Fest May 28 (NBFF) seeks to bring to Orange June 11 County the best of classic and Click on photo for a larger image June 25 contemporary filmmaking from Two dreamers and their beloved dog embark on an ambitious mission to revive a 200- Contact: Sherri Snyder, Coordinator of around the world. acre farmland in “The Biggest Little Farm” Administrative Services, 714.424.5031; 2019 Newport Beach Film Festival Culinary Film Series lineup: [email protected] –The Best Sommelier in the World The world’s best sommeliers demonstrate their devotion and skill in the prestigious World Sommelier Competition to crown the best in their trade. –The Biggest Little Farm Two dreamers and their beloved dog embark on an ambitious mission to revive a 200- Save the Date: Youth acre farmland. The troubles they face reveal deep complexities of nature and life that require Track Meet of a much greater understanding than they once thought. –Chef’s Diaries: Scotland Champions, April 26 The Roca brothers embark on a new challenge: exploring Scotland. Their journey will Attention kids! Registration is see them rediscovering a cuisine that has kept itself hidden from the world in the past years. open...so sign up now for the 2019 Click on photo for a larger image –Funke Courtesy of NewportBeachFilmFest.com Youth Track Meet of Champions in A scene from “The Etruscan The prodigious Chef Evan Funke mounts his culinary comeback, eyeing the most Memory of Frank E. Anderson, taking Smile,” a Friday Spotlight, competitive street in America as a stage for his ode to the dying art of handmade pasta. place Friday, April 26. Check in takes screening April 26 –Harvest Season place at the stadium entrance from Celebrating 20 years, the NBFF Unfolding over the course of one of the most dramatic harvests in history, follow the 2:30 - 4 p.m., with Opening is committed to enlightening the unsung heroes of the winemaking industry: vineyard workers and small producers, who Ceremonies beginning promptly at 4 public with a first-class lovingly oversee all aspects of the winemaking process. p.m. Presented by the City of Newport international film program, a –Tin City Beach Recreation & Senior Services forum for cultural understanding Follow a rebellious and creative community of innovative winemakers, brew and cider Department and Newport-Balboa and enriching educational makers, and distillers pushing the boundaries of their craft in lush Paso Robles wine country. Rotary Club, this year it is happening opportunities. The festival –Uncrushable at a new location – Davidson Field at focuses on showcasing a After a series of wildfires ignited Northern California’s beloved wine country, a Newport Harbor High School. diverse collection of studio and community comes together to rebuild through the amazing help of its neighors, chefs and independent films from around friends. Directed by Food Network’s Tyler Florence. the globe. –Virgin & Extra: The Land of Olive Oil (Jaén, Virgen & Extra) The festival runs Thursday, April Olive oil is not just a superfood; in the region of Jaen it also represents a way of life. This 25 through Thursday, May 2 at a documentary shows the importance of its history, its people’s work and the extraordinary variety of venues around town. enterprise of a group of local businessmen seeking to produce one of the best olive oils in Tickets are on sale now at the world from Picual olives. www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com. Culinary Short For additional information and –The Last Harvest: You Can’t Grow Without Change the film & event lineup, visit the Critical labor shortages are forcing farmers to abandon valuable crops. Hear from Click on photo for a larger image website or call 949.253.2880. affected communities and the unsung heroes who grow our food. Courtesy of City of Newport Beach Youngsters who were born between For the Culinary Film Series link on the NBFF website, visit https://newportbeachfilmfest.com/programs/culinary/. 2004 and 2012 are eligible to participate, and may enter a maximum of three events: two track and one field Lido Village Books or two field and one track. The school that earns the most welcomes author points for its students’ performance wins the Spirit Cup. (Only NMUSDF Julie Albright NBPL celebrates National Library Week with special teams and schools will be eligible.) In On Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m., Storytime guests addition to the Youth Track Meet, Lido Village Books welcomes participants placing first through sixth author and digital sociologist will qualify to represent Newport Beach Julie M. Albright, Ph.D. in the Orange County Champions Meet Albright is a sociologist on Sunday, May 19. (Location and time specializing in digital culture and TBA.) From there, athletes may move communications. She is a to the Southern California Track lecturer in the applied psychology Championships held on Sunday, June and engineering departments at 2 at Downey High School. the University of Southern Registration fees: Residents – California. Dr. Albright’s research before April 12, $10; after April 13, $15 has focused on the growing (online registration closes April 24). intersection of technology and Non-Residents – before April 12, $13; social/behavioral systems. She after April 13, $18 (online registration is the author of Left to Their Own closes April 23). Registration of the Devices: How Digital Natives Are day of the meet will only be accepted Reshaping the American Dream. for residents. Club teams must submit full team roster in Excel, individual National Library Week, taking place April 6 - 13, has some special guests scheduled to waivers and register by April 10. read your favorite books during Storytimes. For more information, email Here’s the Storytime schedule for the rest of the week: [email protected], visit –Wednesday, April 10: Books & Babies Storytime at Balboa Branch Library at 10:30 www.newportbeachca.gov/sports, or a.m. featuring guest reader, Newport Beach Mayor Diane Dixon call 949.644.3151. –Wednesday, April 10: Toddler Storytime at Central Library Children’s Room at 10:30 Newport Harbor High School is a.m. featuring guest readers, Newport Beach Assistant City Manager Carol Jacobs and located at 600 Irvine Ave., Newport Newport Beach Fire Chief Chip Duncan Beach. –Thursday, April 11: Preschool Storytime at Central Library Children’s Room at 10:30 a.m. featuring guest reader, Newport Beach Police Chief Jon Lewis –Friday, April 12: Songs & Stories Storytime at Central Library Children’s Room at 10:30 a.m. featuring guest reader, Newport Beach Councilmember Joy Brenner New name, same great ~Saturday, April 13: Family Storytime at Central Library Children’s Room at 10:30 a.m. Sherman Library & featuring guest reader, NBPL Board Trustee Paul Watkins Libraries: Gardens residential Photos courtesy of Lido Village Books Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. 949.717.3800 garden tour Author, Digital Sociologist Julie Mariners Branch, 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. 949.717.3838 Sherman Library & Gardens will M. Albright, Ph.D. Balboa Branch, 100 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. 949.644.3076 present its Newport Beach Garden She has given talks for major For more information, visit www.newportbeachlibrary.org. data center and energy Tour on Saturday, May 11. Attendees conferences including SAP for will have the opportunity to stroll Utilities, IBM Global, Data Center through seven private residential Dynamics and the Department of gardens. Each garden will host an Defense, and has been featured “Artist in the Garden,” who will capture points of interest throughout the day. in national media outlets Sixth Annual Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup returns including the Today show, CNN, “It’s the same great garden tour that NBC Nightly News, CBS, NPR, to OC Fair on opening weekend the community has come to know and the Wall Street Journal, the New Following another record-breaking year, the 6th Annual Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer love for the past 22 years,” said Scott York Times and many others. Roundup will return to the OC Fair during opening weekend on July 12 and 13. The award- LaFleur, Gardens Director at Sherman Insert Lido Village Books Left to winning collaboration between Brew Ha Ha Productions and OC Fair & Event Center offers Library & Gardens. “We just gave it a Their Own Devices pic four hours of unlimited tastings, a commemorative tasting glass and complimentary new name. We’re located in Newport Come share in this engaging admission to the OC Fair. Beach and all of the gardens in the evening with a book Awarded first place at the Western Fairs Association’s Annual Convention for Best Event tour are too, so we’re just calling it reading/signing, stimulating Within an Event, Brew Hee Haw features live entertainment, dancing, games and unlimited what it is.” discussion and light tastings from top breweries across the nation. The Newport Beach Garden Tour is refreshments. “We look forward to another legendary Brew Hee Haw weekend this year,” said presented by the Sherman Library & Lido Village Books is located at Cameron Collins, co-founder of Brew Ha Ha Productions. “Thanks to our partnership with OC Gardens Volunteer Association. The 3424 Via Oporto #102, Newport Fair & Event Center, we expect another record-breaking year filled with delicious craft beer Volunteer Association is comprised of Beach. For more information, call and exciting live entertainment.” nearly 100 dedicated people who, 949.673.2549 or visit together, work a total of more than www.lidovillagebooks.com. 5,000 volunteer hours annually to help maintain and promote Sherman Library & Gardens as one of Southern California’s premier cultural centers. Sherman Gardens presents Lunch & Lecture with Corey Welles on Friday On select Fridays of every month, Sherman Gardens, in partnership with Cafe Jardin, features a Lunch and Lecture with a horticulture speaker combined with a delicious lunch...the perfect way to end the week. On Friday, April 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Corey Welles, a plant health care coordinator at Ganna Walska Lotusland and Submitted photo April’s special guest, will For the first time, the highly anticipated 6th Annual Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup describe the new focus of will be held at The Hangar, where attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy unlimited Click on photo for a larger image sustainable horticulture, which Courtesy of Sherman Library & Gardens tastes of more than 80 craft beers with a wide selection of styles ranging from pale ales, “The community is supporting emphasizes building the ecology IPAs, stouts, saisons, hefeweizens and many more. Discerning craft-beer enthusiasts can Sherman Gardens by donating of the entire garden – starting sample brews from Artifex Brewery, Chapman Crafted Beer, Four Sons Brewing, Burgeon wonderful items for our raffle and with the soil and extending all the Beer Co., Beachwood Brewing, Pizza Port Brewing Co., Stereo Brewing, Bottle Logic Brewing, silent auction,” added Sue Swarth, co- way up the food chain. Unsung Brewing Co., and many more. Tastings will be held in three sessions from 8-11 p.m. chair of the Newport Beach Garden on Friday; 1:30-4:30 p.m. and 7:30-10:30 p.m. on Saturday. VIP guests are invited one hour Tour. “After the tour, ticket holders are early for additional tasting time. invited back to Sherman Gardens for a Brew Hee Haw will also feature live musical entertainment for the first time. While fun afterparty where we’ll announce sipping on craft brews, attendees will enjoy Orange County Oingo Boingo Tribute band Dead the prize winners.” Man’s Party during Friday’s session and Los Angeles 80s tribute act Fast Times during the Tickets are $50 for members, $60 for Saturday sessions. non-members, and includes a light For the sixth year in a row, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of OC & Inland Empire are lunch. Shuttle service to each of the partnering with the Brew Hee Haw team and will receive a portion of the proceeds. gardens on the tour is available by Tickets are available for purchase at BrewHeeHaw.com. Prices are $55 each and, if reservation for an additional fee. Click on photo for a larger image available, day-of prices are $65 each. A limited amount of Early Bird priced tickets have been Courtesy of Sherman Library & Gardens The tour will take place from 10 a.m. Horticulturist Corey Welles released for $45 each, available while supplies last. VIP tickets are available starting for $55 - 3 p.m., followed by the reception at Welles will discuss soil for Early Bird, $65 for regular admission, and, if available, $75 day-of ticket. Sherman Gardens from 3 - 5 p.m. amendments, organic fertilizers, The 6th Annual Brew Hee Haw is a 21+ only event. IDs will be checked. The Brew Ha Ha Sherman Library & Gardens is a insects, rodents, birds and other Productions team reminds all attendees to drink responsibly. nonprofit cultural center. Proceeds critters. By the end of his talk, he For more information, visit www.ocfair.com. from the tour will help support the is hoping that you will consider redesign and landscaping of the measuring the health of your frontage of Sherman Library & garden not just by the size of the Gardens on East Coast Highway. flowers, but by the diversity of For ticket information, go to crawling and flying critters you www.sigardens.org or call encounter while gardening. Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will play 949.673.2261. Advanced Reservations: Segerstrom Hall May 28-June 9 Sherman Library & Gardens is Friends Lunch & Lecture: $25; located at 2647 E. Coast Highway, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to the Segerstrom Hall stage on Non-members, $35; Friends Corona del Mar. May 28-June 9 with varying performance times. A delight for the entire family, come enjoy the Lecture only, free; Non-member story of Willy Wonka, world-famous inventor of the Everlasting Gobstopper, who has just Lecture only, $5. Day of Walk Ins: made an astonishing announcement. His marvelous – and mysterious – factory is opening Friends Lunch & Lecture: $35; its gates to a lucky few. That includes young Charlie Bucket, whose life definitely needs Non-members, $45; Friends sweetening. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing, life- Lecture only, free (RSVPs are Support NMUSD changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination. appreciated); Non-member Inclusion Month Lecture only, $10. Lunch will be Newport-Mesa Unified School served during lecture. District (NMUSD) is seeking support For reservations, call during Inclusion Month by requesting 949.673.0033. To view the menu, community members purchase a T- visit www.slgardens.org. Shirt and wear it during the month of Sherman Library & Gardens is March, as well as in April during located at 2647 E. Coast Autism Awareness Month, to promote Highway, Corona del Mar. access and inclusion for all.

Witte Lecture Series presents final speaker of the season, Joel Sartore, on Friday On Friday, April 12 from 7 - 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 13 from Courtesy of NMUSD 2 - 4 p.m., Newport Beach Public Short sleeve T-shirts are $15; long Library Foundation (NBPLF) sleeves are $20. To order a shirt, presents its final Witte Lecture, complete the order form available here culminating the 22nd annual Click on photo for a larger image and turn it in with your payment to season, with Joel Sartore, an Photo by Joan Marcus Courtesy of scfta.org Emily Luevanos at the Harper Clinic, award-winning photographer, Charlie Bucket, one of the lucky few to find a golden ticket, in Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and 425 E. 18th Street, Bldg. E2, Costa speaker, author, conservationist, the Chocolate Factory” Mesa, Calif. 92627. You may drop it off the 2018 National Geographic Get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and in person or send it via intra-district Explorer of the Year and a regular more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper. mail. Cash and checks are accepted; contributor to National Tickets to Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory start at $29 and are on sale at checks can be made payable to Geographic Magazine. www.scfta.org or by calling 714.556.2787, and at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Costa Mesa. For inquiries about group ticket savings for 10 or more, call the Group Services If you have any questions, please office at 714.755.0236. The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, June 8 will include audio contact Emily Luevanos at description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation. The Center offers many [email protected] or call services for patrons with disabilities including removable wheelchair locations, binoculars 949.515.6838. and assistive listening devices. To learn more, visit scfta.org/accessibilityinformation. One hundred percent of the money Segerstrom Center for the Arts is located at 600 Town Center Drive, Cost Mesa. raised will go towards supplemental materials benefiting students in special education.

Multi-Grammy winning Emerson String Quartet returns to Segerstrom Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the annual return of acclaimed ensemble the Emerson String Quartet, on May 14 at 8 p.m., in a program that will feature the first West Coast performance of Shostakovich and the Black Monk: A Russian Fantasy. Co-created by writer-director James Glossman and Emerson violinist Philip Setzer, this new multi-media work features seven actors in addition to the quartet and depicts the trials

Photo by Cole Sartore and challenges of composer Dmitri Shostakovich and his unwavering quest to write an opera Click on photo for a larger image based on Chekhov’s mystical tale The Black Monk. Emerson String Quartet members Joel Sartore to appear in final include Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer, violins; Lawrence Dutton, viola and Paul Watkins, Witte Lecture Series this cello. season Sartore specializes in documenting endangered species and landscapes around the world. He is the founder of the Photo Ark, a 25-year documentary project to save species and habitats. “It is folly to think that we can destroy one species and ecosystem after another and not affect humanity,” Sartore said. “When we save species, we’re actually saving ourselves.” Sartore and the Photo Ark are the subjects of the television series RARE, in which he documents some of the most endangered creatures left on Earth. Friday night, April 12 includes a Click on photo for a larger image lecture and community Photo by Jurgen Frank conversation with a light supper Courtesy of scfta.org and wine. Cost: NBPLF Emerson Quartet Members: $58; Non-members, The cast includes acclaimed stage and screen veterans David Strathairn (Dmitri $63. Saturday afternoon, April 13 Shostakovich), Sean Astin (Josef Stalin, Stalin as Pesotsky), Ali Breneman (Tanya, Nina includes a lecture and Q&A with Shostakovich), Evelyn McGee Colbert (Margarita Shostakovich, Varvara Nikolayevna and coffee & dessert. Cost: NBPLF others), Alex Glossman (Young Dmitri Shostakovich, Kovrin), Paul Murphy (The Black Monk, Members: $38; Non-members, Pesotsky) and Linda Setzer (Irina Shostakovich and others). $43. Both sessions include book Shostakovich and The Black Monk: A Russian Fantasy was co-commissioned by the sales & signing. Takes place in Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival, Princeton University and Tanglewood Music Festival, Central Library’s Friends Room, and has been presented at the Ravinia Music Festival, Wolf Trap, in Seoul, South Korea and 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport at Stony Brook University. Beach. Single tickets start at $49 and are now available online at www.scfta.org, at the Box Each of the events is free, but Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling 714.556.2787. For inquiries tickets are required, as space is about group ticket savings of 10 or more, call the Group Services office at 714.755.0236. limited. For tickets, visit http://nbplfoundation.org/content/The- Witte-Lectures.html. For more information, email [email protected] or call 949.717.3818. Students encouraged to apply for City scholarships The City of Newport Beach Ackerman Scholarship Program is open to qualified students seeking a higher education. This year, the City has seven $700 scholarships available. The application deadline is Monday, April 22 at 5 p.m. To be eligible for consideration of a scholarship, applicants must be a child residing in Newport Beach, or a child of a regular, full-time Newport Beach City employee; graduating from high school in 2019 and accepted to attend an accredited two-year community college or four-year college/university or transferring from a two-year community college to an accredited four-year college/university in Fall 2019; and have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Interested applicants are required to complete an application, which includes three essay questions. Additional required documentation include two reference letters (one from a teacher and one from a coach or mentor), sealed official high school or community college transcripts, and the results of completed SAT and/or ACT exams. The criteria used to evaluate the application materials include financial need, scholastic standing, test scores, leadership at school or in the community, reference letters, and content and quality of the required essays. The top seven applicants will be selected to each receive a $700 scholarship that can be used for tuition, books, laboratory and/or academic fees. Applications and additional details about the scholarship program are available online at www.newportbeachca.gov/scholarshipapplication. All required material must be received in the City’s Human Resources Department no later than Monday, April 22 at 5 p.m. Complete application packages must be delivered by mail, postmarks will not be accepted, or in person addressed to: City of Newport Beach, Human Resources Department, Scholarship Program, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660. All applicants will be notified of their standing by email on or before Thursday, May 30. The Carl Ackerman Family Trust donated commercial property to the City in 1992 directing the split of lease proceeds, with the City receiving 40 percent and the UC Irvine Foundation receiving 60 percent. In 2003, the Ackerman property was sold and divided up per the terms of the Ackerman Trust. The City’s portion of the sale proceeds was divided to dedicate 75 percent for high-tech library equipment and the remaining 25 percent for the City’s scholarship program. By Council Resolution 2003-51, the scholarship program funds were invested with 25 percent of the interest earned dedicated to fund the annual scholarship program.

Balboa Island Parade set for June 2, locals encouraged to enter The 26th Annual Balboa Island Parade is coming Sunday, June 2, beginning at 11 a.m. along Marine Avenue. This year’s theme, “Our Treasured Island,” will feature children on bikes, Island dogs, decorated golf carts, vintage cars, the USC Marching Band, Keystone Cops, drill teams, marching bands, local dignitaries and much more. Come for the parade and stay for the after party featuring live music and dancing in the street at the fire station in the 100 block of Marine Avenue. Bring your beach chairs and come take part in the Island’s summer season kickoff. The bridge closes at 10:45, so arrive early. Click on photo for a larger image Photos by Lana Johnson OASIS Senior Center entry in a past Balboa Island Parade The Parade is sending a shout-out for Parade entries. If you would like to be in the parade, you will need to be at the staging area, next to Union Bank on Bayside Drive, by 9:30 a.m. The Parade organizes on Bayside Drive, crosses the Balboa Island Bridge, travels down Marine Avenue and ends at the fire station (approximately 2 1/2 blocks). From pets and golf carts to bands/drill teams, wagons, bike and skateboards – or better yet, create your own – all are welcome to join the Parade. The deadline for entries is Saturday, May 11. There will be a selection committee to review all entries and respond to you by Saturday, May 18, regarding the acceptance of your entry. Participants will need to provide a brief description of their entry. This is the information the emcees announce as the parade passes them. Any unique information about the entry or its participants is appreciated. Additional comments can always be added later, if necessary. You will also need to fill out an entry and liability release form and will receive judging guidelines.

Click on photo for a larger image Expect to see the Keystone Cops again this year Entries will be judged in a variety of categories including Best Float; Best Golf Cart; Best Bands (by school levels); Best Kids, Youth and Music Groups; and Best Dog Group. Special Awards include City Council, Judges, Spirit, Theme, People’s Choice, Parade Chairman’s, Grand Marshal’s, Most Whimsical and Family/Block Challenge. Auto judging (collector vehicles) will be conducted prior to the Parade, with those wishing to compete for awards needing to appear at the staging area next to Union Bank on Bayside Drive by 10 a.m. Judging categories include Best Sedan, Best Convertible, Best Post War Classic Car (25+ years), Best American Car, Best Coupe, Best Pre-War Car, Best Truck and Best Foreign Car. Awards will be presented at the All Island Pancake Breakfast at the Carole Beek Center on Saturday, June 15. The Parade is sponsored by the Balboa Island Improvement Association. For more information and to request entry/release forms and guidelines, call 949.673.2281, email [email protected], or visit visit www.balboaislandNB.org. Return entry forms to the Balboa Island Museum or Wilma’s Patio, or mail them to: BIIA, P.O. Box 64, Balboa Island, CA 92662.

Save the Date: 25th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk Save the date for the 25th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk, taking place on Sunday, May 19 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. This outdoor art show along the South Bayfront Promenade features more than a mile of art and live music. The premier showcase for talented local artists, this much-anticipated event kicks off the Island’s summer season. Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of Balboa Island Artwalk “Regatta Face-Off,” an original oil by Debra Huse, featured in last year’s Artwalk The show welcomes 100 artists exhibiting fine jewelry, blown glass, sculpture and photography. Spectators will enjoy live music throughout the day on five stages along the walk. Featured musicians include Gary Gould, The Retros, Jim Roberts, Don Ross & Rose and the Rick Sherman Duo. The Artwalk is presented by Mary Hardesty Realty and admission is free. For additional information, contact Mary Beth Saucerman at 949.548.1758 or email [email protected].

Newport Dunes welcomes visually impaired kids to Easter egg hunt Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort welcomes Blind Children’s Learning Center students back to the sandy shores for a special sensory Easter egg hunt on Friday, April 19 from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Having partnered with Newport Dunes to host the unique Easter egg hunt for more than 15 years, the Santa Ana based nonprofit and 70 of its students, ages 1 - 8 years old, will kick off the holiday weekend with a sensory egg hunt featuring special beeping eggs donated by the OC Sheriff’s Department. Used as training devices for the OC Sheriff’s Department Hazardous Devices Section, the plastic eggs will be carefully placed in a safe, grassy section of Newport Dunes’ expansive waterfront property. The beeping Easter eggs provide an innovative solution to help visually impaired children take part in a favorite Easter tradition.

Click on photo for a larger image Submitted photo “This is an event that we look forward to every year, and we cherish the meaningful partnership that we have with Blind Children’s Learning Center,” said Brian Ross, executive director of Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. “Having the opportunity to provide an unforgettable holiday celebration for these amazing kids and their families with the help of various members of our community is an experience we are truly grateful for.” The OC Sheriff’s Department will be on-site along with their OCSD Bomb Squad dogs to interact with the students, giving them a valuable sensory experience. Blind Children’s Learning Center staff and parent volunteers will assist and give support to the children during the Easter egg hunt. Following the hunt, each student will be given an Easter basket filled with candy and toys. A beachfront picnic lunch for the children, staff and volunteers will be provided by Newport Dunes’ waterfront restaurant, Back Bay Bistro, and the kids will have the opportunity to visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is located at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call 949.729.3863 or visit www.newportdunes.com.

Library to welcome local author Deborah Gaal On Wednesday, April 17 from 7 - 8:30 p.m., enjoy an evening with local author Deborah Gaal, who has written two full-length works of fiction and received the San Diego State University Writer’s Conference “Editor’s Choice Award.” Her most recent novel, The Dream Stitcher, was selected as a finalist in Debut Fiction of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award, established in 1950 to recognize outstanding works of Jewish literature. Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of NBPL Local author Deborah Gaal to appear at Central Library on April 17 The Dream Stitcher tells the story of a Newport Beach woman in the year 2008 on the brink of home foreclosure, who moves her mother into her home to make ends meet. With Mom comes a 6 ft. x 14 ft. replica of the Bayeux Tapestry that holds long-buried secrets, including the revelation that Mom knows how to sew. Attempts to uncover the past lead to a young Jewish woman in Poland who has the power to sew dreams into reality and is tasked by the Germans during World War II to decipher the symbols in the iconic Bayeux Tapestry. Meanwhile, she is working against them, using her magic to raise money for guns to help her lover launch the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

BookPleasures says of The Dream Stitcher, “It is difficult to convey the full flavor of this great feast of a novel which is an intriguing blend of thriller, history, love, war, magic, deception and tragedy all wrapped together in a neat package with an unexpected ending.” Gaal will talk about the genesis of the book and the themes in the novel, touching on their relevance in today’s world. Admission to this event is free, however, space is limited so registration is recommended. To register, click here. This event takes place in Central Library’s Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, visit www.newportbeachlibrary.com.

Don’t miss these April event at the OC Fair & Event Center The month of April is filled with exciting happenings, from Fight Club OC and Imaginology to an Easter Celebration and America’s Pet Expo – you won’t want to miss these spring events. -Saturday, April 6, Inflatable Run & Festival: The Inflatable Run is an all-ages family event featuring a 5k inflatable obstacle course, plus fun games, shows and attractions in the festival area from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Price varies. Parking is $9.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of OC Fair & Event Center Science fun awaits at Imaginology -Friday, April 12 - Sunday, April 14, Imaginology: Young scientists, artists and engineers will discover their callings at this exciting three-day exploration of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) with topics and careers. Students are encouraged to explore the possibilities as they learn by doing at a variety of workshops and exhibits. There will be plenty of entertainment and food will be available for purchase. Friday, April 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, April 13 - 14, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Free Admission. Parking is free on Friday; $9 on Saturday and Sunday. -Saturday, April 13, Festival Ranchero at OC Market Place: Festival Ranchero is a night of dancing, food and fun, featuring Lalo Mora, Dueto Las Azucenas, El Mariachi Moya and Mariachi Latino beginning at 6 p.m. at OC Market Place. Admission: $10, standing; $20 general admission. -Saturday, April 20, Torqued: Spocom USA presents Torqued, a “Modern Muscle” car show in Lot I & OC Promenade from 1- 6 p.m. Admission: $15, online presale; $20 at the door.

Click on photo for a larger image Two Easter egg hunts are planned at OC’s Centennial Farm -Sunday, April 20, Easter Celebration at OC Market Place/Centennial Farm: Celebrate Easter a day early from 10:30 - 2 p.m. Come see the Easter Bunny for photos in Hussong’s. There will be two Easter egg hunts at the OC Fair’s Centennial Farm at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The first 500 kids will receive an Easter bag for collecting all of their goodies. Be sure to visit the vendors and concession stands for plenty of candy. Admission: Ages 12 and under, free; Ages 13 and over, $2. Parking is free through Gates 2 and 10.

Click on photo for a larger image -Friday, April 26 - Sunday, April 28, America’s Pet Expo: The largest pet and pet product expo, America’s Family Pet Expo features retailers, groomers, hobbyists, rescue organizations, breeders and pet experts, with a great show of dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, small and large animals, plus entertainment and attractions. Friday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Admission: $16 online presale, $18 at the door; $14 seniors (60+); $11 children (ages 6 - 12); free for kids 5 and younger. Active and retired military members are free with valid ID. Parking is $9. OC Fair & Event Center and the OC Market Place are located at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, visit www.ocfair.com.

For A Good Cause From Golf to Galas: Supporting Our Community

Courtesy TripAdvisor 30th Annual Olive Crest Grocery Industry Golf Tournament | April 12 | Golfers will receive a complimentary Tommy Bahama gift card to spend at the on-site store followed by lunch, an awards ceremony and dinner. 7 a.m. Registration; 9 a.m. Tee Off. Contact: Sandra Bond at 657.622.4092 or email [email protected]. www.olivecrest.org/oc Takes place at The Resort at Pelican Hill Golf Club, 22800 S. Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast. UCP-OC | April 13 at 5 p.m. | UCP-OC’s, “Life Without Limits Gala,” celebrates a life without limits for children with disabilities and the supporters who make it all possible. The event includes a gourmet dinner, hosted beverages, fantastic auction items and live entertainment. Tickets: $500. Contact: Elizabeth Beas at 949.333.6452, or [email protected]. www.ucpoc.org/gala Takes place at the Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. OASIS Senior Center | April 13 from 5-9 p.m. | Ole! Ole! Fiesta Fantastica is the annual spring fundraiser presented by Friends of OASIS. Enjoy a fun-filled evening of wining, dining, dancing and gaming including a wheel of fortune, a silent auction and surprise balloon sales with prizes donated by restaurants, retail shops and local services. Live music by Tears of Joy. Tickets are $45. Sponsorship opportunities are available from $250 - $5,000. Contact: Call Sharon at 1.435.640.3634, Barbara at 949.633.1514, or the Friends of OASIS office at 949.718.1800 for more information. www.friendsofoasis.org Takes place at OASIS Senior Center, 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar. Southern California Hospice Foundation | April 16 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Southern California Hospice Foundation’s annual golf tournament is a place where you or your company can become active members of the SCHF Family, as they offer a forum to mingle with individuals of common background who share the beliefs that hospice is a vital, indispensable service for our community. Join the day’s festivities as an individual player, sponsor, or both. You will enjoy breathtaking ocean views from every hole, offering a unique golf experience you will not soon forget. Bring a guest, client, or colleague and enjoy the ultimate Southern California golfing experience. Your support allows this organization to continue to celebrate life and restore hope throughout the years to come. Ticket information: Individual, $600; Sponsorship opportunities from $1,000 - $30,000. Contact: Michelle Wulfestieg at [email protected], or call 877.661.0087. www.socalhospicefoundation.org/events/life-links-love-annual-charity- golf-tournament Takes place at The Resort at Pelican Hill Golf Club, 22800 S. Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast.

Click on photo for a larger image Photo by Rich Lasalle Hoag Hospital Foundation | April 25 at 9 a.m. | 32nd Annual Circle 1000 Founders’ Celebration Brunch is an inspirational and priceless opportunity for cancer survivors, family, friends, and Hoag supporters to connect and commemorate the strides made in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Honoring the Hoag Cancer Institute, this year’s guest speaker is writer, comedian and actor Mack Dryden. The event recognizes and celebrates the special group of donors who have played an integral role in building the Hoag Cancer Institute into a world-class community resource. Circle 1000 has expanded to more than 1,000 friends and has raised more than $19 million for the Cancer Institute. Tickets: $1,000 - $30,000. Contact: www.hoaghospitalfoundation.org; www.hoagpromise.org Takes place at the Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. WHW | April 27 at 11 a.m. | “Wanted! WHW’s Wild Wild West Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show,” when WHW supporters will empower employment success in the style of the old West at a fun event that includes a robust silent auction, martini bar, whiskey tasting, gourmet luncheon, inspiring messages, an exciting live auction and a Western-themed fashion show featuring WHW’s Deja New. Tickets: $225; $2,000 per table. Contact: Janie Best at 949.631.2333, ext. 316, or [email protected]. www.whw.org Takes place at Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Alzheimer's Association – Women #ENDALZ Luncheon | May 3 beginning at 10:30 a.m. | The Women #ENDALZ Luncheon is an event driven by influential women who bring community leaders together to support the mission to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Contact: Kenzie Durham at 949.426.8544 or [email protected]. Takes place at Fashion Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. OC Marathon | May 3-5 | Sponsored by the San Diego County Credit Union, runners can choose between a full marathon, a half marathon, or a 5k. Tickets: $35 for the 5k; $104 for the marathon and $99 for the half marathon. Contact: To register, email [email protected]. www.ocmarathon.com Takes place at: The 5k at the OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa; the marathon and half marathon at Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Boys Scouts of America Orange County | May 4 | Opening Day at Newport Sea Base. Celebrating more than 82 years of the Newport Sea Base. Contact: www.ocbsa.org Takes place at Newport Sea Base, 1931 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Big Brothers Big Sisters 42nd Annual Golf Tournament | May 6 | Step out onto the green for this annual golf tournament which raises funds for the agency’s life-changing mentorship programs. The day includes unlimited food trucks and on-course contests, as well as a helicopter ball drop and live music at the sunset reception. Foursomes and sponsorships sell out quickly. Sponsorships from $5,000. Contact: Laura Marcum at 714.619.7034, or email [email protected]. www.ocbigs.org Takes place at Newport Beach Country Club, One Clubhouse Drive, Newport Beach. Boys Hope Girls Hope of Southern California | May 8 | The Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH) Golfers Classic features a keynote address from Boys Hope Girls Hope graduate and two- time NFL Champion Greg Scruggs. Go to the News & Events page for more information at www.bhghsocal.org. Celebrating 25 years, BHGH is helping disadvantaged youth reach their full potential through housing and educational scholarships through college. Contact: BHGH Executive Director Tim Rogers at 949.515.8833 or email [email protected] Takes place at The Resort at Pelican Hill Golf Club, 22800 S. Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast. Laura’s House Brighter Futures Luncheon | May 10 beginning at 11 a.m. | Join Laura’s House at its fourth annual spring lunch-and-learn event featuring beautifully decorated tables by the creative table hostesses and sponsors, an impressive opportunity drawing and a luncheon program. Table hostesses needed. Tickets: $125; Sponsorships from $3,500. Contact: www.laurashouse.org Takes place at Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Girl Scouts of America Voice for Girls | May 10 | Girl Scouts of Orange County’s signature think tank is back! Join community and business leaders for Voice for Girls presented by BNY Mellon Wealth Management. This year’s forum focuses on advancing diversity and gender equality in the workplace with keynote, L. Song Richardson, dean and chancellor’s professor law at the UCI School of Law. Contact: For more information, visit www.girlscoutsoc.org/voiceofgirls. Takes place at Newport Beach Country Club, One Clubhouse Drive, Newport Beach. March for Babies | May 11 with registration at 7 a.m.; walk at 8:30 a.m. | March for Babies is a walk event benefiting March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit for pregnancy and infant health. When you join March for Babies, you stand with thousands of people across the country who share your commitment to building a brighter future for us all. Contact: Mia Eadington at 949.263.1100, or email at [email protected] Takes place at OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. CASA Pinwheel Project | May 11 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Come view 3,100 pinwheels representing the number of children in the OC foster care system which will be planted on the Neiman Marcus/Bloomingdale’s Lawn at Fashion Island during Foster Care Awareness Month. Select stores and restaurants at Fashion Island will be offering discounts and specials to CASA supporters who donate. Learn how you can sponsor a pinwheel and help a youth in foster care for as little as $5 at www.casaoc.org/pinwheel Contact: www.casaoc.org Takes place at Fashion Island, 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. CHOC Children’s Classic | May 13 | The CHOC Children’s Classic attracts the community’s leading philanthropists, business leaders and true golf enthusiasts who truly care about children and the future of their care. Presented by the CHOC Glass Slipper Guild. Contact: Edgar Patino at 714.509.8269, or email [email protected]. chocgolf.org Takes place at The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 S. Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast.

Click on photo for a larger image Photo by W erkit Photography 7th Annual KidWorks Classic Golf Tournament | May 15 beginning at 9 a.m. | This tournament supports critical educational opportunities like tutoring, academic enrichment and leadership training offered by KidWorks, a 26-year-old nonprofit organization, raising much-needed funds for programs that change the lives of at-risk youth living in challenging Sana Ana neighborhoods. Golfer registration includes a Bloody Mary bar, breakfast, gourmet on-course food and cocktails, on-course contests, plus a dinner and awards ceremony. The scramble-style tournament begins with a 9 a.m. registration, breakfast and access to the driving range, followed by an 11 a.m. shotgun start. At 4:45 p.m., enjoy the festivities at the 19th Hole Reception along with Dinner. Contact: Lisa Gels at 714.834.9400, ext. 126, or [email protected] for more information and sponsorship opportunities. www.kidworksoc.org Takes place at Pelican Hill Golf Club, 22800 S. Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of KidW orks Annual Childhelp Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic | May 16 with registration at 8:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. | Join the Orange County chapter of Childhelp at its Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic to do what we can to change the lives of abused children,when we bring together the Orange County community and beyond for a great day of golf, networking and entertainment in support of the programs of Childhelp. The tournament is SOLD OUT but sponsorships are still available from $500. Contact: Gwen Forquer at 949.310.4232, or email [email protected]. www.childhelp.com Takes place at The Pelican Hill Golf Course, 22800 S. Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of Rich Saul Memorial Golf Clsssic Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year | May 18 | On March 10, the official Man & Woman of the Year competition kicked off. It’s a 10-week blind fundraising campaign where each dollar raised per candidate counts as one vote. The competitors don’t know who wins until the Grand Finale at this event. Donate today to cast your vote for the next Man of the Year and Woman of the Year. Candidates who raise more than $50,000 are able to name an LLS research grant in someone’s honor or memory. Contact: www.lls.org/ocie Takes place at The Newport Beach Marriott, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Rock for Our Riders to benefit Back Bay Therapeutic Riding Club (BBTRC) | May 19 from 3-7 p.m. | Rock your casual attire at this outdoor lawn event. Festivities include a spring dinner and bar, bidding on live and silent auction items, original artworks on display for the silent auction, dancing until dusk and country rock entertainment by Scott Helmer. Tickets: Open table seating, $150. Sponsorships which include program recognition and complimentary drink tickets: Two-ticket package, $1,000; Table for six, $2,500; Table for 10, $5,000 and Main Sponsor, $10,000 which includes a stage-front table for 10, stage signage and 10 complimentary drinks. Valet parking. The BBTRC is dedicated to providing an avenue for improving the quality of life of children, youth and adults with physical and developmental disabilities through recreational and structured horseback riding and other unique therapeutic activities. Contact: To register and for more information, visit www.backbaytrc.org Takes place at the Merrell Estate, 2182 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach. Hot Ticket Leukemia Cup Regatta to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | June 1 and 2 | Featuring the Harbor 20 Fleet and Junior Sailing Regatta. This is a unique and progressive series of sailing events that combines the joy of boating with the important task of raising money to cure cancer. Crew members seek donations from friends, family, co- workers and employers to sponsor their boat. Contact: www.lls.org/ocie Takes place at The Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. Audi • INFINITI • Volvo Golf Classic to benefit Mission Hospital | June 6 | Presented by the Mission Hospital Foundation. Contact: www.mission4health.com/foundation Takes place at The Resort at Pelican Hill Golf Club, 22800 S. Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast. 15th Annual 44 Women for Orangewood Scholarship Luncheon benefiting Orangewood Foundation | June 7 | The 44 Women for Orangewood 15th Annual Scholarship Luncheon is an inspiring afternoon to raise money for Orangewood Foundation. Presented by Haig and Hien Papaian, the event will feature guest speaker Elizabeth Smart, author of Where There’s Hope: Healing, Moving Forward and Never Giving Up. Schedule: Champagne Sponsor Reception, 10:30 a.m.; Luncheon, 12 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are available from $550 to $15,000. To view the sponsorship packet, visit https://orangewoodfoundation.org/wp- content/uploads/2019/03/15th-Annual-44WFO-Scholarship-Luncheon-Sponsor-Deck- 03.14.19.pdf. To register, visit https://orangewoodfoundation.org/2019-scholarship-lunch- tickets/. About Elizabeth Smart: The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. Elizabeth was abducted on June 5, 2002, and her captors controlled her by threatening to kill her and her family if she tried to escape. Fortunately, the police safely returned Elizabeth back to her family on March 12, 2003, after being held a prisoner for nine grueling months. Through this traumatic experience, Elizabeth has become an advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery programs, and national legislation. Elizabeth triumphantly testified before her captor and the world about the very private nightmare she suffered during her abduction, which led to conviction. Contact: Jeff Gilstrap at [email protected]. www.orangewoodfoundation.org/44lunch Takes place at the Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. 2019 Goodwill of Orange County Golf Classic | June 10 | Proceeds from this event support the Tierney Center for Veterans Services, which helps veterans and their families gain access to resources that enhance their lives. In 2018, more than $185,000 was raised to support the Tierney Center for Veterans Services. Contact: Call 714.480.3355 or email [email protected]. www.ocgoodwill.org Takes place The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 S. Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast. 2019 Beacon of Light Ball benefiting The Lighthouse | June 15 from 6-10 p.m. | Kalfayan Merjanian, LLP and Titan HST in collaboration with Newport Beach Police Association Foundation cordially invite you to the Midsummer Night’s Dream-themed Beacon of Light Ball. The event is benefiting Orangewood Foundation in an effort to stop human trafficking and support the survivors. The event is black tie attire. Sponsorship opportunities are available from $3,000 to $50,000. To view the sponsorship packet, visit https://orangewoodfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Beacon-of-Light-Ball-Final- Sponsorship-Package.pdf. To register, visit https://orangewoodfoundation.ejoinme.org/bolb2019 Contact: Jeff Gilstrap at [email protected]. www.BeaconOfLightBall.org Takes place at The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 S. Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast. 3rd Annual Grocery Industry’s Pick A Purse to benefit Olive Crest | July 12 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Enjoy a great lunch and opportunity drawings. Leave with a brand new purse and know the proceeds are helping at-risk youth and families. Every purse is valued at more than $150. Purses by Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Tory Burch and many more. Check-in and Purse Preview, 11 a.m.; Luncheon, 12 p.m. Tickets are limited: a table of 10 is $2,500; individual tickets, $250. To purchase tickets, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/cOf/. Attire: Thursday Best. Complimentary valet parking. Contact: Sandra Bond at 714.543.5437, ext. 1188 or email [email protected]. www.olivecrest.org/oc Takes place at Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. SAVE THE DATE: Hoag Summer Fest | July 18 | More details to come. Contact: www.hoaghospitalfoundation.org; www.hoagpromise.org Takes place at the Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. Michael Change Tennis Classic | July 20 and July 26-28 | More details to come. Contact: www.nbtctennis.com Takes place at the Newport Beach Tennis Club, 2601 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach. Hot Ticket Leukemia Cup Regatta to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | August 10 and 11 | Featuring the FARR 40 International Fleet and PHRF Fleet. This is a unique and progressive series of sailing events that combines the joy of boating with the important task of raising money to cure cancer. Crew members seek donations from friends, family, co- workers and employers to sponsor their boat. Contact: www.lls.org/ocie Takes place at The Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. Laura’s House 25th Annual Gala | September 7 beginning at 5:30 p.m. | Enjoy a cocktail reception, silent & live auctions and dinner. They will be honoring individuals and corporations that have contributed integral support to the programs and services we provide. Sponsorships, tickets and advertisements will be available. Contact: www.laurashouse.org Takes place at the Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. New, Now, Next: The OCMA Affair | October 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.

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Newport Beach Public Library Hosts Events, Workshops Click on photo for a larger image Submitted photo Upcoming Events & Workshops Financial Literacy Workshop: Financial Safety, April 9 from 1-2:30 p.m. Representatives from Bank of America will explain how you can better protect yourself against fraud and identity theft. Workshop topic include: Fraud and identity theft and how to protect yourself; Scams, including what they are and how to spot one; and What to do if your financial information is compromised. This event is open to Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy participants and the general public. Space is very limited. Please register to reserve your seat. To register, click here.Call 949.717.3874 or [email protected] for assistance. Takes place in Central Library’s Sword Meeting Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Blast Off! Outer Space Crafts, April 9 from 4-5 p.m. Libraries are out-of-this-world! Blast off by making outer space crafts to celebrate National Library Week. No registration is required. Geared for ages 3 and up. Funding for this program is donated by the Friends of the Library. Takes place at the Mariners Library Branch, 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. SCORE Workshop, April 9 from 5:30-8:45 p.m. (Check in from 5:30-6 p.m.) This free series of business workshops is funded by Friends of the Library. Geared to adults. For more information and to register, visit www.orangecounty.score.org. Takes place at the Central Library Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Book Discussion Group, April 10 from 9:15-11 a.m. The Charlotte “Charlie” Alexander Book Discussion Group will be discussing, Imagine me Gone by Adam Haslet. Synopsis: When Margaret’s ancé, John, is hospitalized for depression in 1960s London, she faces a choice: Carry on with their plans despite what she now knows of his condition, or back away from the suffering it may bring her. She decides to marry him. Imagine Me Gone is the unforgettable story of what unfolds from this act of love and faith. Doors open at 9 a.m.; Free; no reserved seating and registration isn’t necessary. If you haven’t finished or read the book, come anyway. Presented by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. Takes place in Central Library’s Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

LEGO Block Party, April 10 from 3-4 p.m. Design, build and invent with LEGOs at this fun, creative program! No registration required. Takes place at Mariners Branch Library, 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. STEAMworks: The Puppet Musical, April 11 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. It’s National Library Week! Science meets Arts & Crafts as Noteworthy Puppets presents STEAMworks: The Puppet Musical. Whiz kids Max & Julie embark on a Hip-Hop musical STEAM adventure as they strive to take the top prize at the Science Fair. Geared toward ages 3 - 8. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Funded by generous donations from the Friends of the Library. Takes place at the Balboa Library Branch, 100 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach.

Click on photo for a larger image College Planning for Freshmen and Sophomores, April 11 from 7-8 p.m. This will be good timing as freshmen and sophomores are planning their classes out for the following academic year. To many freshmen and sophomores, things like the SAT, college essays and applications seem a lifetime away. But there are other aspects of college planning that are important today. NBPL created this seminar to help freshmen and sophomores understand how what they are doing today – like participating in their classes, getting involved in activities, and developing good habits – will help them be more successful when they eventually apply to college. Presented by Collegewise in partnership with Newport Beach Public Library Teen Services. Audience: High school freshmen and sophomores. This is a free event. When you register online, you will receive a confirmation email from this address: [email protected]. Please add that email address to your contacts and check your junk or spam mail if you don’t receive a confirmation. If you have any questions regarding your registration, contact [email protected]. Takes place in Central Library’s Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Witte Lecture Series: Joel Sartore, April 12 from 7-9 p.m. and April 13 from 2-4 p.m. The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation (NBPLF) presents a Witte Lecture with Joel Sartore, an award-winning photographer, speaker, author, conservationist, the 2018 National Geographic Explorer of the Year, and a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine. Sartore specializes in documenting endangered species and landscapes around the world. He is the founder of the Photo Ark, a 25-year documentary project to save species and habitats. “It is folly to think that we can destroy one species and ecosystem after another and not affect humanity,” Sartore said. “When we save species, we’re actually saving ourselves.” Sartore and the Photo Ark are the subjects of the television series RARE, in which he documents some of the most endangered creatures left on Earth. In addition to National Geographic, Sartore contributes to Audubon, Geo, The New York Times and Smithsonian. He has authored several books, including Photo Ark: A World Worth Saving, and RARE: Portraits of America’s Endangered Species. Friday night, April 12 includes a lecture and community conversation with a light supper and wine. Cost: NBPLF Members: $58; Non-members, $63. Saturday afternoon, April 13 includes a lecture and Q&A with coffee & dessert. Cost: NBPLF Members: $38; Non-members, $43. Both sessions include book sales & signing. Each of the events is free, but tickets are required, as space is limited. For tickets, visit http://nbplfoundation.org/content/The-Witte-Lectures.html. For more information, email [email protected], or call 949.717.3818. Takes place in Central Library’s Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of Cole Sartore “Attitude, Simulations, and Whimsey: Artist Book as Object” opens on April 13. The Newport Beach City Arts Commission presents “Attitude, Simulations, and Whimsy: Artist Book as Object,” a special exhibit featuring the work of 22 University of California Irvine art students, from April 13 through May 11. As part of their curriculum, students researched the history and creative production of artists’ books at the special collections department of UCI’s Langston Library. They explored the infinite possibilities of constructing and organizing data, or in some cases, interweaving visual narratives using unusual materials, color, line and form. Their reinterpretations take many different forms from sculpted trees to unique containers – creating handmade one-of-a kind projects. You are invited to attend the exhibition opening reception on Saturday, April 13 from 2-4 p.m. on the second floor of Central Library. Takes place in Central Library’s second floor exhibition space, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of NBPL Meet a Police Officer!, April 13 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Libraries make strong communities, and so do our community helpers! Meet Police Officer Fabbri and learn all about our Newport Beach Police Department. She has even invited us to sit in her police car. Join us as we celebrate National Library Week with NBPD and this fun event. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. This event is funded by generous donations from the Friends of the Library. Takes place in Central Library’s Children’s Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. LEGO Saturdays, April 13 from 12-3 p.m. From buildings to action figures, design, build and invent with LEGOs at this casual, but creative program for elementary age children. No registration required. (Not held the first Saturday of the month.) Takes place in Central Library’s Children’s Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

AP Teen Study Hall, April 14 and 28 from 12-4:30 p.m. Busy preparing for AP exams? NBPL is opening up the Friends Meeting Room at the Central Library as a study space exclusively for teens. You bring your schoolwork and study pals, they’ll provide WiFi and snacks. Funded by generous contributions from the Friends of the Library. Age level: Students 9th - 12th grade taking AP tests in May 2019. It’s Your Estate: Planning for Incapacity, April 15 from 10-11 a.m. This annual eight-week series of workshops provides attendees with education and practical solutions to financial and estate planning issues, so they can be in charge of their estates during their lifetimes and beyond. These free workshops are presented as a community service – for education only. Nothing will be sold, and professional advisers will not be given attendees’ contact information. Series moderator is Peter Kote, award-winning founder of Professional Fiduciary Services, which provides trustee, executor services and charitable counseling for individuals and organizations. He will lead these workshops with the assistance of other financial experts. This program made possible by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. No reservations needed. Runs through May 20. For a complete schedule of upcoming financial workshops, visit the Library website calendar. LEGO Block Party, April 17 from 3-4 p.m. Design, build and invent with LEGOs at this fun, creative program! No registration required. Takes place at Mariners Branch Library, 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Meet Author Deborah Gaal, April 17 from 7-8:30 p.m.Enjoy an evening with local author Deborah Gaal, who has written two full-length works of fiction and received the San Diego State University Writer’s Conference “Editor’s Choice Award.” Her most recent novel, The Dream Stitcher, was selected as a finalist in Debut Fiction of the 2018 National Jewish Book Award, established in 1950 to recognize outstanding works of Jewish literature. The Dream Stitcher tells the story of a Newport Beach woman in the year 2008 on the brink of home foreclosure, who moves her mother into her home to make ends meet. With Mom comes a 6 ft. x 14 ft. replica of the Bayeux Tapestry that holds long-buried secrets, including the revelation that Mom knows how to sew. Attempts to uncover the past lead to a young Jewish woman in Poland who has the power to sew dreams into reality and is tasked by the Germans during World War II to decipher the symbols in the iconic Bayeux Tapestry. Meanwhile, she is working against them, using her magic to raise money for guns to help her lover launch the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. BookPleasures says of The Dream Stitcher, “It is difficult to convey the full flavor of this great feast of a novel which is an intriguing blend of thriller, history, love, war, magic, deception and tragedy all wrapped together in a neat package with an unexpected ending.” Gaal will talk about the genesis of the book and the themes in the novel, touching on their relevance in today’s world. Admission to this event is free, however, space is limited so registration is recommended. Register here. Takes place in Central Library’s Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

LEGO Saturdays, April 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. From buildings to action figures, design, build and invent with LEGOs at this casual, but creative program for elementary age children. No registration required. (Not held the first Saturday of the month.) Takes place in Central Library’s Children’s Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. It’s Your Estate: Living Trust and Beyond, April 22 from 10-11 a.m. This annual eight-week series of workshops provides attendees with education and practical solutions to financial and estate planning issues, so they can be in charge of their estates during their lifetimes and beyond. These free workshops are presented as a community service – for education only. Nothing will be sold, and professional advisers will not be given attendees’ contact information. Series moderator is Peter Kote, award-winning founder of Professional Fiduciary Services, which provides trustee, executor services and charitable counseling for individuals and organizations. He will lead these workshops with the assistance of other financial experts. This program made possible by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. No reservations needed. Runs through May 20. For a complete schedule of upcoming financial workshops, visit the Library website calendar. Medicine in Our Backyard, April 20 from 7-8:30 p.m. NBPL Foundation, in partnership with UC Irvine Health, presents Medicine in Our Backyard, a series of lectures featuring internationally known UC Irvine Health physicians who will discuss research and cutting- edge technology in their various fields of expertise. Speakers: Freddie Combs, MD and Erin Lin, DO; Title: Update on breast cancer screening and treatment. Dr. Erin H. Lin is a board- certified surgical oncologist who specializes in breast health promotion and breast surgical treatment. Dr. Lin has expertise in both benign and malignant tumor lumpectomy and mastectomy surgeries, using techniques that minimize scarring and preserve skin and nipples. She is also skilled in intraoperative radiation therapy and image-guided minimal invasive biopsy. Dr. Freddie J. Combs is a UC Irvine Health board-certified radiologist who specializes in the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. Dr. Combs’ clinical interests include high-risk screening, diagnostic procedures and breast density assessment. He has done research with the UC Irvine Beckman Laser Institute & Medical Clinic, measuring breast tissue using diffuse optical spectroscopic imaging. He also is involved in research to improve techniques for localizing breast cancers prior to surgery. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Lecture and Q&A from 7 - 8:30 p.m. No charge to attend. Takes place in Central Library Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. LEGO Block Party, April 24 from 3-4 p.m. Design, build and invent with LEGOs at this fun, creative program! No registration required. Takes place at Mariners Branch Library, 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Beyond the Canvas – The Great Masters in Art: Tintoretto, April 24 from 7-8 p.m. This season, award-winning professor Jacqueline Hahn will explore the Great Masters, in this fascinating art lecture series on legendary artists’ lives and artistic movements. Tintoretto, an Italian painter, was a notable exponent of the Venetian school. The speed with which he painted, and the unprecedented boldness of his brushwork, were both admired and criticized by his contemporaries. For his phenomenal energy in painting he was termed Il Furioso. His work is characterized by his muscular figures, dramatic gestures and bold use of perspective, in the Mannerist style. Learn more about the great masters of art in a fascinating visual presentation. Free to the public; seating is first come, first served. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Takes place in the Central Library Friends Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of NBPL LEGO Saturdays, April 27 from 7-8:30 p.m. From buildings to action figures, design, build and invent with LEGOs at this casual, but creative program for elementary age children. No registration required. (Not held the first Saturday of the month.) Takes place in Central Library’s Children’s Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. AP Teen Study Hall, April 28 from 12-4:30 p.m. Busy preparing for AP exams? They are opening up the Friends Meeting Room at the Central Library as a study space exclusively for teens. You bring your schoolwork and study pals, they’ll provide WiFi and snacks. Funded by generous contributions from the Friends of the Library. Age level: Students 9th-12th grade taking AP tests in May 2019. It’s Your Estate: Planning for IRAs & Retirement Plans, April 29 from 10-11 a.m. This annual eight-week series of workshops provides attendees with education and practical solutions to financial and estate planning issues, so they can be in charge of their estates during their lifetimes and beyond. These free workshops are presented as a community service – for education only. Nothing will be sold, and professional advisers will not be given attendees’ contact information. Series moderator is Peter Kote, award-winning founder of Professional Fiduciary Services, which provides trustee, executor services and charitable counseling for individuals and organizations. He will lead these workshops with the assistance of other financial experts. This program made possible by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. No reservations needed. Runs through May 20. For a complete schedule of upcoming financial workshops, visit the Library website calendar. Big Sonia Movie Screening, April 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Newport Beach Public Library, in partnership with Corona del Mar Community Church, invites the public to a free screening of the film, Big Sonia on Thursday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. Big Sonia is a documentary film about Sonia Warshawski, one of the last remaining Holocaust survivors in Kansas City and one of the only survivors there who speaks publicly about her wartime experience. Standing tall at 4’8″, Warshawski is the ultimate survivor and uses her life’s story to bridge cultures and generations. Learn about her Holocaust experiences, health, elder rights/ageism, inter- generation communication, discrimination and injustice. Big Sonia, co-directed by Warshawski’s granddaughter Leah Warshawski and Todd Soliday, is more than a documentary about a Holocaust survivor. The movie runs 93 minutes. A Q&A session will follow. Takes place at Central Library’s Friends Meeting Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Courtesy of NBPL Let’s Read! Kids’ Storytimes Books & Babies – It’s never too early for storytime. Introduce language and reading to the littlest lap-sitters, 6-24 months. Central on Mondays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Grant Howald Park’s Community Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. Mariners on Wednesdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Balboa on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime – Start building a love of reading early with fun stories and songs for toddlers from 24-36 months. Please arrive on time and do not bring older siblings. Central on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Mariners on Thursdays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Songs & Stories – Children 2-5 years of age will enjoy stories and music, while being introduced to guided movement, yoga and instruments. Grant Howald Park’s Community Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 11:45 a.m.. Preschool Storytime – Stories, poems and songs will inspire literary, dramatic and musical fun for kids 3-5 years of age. Balboa on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Mariners on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; Grant Howald Park’s Community Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 11:45 a.m.. Central on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Pajama Storytime – Children from age 3-7 can enjoy just-before-bed storytelling fun. Don’t forget to come in your pjs! Central on Mondays at 7 p.m. Family Storytime – Enjoy family time with stories, songs and a craft geared especially for children ages 3-7. Central on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. www.newportkids.org

Branches Central Library 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. 949.717.3800 Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, Noon - 5 p.m. Mariners Branch 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. 949.717.3838 Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m. Balboa Branch 100 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. 949.644.3076 Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Closed Sundays Corona del Mar Branch 420 Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar. 949.644.3075 Closed for reconstruction. Scheduled to re-open in Spring 2019. Customers will be able to use services at the Central Library or concierge services at OASIS Senior Center for pickup and return of materials. Existing holds set for pickup at Corona del Mar have been re-routed to the Central Library. Customers can change their desired pickup location by accessing their account online or by contacting the Library. www.newportbeachlibrary.org 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 Erik George Nelson, 26, Lake Forest – Saturday, April 6 Kieran Paul Scott, 27, New port Beach – Saturday, April 6 Deobra B. Urbano Herrera, 23, Santa Ana – Saturday, April 6 Emmanuel Escobedo Garcia, 29, Costa Mesa – Friday, April 5 Kyle Taylor Matzek, 26, Indio – Wednesday, April 3 Incident Reports Saturday, April 6 Arrests for Being Drunk in Public None Flagship Road & Placentia Ave. I Paraphernalia and Warrant 9:29 p.m. Kameran Malea Cherrier, 31, San Clemente, w as arrested for possession of unlaw ful paraphernalia and for a w arrant for transporting drugs for sale. Bail w as set at $500. Amigos Way I 700 Block I PRCS Revocation 8:55 p.m. Gonzalo Hernandez, 27, Anaheim, w as arrested for a PRCS revocation. No bail w as set. Placentia Ave. I 1500 Block I Controlled Substance, Paraphernalia, Riding a Bike on Sidewalk and Marijuana 3:08 p.m. Richard James Long, 62, Costa Mesa, w as arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of unlaw ful paraphernalia, riding a bicycle on a sidew alk and being over 18 and possessing 1 oz. of marijuana. Bail w as set at $10,000. Bayside Drive I Drinking in Public 2:52 p.m. Bradley Scott Montgomery, 50, New port Beach, w as arrested for drinking in public. Bail w as set at $50. W. Coast Highw ay I 4500 Block I Paraphernalia, Narcotics, Controlled Substance, Forgery and Burglary Tools 2:34 p.m. Desiree Mae Bisch, 33, New port Beach, w as arrested for possession of a narcotic controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, forgery on false checks and possession of burglary tools. Bail w as set at $2,500. 2:17 p.m. John Curtis Keach, 31, Long Beach, w as arrested for possession of unlaw ful paraphernalia. Bail w as set at $500. 24th St. I Vandalism 3:20 a.m. Kyiana Aayliviah Nguyen, 26, Westminster, w as arrested for vandalism by damaging property. Bail w as set at $500. 61st St. & W. Coast Highw ay I Under the Influence, Paraphernalia, Narcotics For Sale and Transporting Narcotics For Sale 12:14 a.m. Rory Allen Hutchinson, 30, Lake Stevens, w as arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of unlaw ful paraphernalia, possession of narcotics for sale and transporting narcotics for sale. Bail w as set at $25,000. Friday, April 5 Arrests for Being Drunk in Public None Seaview Ave. & Marguerite Ave. I Drinking in Public and Parole Violation 11:03 p.m. Harrison Happi Thomas, 39, Los Angeles, w as arrested for drinking in public and for a parole violation. Bail w as set at $50. Harbor Woods Place I 300 Block I Burglary Tools, Driving without a License and No Registration 8:00 p.m. Dangelo Giovan Guerrerow ell, 19, Fresno, w as arrested for driving w ithout a license and for no registration on a vehicle. Bail w as set at $500. 8:00 p.m. Cedric James Herrera Jr. 29, Fresno, w as arrested for possession of burglary tools. Bail w as set at $500. W. Coast Highw ay I 3100 Block I Drinking in Public and Riding a Bike on Sidewalk 8:26 p.m. Charles Lonnie OConnell, 58, Los Angeles, w as arrested for drinking in public and riding a bicycle of the sidew alk. Bail w as set at $50. MacArthur Ct. & Birch St. I Controlled Substance, Paraphernalia, Receiving Stolen Property and Parole Violation 4:21 p.m. Julie Ann Shapero, 39, Fullerton, w as arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of unlaw ful paraphernalia and receiving stolen property w ith a value less than $950. Bail w as set at $2,500. 3:57 p.m. Sonny James Craw ford, 40, Costa Mesa, w as arrested for a parole violation, possession of a controlled substance, possession of unlaw ful paraphernalia and receiving stolen property w ith a value less than $950. Bail w as set at $500. Seashore Drive I 5200 Block I Driving while Suspended/Revoked and Warrant 3:42 p.m. Michael Star Tagami, 62, New port Beach, w as arrested for driving w hile suspended or revoked and for a w arrant for driving w ithout a license. Bail w as set at $1,500. 16th St. I 400 Block I Costa Mesa I Contempt of Court and PRCS Revocation 11:38 a.m. Derrick James Riehl, 60, Costa Mesa, w as arrested for contempt of court for disobeying a court order and for a PRCS revocation. No bail set. N. Bristol St. & Birch St. I Paraphernalia, Controlled Substance and Warrant 11:26 a.m. Frances Marie Carrillo, 41, Orange, w as arrested for possession of unlaw ful paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and for a w arrant for driving on a suspended license. Bail w as set at $1,290. W. Balboa Blvd. & 20th St. I Paraphernalia, Appropriating Lost Property and Warrant 7:39 a.m. Robert Anthony Schroeder, 53, New port Beach, w as arrested for possession of unlaw ful paraphernalia, appropriating lost property and for a w arrant for possession of methamphetamine. Bail w as set at $10,500. Thursday, April 4 Arrests for Being Drunk in Public John Paul Firestone-Kelly, 30, Oceanside Sue Anna Sippschlie, 52, Calimesa Superior Ave. & Hoag Health Center I Warrant 11:45 p.m. Brandon Allan Griffin, 33, New port Beach, w as arrested for a w arrant for false personation. Bail w as set at $2,500. Old New port Blvd. & Industrial Way I Costa Mesa I Paraphernalia, Controlled Substance, Parole Violation and Obstructing/Resisting 9:57 p.m. Eric Antonio Flores, 56, Costa Mesa, w as arrested for possession of unlaw ful paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, for a parole violation and for obstructing/resisting a peace officer. Bail w as set at $10,000. E. Coast Highw ay I 3200 Block I Warrants 11:18 a.m. Scott Foresman Armstrong, 56, New port Beach, w as arrested for tw o w arrants for being drunk in public. Bail w as set at $50,000. Hoag Drive & W. Coast Highw ay I Driving while Suspended/Revoked and Narcotics 12:10 a.m. Ommar Alejandro Garcia, 19, Placentia, w as arrested for driving w hile suspended or revoked and possession of a narcotic controlled substance. Bail w as set at $2,500. Wednesday, April 3 Arrests for Being Drunk in Public None Back Bay Drive & San Joaquin Road I Elder/Dependent Adult Harm & Sex Offender Failure to Register 11:22 a.m. Brian Dean Batchelder, 61, New port Beach, w as arrested for elder/dependent adult causing harm and being a sex offender transient failing to register. Bail w as set at $50,000. W. La Palma Ave. & N. West St. I Anaheim I Burglary, Robbery, Felon/Addict Possession of Firearm, Possession of Ammo, Receiving Stolen Property, Burglary Tools and Controlled Substance 11:09 a.m. Jonathon Thomas Campos, 35, Anaheim, w as arrested for residential burglary w ith a forced entry, robbery w ith a firearm, being a felon/addict in possession of a firearm, being a person prohibited to possess ammo, receiving stolen property, possession of burglary tools and possession of a controlled substance. Bail w as set at $1,000,000. University Drive I 2200 Block I Paraphernalia and Warrant 1:40 a.m. Yurida Navarojas, 38, Santa Ana, w as arrested for possession of unlaw ful paraphernalia and for a w arrant for unlaw ful paraphernalia. Bail w as set at $1,500.

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