Front Page Letters Calendars Archives Sign Up Contact Us StuNewsLaguna

Volume 4, Issue 4 | January 11, 2019

Search our site... 0 Search Police Files NBPD seeks public’s help identifying residential burglary suspect NBPD is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in a residential burglary investigation. The crime occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 2, between 6:30 p.m. and 7:50 p.m., in the area of Malabar Drive. The suspect made entry into the home by breaking a rear glass window and fled the area before NBPD officers arrived. After reviewing the surveillance video, it appears that one of the suspects rings the doorbell to ensure no one is home. Then, moments later, the suspects are seen entering the backyard and breaking the rear window.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of NBPD Suspect captured by the homeowner’s Ring Doorbell at the time of the crime still at large, NBPD seeks the public’s help Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect in the photo is encouraged to contact Detective Sergeant D. Joe at (949) 644-3763 or [email protected]. NBPD nabs undergrad on meth and burglary charges at Hoag On Sunday, Jan. 6 at 10:05 p.m., at the 00 block of Hoag Drive, NBPD responded to the report of a burglary crime. “The suspect entered a vehicle by entering through the rear window and taking multiple items. The victim returned to his locked/secured vehicle and found the suspect going through his car. The suspect tried to leave the area with the victim’s credit cards, pocket knife and charger,” NBPD PIO Heather Rangel said. “The rear window was covered by a plastic bag that was taped to the car. The victim was a victim of a vehicle burglary weeks prior.” According to police records, the suspect was under the influence of meth and a meth pipe was found on his person. Joshua John Oliver Bramon 22, Anaheim, was arrested for burglary from a motor vehicle, being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of unlawful paraphernalia and on a warrant related to trespassing. Bramon listed his occupation as “undergrad.” Bail was set at $80,000. Commercial burglary strikes Newport Beach On Sunday, Jan. 6 at 4 p.m., NBPD received a report of a commercial burglary at the 7900 block of E. Coast Hwy. The reported stolen property value was $9,600. NBPD PIO Heather Rangel said, “Clothing items and jewelry were taken. No specific details were given on the items. The company has surveillance video. While taking morning inventory they noticed that items were missing which led them to check their surveillance footage for suspects.” Three female suspects were involved. “Suspect #1 was described as a female, possibly from India, approximately 5 feet 4 inches in height and weighing 160 pounds. She had brown hair, brown eyes, and was wearing a white sweater with a long black skirt/dress. Suspect #2 was described as a female, possibly from India, approximately 5 feet 3 inches in height and weighing 115 pounds. She had brown hair, brown eyes, and was wearing a black sweater with a red dress. And Suspect #3 was described as a female, possibly from India, approximately 5 feet 4 inches in height and weighing 140 pounds. She had brown hair, brown eyes, and was wearing a long gray sweater with blue stripes and blue jeans,” Rangel said. Scroll down to Police Beat for all arrests & crime report

0 Newport Beach Restaurant Week kicks off with “Culinary Journeys”

Click on photo for a larger image Photos by Lana Johnson Chef Riley Huddleston of Mayor’s Table Pacific Pub & Kitchen On Thursday evening, Jan. 10 at Fashion Island’s Lincoln Experience Center, Newport Beach Restaurant Week kicked off with an intimate dine-around experience taking place from Events, programs at 5 - 8 p.m. OASIS Senior Center

This is as close as we can come to actually singing to our readers on their birthdays! We’d love to include yours – 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar 92625 and/or your friends and 949.644.3244 children’s birthdays here. Parking is Free! Just email to: OASIS Senior Center is on Facebook! [email protected] Sign up to receive the newsletter

Celebrate and enjoy your HAPPENINGS The OASIS Cup – Ginny King birthday! Duplicate Bridge Tournament Saturday, Jan. 12 from 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 January 8 p.m. in the Evelyn Hart Event Center. Doug Bennett Register in the Friends of OASIS office. Registration Fee: Friends of OASIS is Hallie Packard $10 per person. Requires registration Click on photo for a larger image with your partner. Box lunch included. (L-R) Five Crowns Restaurant & Steakhouse General Manager Kenyon Paar, Executive January 9 For additional information, visit Chef Alejandra Padilla and Alison Robbins, sales and marketing [email protected]. Patty Mitchell With a limited supply of just 150 tickets available to the public, dining aficionados were The new beautiful glass trophy will be Peggy O’Donnell given a culinary passport to navigate their taste buds through event-exclusive dishes created a perpetual one that will show the by The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar, OLEA, The Bungalow, Five Crowns, Balboa Lily’s, Phil Bettencourt winners’ plaque on the base and be Moulin, Great Maple and Mayor’s Table Pacific Pub & Kitchen. At the end of the event, displayed in their display case for all to attendees received a stamp from each vendor, entering them in an exclusive opportunity January 10 see. drawing. Marianne Mullen Financial Presentation – Investment Concerns in a Fragile Market Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. How January 11 do we maintain our investments’ value Patti Palmer in the volatile market? How much risk Wendy Hooper Ross should we take? Are rising interest rates going to ruin my bond portfolio? These questions have plagued January 12 retirees recently, but history and Cynthia Pulliam Cowell research hold some answers for you. Fred Matthew Come discover answers to your Kristi Giordano investment concerns based on the last Linda Leonhard six decades of peer reviewed, economic research. Presented by the Nadia Flores SOFA The Society for Financial Rosalind Russell Awareness. Call 949.644.3244 or Zonna Dilag email [email protected] to RSVP for this free event. January 13 Drone Discussion Group Brian Wollmer Friday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. in OASIS Courtney Werner Room 1A. Have questions about drones? Are you a new or experienced Diane DeVore Click on photo for a larger image Diane Ezell-Kutinsky (L-R) The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar General Manager/Partner Thad Foret, Private UAS pilot? Is a quadcopter going under the Christmas tree this year? If Jason Pitkin Event Coordinator Vicenta Canton and Elder Escobar, cook Newport Beach Restaurant Week presented by Dine Newport Beach and the Newport you answered yes, come join this Jenny Glasser Wedge Beach Restaurant Association, Orange County’s longest-standing restaurant week, returns discussion group and share personal Talia Samuels January 14 - 27 for its 13th year. The event showcases Newport Beach as a premier dining experiences and tips on flying drones. TJ Carpenter-Naman destination where Orange County’s best and brightest chefs showcase their talents with RSVP to this free group t special pre-fixe menus. The epicurean adventure continues through Sunday, Jan. 27 with 949.644.3244, or [email protected] January 14 deliciously diverse experiences celebrating cuisine from different regions around the world, giving foodies the chance to partake in a culinary journey that doesn’t even require a Meal & A Movie Donna Bunce passport. Wednesday, Jan. 30 with the John Stephens screening of Victoria & Abdul. Meal Miguel Pulido starts at 12 p.m.; the movie starts at 1 p.m. in the Evelyn Hart Event Center. Steven Thomas Synopsis: When Abdul Karim, a young clerk, travels from India to participate in the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, he is surprised to find favor with the Queen herself. As the Queen questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance with s loyalty to one another that her household and inner circle all attempt to destroy. As the friendship deepens, the Queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes and joyfully reclaims her humanity. Starring: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal and Eddie Izzard. Running time: 1 hour, 51 minutes. OASIS Cars and Coffee car show Saturday, Feb. 2 from 8 - 11 a.m. This inaugural event takes place in the OASIS parking lot. They will have 50 of their members’ cars and a dozen or more of special motorcycles on display. Judging will be at 10 a.m. and trophies will be given out for each category. A special pancake breakfast will be there for everyone to enjoy for just $5. Participants must register in the Friends office with Berenice, and you will get a number so you can show Lido Village Books your vehicle. Visit the newsletter for

Click on photo for a larger image information on how to register. Bestsellers (L-R) Balboa Lily’s Sonia Magee, Thomas Elms and Chanel Garcia OASIS Wine & Cheese Social More than 70 participating restaurants will offer special, two- or three-course, prix-fixe Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. menus with lunches available for just $10, $15, $20 or $25, and dinners for $20, $30, $40 or Tickets on sale for $5 in the $50. Restaurants offering palate pleasing options range from local havens such as Administration office. Provenance and Gratitude to chic dining experiences such as Bluefin and Farmhouse at TUESDAY TOPICS LECTURE Roger’s Gardens. In addition to the stellar roster of fan favorites, new Restaurant Week In Our Eyes, In Our Words – Portraits participants include Lido Bottle Works, Mayor’s Table Pacific Pub & Kitchen, Taco Rosa, A&O from the Edge of Society Kitchen + Bar, Olea, Moulin, Current Coastal Cuisine, Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store, Eddie V’s Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. Jeff Horn, Prime Seafood, Pandor Bakery and Café, W Café, Waterline Newport Beach and Jan’s Health emeritus professor of drawing and Bar. Additional details and a full list of participating restaurants can be found at painting at Irvine Valley College, www.dinenb.com/restaurant-week. presents selected charcoal portraits Adult Reading For more information, visit www.visitnewportbeach.com/restaurant-week/. from his book, In Our Eyes, In Our 1. The Natural World of Winnie- Words, Portraits from the Edge of the-Pooh: A Walk Through the Society. It depicts the Orange Couth Forest that Inspired the Hundred homeless, accompanied by Acre Wood by Kathryn Aalto handwritten statements from Horn’s 2. The Witch Elm by Tana French subjects. View this collection and meet 3. Brief Answers to the Big these people through their stories as Questions by Stephen Hawking fellow human beings. Come hear 4. At the End of the Century by Horn’s observations of his Ruth Prawer Jhabvala experiences. Call 949.644.3244 or 5. Almost Everything by Anne email Lamott [email protected] to 6. Where the Crawdads Sing by RSVP. Delia Owens A History of Voyaging Under Sail – 7. The Tatooist of Auschwitz by 3,500 BC to 2019 Heather Morris Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Evelyn 8. The Fifth by Michael Lewis Hart Event Center. Presented by David 9. Girl, Wash Your Face by A. Grant, president emeritus of Orange Rachel Hollis Coast College, who will share that the 10. Gmorning, Gnight! Little Pep story of civilization is the story of the Talks for Me & You by Lin-Manuel people, not just the sailboats. There Miranda Click on photo for a larger image will be a discussion about some of the 11. Ottolenghi Simple by Yotam (L-R) The Bungalow – Peggy Fort, CMC Inc. Marketing; Louie Feinstein, proprietor; Adolfo great seafaring voyages of discovery Ottolenghi Cardenas, sous chef; Alfonso Pineda, executive chef; Kay Walker; Jim Walker, that are the landmarks, or seamarks, 12. Becoming by Michelle Obama proprietor; and David Guerrero, general manager of the history of voyaging under sail. 13. The Travelling Cat Chronicles Call 949.644.3244 or email by Hiro Arikawa [email protected] to 14. Pachinko by Min Jin Lee RSVP for this free event. 15. Eleanor Oliphant is VOLUNTEERISM Completely Fine by Gail Newport Beach Film Festival Honeyman Reviewers Needed Looking for a way to engage your love of arts? Apply to become a Newport Beach Film Festival Reviewer. If you’re interested, contact Dorothy Krauss at 949.253.2880, ext. 233 or email [email protected] ENC Museum Docents Interested in spending time helping out the Environmental Nature Center? Kid Picks Docents staff the front desk, greet 1. Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne visitors and provide information at the Lang ENC’s state-of-the-art learning facility. 2. Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild Training will cover frequently asked (Captain Underpants: Dog Man questions, emergency information, Series #6) by Dav Pilkey and ENC policies and procedures. 3. Bold & Brave: Ten Stories Who Commit to volunteering one day a Won Women the Right to Vote by week or just one day a month. This Kirsten Gillibrand training is for both experienced as 4. Good Night Stories for Rebel well as brand new docents. Volunteer Girls by Elena Favili hours: Weekends, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 5. Stories For Boys Who Dare To 0 and 12 - 4 p.m. Weekdays, 8 a.m. - Be Different: True Tales of 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 - 5 p.m. Amazing Boys Who Changed the Take Five: Meet Kunga Wangmo-Upshaw, NBPLF PROGRAMS/SERVICES World without Killing Dragons by ClearCaptions – Free Caption Phone Ben Brooks director of programs Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 10 - 11:30 6. I Am a Rebel Girl: A Journal to By AMY SENK a.m. in Room 1A. Having difficulty Start Revolutions by Elena Favill In August 2018, Kunga Wangmo-Upshaw became the Newport Beach Public Library hearing over the telephone? Foundation’s (NBPLF) new director of programs, replacing Susan Groux, who resigned in Presented by Sandra McElwee, Title IV May. Wangmo-Upshaw hit the ground running, overseeing a diverse series of programs and ADA Specialist, get your fee caption events that will kick off in January with the Witte Lectures series. phone. Requirements: Hearing loss, Internet access and home phone service. Benefits: Listen to and see what the other person is saying so you never miss a word of your phone conversations; built-in speaker phone and answering machine; captions are provided free of charge to the user via ClearCaptions (FCC certified); and free installation, training and customer support included at no cost. Space is limited and registration is required by 3424 Via Oporto, Ste 102B Jan. 22, 2019. Reserve a spot by Newport Beach calling 949.644.3244. 949.673.2549 Legal Presentation – Expect The lidovillagebooks.com Best, Plan for the Worst: Incapacity Planning Wednesday, January 23, at 10 a.m. in Room 4. This presentation will address how to legally plan and prepare for what comes next, once someone can’t care for themselves. Call 949.644.3244 or email [email protected] to RSVP for this free event. Great Courses Discussion Meets Thursdays from 3 - 4 p.m. and begins January 24. New Topic: “My Favorite Universe,” to watch Great Courses DVD followed by a group discussion. Meetings are free and RSVP is not required. Takes place in Room 2B. View page 17 in the newsletter for the scheduled topics. Behind the Classics featuring North by Northwest Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 2:30 - 5 p.m. in the OASIS Event Center. During this Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of NBPLF Behind the Classics, they will show Kunga Wangmo-Upshaw, NBPLF director of programs the movie, North by Northwest in its Q: I understand you started with the Foundation in August. Can you tell me a little about entirety preceded by a 30-minute your background and where you were working previously? informative discussion about this film, A: I grew up in a Tibetan community in a small town in Sikkim, India that had only one its origins, script, casting, production, bookstore. Books were my gateway to a different world, languages, history and people. I audience reaction, box office sales graduated from William Smith College, New York with a degree in chemistry, French and and its legacy. This classic from Francophone Studies. The first thing I did as a college student was to get a job in the Warren master director Alfred Hitchcock stars Hunting Smith Library and worked there until I graduated. I loved it there, it was my home Cary Grant as an advertising executive Home & Garden away from home. Before taking on the role of director of programs at the Library Foundation, I who looks a little too much like worked at the World Affairs Council of Orange County for two and half years, implementing someone else and is forced to go on Calendar – go plant and executing their programs. the lam, helped along by Eva Marie Q: What are the different programs supported by the Foundation? Saint. This event is led by Theo Siegel, Farmers’ Markets writer, researcher and television Corona del Mar Certified A: Donations cover the cost of providing many key upgrades such as thousands of downloadable books, magazines, online teaching tools, computers, media lab, sound lab professional with more than 30 years Farmers’ Market, open every of industry experience. Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and literacy programs. We also offer unique Library Foundation programs such as the Witte Lectures; Library Live lectures; Medicine in Our Backyard, which is health education; financial One Warm Coat rain or shine. Marguerite Avenue Coat Donations Accepted until at Pacific Coast Highway. literacy workshops; book discussion groups; along with an exciting and fun children’s program, Books and Bunnies; a creative writing contest; and memoir writing workshop. February 28. Did you get a new coat Comprises 27 local farmers during the holidays? If the answer is who offer fresh fruits and There is something for people of all ages. Q: How do you decide which speakers to book, and how does that process work? yeas, “One Warm Coat,” would be vegetables, as well as flowers, happy to accept your old coat as a pastas and fish. A: We have a committee who spends about six months researching, vetting and finally drawing up a list of the extraordinary speakers that you see each year. donation. Winter and cold weather are Q: What are some of the programs in store for 2019? here and no one should have to go A: The much anticipated 22nd season of the Witte Lecture Series starts January 25 and without a coat. The non-profit agency, 26 with Hanna Rosin, who will be addressing a hot contemporary issue of how men and One Warm Coat, will have donation women are going to work and live in these hypersensitive times of the #MeToo movement. On boxes in the OASIS lobby. Please February 8 and 9, Richard Blanco, presidential inaugural poet for Barack Obama, will be check your closets for clean, usable speaking about poems he has written for the Boston Marathon bombings, and the Pulse coats of any size and style to donate. Nightclub shooting, to name a few. In addition, we have Amy Walter, political analyst and The donations will be delivered to national editor of The Cook Political Report in March and Joel Sartore, winner of 2018 SPIN (Serving People In Need) and National Geographic Explorer of the Year in April. in February, Library Live lectures continue in distributed to the homeless population 2019 with Rachel Devlin, author and professor of History at Rutgers University who will be in Orange County. speaking about the young girls who were on the front lines fighting to desegregate America’s Learn a New Language with Portal schools before Supreme Court passed the landmark Brown v. Board of Education. And finally, Languages Library Live ends with Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief, who will be speaking about Portal Languages teaches Italian, her latest book, The Library Book, in March. French and Spanish with six- to eight- Q: What do you think are some of the most important features of a modern-day library? week courses. Come learn a new skill A: The library serves as a magnet for the surrounding community to meet, interact, learn, and make new friends in the New Click on photo for a larger image enjoy quiet time and read newspapers, as well as serving as a gathering place for intellectual Year. View page 18 in the newsletter Lido Marina Village Farmers’ stimulation, cutting-edge information, and a special platform to attend all the world-class for class dates, times and costs. Market, open every Wednesday lectures and workshops that the library foundation supports. Pick and Sing Hootenanny Group from 1 - 9 p.m. 3434 Via Lido. To learn more about NBPLF, visit www.nbplfoundation.org. Every Friday from 1 - 3 p.m. Bring your Spend the afternoon sampling stringed instrument or just come and and shopping for fresh fruits, sing along. vegetables, flowers, cheeses, Weekday Lunch juice, bread and more. One hour Welcome to lunch! Want to meet new of complimentary parking in the friends? Come join other seniors on structure. Receive an additional weekdays in the Evelyn Hart Event two hours free when you shop or Center, Monday through Friday, from dine in Lido Marina Village. 12 - 12:30 p.m. Delicious hot and cold Newport Beach Farmers’ Market lunches are served by a local catering by Farmer Mark, open every company. Reservations by 9 a.m. two Sunday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. days in advance are appreciated. Call Located right next to Newport 959.718.1820. Suggested donations: Pier. Offers veggies, fruits, $4.50 per meal for 60 years of age and flowers, honey, fresh breads, older; $6 for 60 years of age and local farm fresh meats and younger. Check the OASIS newsletter handcrafted items from local for the monthly menu calendar. artisans. Choose from a variety OASIS Wood Carvers Seek New of free range eggs including Members quail, duck, chicken and Thursdays between 8 - 11 a.m. goose. Certified Costa Mesa This group works on individual Farmers’ Market at the O.C. Fair, projects and welcomes new open every Thursday from 9 members. Come any Thursday and a.m. - 1 p.m. Located in Lot D. see Junie Allen to sign up, or find out Farm & Gardening Classes at more about the group. Instructors are Centennial Farm available during class time to assist General Information: Classes are members. Group members are asked intended for participants 16 years to contribute $15 every three months for class tool and machine and older unless otherwise noted. (Centennial Farm is open maintenance. For more information, to the public, but they ask that you 0 visit https://tinyurl.com/oasiswood. do not leave your children OASIS Senior Surf Club unattended on the farm.) Stump the Stu Aging surfers: Do you remember the Classes are generally 1.5 - 2 Where would you find these oversized 6s? joys of waxing up your surfboard and hours unless otherwise going surfing with your best buddies? specified, and take place in the The Seniors Surf Club wants to Silo Building at Centennial Farm, recreate those days. The group’s 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Cost: focus is to inform everyone of a surf Fees for classes vary and are location and time, then to meet and noted in the class description. No surf. You don’t have to be experienced, refunds will be issued. although no lessons will be provided, and you will need to bring your own surfboard and gear. Photographers are always welcome. In-person registration at OASIS is required prior to participation. Visit the Administration office to register and sign a waiver. Once registered, contact Dave LaRue for the next surf location and time. For additional information, contact OASIS at 949.644.3244 or email Dave LaRue at [email protected]. A Different Kind of Book Club First Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. | Free | Read a different book based on a chosen topic. You will go home with a list of interesting reads. Theme: Historical fiction or fiction. Beginning Guitar Workshop Ongoing Fri. | 3 - 4 p.m. | Free | No experience necessary. Come learn to Edible Container Gardens, play the guitar in an informal setting. Saturday, January 12 at 10 a.m. Bring your own acoustic guitar. Takes In this class you will build your place in Room 5. own edible garden bowl and will Longevity Stick be provided a selection of herbs, Ongoing Tue. | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | veggies and edible flowers. The Free | These easy to learn gentle instructor will go over the different movements promote physical fitness plants and their companions. and mental relaxation. Bring a one- Information on how to care for inch round (in diameter) wood stick them and protect them from that has a length equivalent to your pests and diseases will also be body height. Most hardware stores provided. Speaker Leah carry wood sticks. Meets at Grant Matsuoka manages her family’s Click on photo for a larger image Howald Park, 3000 5th Ave., Corona garden center, Laguna Hills It appears that quite a few of our readers knew where these large oversized “6s” call del Mar. Nursery, in Santa Ana. It’s a home. The numbers are located at the renovated Newport Beach Mariners Fire Station #6 on Yoga Blend family-owned and operated 1348 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. And our readers shared that they really like the bright, shiny Ongoing | Times and days vary | business and has been serving red-trimmed doors. Costs vary | Regain your strength, Orange County residents for 40 Congratulations to Charles Klobe, Christy Walker, Chuck Busch, Jodi Halbreich, Kristie flexibility, coordination, sense of self years. They also have a pop-up Hemstreet, Mike Skibba, Mike Zimmerman, Penny Scholey, Randall Marquis, Renee Hadley, and zest for life. Prepare for fun while booth location at the Orange Scott Ketchum, Stan Cole, Tina Buss and Troy Davis. increasing your health. Beginning Home Grown farmers’ market on If you have a unique spot or icon around town that you think Stu News Newport readers and Intermediate Levels; Saturdays (except when would enjoy finding out about, please shoot it, share it and give us the location, so we can Intermediate class is appropriate for Matsuoka is teaching a class). challenge them! Happy Hunting. participants who have practiced yoga She loves to propagate rare and in the last year. No food two hours unusual plants at home.Cost: prior to class. Bring a mat and two $25 covers materials and/or blankets. Instructor: Sandy Farr. handouts. Zumba Gold How to Graft Fruit Trees, Classes are offered Mon. - Thurs. at Saturday, January 19 at 9:30 a.m. varying times. | $155 | Offered by CS Have you ever wondered about Dance Factory, your dance party grafting? Not all fruit trees can be workout will have you groovin’ at your grafted, and not all grafting own pace. Easy to follow, low-impact techniques are appropriate for all dance steps to zesty Latin and situations. Attendees will learn international music. Meet new friends different methods for grafting fruit while moving and having fun! Improve trees and will have the balance, strength and mobility. The opportunity to see a hands-on instructors will uplift and energize demonstration of different you. grafting techniques. The SPORTS California Rare Fruit Growers’ Senior Tennis Group DVD Techniques of Grafting will Mon., Wed. and Fri. | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. be available for purchase during | Interested in playing tennis? Come the class for $10. The CRFG’s out to the San Joaquin Tennis Courts Scion Exchange will be taking at 1550 Crown Drive, Corona del Mar. place next door and attendees Please note: All play is doubles, no will be able to purchase scion need to bring a partner or sign up in wood after the class. Speaker advance. Players ranked 3.0 and Isabel Barkman is a local above are encouraged to participate. gardening expert who has been a Please bring a racquet and $1 for 0 UCCE Orange County Master balls. For more information, contact Gardener since 1999 and a Linda Hardenbergh at member of the California Rare You Must Remember This: A cadre of women making a [email protected]. Fruit Growers, Inc. since 1991. difference in OC city halls in 1975 Let’s Tee it Up Mon., Wed. and Fri. | Check-in times She has presented at numerous By NANCY GARDNER and costs vary | Get out and hit the plant and gardening events and Having unearthed two issues of Orange County Illustrated, I was glancing through the course as the weather is warming up. is a volunteer at the South Coast June 1975 edition when I came upon, “Distaff Voice Grows Stronger in Orange County City Groups play at four different courses: Research and Extension Center Halls,” an article by Dorothy Freeman, highlighting the fact that 20 women were currently Mon.: Costa Mesa-Los Lagos, $33 for in Irvine and the Centennial sitting on city councils throughout the county that year. this long and challenging par 72; Farm, focusing on caring for It was not that there had never been women in local government. Twenty years before, Wed.: Fountain Valley-Mile Square various fruit and deciduous trees. Newport had had its first woman mayor (Dora Hill, she of the “petal-toned” cheeks), but Classic Course, $38; Wed.: Costa Cost: $5 covers materials and/or apparently to have this many at one time in our county was worth remarking. Or maybe it was Mesa-Mesa Linda, $26, par 70; and handouts. just the time period. The writer takes great pains to reassure the reader that while these Fri.: Fountain Valley-Mile Square To register for the Farm & Garden women “have been ‘liberated’ from their homes and traditional wifely duties...they don’t Players Course, long and Classes, visit www.ocfair.com identify with the militant bra-burning feminists.” That must have been a huge relief to their challenging, $40. Cart fees vary. and click on Garden Classes. male cohorts. Imagine the impact on the night’s agenda if some councilwoman suddenly lit Average cost is $12 per person. her bra on fire. How to Graft Fruit Trees, Reservations required. Not to worry, though. While she delves into some of the special concerns many of the Saturday, January 19 at 9:30 a.m. More OASIS events below Have you ever wondered about women have (such as babysitting – how many male councilmen would be asked about grafting? Not all fruit trees can be babysitting?), she is not neglectful of their husbands. She implies that while many of them grafted, and not all grafting had a “well-if that-amuses-you-dear” reaction to the initial announcement, this attitude is techniques are appropriate for all challenged when they realize that what they thought was a couple of council meetings a situations. Attendees will learn month is the tip of the iceberg in terms of wifey’s time away from home. Although it is not different methods for grafting fruit explicitly stated, it is pretty clear that for some of the men, the impact on their own lives was trees and will have the not only not anticipated but is now not appreciated. The writer then notes another kind of opportunity to see a hands-on shock for these poor fellows. Although she phrases it a bit more delicately, she references all demonstration of different those public events where the couple, formerly introduced as Mr. and Mrs. Jones, are now grafting techniques. The introduced as the Honorable Councilwoman Jones and what’s-his-name. California Rare Fruit Growers’ The group of 20 includes some names familiar to locals: Newport’s Lucille Kuehn, DVD Techniques of Grafting will Huntington Beach’s Harriet Weider and Norma Gibbs, Costa Mesa’s Norma Hertzog and be available for purchase during Irvine’s Gabrielle Pryor. All the women agreed that “there’s a testing period of about six the class for $10. The CRFG’s months before they are accepted as capable problem solvers by most men on a council.” Is Scion Exchange will be taking that not gracious of the men, or most of them? Only six months. Imagine. place next door and attendees Times have changed. Women running today aren’t asked about babysitting. That may be will be able to purchase scion because those of us who run tend to be less at the toddler and more at the grandchild stage, wood after the class. Speaker but I prefer to think that there’s been an attitudinal shift over the last 40 years. I remember Isabel Barkman is a local when Joy Brenner – Councilmember Joy Brenner – announced her campaign: I had a gardening expert who has been a number of men come up to me with worried expressions. “Do you think she’s up to the rigors UCCE Orange County Master of a campaign?” A question I’m quite sure they didn’t ask about male candidates. However, Gardener since 1999 and a gender just isn’t the issue it once was. Brenner’s opposition didn’t squawk about her being a member of the California Rare woman. Instead, they huffed that she had once donated money to a Democratic candidate. Fruit Growers, Inc. since 1991. Since she won the seat, this obviously wasn’t the blow they thought. Perhaps, the electorate She has presented at numerous just figured she supported the best candidate regardless of party affiliation. Now there’s an plant and gardening events and interesting thought. is a volunteer at the South Coast ~~~~~~~~ Research and Extension Center Nancy Gardner, former Mayor of Newport Beach, long-time resident and daughter of in Irvine and the Centennial Judge Robert Gardner, is a regular contributor to StuNewsNewport. Farm, focusing on caring for various fruit and deciduous trees. Cost: $5 covers materials and/or handouts.

How to Grow and Harvest Tea, Saturday, February 2 at 10 a.m. Have you ever wondered how tea is grown and prepared? Learn how to grow, harvest and use Camellia sinensis, the plant that produces green, black, white and oolong teas. Attendees will then learn techniques for harvesting and preparing tea leaves. Camellia sinensis and other herbs plants will be available for purchase during the class. 0 Speaker Leah Matsuoka manages her family’s garden County seeks volunteers for 2019 Point in Time count More events, programs at OASIS center, Laguna Hills Nursery, in The County of Orange is seeking approximately 1,000 volunteers to sign up to help with CARDS & GAMES Santa Ana. It’s a family-owned the 2019 Point In Time count, taking place Wednesday, Jan. 23 and Thursday, Jan. 24. Bridge and operated business and has The Point In Time is a biennial effort required by the U.S. Department of Housing and From beginning to advanced and been serving Orange County Urban Development, counting people experiencing homelessness in a given point in time duplicate, learn and advance your residents for 40 years. They also during the last 10 days in January. The data resulting from the 2019 Point In Time count skills in this stimulating game. have a pop-up booth location at provides vital information that helps the County and its partners better understand and Session times and costs vary. the Orange Home Grown farmers address homelessness. Mah Jongg market on Saturdays (except Volunteers are primarily needed to serve as field surveyors, who will canvass Experience players meet on an when Matsuoka is teaching a predesignated areas across Orange County and conduct surveys of homeless individuals. ongoing basis on Mondays and class). She loves to propagate Volunteers are also needed to serve as team captains, host leads, host team members, Fridays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Room 3. rare and unusual plants at home. photographers and videographers, and A/V and tech support. Free and RSVP is not required. Cost: $10 fee covers the cost of Volunteer opportunities are available in both morning and evening shifts on January 23 Mexican Train materials and/or handouts. and 24. Volunteers are projected to mostly complete the count on January 23, with volunteers This interactive fun-packed game is following up on January 24 to cover any areas that might have been missed. played with dominoes. Beginners In-person training for volunteers will be offered on Saturday, Jan. 12; Wednesday, Jan. should come at 1 p.m. on Fridays to 16; and Thursday, Jan. 17 in Fullerton, Tustin and Mission Viejo. The two-hour, in-person learn how to play. Meets on an training is required for all team captain volunteers and is optional for all other volunteers. ongoing basis on Fridays from 1- 4 Each team of field surveyors will be led by a team captain, who will have specific training p.m. in the Library/Game Room. Free and most likely experience in outreach or providing services to homeless individuals. and RSVP is not required. Volunteers will receive information leading up to the Point In Time count covering specific Ping Pong details. New players are always welcome. For additional information on training dates and locations, and to sign up to volunteer, Meets on an ongoing basis on Tue. visit www.EveryoneCountsOC.org. and Thurs. from 2 - 5 p.m. in the Event Center. Free and RSVP is not required. Scrabble Game boards, tiles and official Make it, Take It – DIY: Succulent Scrabble dictionary provided. All Arrangement, Saturday, February levels welcome. Meets on an ongoing 16 at 10 a.m. basis on Mon. from 1:30 - 4 p.m. in In this class you will design and Room 2B. Free and RSVP is not plant your own succulent required. arrangement. The instructor will Shanghai/May I discuss the ways to care for your If you know how to play rummy, you’ll arrangement and help it thrive. pick up this game in no time! Meets She will go over which on an ongoing basis on Tue. from cacti/succulents are best for 12:30 - 4 p.m. in the Library/Game shade and which ones are best Room. Free and RSVP is not for sun. Speaker Leah Matsuoka required. manages her family’s garden Texas Hold’em Players Wanted – center, Laguna Hills Nursery, in Beginners and Experienced Santa Ana. It’s a family-owned Enjoy treats and a chance to win a gift and operated business and has certificate to In-n-Out Burger! Must been serving Orange County Should know the basics of poker; residents for 40 years. They also new players welcome. Meets on the have a pop-up booth location at first and third Friday every month from the Orange Home Grown farmers 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. in Room 1B. Play for market on Saturdays (except chips only. Free and RSVP is not when Matsuoka is teaching a required. class). She loves to propagate 0 MEAL PROGRAMS rare and unusual plants at home. Daily lunch program where both hot Cost: $30 fee covers the cost of and cold meals are served Monday materials and/or handouts. Morning beauty and boats at Balboa Island through Friday from 12 - 2 p.m. Suggested donation: $4.50 and reservations are required. Call 949.718.1820. This service is available to homebound seniors in Newport Beach providing nutrition as well as dignity. Call Andrea at 949.718.1811 to inquire about services. SCREENINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS and COUNSELING Homegrown Tomatoes Saturday, Senior Empowerment Group February 23 at 10 a.m. Fridays, Jan. 18 - March 15, at 10 a.m. If there is just one edible plant to in Room 5. Facilitated by Mieka grow at home, it is the tomato. Bledsoe, LMFT, Human Options, this Nowhere else is the contrast in nine-week education and support flavor, nutrition and variety group is for individuals age 50 or between “home-grown” and better who feel they have experienced “store-bought” more evident. This abuse (financial, verbal, psychological, how-to class for all levels of or physical). The group will focus on gardeners will provide all the learning to set limits and manage practical knowledge necessary to conflicts. begin growing tomatoes today. Health Screenings Learn which varieties to grow, Walk-in Blood Pressure Screenings how to plant and care for on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 9 - tomatoes, and common 11 a.m. Visual Aid Screening by the Braille Institute for magnifying when diseases and pests that afflict Click on photo for a larger image Photo by Jason Berry (@its_jason_berry Instagram) eyeglasses are no longer sufficient. them. Speaker Dave Freed Sailboats silhouette a serene Newport sunrise on the water Call 714.821.5000 for an researches, educates and helps appointment. other backyard farmers Free Medical Lectures successfully grow the ever Provided by Hoag Hospital. Call popular home-grown tomato. 949.644.3244 for the schedule. Every year, Freed grows a variety Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support of hybrids, heirlooms, cherry and Group beefsteak tomatoes in both Meetings are open to caregivers, containers and regular backyard family members and friends caring soil. He always has plenty of for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or tomatoes and is always happy to dementia on the first Weds. of the share his tips on growing month from 10 - 11:30 a.m. tomatoes. Caregivers Support Group Cost: $10 fee covers the cost of “Thrive not Survive” meets the 2nd materials and/or handouts. and 4th Wednesday of the month at To register for the Farm & Garden 10 a.m. in Room 5. Caregiving is Classes, visit www.ocfair.com challenging. The goal of this group is and click on Garden Classes. to increase your confidence as a caregiver, improve the skills that you have developed and offer a safe place to share your feelings. Free and facilitated by the Caregiver Resource Center, 714.446.5030. Parkinson’s Newly Diagnosed Support Group A group of people newly diagnosed

Rose Pruning and Planting, with Parkinson’s meets the 2nd and Saturday, January 12 from 9 - 10 0 4th Friday of the month from 10:30 a.m. Join this demonstration of a.m. - 12 p.m. the proper pruning techniques, Newport Beach Chamber presents January Business Nasira’s Nutrition Individualized helpful hints and tips for planting Luncheon Series Nutritional Counseling and caring for roses. Free. Nasira Burkholder-Cooley, DRPH, The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Business Luncheon Series Held at Armstrong Garden RD, CPT. She is a doctorate-level on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse. Centers, 1500 E. Coast Highway, registered dietician, a certified Guest speaker Debbra Sweet, founder of Thrive Right Consulting & Sweet Marketing Newport Beach. personal trainer and a yoga Solutions, reveals “How to GEAR UP! Kickstart Your Business Growth” without overworking, www.armstronggarden.com instructor. overwhelming, or hiding your super powers, so you can create your winning game plan in One-on-one nutrition consultation to 2019. Sweet is a trailblazer in universal leadership and entrepreneurial education, offering a benefit individuals seeking to proven path to create a better business, a better future and a better foundation upon which to optimize their health through diet. If thrive. you’re interested in learning more about how good nutrition can help you meet your health goas, set up a nutritional counseling appointment. Fitness consultation is also available. Cost: $80 for a 60-minute consultation. For more information and to set up an appointment, contact Nasira at [email protected]. Call 425.445.3914. Meals on Wheels Three (3) nutritious meals are Click on photo for a larger image delivered Monday through Friday to Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens homebound seniors (60 and older) Grown Your Own...January that qualify for the program. Volunteers Seminar with David Rizzo, take time from their days to use their Saturday, January 12 from 9 - 10 own vehicles to lovingly ensure that no a.m. Well-known horticulturist, senior is without a meal. If you have David Rizzo, will discuss questions about the program, how it everything edible, including works, or if you and a loved one qualify, vegetables, herbs, fruits, berries contact Andrea at 949.718.1811. and more. The highlights this DAY TRIPS month will be on planting Day Trip departure/return location is at appropriate cool season the Newport Coast Community Center, vegetables and herbs, dormant 6401 San Joaquin Hills Road, disease control and pruning of Newport Coast (corner of Newport deciduous fruit trees, care of Coast Drive). citrus trees, and pruning of Click on photo for a larger image Welk Resort Theatre – Mamma Mia, berries and grapes. He will lead Courtesy of NB Chamber of Commerce Saturday, Jan. 12. Enjoy the afternoon an interactive discussion about Debbra Sweet is the featured guest luncheon speaker as the Welk Theatre presents one of what, where and when to plant, Come meet with fellow Chamber members and business professionals, and leave with the most popular and favorite prune, feed and harvest. Bring contacts for future business success. Broadway musicals – Mamma Mia – your questions as well as your The cost, which includes lunch, is $35 for NB Chamber members with a reservation, inspired by the music of ABBA. Lunch own tips and tricks, as audience $40 for members at the door, or $40 for potential members. There is valet parking available (choice of entrée) included prior to the participation is encouraged. Free. for $8 or validated self-parking. performance. Departs: 9 a.m.; Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 For more information, contact Newport Beach Chamber Member Services Director Pam Returns: 5 p.m. Cost: $95/$100. San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona Smith at 949.729.4411 or [email protected]. The Broad Museum, Wednesday, Jan. del Mar. Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse is located at 8420 Von Karman Ave., Newport 30. Travel to Los Angeles to the www.rogersgardens.com Beach. newest LA contemporary museum. Fruit Tree Pruning and Planting, The new special exhibit, “A Journey Saturday, January 12 from 10:30 - That Wasn’t,” features an array of 11:30 a.m. Pruning fruit trees artwork from the vast Broad collection. makes for a more fruitful harvest. 0 It includes more than 20 artists, and Learn pruning techniques, what 40 of the 55 works presented are on to look for in a pruner and more. Newport Beach Sister City paintings on display at Central exhibition for the first time. Lunch on Held at Armstrong Garden Library your own. Departs: 9 a.m.; Returns: 5 Centers, 1500 E. Coast Highway, p.m. Cost: $50/$55. An exhibition of international contemporary nature artist and California native, Gianne de Newport Beach. Harrah’s Resort & Casino, Genevraye, opened at Newport Beach Central Library on January 7 and continues through www.armstronggarden.com Wednesday, Feb. 13. Time for the March 1. annual casino trip. Always fun with its 1,700 slots – reel slots and video slots, 60 table games and the largest variety of video poker. Departs: 9:15 a.m.; Returns: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $15/$20. DUETS - A Musical Tribute, Wednesday, Feb. 20. Enjoy a trip to Click on photo for a larger image Palm Springs for this special musical Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens tribute direct from Las Vegas at the Bromeliad Kokedama Camelot Theater. Relive the songs of Workshop with Kathleen Liza Minnelli, Tom Jones, Cher and Nestell, Thursday, January 17 Elton John with an “All Star” cast – from 5 - 6 p.m. Join Original dead ringers for their real-life Designs Expert Designer and counterparts. Before the show, lunch Horticulturist, Kathleen Nestell, at The Hometown Buffet is included. as she guides you with step-by- Departs: 9 a.m.; Returns: 6:30 p.m. step instructions on how to make Cost: $89/$94. a Kokedama. Kokedama EXTENDED TRIPS translates to “moss ball” and is a Extended trips can be 3-5 days within form of Japanese garden art. driving range or a shorter flight leaving Their root systems are wrapped out of Orange County. Gambling trips in moss and bound with string, are scheduled monthly. turning them into a sculpture for Arizona Gem Tours -– January 15 - 17 display. They make a great (3 days and 2 nights) personalized gift or an interesting Travel to Quartzsite and visit Arizona’s way to show off your favorite largest winter attraction with its gem specimen. Workshop fee is $100 and mineral shows. This event has per person, which includes attained international scope with materials to make one 9” - 10” thousands of dealers offering raw and and one 5” - 6” kokedama, handcrafted merchandise and foods to premium Bromeliad, fern, moss, amaze you. Trip price includes a two- string, soil and step-by-step night stay at the Blue Water Resort and instructions. Unfortunately, due to Casino located on the shore of the materials costs, cancellations Colorado River, a tour of the town of after January 11 cannot be Quartzsite, Celia’s Garden and the refunded. Please bring gloves if Quartzsite Museum. Professional tour desired. Space is limited. guide, deluxe motor coach Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 transportation, two dinners and two San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona breakfasts and luggage handling. del Mar. Cost: $399 per person, double www.rogersgardens.com occupancy; $499 per person, single occupancy.

Gambling trips are scheduled monthly. All trips are sold on a first- come, first-served basis and may sell out. Note: Trips fill up quickly, so sign Click on photo for a larger image up early! Travel Office: Open Monday - All artwork by Gianne de Generaye Click on photo for a larger image First View from Musée Littoral, 2017, oil on linen, Antibes, France Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens The exhibition features 20 paintings from the sister cities of Newport Beach: Antibes, 949.718.1810. Rose Pruning Seminar with France; Okazaki, Japan; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and Newport Beach, itself. The paintings Laura Weaver and Lynn Hillman, and pastels were completed while de Generaye was in residence at each of the sister cities. For a complete list of classes and Saturday, January 19 from 9 - 10 The artist focuses on painting in public gardens and exhibiting in public spaces. happenings, visit the OASIS website. a.m. “Take Time to Smell the They are also listed in the quarterly Roses” and make them shine in “Newport Navigator,” available at the your garden just in time for Newport Beach Public Library Spring. Rose experts, Laura and branches. Lynn, will demonstrate how, where and when to prune your roses. They will explain how to manage the canes, maximize the blooms and reduce disease. The session will begin with reviewing some basic tips in the Amphitheater, and then you will move to the Rose Garden with a hands-on experience. Free. Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar. www.rogersgardens.com

Click on photo for a larger image Koi Pond at Sherman Gardens, 2018, oil on linen, Newport Beach This exhibit explores the beautiful gardens of the sister cities and is intended to foster a visual cultural exchange between these special places that are aligned with Newport Beach. Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens The exhibit is open during regular library hours. Hand-Crafted Orchid Arrangement Workshop with Shelley Burton, Saturday, January 19 from 10 - 11 a.m. Hand-crafting a statement arrangement is one way to bring beauty into your home. With the Crystal Cove State Park guidance of Garden Room Team w w w .crystalcovestatepark.org Leader, Shelley Burton, you will have the opportunity to make a stunning Orchid arrangement that will add elegance to any home. Workshop fee is $120 per person/arrangement, includes plants, a container and step-by- step instructions. For an additional fee, supplementary supplies or plant materials are Click on photo for larger image available. Space is limited. If you love hiking, lace up those Unfortunately, due to material boots. The backcountry and costs, cancellations after January wilderness areas offer you 18 miles of 12 cannot be refunded. hiking trails through 2,400 acres of Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 native wilderness, mostly the San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona endangered coastal sage scrub plant del Mar. community. For energetic www.rogersgardens.com backpackers, there are three environmental campgrounds, one in Click on photo for a larger image\ Okazaki East Park, 2017, pastel on paper, Okazaki, Japan the canyon and two at the higher On Saturday, Jan. 12 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., come meet the artist during a reception, elevations. The higher trails offer hosted by the Newport Beach City Arts Commission. Enjoy lively conversation, small bites, beautiful vistas of the mountainous music and a no-host wine bar. RSVP to Connie Skibba, vice president Newport Beach Sister backcountry, geological formations City Association (NBSCA) at [email protected], or call 949.650.0594. and the Pacific Ocean. Exploring the Newport Beach Central Library is located at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. lower trails offers hiking through Click on photo for a larger image riparian woodlands with oak and Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens sycamore trees along the seasonal Winter Floral Arrangement Moro Creek. Whether you trek the high or low trails or both, you will see native Workshop with Allison 0 Whiteman, Thursday, January 24 plants and animals that call this park from 5 - 6 p.m. Start the new year home. with a fresh green and white CdM Chamber to hold sunset networking mixer arrangement, focusing on the The Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce and Harcourt Newport Properties are continuing “greenery” trend. presenting a mix and mingle event on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. This sunset Learn how to use greens to networking opportunity takes place at Harcourt Newport Properties, and chamber members, create volume and movement. community friends and neighbors are all invited. In addition to networking, enjoy wine, Their talented Floral Designer, Champagne and appetizers. Alison Whiteman, will provide you with some insider design tips on how-to successfully create your own winter floral arrangement. Click on photo for larger image Workshop fee is $100 per Looking for birds? Bring a pair of person/arrangement, and binoculars and look for feathered includes fresh flowers, friends who have adapted to Crystal vegetables and greens, a Cove, as you hike the trails, which go container, and step-by-step from easy to strenuous. Among the instructions. For an additional birds you might spot: Anna’s fee, supplementary flowers are Hummingbird, American Kestrel, available. Space is limited. Black-Bellied Plover, Black Phoebe, Unfortunately, due to material Brown Pelican and the Great Blue costs, cancellations after January Heron. For a directory of birds, visit 18 cannot be refunded. www.crystalcovestatepark.org/ Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 birds-of-crystal-cove/. For a trail map, Click on photo for a larger image San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona Courtesy of CdM Chamber of Commerce visit https://crystalcove.org/wp-content/ del Mar. The cost is free for CdM Chamber members, $10 for guests. No advance RSVP is uploads/2017/05/CrystalCove_ www.rogersgardens.com necessary, but optional for a speedy check-in. Parking is available in the lot or on the street. Trails_Map.pdf. For more information, call 949.673.4050 or visit www.CdMChamber.com. Harcourts Newport Properties is located at 2747 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar (next to Bruegger’s Bagels).

0 Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens Local, Global & Me: A Women’s Empowerment Event – World Class Sweet Peas Click on photo for larger image Seminar with Steve Hampson, Chef Jamie Gwen is a featured guest The gray whales are migrating and Saturday, January 26 from 9 - 10 Bank of America and Orange County United Way present the final installment of the Crystal Cove State Park is a great spot a.m. Learn how to grow and care three-part series of Local, Global & Me, a Women’s Empowerment Series focused on to look for them. Join a naturalist on for these wonderful cool-season investing in women to build strong communities. Sunday, Jan 13 at 9 a.m. for a Gray plants so you can enjoy this The third installment is set for Thursday, Jan. 31 at Macy’s Home at South Coast Plaza Whale “Twalk” and learn some fun fragrant flower in your home. and will feature a special presentation promoting the power of prioritizing your health and how facts about this California state marine Master horticulturist, Steve it can transcend to positively impacting your community. mammal as you walk the bluff trail and Hampson, will discuss topics Three exciting panelists include: Celebrity chef and lifestyle expert Jamie Gwen, of scan the ocean for the migrants at such as seed sowing, soil Newport Beach, who will share personal stories, anecdotes and inspiration; Sue Graham, each overlook. Meet at Pelican Point lot preparation, insect and disease vice president and store manager of Macy’s at South Coast Plaza; and Dr. Mahtab Jafari, #4 (PCH coastward at Newport Coast, control, support systems, and professor and vice chair of UCI’s Department of Pharmaceutical Services. left at the kiosk to the last lot). growing in containers. Hampson has been growing and trialing sweet pea varieties for over a decade and has cultivated a wealth of knowledge about varieties that are truly exceptional. Free. Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 Click on photo for larger image San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona Courtesy of Crystal Cove Conservancy del Mar. Enjoy a free Sea Glass Jewelry www.rogersgardens.com Making Activity each Wednesday, Jan. 16, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Turn a found object into a beautiful piece of jewelry. Learn the art of wire wrapping sea glass to turn a found item into a one-of-a-kind creation. Takes place at the Education Commons in the Historic District. Park in the Los Trancos lot. (PCH inland at the stoplight at Los Trancos then walk across the street or take the shuttle). Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens Click on photo for a larger image Succulent Container Workshop Submitted photos with Onita Castillo, Saturday, Chef Jamie Gwen of Newport Beach is among the featured guests January 24 from 10 - 11 a.m. Chef Jamie is a Culinary Institute of America Graduate, a celebrity chef and syndicated Freshen up your patio with this radio host, a certified sommelier and a seven-time cookbook author who can be seen stirring cheerful outdoor Succulent up something delicious on television, on the radio and in print from coast-to-coast. She Container. Original Designs brings the best to radio with her weekly syndicated lifestyle show, heard every weekend on team leader, Onita Castillo, will radio stations across the country and in Southern California on Talk Radio 790 KABC. Chef show you how to plant and care Jamie can be seen on L.A.’s No. 1 morning show on KTLA Channel 5, on the Home for your outdoor planted Shopping Network and on national television news shows sharing her seasonal approach Click on photo for larger image Courtesy of Crystal Cove Conservancy container. Workshop fee is $80 and her passion for food. She has been featured on The Food Network, Bravo, HGTV, The Help Crystal Cove Conservancy and per person and includes a Talk, Master Chef, Million Dollar Listing, Emeril Live and Martha Stewart and her seventh park staff learn more about our ceramic white container, cookbook, co-authored by Lana Sills and entitled Entertaining In Style, released last year. tidepools and participate in an succulents and step-by-step Intertidal Bioblitz at Field Science instructions. For an additional Saturday on Saturday, Jan. 19 from fee, supplementary supplies or 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Explore this exciting plant materials are available. miniscule world while documenting as Space is limited. Unfortunately, many species as possible using the due to material costs, iNaturalist app. Meet at the Historic cancellations after January 18 District Education Commons at 1:30 cannot be refunded. p.m. Park in the Los Trancos lot (PCH www.rogersgardens.com inland at the stoplight Los Trancos then walk across the street or take the shuttle).

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of Roger’s Gardens Terrarium Workshop with Jill Jacobs, Wednesday, January 30 from 5 - 6 p.m. Talk about low- Click on photo for larger image maintenance…these “Garden Winter is an exciting time to join Click on photo for a larger image Park naturalists on a Family Nature Under Glass” arrangements are Dr. Mahtab Jafari, professor and vice chair of UCI’s Department of Pharmaceutical Hike on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 9 a.m. to the perfect way to both modernize Services learn about the plants and animals and liven up your home or garden Attendees will have the opportunity to watch a live cooking demonstration in the newly living in the Park. Meet at the Berns – especially for the person on the expanded Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School and Cafe led by Chef Jamie, as well as network Amphitheater (PCH inland at stoplight go. Let your creativity flow as you with Macy’s cosmetic vendors who will provide free touch-ups and consultations. at School-State Park and follow the make your very own garden The event takes place from 5:30 - 8 p.m., and is free of charge. To RSVP or for more signs to the Campground/Moro day terrarium and walk away with information, contact Amanda Hastings at [email protected], call 949.263.6141, use). your new masterpiece. With the or visit www.unitedwayoc.org. help of the terrarium creator, Jill Jacobs, you will combine a collection of compatible plants featuring indoor foliage for a natural woodland scene or a modern plant design. Registration fee is $100 per person/terrarium, and includes a glass terrarium, soil, plants and step-by-step instructions. Supplementary supplies or plant materials may be available for an additional fee. Space is limited. Unfortunately, due to material costs, cancellations after January 25 cannot be refunded. If desired, bring gloves. Held at Roger’s Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road, Corona del Mar. www.rogersgardens.com

Click on photo for larger image Courtesy of Crystal Cove Conservancy Take a Walk through the Renovated 12-acre Historic District on Sunday, Jan. 20 from 12 - 2 p.m. Former lifelong resident Laura Davick will share stories about the colorful past of Click on photo for a larger image the Cove including its history, its Sue Graham, vice president and store manager of Macy’s at South Coast Plaza rescue and the plans for restoring the Macy’s Home at South Coast Plaza is located at 333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. remaining 17 cottages. Park at the Los Trancos parking lot then cross PCH at the signaled intersection and walk across the marked pathways and Bonsai Show, Sunday, February 0 meet at the blufftop deck of the 3 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. overnight rental check-in cottage. Presented by Sherman Library & Gardens and Orange Empire Shades of brilliant blue from Corona del Mar Bonsai Society. Held at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. www.slgardens.org

Click on photo for larger image Courtesy of Crystal Cove Conservancy Enjoy a Guided Tidepool Walk to Little Treasure Cove on Monday, Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m. when the tide will fall to a -2.0, the lowers tide of the entire year. A park volunteer will help identify animals and describes some awesome adaptations. Meet at Pelican Orchids, Saturday, February 9 Point parking lot #1 (PCH turn from 9 - 10 a.m. Orchids add coastward at Newport Coast, right at beauty and elegance to any the kiosk to the end.) Tennis shoes home. Let them show you suggested. everything you need to grow About Tidepool Etiquette: Crystal orchids with ease. No prior Cove State Park is a Marine Protected registration required. Free. Area. Taking or possessing tidepool Held at Armstrong Garden Click on photo for a larger image Photo by Mary Gulino (@myartistloft Instagram) sealife is illegal. To help preserve the Centers, 1500 E. Coast Highway, www.myartistloft.com longevity of the tidepools: Never Newport Beach. The Wedge peeking out from this lovely viewpoint in CdM remove animals, shells or rocks; www.armstronggarden.com Never pick up animals, observe them where they are; Walk gently, taking care not to step on plants and 0 animals; and Never turn over rocks. Join a park volunteer on an Ancient The Oracle Challenger Series returns to Newport Beach Volcanos Hike in the backcountry of The Oracle Challenger Series is returning to Newport Beach, taking place at the Newport Crystal Cove State Park and explore Beach Tennis Club on January 21 - 27. several of the Par’s volcanic features This professional tennis tournament is the third stop of the 2018-2019 Oracle on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 1 - 3 p.m. Challenger Series, designed to promote American tennis and help up-and-coming players Learn about the land/seascape setting secure both ranking points and prize money, so come out and see some of the sport’s future 10 -11 million years ago and then stars. head out to observe some volcanic Click on photo for a larger image sites in the Park. Meet at the Berns Gardening for Beginners, Amphitheater (PCH inland at stoplight Saturday, February 23 from 9 - at School-State Park). 10 a.m. They will help you take the guesswork out of gardening. Learn gardening basics and gain the confidence to grow your favorite veggies, flowers and more. Held at Armstrong Garden Centers, 1500 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. www.armstronggarden.com Year Round Centennial Farm at the OC Fair & Events Center is open daily. Hours: Monday - Friday, 1 - 4 Click on photo for larger image p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 For additional information on events a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission and and to make reservations, contact parking. Located at 88 Fair Drive, www.crystalcove.org, or call Costa Mesa. 949.376.6200. Note: For all events, activities are free Click on photo for a larger image JANUARY GARDENING TIPS: Photos by Jared W ickerham/Oracle Challenger Series (unless cost is listed). Day-use fee: Bradley Klahn plays Michael Redlicki on court 5 during the Oracle Challenger Series at $5/per hour (max. $15). the George R. Brown Tennis Center on the Rice University campus on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas The race is heating up on the Road to Indian Wells, as the top two American women’s and men’s points-getters over the course of the Series receive wildcards into their respective singles main draws at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, one of the most prestigious events in professional tennis.

In the Garden Click on photo for larger image Remember to Water. Even when Interested in a historic cottage the weather turns cold, plants rental? need water to keep hydrated. Visit www.reservecalifornia.com. Adjust your irrigation with the Cottages are winter rain. available every day of the month. But For the Lawn call Time to lay sod or reseed the early, as they book up very quickly. lawn. The cooler temperatures along with seasonal rain make now the perfect time to lay Marathon sod for an instant lawn HOAG HEALTH or seed smaller patches. COMMUNITY EDUCATION Tips courtesy Tips courtesy of CLASSES/SUPPORT GROUPS Armstrong Garden Centers 844.810.2933 Register online at www.hoag.org Please Note: Classes fill quickly. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve

Get Fit Mondays | 5 p.m. | Call for pricing | Takes place at Hoag for Her Center for Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315, Newport Beach. Gentle Meditation Tuesdays | 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. | $15 | Join What’s on the Calendar? this gentle meditation class that can Family Science Sundays, One Click on photo for a larger image help you set your priorities and focus Lauren Davis plays Sofya Zhuk on court 3 during the Oracle Challenger Series at the on the health of your body, mind and Sunday each month from 10 George R. Brown Tennis Center on the Rice University campus on Saturday, Nov. 17, a.m. - 4 p.m. Recommended for spirit. You will participate in simple, yet 2018 in Houston, Texas effective exercises that are pleasant. ages 3 - 12. Enjoy free activities You won’t want to miss this exciting week of tennis action. The event is free and open to in the Muth Interpretive Center Takes place at Hoag for Her Center for the public. Get your free ticket at https://bit.ly/2SjcrGE. Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315, classroom, with a different For additional information about the event, visit the tournament website at educational theme to explore. Newport Beach. www.oraclechallengeseries.com. Gentle Yoga The activities are self-guided Newport Beach Tennis Club is located at 2601 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach. and can include hands-on Tuesdays | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | $15 | Join exhibits, outside hikes, crafts this gentle yoga class where everyone and more. No registration is feels welcome and supported. The necessary. class is structured to help participants 0 find inner peace and calm while providing gentle exercise to help the Lido Village Books to hold evening with authors body-mind rewind and recharge. Lido Village Books presents an evening with Janet Fitch and David Francis in Instructor Dr. Milka Gronlund, Ph.D., conversation with Barbara DeMarco-Barrett as part of the Pen on Fire Speaker Series. The PsyD, specializes in wellness and has event takes place at the bookstore on Tuesday, Jan. 15 beginning at 7 p.m. been practicing internationally for more than 20 years. Note: This class is not for pregnant women. (See Prenatal Yoga). Takes place at Hoag for Her Click on photo for larger image Center for Wellness, 500 Superior Photo by Bill Halladay, 2016 Ave., Ste. 315 in the Pilates Room, Wild Tales, every Friday, from Newport Beach. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Peter and Prenatal Yoga Mary Muth Interpretive Center for Fridays | 12:30 p.m. |$15 | Instructor 2-8 year olds. Enjoy story time, a Dolly Lai is a Certified Yoga Therapist. walk and an activity. Pre- Her holistic approach guides registration is required. participants through an integrated 949.923.2269. practice of asana, pranayama and Yoga Nidra meditation. Takes place at Hoag for Her Center for Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315 in the Pilates Click on photo for a larger image Studio, Newport Beach. Note: All Photos courtesy of Lido Village Books classes in August are full. Janet Fitch Restorative Meditation Janet Fitch is the bestselling author of White Oleander, an Oprah’s book club pick, Wednesdays | 12:30 p.m. | Call for translated into 28 languages and the subject of a feature film, Paint it Black, widely translated pricing | Takes place at Hoag for Her and recently made into a film directed by Amber Tamblyn; and The Revolution of Marina M., an Center for Wellness, 500 Superior Click on photo for larger image epic novel of a young woman’s coming of age during the Russian Revolution. Ave., Ste. 315, Newport Beach. Kayak Tour every Saturday and Wellness Pilates Sunday at 10 a.m. Launch from Thursdays | 12 - 1 p.m. | $20 | Whether the Newport Aquatic Center at 1 you’re a beginner or an expert, join this Whitecliffs Drive for a two-hour class to strengthen your core, tone guided tour of Upper Newport hips and thighs and flatten abs. Bay. Trained naturalists begin Exercises will be adapted to all fitness with a quick lesson on how to levels. This full body workout requires paddle and then lead no prior experience and is the perfect participants into the Ecological blend of muscle conditioning, Reserve. They make several stretching and balance training. Note: stops where they discuss This class is not for pregnant women. various aspects of the ecology Bring socks, comfortable shoes that and wildlife of the Bay. Each tour allow you to move freely and a water is unique with startling bottle. Maximum class size is five differences in birds and other participants and will be led by Sammy wildlife seen depending on the Belo, MPH, Certified Pilates Instructor. season and state of the tide. In Takes place at Hoag for Her Center for winter, there is a huge Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315, abundance and diversity of Newport Beach. shorebirds, ducks, and grebes Yoga for Beginners that have migrated from Canada Wednesdays | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Free | and Alaska. Roughly 80 species David Francis During this class, you will learn deep of fish have been found here. breathing exercises with simple Bring sun protection, even in David Francis is an Australian lawyer and novelist, based in Los Angeles. He is the author of three novels: The Great Inland Sea, published in seven languages, Stray Dog movements used to enhance mobility winter, and be prepared to get a and relaxation. They recommend you little wet. Make sure to arrive at Winter, winner of an American Library Association Prize for Literature, and Wedding Bush Road, released in the U.S. in 2017. bring a mat, strap or belt and a foam least 15 minutes prior to tour to block, water bottle and towel. Yoga check in and fill out a waiver. There is no charge for this event. Books will be on sale and available for signing. Lido Village Books is located at 3424 Via Oporto #102, Newport Beach. For more instructors are Atul Grover, M.D. and information, call 949.673.2549 or visit www.lidovillagebooks.com Kathy Binder. Takes place at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, 3900 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, Room CC2. SUPPORT GROUPS 0 Gestational Diabetes Support Group Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Sign of the times Takes place at the Mary & Dick Allen Click on photo for larger image It’s another edition of Sign of the times, so let’s see how well you know your town. Stu Diabetes Center, 520 Superior Ave., Courtesy stevescamera.com believes many of you pass by this sign on a regular basis, so we hope this one will be an Classroom 6, Newport Beach. Back Bay Drive Nature Walks easy one to guess! Wellness Pilates on the first Sunday of the month. These inviting grapevines will lead you to a favorite local establishment. Thursdays | 12 - 1 p.m. | $20 | Whether Enjoy a leisurely morning walk Send your guesses to [email protected]. you’re a beginner or an expert, join this along Back Bay Drive observing Stu loves publishing the winning answers on Tuesday. class to strengthen your core, tone birds and plants. A side channel Good luck! hips and thighs and flatten abs. of the estuary runs adjacent to If you’re a business and you want to play, you can send us a high-quality photo of your Exercises will be adapted to all fitness the multi-purpose road and sign and we’ll take it from there and challenge our readers. levels. This full body workout requires there are great opportunities to Let’s have some fun! no prior experience and is the perfect view shorebirds, waterfowl and blend of muscle conditioning, other birds. stretching and balance training. Note: Back Bay Science Center This class is not for pregnant women. Community Day every Sunday at Bring socks, comfortable shoes that 10 a.m. Learn about ongoing allow you to move freely and a water research, restoration and bottle. Maximum class size is five education. Explore touch tanks participants and will be led by Sammy and tour the teaching lab. Free; Belo, MPH, Certified Pilates Instructor. no reservations needed. 600 Click on photo for a larger image Takes place at Hoag for Her Center for Shellmaker Road. Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315, Newport Beach. Big Canyon Bird and Plant Walk Get Fit on the third Saturday of the 0 Mondays | 5 p.m. | Call for pricing | month. Expert Newport Bay Takes place at Hoag for Her Center for Conservancy Naturalists Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315, conduct highly informative Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away Newport Beach. themed plant and bird programs to take the Segerstrom Center stage Gentle Meditation at Big Canyon. They involve a Tuesdays | 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. | $15 | Join short walk in an area where On September 11, 2001, the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all. Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes Come From Away to Segerstrom Hall on this gentle meditation class that can several habitats meet, and help you set your priorities and focus provide a great introduction for February 5 - 17. Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and on the health of your body, mind and those interested in identifying spirit. You will participate in simple, yet the birds and plants they see at nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. effective exercises that are pleasant. the Bay. Free; no reservations Takes place at Hoag for Her Center for needed. 600 Shellmaker Road. With a book, music and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, Come From Away is directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley (Come Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315, Big Canyon Bird Walk on the From Away), musical staging by two-time Tony nominee Kelly Devine (Come From Away, Newport Beach. last Sunday of the month (except Rocky), with music supervision by Grammy nominee Ian Eisendrath (Come From Away), Gentle Yoga in December). For those scenic design by Tony Award winner Beowulf Boritt (Act One), costume design by Tony Award Tuesdays | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | $15 | Join interested in a more intense nominee Toni-Leslie James (Jelly’s Last Jam), lighting design by two-time Tony Award this gentle yoga class where everyone bird-watching experience and winner Howell Binkley (Hamilton), sound design by Tony Award nominee Gareth Owen (End feels welcome and supported. The the possibility of seeing of the Rainbow), orchestrations by Tony nominee August Eriksmoen (Bright Star), music class is structured to help participants something rare, one of the bird arrangements by Grammy nominee Ian Eisendrath and casting by Telsey + Company. find inner peace and calm while experts offers a 2 - 3 hour outing providing gentle exercise to help the at Big Canyon. Suitable for body-mind rewind and recharge. beginner and advanced bird Instructor Dr. Milka Gronlund, Ph.D., watchers. Free; no reservations PsyD, specializes in wellness and has needed. been practicing internationally for more than 20 years. Note: This class is not for pregnant women. (See Prenatal Yoga). Takes place at Hoag for Her Center for Wellness, 500 Superior Ave., Ste. 315 in the Pilates Room, Newport Beach. Yoga for Beginners Wednesdays | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Free | During this class, you will learn deep breathing exercises with simple movements used to enhance mobility and relaxation. They recommend you bring a mat, strap or belt and a foam block, water bottle and towel. Yoga Family Hike on the 1st and 3rd instructors are Atul Grover, M.D. and Saturdays of every month. Meet Kathy Binder. Takes place at Hoag and the Muth Center patio for an Hospital Newport Beach, 3900 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, hour-long hike providing a great Click on photo for a larger image Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2018 Room CC2. introduction to the Bay. All ages Courtesy of scfta.org welcome. Call 949.923.2269 to Scene from “Come From Away” Restorative Meditation RSVP. The touring production of Come From Away stars Kevin Carolan (Disney’s Newsies), Wednesdays | 12:30 p.m. | Call for Harter Clingman (Peter and The Starcatcher), Nick Duckart (In the Heights), Chamblee pricing | Takes place at Hoag for Her Ferguson, Becky Gulsvig (School of Rock the Musical), Julie Johnson (Memphis), Christine Center for Wellness, 500 Superior Toy Johnson (The Music Man), James Earl Jones II (The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess), Megan Ave., Ste. 315, Newport Beach. McGinnis (Les Misérables), Andrew Samonsky (South Pacific), Danielle K. Thomas (Avenue Prenatal Yoga Q), Emily Walton (August Osage County), Marika Aubrey, Jane Bunting, Michael Brian Dunn, Fridays | 12:30 p.m. |$15 | Instructor Julie Garnyé, Adam Halpin and Aaron Michael Ray. Dolly Lai is a Certified Yoga Therapist. Tickets to Come From Away start at $29 and are on sale at www.scfta.org, by calling Her holistic approach guides 714.556.2787 and at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. For inquiries participants through an integrated about group ticket savings for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at 714.755.0236. The practice of asana, pranayama and Habitat Restoration in Newport 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, Feb. 16 includes audio description, open captioning and Yoga Nidra meditation. Takes place at Bay on the second Thursday of sign-language interpretation. The Center offers many services for patrons with disabilities Hoag for Her Center for Wellness, 500 the month. Birds and other including removable wheelchair locations, binoculars and assistive listening devices. To Superior Ave., Ste. 315 in the Pilates wildlife need a healthy habitat to learn more, visit www.scfta.org/accessibilityinformation. Studio, Newport Beach. Note: All thrive. Be a part of that positive Segerstrom Center for the Arts is located at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. classes in August are full. impact while enjoying the beauty Type 2 Diabetes Support Group of Newport Bay an Big Canyon. Third Thursday of every month | 3 - 4 All training, tools and gloves will p.m. | Free | Meet other people who be provided. understand what you are going 0 Shellmaker Discovery Tours on through. The group focus is to share Saturdays where you can join a experiences, tips and create new California Dept. of Fish & Sunset as seen from Newport Coast networks to expand your support Wildlife Naturalist to learn about system. Learn new tools from the Shellmaker Island’s rich history, group facilitator to help you manage the future of the Back Bay stress and further assist you in Science Center, and discover reaching your health and well-being unusual and endangered plant, goals. Come experience bird and crab habitats. encouragement, understanding, and the opportunity to empower not only yourself, but others as well. Takes place at the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center, 520 Superior Ave., Classroom 6, Newport Beach. Ostomy Support Group Third Wednesday of every month | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | Free | Takes place in the Patty & George Hoag Cancer Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Postpartum Adjustment Support Group Restoration Program in Mondays from 6 - 7 p.m. and Newport Bay on the second Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Sunday of the month. Join Free | This support group is for new Preserve staff and other mothers experiencing the baby blues volunteers in enhancing the or are having difficulties adjusting to Bay’s habitat for local wildlife. motherhood. The focus is on teaching Activities may include non-native positive coping skills and providing plant removal, planting natives, support and education. The support watering, trash cleanup and group is facilitated by a licensed Butterfly Garden maintenance. therapist. Babies and support persons No experience is necessary. are welcome! For more information, Bring a hat, sunscreen and call the Hoag Maternal Mental Health snacks. Water and tools are Support Line at 949.764.5333. provided. Space is limited and ONGOING HEART HEALTHY CLASSES pre-registration is required. at the JEFFREY M. CARLTON HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE Second Wednesday of every month | 1 - 2 p.m. | Free | Join their Registered Dietician to learn about low sodium eating. You will discuss the role sodium plays in congestive heart failure and the importance of following a low sodium diet to include: sources of sodium, label reading and how to maintain a low sodium diet. You will also learn strategies to modify recipes What Else? at home while keeping them healthy Walking and Jogging and delicious. Takes place at Hoag Back Bay Drive is a multi-use Hospital Newport Beach, 520 Superior road that stretches 3 miles Ave., Conference Room 2 (1st floor), northwards along the east side Newport Beach. of the Bay from the Back Bay Healthy Eating for Your Heart Science Center at Shellmaker Fourth Wednesday of every month | 1 - Road to Vista Point on the 2 p.m. | Free | Join their Registered corner of Eastbluff Drive. Back Dietician to discuss how nutrition Bay Drive is one-way for motor impacts cholesterol, blood pressure vehicles from south to north. and weight. Participants will learn This is the best route if you label reading and strategies for would like to be close to the reducing fat, sodium and sugar intake water and see shorebirds and while still enjoying what you eat. Takes waterfowl, but bear in mind that place at Hoag Hospital Newport bikes and pedestrians share Beach, 520 Superior Ave., Conference the road. Street parking south of Room 2 (1st floor), Newport Beach. Shellmaker Road, at the bottom Dining Out the Heart Healthy Way of San Joaquin Hills Road and Fourth Wednesday of every other on Eastbluff Drive, and a parking month | 1 - 2 p.m. | Free | Join the lot at Big Canyon. There are Registered Dietician to discuss scenic pedestrian trails at Big strategies for making healthy choices Canyon. Click on photo for a larger image when dining out and tips for eating out Photo by Linnea Graves A breathtaking sunset showing the breadth of its colors at various types of restaurants. Takes place at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, 520 Superior Ave., Conference Room 2 (1st floor), Newport Beach. Pacemaker and ICD Device Class 0 First Friday of every month | 2 - 3 p.m. | Free | A nurse from the Pacemaker NBWDC meeting to feature OC Board of Supervisors and Arrhythmia center will teach the Candidate Loretta Sanchez basics of implanted device technology. Click on photo for larger image The Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club (NBMWDC) is holding its monthly You will learn about living with your Horseback Riding meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the OASIS Senior Center, Room No. 1. implanted device, including There are designated horse Scheduled guest speakers include: pacemakers and defibrillators. Bring trails between 23rd Street and –Loretta Sanchez, Candidate for OC Board of Supervisors (District 3) and former U.S. your questions. Family members are Bayview Drive, but there are no Congresswoman (District 46). Sanchez represented the people of Orange County and encouraged to attend. Registration is horse rental facilities in the California in the House of Representatives from 1997 - 2017. She grew up in Southern not required. For any questions, call Ecological Reserve or Nature California as a child of two hard-working immigrant parents and attended local public Hoag Arrhythmia Center at Preserve. schools, and was in the very first class of the then brand-new Head Start program. This 949.764.8111. Takes place at the Cycling program laid the foundation which allowed her to earn a bachelor’s degree and an MBA. She Allumbaugh Conference Room, There is a 10-mile bike loop was proud to stand up in the House of Representatives and fight off attacks to dismantle this located near the South Entrance of around the Bay. Starting at program, letting opponents know that we, as a nation, must fight to invest in all our people, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Jamboree at San Diego Creek not just a chosen few. Heart Failure Education Class and heading clockwise the first Third Tuesday of every other month | 2 stop is Vista Point on the corner - 3 p.m. | Free | Join a registered nurse of Eastbluff Drive and Back Bay as she discusses congestive heart Drive. Take Back Bay Drive to failure, including: the signs and the Newport Dunes Resort. symptoms, causes, 2gm sodium diets Follow the sign-posted bike and fluid restrictions, label reading, path through the resort, which alternatives to salt, dining out tips, brings you out onto Pacific exercise guidelines and heart failure Coast Highway at the bridge. medication review. To register, call Take the highway over the 949.764.5961. Takes place at the bridge and turn right on Dover Allumbaugh Conference Room, Drive. You can take a quick located near the South Entrance of detour to Castaways Park, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. To Northstar Beach or Galaxy Park register, call 949.764.5961. or follow the direct route along Dover to Irvine Avenue where you will turn right. On Irvine just beyond Santiago Drive a set of Newport-Mesa Unified paved trails begin. These take you to the Interpretive Center, School District Board and from there to Bayview Drive and back to Jamboree Road. Meetings Regular Board Meetings are held the The 22-mile Mountains to Sea Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of NBW DC second and fourth Tuesday of each Trail, which runs from Weir Loretta Sanchez, Candidate for OC Board of Supervisors, District 3 month (with certain exceptions), with Canyon north of Irvine Regional –Erin Spivey, OC Group Lead for Moms Demand Action, a grassroots movement of Public Input and Consent Calendar Park joins the Back Bay Loop at Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. The items beginning at 6 p.m. in the Jamboree Road and continues movement campaigns for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that Newport-Mesa Unified School District through to Shellmaker Road. jeopardize the safety of our families. Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in Roderick H. MacMillan Board Room, Newport Bay Conservancy every state of the country and, along with Mayors against Illegal Guns, Students Demand 2985-A Bear St., Costa Mesa. www.newportbay.org. Peter and Action and the Everytown Survivor Network, it is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest Mary Muth Interpretive Center, gun violence prevention organization in the country with more than five million supporters and Scheduled Meetings: 2301 University Drive, Newport more than 350,000 donors. January 15, 2019 Beach. Email: In addition to the guest speakers, NBWDC officers will provide information about the January 22, 2019 (Cancelled by the [email protected] upcoming OC Women’s March in Santa Ana on Saturday, Jan. 19. There will also be a sign- Photos courtesy of Upper Newport Bay Board) making event for the Women’s March as part of the meeting. February 12, 2019 There is a nominal admission fee. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a networking social and February 26, 2019 light refreshments. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Seating is limited, so RSVPs are required. March 12, 2019 Ample, convenient free parking is available. March 26, 2019 For additional information, call 949.423.6468 and visit www.NBWDC.org to RSVP. April 9, 2019 (Cancelled - Spring OASIS Senior Center is located at 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar. Break) April 23, 2019 May 14, 2019 May 28, 2019 0 June 11, 2019 THE LOT June 25, 2019 999 Newport Center Drive Capturing iconic Newport Beach The Board of Education will discuss www.thelotent.com the Board meeting pattern in June at –The Upside which time they will set the remaining –On the Basis of Sex meetings for 2019. –Green Book Contact: Sherri Snyder, Coordinator of –Aquaman Administrative Services, 714.424.5031; –Mary Poppins Returns [email protected] –VICE –ESCAPE ROOM –Captain Marvel (pre-sale) –2019 Super Sunday Segerstrom Center’s Celebration (pre-sale) 2018-2019 Family Edwards Big Newport 6 300 Newport Center Drive Series continues with www.regmovies.com two adventuresome –The Upside –A Dog’s Way Home shows –The Mule Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ –Bumblebee 2018-2019 Family Series continues –Spider-Man: Into the Spider- with two adventurous shows, Sunjata Verse Kamalenya on March 9 and 10 and –Mary Poppins Returns Emily Brown and the Thing on March –Aquaman 30 and 31 in Samueli Theater. If you’re –Welcome to Marwen in the room – you’re in the show. –Modest Heroes Sunjata Kamalenya (translated: –They Shall Not Grow Old (pre- Sunjata for Youth) is a completely sale) interactive production that celebrates –The Wizard of Oz 80th the greatest hero of West African Anniversary (1939) presented by legend, Sunjata Keita, the first mansa TCM (pre-sale) (king) of the ancient Empire of Mali. In –Glass (pre-sale) Emily Brown and the Thing, Emily –A Silent Voice: The Movie (pre- Brown and her old grey rabbit, Stanley, sale) set off on an incredible adventure in this magical musical show based on The Port Theater the much-loved children’s book by 2905 E. Coast Highway Cressida Cowell (author of How to www.portnewport.com Train Your Dragon). –Replicas

Lido Theater 3459 Via Lido Click on photo for a larger image www.regencymovies.com Artwork by Don Krotee –Mary Poppins Returns The Old Water Tower in Keeler, Calif. created with transparent watercolor on handmade –On the Basis of Sex (coming cotton paper. It was part of the 2015 Fukuhara Workshop. January 11) ~~~~~~~~ Don Krotee has been a resident of Newport Beach since 1986. He is a board member of the Newport Heights Improvement Association and SPON, and is an architect who has Click on photo for a larger image been drawing and painting from an early age. His architectural marker drawings are Courtesy of McCarter Theatre Center featured periodically in Stu News. A scene from “Sunjata Kamalenya” Sunjata Kamalenya is ideal for children ages 7 and up; Emily Brown and the Thing is designed for children ages 4 - 8. Both productions seek to 0 inspire young imaginations, to create a Click on photo for a larger image lifelong interest and appreciation for WACOC presents dinner event, conversation with live theater, and to be enjoyed and shared as a family. Gregory A. Daddis The World Affairs Council of Orange County (WACOC) has organized a special dinner Performances of Sunjata Kamalenya City Hall event and conversation with Chapman University Professor and retired U.S. Army Colonel are Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, Council, Boards, Gregory A. Daddis on “Perpetual Wars: Lessons Learned from the 50th Anniversary of March 10 at 1 p.m. in Samueli Theater. The Sunday, March 10 performance Commissions, Committee Nixon’s War in Vietnam,” to take place on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at The Pacific Club. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and the program starting at 6:30 will be ASL interpreted. Performances Meetings – Etc. p.m. The cost is $70 for members, $90 for non-members, and $45 for students. of Emily Brown and the Thing are ••• Saturday, March 30 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, March 31 at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Christmas Tree Collection The Sunday, March 31 performance at Christmas trees should be placed by 1 p.m. will be ASL interpreted. your trash carts on the same day as your collection schedule. When possible, please remove lights and ornaments. Trees should be six feet or less, which might require you to cut your tree. CR&R will be using a separate truck to collect the trees now until January 12. ••• Click on photo for a larger image Wednesday, January 16 Courtesy of Tall Stories Balboa Village Advisory “Emily Brown and the Thing” will Committee (BVAC) Meeting delight theatergoers of all ages Marina Park Synopsis of Sunjata Kamalenya: 1600 W. Balboa Blvd. – 4 p.m. A wandering hunter comes to the CANCELED village of Farrakoro and makes the difficult-to-believe prediction that a ••• Click on photo for a larger image crippled boy and his outcast mother Submitted photo Thursday, January 17 Gregory A. Daddis will overcome all odds to deliver their Planning Commission Daddis is an associate professor of history and Director of Chapman University¹s nation from a powerful warlord. What Meeting Master’s Program in War and Society. He joined Chapman after serving as the Chief of the follows is their adversarial struggles American History Division in the Department of History at the United States Military Academy and the strength they derive from their City Council Chambers faith in one another. Authentic music, 100 Civic Center Drive – 6:30 p.m. at West Point. A retired U.S. Army colonel, Daddis served in both Operation Desert Storm and costumes and scenery invite you to a ••• Operation Iraqi Freedom. He specializes in the history of the Vietnam War and the Cold War modern Mandé village where the Monday, January 21 era. He has authored four books, including Withdrawal: Reassessing America¹s Final Years jelimuso (storyteller) guides your Holiday Closure in honor of Vietnam (2017), Westmoreland’s War: Reassessing American Strategy in Vietnam (2014) journey as you sing, dance and act alongside professional actors and Martin Luther King Jr Day and No Sure Victory: Measuring U.S. Army Effectiveness and Progress in the Vietnam War (2011). He has also published several op-ed pieces commenting on current military affairs, musicians in a truly unique ••• to include writings in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and experience. Tuesday, January 22 National Interest magazine. Synopsis of Emily Brown and the World Affairs Council of Orange County (WACOC) is a member of World Affairs Councils Thing: Board of Library Trustees One evening, Emily Brown and her Meeting of America (WACA) based in Washington D.C., a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization whose primary goal is to educate and inform its members and community citizens on old grey rabbit, Stanley, hear a Thing Newport Beach Central Library important and critical issues concerning world affairs. crying outside their window. The poor 1000 Avocado Ave. – 5 p.m. The Pacific Club is located at 4110 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. Thing just can’t get to sleep, so Emily ••• Brown and Stanley set off on incredible adventures to the Dark and Scary Tuesday, January 22 Wood, the Whirling Wastes and City Council Meeting beyond, to find the Thing’s cuddly, his Civic Center – City Council 0 bedtime milk, and his medicine...but Chambers nothing seems to help him settle. 100 Civic Center Drive – 7 p.m. ENC is now enrolling for Presidents’ Week Nature Camp What’s really troubling the Thing, and Study Session at 4 p.m. The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) has offered nature camps since 1977. will anyone ever get to sleep? ••• Providing quality science education in the outdoors, campers learn while adventuring. Touching on themes of fear, bravery This Presidents’ Week, the ENC is offering nature camps for youngsters ages 3 - 6. and adventure, this production has Thursday, January 24 Little Naturalist Camps (ages 3 - 5) is currently sold out, but there is still room available at great songs, clever puppets and Zoning Administrator Nature Adventure Camps for grades K - 6. Camp runs February 18 - 21 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. characters that audiences of all ages Hearing Half Day Camp runs from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and the fee is $180. Full Day Camp runs from 9 a.m. will adore. City Hall – Corona del Mar - 3 p.m. and the fee is $265. There is a 10 percent discount for ENC members. Tickets for both shows are $20 and Conference Room (Bay E - 1st Floor) are available online at www.scfta.org, 100 Civic Center Drive – 3 p.m. at the Box Office at 600 Town Center ••• Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling 714.556.2787. Group discounts for Wednesday, January 30 groups of 10 or more are available at 11th Annual State of CERT 714.755.0236. The Center offers many Awards Banquet services for patrons with disabilities OASIS Senior Center including removable wheelchair 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar locations, binoculars and assistive – 6 p.m. listening devices. To learn more, visit The banquet honors NBFD CERT www.scfta.org/accessibilityinformation. volunteers. The evening starts with a Segerstrom Center for the Arts is reception at 6 p.m. followed by located at 600 Town Center Drive, dinner at 6:30 p.m. Awards will be Costa Mesa. presented to the CERT Volunteer of the Year, Instructor of the Year, Neighborhood of the Year, Spirit of CERT Award, School of the Year and ENC presents condors & other individual and group recognitions. The banquet is open to cocktails fundraiser all Newport Beach residents The Environmental Nature Center interested in community (ENC) will celebrate the addition of a preparedness. See the city website to new life-sized California Condor register. For more information email Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of encenter.org display during the Condors & [email protected] call Learning outside increases kids’ ability to think creatively and improves problem-solving Cocktails fundraiser on Wednesday, 949.644.3112. skills. Children who participate in outdoor education have increased enthusiasm for learning, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy ••• improved academic performance and improved critical thinking. hors d’oeuvres, wine donated by Esser Vineyards and signature Thursday, January 31 Time spent outdoors also correlates with increased physical activity and fitness in children. Each day, ENC nature campers make crafts, play games and participate in hands- condor-themed cocktails. Proceeds Zoning Administrator on age appropriate activities. from the event, including a condor trivia Hearing For more information and to register, visit www.encenter.org/blog/events/presidents- contest and silent auction, will benefit City Hall – Corona del Mar week-camp-4/or call 949.645.8489 the ENC Nature Preschool. Conference Room (Bay E - 1st Floor) Environmental Nature Center is located at 1601 E. 16th St., Newport Beach. Construction on the highly 100 Civic Center Drive – 3 p.m. anticipated state-of-the-art ENC Nature Preschool has begun, with an ••• City Council Meetings 101 – FAQs estimated completion date of August about City Council Meetings (copies 0 2019. The ENC Nature Preschool will are available in the City Clerk’s office be the community’s first nature at 100 Civic Center Drive, Bay E, 2nd For A Good Cause preschool and nature play area. The Floor; or call 949.655.3005). preschool will be located on 1.3 acres www.newportbeachca.gov From Golf to Galas: Supporting Our Community bordering the Nature Center’s Redwood Forest at 745 Dover Drive. ••• CLICK HERE for agendas, meeting minutes and more info

Service Organizations Meetings What’s on the Calendar? Elks Click on photo for a larger image Newport Harbor Elks # 1767 Courtesy of ENC The lodge is located at 3456 Via ENC Founder Robert House with the Oporto, Newport Beach. recently installed California Condor www.newportelks.com replica The California Condor replica, Exchange Club of Newport commissioned by ENC Founder Courtesy TripAdvisor Robert House, was recently installed Beach/Corona del Mar Environmental Nature Center (ENC) | January 23 beginning at 5:30 p.m. | The ENC is in the Center’s foyer. It gazes down on Meets Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. at celebrating the addition of a new life-sized California Condor display during this Condors & visitors entering the Center’s Nature the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Cocktails fundraiser. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wine donated by Esser Vineyards and Museum. Also recently installed is 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del signature condor-themed cocktails. Proceeds from the event, including a condor trivia contest interpretive signage describing Mar. and silent auction, will benefit the ENC Nature Preschool. Construction on the highly House’s first encounter with a The Exchange Club annually anticipated state-of-the-art ENC Nature Preschool has begun, with an estimated completion California Condor, at 18 working his presents the Field of Honor at date of August 2019. The ENC Nature Preschool will be the community’s first nature fourth summer at Golden Trout Camp, Castaways Park (Dover Drive and preschool and nature play area. The preschool will be located on 1.3 acres bordering the a dude ranch south of Mt. Whitney in 16th Street), to honor service Nature Center’s Redwood Forest at 745 Dover Drive. For more information, visit the Sierra Nevada. A painting by local members, past and present, www.encnaturepreschool.org. artist Monica Edwards illustrates the during Armed Forces Day Contact: ENC Executive Director Bo Glover at 949.645.8489, ext. 10 or [email protected]. scene. weekend by erecting American Tickets to the event can be purchased at www.encenter.org. “The ENC Nature Preschool flags and those memorialized Takes place at the Environmental Nature Center, 1601 E. 16th Street, Newport Beach. presents a terrific opportunity for the throughout the park. The public is Human Kindness Club | January 25 beginning at 9 a.m. | This local nonprofit charity ENC to expand its role as an educator invited to support a flag dedicated organization dedicated to making a difference in the world by giving perpetually to those in in the community,” House said. “The to a member of the military. Call need worldwide, is hosting the “Fairway to Heaven Celebrity Golf Tournament” at Pelican Hill children who attend our preschool will 949.631.3567. Golf Club in Newport Coast, with proceeds supporting Make a Wish Foundation and make memories that will last a www.nhexchange.net Wounded Warrior Project. After enjoying a day of golf (9 a.m. shotgun start), with breathtaking lifetime, as special as my memories of views of the Pacific Ocean from every tee, participants will be treated to an evening of summers spent in the Sierra Nevada. Kiwanis inspiring speeches by celebrity guests, a sumptuous dinner, an awards ceremony with prizes The opportunities for hands-on Kiwanis Club of Newport for tournament winners, and a silent auction and opportunity drawing, among other learning and nature exploration will Beach/Corona del Mar highlights. Participants will be vying to win top prizes that include a million-dollar golf shot help them develop into Meets Thursdays at noon and the giveaway, an all-expense paid trip for two to the Masters via a putting contest, a $10,000 cash environmentally literate adults and second Wednesday of each giveaway and a 2018 Ducati Motorcycle, generously donated by Fletcher Jones Motorcars instill in them a lifelong environment month at 6 p.m. at the Bahia Newport Beach. Plush swag bags, Mastro’s martinis and girls dressed as angels will add ethic.” Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 some sizzle to the tournament. Celebrity golfers include actors Michael Dudikoff, Rick Nature Preschools teach the building Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. Ravanello and Kevin Sorbo, and former pro athletes Doug DeCinces, Byron Russell, Bryon blocks of a STEAM (science, For more information, call Chamberlain, Mike Salmon, Ron Brown, Garry Templeton, Chris Hale and Ricky Ellis, to technology, engineering, arts and 949.371.9802. For calendar info., name a few. The cost is $380 per person and $1,500 for a team of four. Sponsorships and math) education by providing young contact Program Chair Jeff Hallin tickets are available online at www.humankindness.org. children with the opportunity to at [email protected] Contact: To purchase tickets or learn more about sponsorships for the Human become familiar with the natural world Kindness Club Fairway to Heaven Celebrity Golf Tournament, contact Karla VandenBerg by playing – and learning – while Lions at 208.272.1578 or email [email protected]. surrounded by nature. Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Takes place at Pelican Hill Golf Club, 22800 S. Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast. Lions Club “Learning outside increases Meets the first and third Tuesday students’ ability to think creatively and at 6:30 p.m. at the Chicken Coop, improves problem-solving skills,” said 414 Old Newport Blvd., Newport ENC Preschool Director Sue Bierlich. Beach. Known as the Fish Fry “Research shows that students who Club, they began this community participate in outdoor education tradition of frying fish 62 years demonstrate increased enthusiasm ago. It takes place annually, the for learning, improved academic weekend after Memorial Day at performance, better language skills Fairview Park, Costa Mesa. and a variety of substantially increased 714.964.7884. email: critical thinking skills.” [email protected] “Outdoor education promotes www.cmnhlions.com lifelong physical and emotional well- being,” said ENC Executive Director Bo Newport Beach Hawaiian Lions Glover. “Numerous studies suggest Club that contact with nature is as important Meets the third Wednesday with to children as good nutrition and dinner at 6 p.m.; Club meeting at adequate sleep. Time spent outdoors 7:15 p.m. at Newport Beach correlates with increased physical Yacht Club, 1099 Bayside Drive, activity and fitness in children. Newport Beach. Exposure to green space increases Tom Hollister, president, general well-being and ability to 714.964.7226. email: focus.” [email protected] The ENC is aiming to achieve a Platinum Level LEED Rating on the Masonic Lodge new facility. The US Green Building Seafaring Masonic Lodge of Council’s Leadership in Energy and Newport Mesa #604 Environmental Design (LEED) Green Meets for the Stated Dinner on Building Rating System™ is the the first Wednesday at 6 p.m. nationally accepted benchmark for the which is free of charge and open design, construction and operation of to the public. It is followed by the high performance green buildings. It is Stated Meeting from 7 - 9 p.m. also the ENC’s goal to achieve 1401 E. 15th St., Newport Beach. certification through the Living Building 949.515.8788. Challenge. www.nm604.org The preschool was already awarded a citation from the American Institute of Rotary Click on photo for a larger image Architects Orange County Chapter Courtesy of Pelican Hill Newport Beach Sunrise Rotary American Cancer Society | February 16 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Peace, Love & Cars – Drive (AIAOCC) in 2015. The ENC’s Nature Meets Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m. at for Hope, is a car show supporting the American Cancer Society. They will have an array of Preschool was one of eight projects Five Crowns Restaurant, 3801 E. classic cars, live entertainment, vendors and food. South Event Space. Admission to the car selected to receive an award out of the Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. show is included with your OC Market Place ticket. All cars are welcome and there is no 56 projects that were entered into the 949.612.0992 registration fee to participate. Registration and entry for participating cars will be through Gate design competition. It was the only www.newportbeachsunriserotary.com10 from 8 -10 a.m. For Sale signs are not permitted and drivers may not sell items on the project to receive an award that was On Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019 at the premises. not a completed project, meaning the breakfast meeting, Steve Contact: www.ocmarketplace.com jury saw great potential in the building. Rosansky, president and CEO of Takes place at the Orange County Market Place in the South Event Space, 88 Fair Drive, It was noted during the award the Newport Beach Chamber of Costa Mesa. ceremony “that the site design and Commerce, will discuss “Are Cure Duchenne | March 2 from 5 - 10 p.m. | Wine connoisseurs and epicureans: Indulge in building worked seamlessly and a Chambers of Commerce Still Napa Valley’s premier wines at CureDuchenne’s Napa in Newport event. From cult wine great deal of thought was given to the Relevant in Today’s Economy.” brands to exquisite cuisine to unparalleled auction lots, Napa in Newport brings together creation of a learning environment The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. renowned vintners and wine enthusiasts for a truly unforgettable evening. Featuring coveted where nature was the focus.” at Five Crowns, 3801 E. Coast wines served alongside perfectly paired culinary creations, the Grand Tasting offers a “I truly believe that this Nature Highway, Corona del Mar. The spectacular night of wining and dining, and culminates in a spirited live auction. Celebrity Preschool and Nature Play Area will be cost is $20. Chef: Casey Thompson, a former finalist and three-time competitor on Bravo’s Top Chef. an integral addition to the community, Cocktail attire recommended. Single tickets: $800. Sponsorships available. With this making an essential impact on the Newport- Irvine Rotary Club evening’s proceeds going to CureDuchenne – the nation’s leading Duchenne nonprofit next generation,” said Rick John, Meets Thursdays at noon at organization with a mission of finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy – you can longtime Newport Beach resident and Rancho San Joaquin Clubhouse, enjoy the festivities all the more knowing you’re supporting a righteous cause. The most ENC Board Member. “We are urgently One Ethel Coplen Way, Irvine. common and fatal form of muscular dystrophy, Duchenne is a devastating, progressive seeking community members to join The public is invited to join in the muscle-wasting disease most commonly found in young boys. Affecting 15,000 children in us in supporting the ENC Nature camaraderie at lunch. the U.S. and 300,000 worldwide, there is currently no known cure for Duchenne. Cure Preschool.” Art Kleinpell, Membership Duchenne is headquartered in Newport Beach. For more information or to donate to Director, c: 248.760.0955. email: Contact: www.cureduchenne.org the ENC’s Nature Preschool, visit [email protected] Takes place at Monarch Beach Resort, 1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point. www.encnaturepreschool.org or www.ni-rotary.org BrightFutures4Kids | March 9 | 21st Annual BrightFutures4Kids fundraiser, The Heart of contact ENC Executive Director Bo Broadway evening themed Bright Lights, Brighter Futures features dining, dancing, Glover at 949.645.8489 ext. 101 or Rotary Club of Newport-Balboa entertainment and silent & live auctions. The elegant gala will unite business and community [email protected]. Meets Thursdays from 5:45 - 7:45 leaders for a night of awareness and support for child abuse prevention services to many of Tickets to the event can be p.m. at Bahia Corinthian Yacht the 10,000 at-risk children and their families in Orange County. Sponsorships range from purchased at www.encenter.org. Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, $5,000 - $25,000. The Environmental Nature Center is Corona del Mar. Contact: www.brightfutures4kids.org located at 1601 E. 16th Street, Newport 949.258.7083. Takes place at Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Beach. JoAnne Holman: Editor’s Note: If you have a philanthropic event with a connection to Newport Beach you would [email protected] like to see publicized, please email the information with an image and contact person with or Helen Maxwell: email address to Lana Johnson: [email protected]. If you would like to reach out to [email protected] Newport Beach non-profit organizations, visit https://greatnonprofits.org/city/newport- Join the celebration at www.newportbeachrotary.com beach/CA. the Boat Parade awards Soroptimists Soroptimist International of dinner & auction on Newport Harbor Area Meets once or twice a month; 0 January 25 locations and times vary. The 2018 Newport Beach Christmas Newport’s Best Bets in Arts & Entertainment Boat Parade Dinner & Auction will be The American Legion From Live Theater to Community Happenings, enjoy these! held on Friday, Jan. 25 from 6 - 11 p.m. Newport Harbor Post 291 at the Fashion Island Hotel. Located at 215 15th St., Newport Open to the public, the gala will Beach. honor the winners of the 2018 949.673.5070, ext. 100; email: Christmas Boat Parade and Ring of [email protected] Lights competitions and raise funds for next year’s Parade. All award Toastmasters winners will receive two Newport Center Toastmasters complimentary tickets to the event, and Club 231F enjoy a special private Champagne Meets Monday 7 - 8:30 a.m. at reception at 5 p.m. The Bluffs Homeowner’s Association at 2414 Vista Del Oro, Newport Beach. 949.391.3671. email: [email protected]

Want to see your club meetings listed here? Share your events, Click on photo for a larger image happenings and fundraisers with other viewers? Send in your Submitted photo Balboa Car Show | Every Sunday from 7 - 9 a.m. information to Click on photo for a larger image Fun Zone Parking lot, 600 E. Bay Ave., Balboa Peninsula Photo by Bleu Cotton Photography [email protected]. Pianist Gabriela Martinez to perform with Pacific Symphony, Continuing through January 12 A past Boat Parade winner in the at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30. Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez makes a welcome return Humor and Originality category to Costa Mesa to perform Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with Pacific Symphony. Guest In addition to the awards ceremony, conductor David Danzmayr leads the orchestra in the program that contrasts Russian music guests will have the opportunity to take Get Outside of the 19th and 20th centuries by Mussorgsky and Prokofiev, respectively, with Chopin’s part in an incredible live and silent glorious Piano Concerto No. 1. auction, the latter beginning at 6 p.m. Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org There will be hundreds of unique Takes place at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, items to choose from including travel Costa Mesa. excursions, weekend getaways, fine HEAR WORD! Naija Women Talk True, Continuing through January 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets start dining, rare jewelry, art, hotel stays and at $25. Synopsis: HEAR WORD! is an exhilarating performance piece that combines artistry, more. Whether you are a seasoned social commentary and true-life stories of inequality and transformation, delivered by some of bidder or a novice, there will surely be Nigeria’s most talented actresses. “Hear word” is Nigerian Pidgin for “listen and comply,” and an item you’ll want to take home. And the show delivers an intimate view into the lives of women from all corners of Nigeria who are once the auction is over, throw on your facing unique and universal issues, including the limitation of potential for achievement, dancing shoes as you enjoy the fabulous live entertainment. Community Days - Sundays independence, decision-making and leadership. The evening’s highlights include a from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org cocktail reception and five-star dinner explore parts of the Back Bay Takes place at Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center with wine, recognition of the winners of Science Center and participate in Drive, Costa Mesa. the Boat Parade and Ring of Lights fun hands-on activities to learn and dancing. more about the ocean. 600 Tickets are available for $125, which Shellmaker Road, Newport includes a four-course dinner with Beach. wine. Table sponsorships are Monthly Beach Cleanups available for $1,500 for a table of 10, Surfrider Foundation and include sponsor benefits, Surfrider’s Newport Beach preferred table location and more. chapter hosts a two-hour beach If you would like to donate to the cleanup at 9 a.m. and a three- auction, call 949.729.4400 or visit hour harbor cleanup at 8 a.m. on www.christmasboatparade.com for the first Saturday of each month. more information and the online They also also partner with OC donation form. Public Works to host an annual The Fashion Island Hotel is located flood control channel cleanup on at 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Click on photo for a larger image Earth Day in April and Coastal Courtesy of scfta.org Beach. Cleanup Day in September. For Dear Evan Hansen, Continuing through January 13. Performance times vary. Tickets start at more information, contact $39.75. Winner of six 2017 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2018 Grammy Award Michelle Giron at for Best Musical Theater Album. Synopsis: A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that [email protected] never meant. to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to Beach Cleanups get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the Newport Dunes to hold For the first Saturday of the month deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. DEAR OC Yoga Festival EVAN HANSEN features a book by Tony Award winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy, beach cleanups, meet on the Come enjoy the benefits of yoga in a Tony and Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest beach in front of Prospect Street picturesque outdoor setting during the Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to and Ocean Front Boulevard in OC Yoga Festival Winter Edition at Normal). Limit: Eight tickets per person. Newport Beach. They run from 9 - Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org 11 a.m. There is paid public Marina on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9 Takes place at Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. parking nearby but there are a.m. - 5 p.m. This one-day event is limited spots. geared to all ages and all yoga levels. Harbor Cleanups There will be one-hour yoga and Join in the harbor cleanups that meditation classes going on all day meet at Southwind Kayak Center long with workshops, talks, sound at 100 N. Bayside Drive, Newport healing, live music, DJs, healthy food, Beach. From PCH, turn onto art, a concert party, vendors and Bayside Drive toward Newport sponsors. Dunes. www.newportbeach.surfrider.org

Click on photo for a larger image Photo by Matthew Murphy, 2018 Courtesy of scfta.org Off Center Festival, Continuing through January 26 with varying times and ticket prices. Features “HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True” making its Off Center Festival debut with performances on Friday, Jan. 11 and Saturday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m.; Flaco Navaja: “Evolution of a Click on photo for a larger image Sonero” making its Off Center Festival debut, with performances on Thursday through Admission is free, whereby Saturday, January 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m.; and Ethan Lipton and His Orchestra: “No Place to attendees can visit the vendor village Go” making its Off Center Festival debut with performances on Friday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. and area with music. Purchasing event Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. For more details, visit the website. tickets will gain you access to the Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org classes, talks, workshops and concert Takes place at Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center party. VIP tickets will provide you with a Drive, Costa Mesa. special gift bag from sponsors, express entry, opportunity drawing tickets and front row reserved seating for yoga/sound healing. Come meet local yoga studio teachers who will be leading different types of yoga classes inside a covered tent. Vendors will be located in the parking lot area with food and music. Prices range from $35 - $55. Parking is $10. Purchase tickets online here. No alcohol is permitted. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is located at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach.

Tee it up at the Click on photo for a larger image inaugural Newport Photo by Eduardo Fierro Magic Flute for Kids on January 12 at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets start at $15. Mozart’s Harbor Athletic musical fairy tale, with its imaginative setting and spectacular music, is brought to life in a special version designed just for you and your family. Fantastical life-size puppets, talented Foundation Golf Classic professional singers and special guests from Chapman University join Pacific Symphony to Head to the practice range to get bring this classic opera to life. Join in the fun at the interactive Musical Carnival in the concert ready for the inaugural Newport Harbor hall lobby at 9 a.m. (for 10 a.m. concertgoers) and 12:15 p.m. (for 11:30 a.m. concertgoers), Athletic Foundation Golf Classic taking where kids can test drive a musical instrument, meet the performers, and enjoy musical arts place Monday, Feb. 11 at Santa Ana and crafts activities themed to the morning’s concert. Country Club (SACC). This year’s Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org honorary chairman is Terry Donahue, Takes place at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, former football player and UCLA Costa Mesa. Bruins coach, who is currently a football analyst.

Click on photo for a larger image Photo by Lana Johnson Click on photo for a larger image Newport Harbor High School, home Courtesy of scfta.org Newport Sea Base’s Family Outings on January 12 and 19. Saturday, Jan. 12 offers a Paddle of the Sailors Sport Adventure & BBQ from 1 - 4 p.m., while Saturday, Jan. 19 holds a Family Sailing and In addition to a memorable round of BBQ outing from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m., and a “Go See It” harbor boat ride scramble golf at SACC, ranked No.1 in takes place from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 2:30 p.m. Each event requires reservations and Orange County by Golfweek, has different minimum ages. participants will enjoy the hot shot Contact: Call 949.642.5031. www.newportseabase.org cannon; delicious food and beverages; Takes place at the Newport Sea Base, 1931 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. exciting games on the course; hole-in- Sunday Musicale to present ACE Trio on January 13 from 3 - 4 p.m. The event is free. ACE one, longest drive and putting Trio is a Los Angeles-based classical modern ensemble rapidly distinguishing itself as one contests; a helicopter drop; after party; of the newest leading groups of its generation. Performing their own innovative arrangements and awards. and all accessible contemporary music by living composers from around the world, ACE Trio Entry fees are $350 for singles and is dedicated to promoting the newest voices of our art. The performance is presented by $1,400 for a foursome. Additional Friends of the Newport Beach Library. support options include the Jackpot Ticket Package (for entry into contests) for $75 and the after party for $50. For more information on how you can benefit NHHS athletics by supporting this golf classic, visit www.nhathleticfoundation.com.

Click on photo for a larger image Photo by Misralltus Courtesy of nbpl.org Modern Calligraphy, January 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Led by instructor Kristen Khan - Inkchanted Paper & Designs, this modern calligraphy class is for those who have no prior experience, or for those who are looking to further refine their skills. You will go over the basic strokes for beautiful lettering, how to put them together to create your lowercase alphabet, how to use a pointed nib and troubleshooting. At the end of the class, you will enjoy the opportunity to create something new with what you’ve learned, so you can share it with friends and family while further enhancing your skills. What is included for new students: One tote bag; one pencil kit; one practice pad; one pen holder; one nib; one pot of black ink; lower case, upper case and numbers/symbols exemplars, and any needed materials. Light refreshments. What’s included for returning students: one nib; one practice pad; refill of black ink (please bring your jar); lower case, upper case and numbers/symbols exemplars, and any needed materials. Light refreshments. Cost: $80. Minimum three/maximum 15. Advanced reservations are required. Cancellation is 48 hours prior. Contact: www.seasidegalleryandgoods.com Takes place in the Pelican Courtyard at Seaside Gallery & Goods, 124 Tustin Ave., Ste. 100, Newport Beach.

Courtesy of Seaside Gallery & Goods Itzhak Perlman: In the Fiddler’s House on January 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $48. More than 20 years have passed since Itzhak Perlman released his iconic album of klezmer music, In the Fiddler’s House. The collection of traditional klezmer songs was also filmed as a PBS special, which earned Perlman his third Emmy Award, featuring the reigning violin virtuoso performing in Poland with the world’s finest klezmer musicians. In this live performance, Perlman revisits this meaningful, personal project with special guests. Undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. Acclaimed for his exceptional talent and artistry, and beloved for his charm and humanity, he is treasured by audiences throughout the world who respond not only to his remarkable artistry, but also to his irrepressible joy for making music. Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org Takes place at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Courtesy of scfta.org American Ballet Theatre Harlequinade on January 17 - 20 with varying performance times. Tickets start at $29. Audiences are in for a delightful treat with the West Coast Premiere of a rare gem created over a remarkable 18 months. ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky brings this comic treasure to life, inspired by Marius Petipa’s archival notes. In this full-length celebration of the Italian Commedia dell’ Arte, the love-struck Harlequin ardently pursues the captivating Columbine, whose father would prefer she marry a wealthy suitor. After madcap misadventures, love triumphs. For opening night on Thursday, Jan. 17, they’re hosting Kids Night at the Ballet and kids can go for free when you purchase one adult ticket at full price. Use code KIDS when purchasing. Make sure to come early, as there will be fun activities for kids in the lobbies starting at 6 p.m., including coloring stations, crafts, activities, photo opportunities and more. Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org Takes place at Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of scfta.org Discovery Day at Centennial Farm, January 18 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Discovery Days at Centennial Farm give guests an opportunity to take a self-guided tour through the farm with volunteers nearby to provide information and answer farm-related questions. Reservations are required for groups of six or more children. Free admission, however, donations for the farm are gratefully appreciated. Takes place at Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of ocfair.com The Gin Game, January 18 through February 17. Performances take place Thursdays through Sundays; times vary. Tickets: $20. Synopsis: “The play’s brilliance lies in its simplicity and economy. The metaphor of a common card game played by two people raises universal issues...This will become one of the great classics of the American theater.” – Thomas E Ruddy, review of The Gin Game in Library Journal. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1978; nominated for four Tony Awards. Contact: For tickets and box office hours, call 949.631.0288. www.ntaconline.com Takes place at Newport Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach. Insert King and Queen of Hearts playing cards pic 9th Annul Pet Days on January 19 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pet Days is back featuring local rescues for pet adoptions, non-profit vendors offering animal education, and small business owners offering pet supplies and services for purchase. For free admission into the Market Place, simply bring a donation and they will waive your $2 fee. Donation items include: paper towels, towels, bleach, cat litter, potty pads, fresh new pet food (no human, open or expired food), gift cards and cash donations. No personal pets are allowed at this event. Contact: www.ocmarketplace.com/events/9th-annual-pet-days Takes place at Orange County Market Place, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Click on photo for a larger image Submitted photo Professor Planethead’s Symphonic Space Adventure on January 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $15. Join Professor Planethead on his musical journey through outer space complete with visually captivating NASA projections and dancers from Backhausdance. Hear the Orange County Youth Symphony perform music from Holst’s The Planets and raise your lightsabers as you hear “The Imperial March” from Star Wars. This concert will transport your imagination to a galaxy far, far away. (Approximate run time is 45 minutes.) Michael Christ Powers is guest conductor. Pre-concert activities begin at 1 p.m. Check out the lobby prior to the performance for hands-on activities, including a musical instrument petting zoo courtesy of the Philharmonic Society’s Music Mobile, arts and crafts, photo booth, and more. Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org Takes place at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. CHEERpros CA State Cheer & Dance Championships, January 19 - 20. School/youth rec cheer and all dance teams will compete on January 19; All-star cheer teams compete on January 20. Contact: www.cheerpros.com Takes place at Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, January 19 - February 16. Performance times and ticket prices vary. In a barber shop above Mrs. Lovett’s struggling pie shop, Sweeney Todd plots revenge on the lecherous judge who wronged him and his family. In the seedy underbelly of 19th century London, desperate times lead to diabolical schemes – and strange alliances. With razor-sharp wit and extraordinary songs like “Pretty Women” and “Not While I’m Around,” this Tony Award-winning masterpiece was proclaimed, “more fun than a graveyard on the night of the annual skeleton’s ball” by the New York Daily News. Performances occur on the Segerstrom Stage. Contact: Call 714.708.5500. www.scr.org Takes place at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of scr.org Classical Music 101 on January 20 at 10:30 a.m. Hosted by: Brian Lauritzen, Classical KUSC host and Tommy Phillips, Philharmonic Society President and Artistic Director. Whether you are new to classical music or a seasoned listener, Classical Music 101 is designed for audiences to deepen their understanding and appreciation of classical music. Explore various topics, including the concertgoing experience, how to listen for and uncover themes within the music, enjoy musical demonstrations by special guests and leading experts, and participate in an open forum Q&A. Free admission, but tickets are required. General admission seating. Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org Takes place at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Holly, Dolly! on January 22 - 27 with varying performance times. Tickets start at $29. Tony Award®-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in Hello, Dolly! – the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!” Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks’ “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) is “making people crazy happy!” (The Washington Post). Breaking box office records week after week and receiving thunderous raves on Broadway, this Hello, Dolly! pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion – hailed both then and now as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history. Rolling Stone calls it “a must- see event. A musical comedy dream. If you’re lucky enough to score a ticket, you’ll be seeing something historic. Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org Takes place at Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of scfta.org SoCal World Guitar Show, January 26 - 27. Hours: Saturday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets: $20 general admission (children 11 years and younger are free if accompanied by an adult). Parking is $9. International music swap meet where you can buy, sell and trade vintage, new, used and rare guitars, amps, effects and parts for mandolins, banjos, ukes and more. Meet dealers, collectors, buyers, retail stores, authors, manufacturers, builders and appraisers. Public can bring items to sell/trade. Contact: www.amigoguitarshows.com/socal-summer Takes place at Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Crossroads of the West Gun Show, January 26 - 27. Hours: Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets: $18 general admission (children 12 years and younger are free if accompanied by an adult or guardian). Parking is $9. Contact: www.crossroadsgunshows.com Takes place at Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The Beach Boys on January 31 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $59. You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that The Beach Boys’ songs have forever changed the musical landscape, profoundly influencing countless performing artists to follow. The band has continued to create and perform with the same bold imagination and style that marked their explosive debut more than 50 years ago. The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who, along with Jeffrey Foskett, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Keith Hubacher, Christian Love and Scott Totten continue the legacy of the iconic American band. Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org Takes place at Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of scfta.org Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed, February 1 - 17. Performance times and ticket prices vary. Based on the book Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems. Wilbur is different from all the other Naked Mole Rats. He wears clothes and he likes it. His friends think it’s ridiculous and needs to stop – that’s just a Naked Mole fact. After all, what will happen when Grand-Pah, the oldest and wisest elder in the colony finds out? Filled with tail-shaking good tunes, this outrageously fun musical proves it’s okay to be yourself. Rock on! Performances occur on the Julianne Argyros Stage. Part of the Theatre for Young Audiences, it is geared to grades K - 6. Contact: Call 714.708.5500. www.scr.org Takes place at South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of scr.org Scheherazade on January 31 - February 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Inspired by the legendary folk stories of A Thousand and One Nights, “Scheherazade” tells the story of a beautiful young bride who must use her charm as a storyteller to save herself from the wrath of a jealous sultan. Also featured are Bernstein’s “Slava!” and Shostakovich’s high voltage Cello Concerto No. 1 – both written for legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. Preview talk with Alan Chapman at 7 p.m. Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org Takes place at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of scfta.org Bonsai Exhibition and Show, February 2 - 3. Presented by Sherman Library & Gardens and the Orange Empire Bonsai Society, it includes Winter Silhouette Bonsai as well as a variety of other bonsai trees. On Saturday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m., a bonsai workshop for 10 people is offered by Jason Chan of Eastern Leaf Bonsai (easternleaf.com). Participants will learn the basics of initial tree designing, wiring and repotting of a Juniperus Prostrata in a hands-on workshop taught by Chan and assisted by mentors from the Orange Empire Bonsai Society. This will be a two-hour workshop with a lunch break after the first hour of work. Chan is very active in the bonsai community. In 2014, he was elected to the board of the Golden State Bonsai Federation. In 2015, he became the editor of Golden Statements, GSBF’s quarterly bonsai publication. In 2017, he helped establish Bonsai Jidai, Southern California’s premier bonsai school. Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee is $75 for Friends; $100, for Non- Members. On Sunday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m., Debra Mauzy-Melitz demonstrates the making of a Saikei (a small landscape with trees) with audience participation. All visitors to Sherman Library & Gardens on this day are welcome to participate. Mauzy-Melitz is a member of the orange County Bonsai Society and was s demonstrator at the Fullerton Arboretum during Green Scene. A sale table will be available on both days with bonsai trees, small accents and pots. Admission: $5. Contact: Call 949.673.2261. www.slgardens.org Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of slgrdens.org Mosaic Plant Sculpture, February 6 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Create a unique mosaic project. Mosaic artist David Jarvinen will share his techniques for creating a three-dimensional aloe plant which will be embellished with shimmering glass tiles. All materials and tools provided. Please bring a lunch or snack and beverage. Cost: Friends, $110; Non-Members, $120.Pre- registration is required. Register at the website. Contact: Call 949.673.2261. www.slgardens.org Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Classic Movie Night: Rio Bravo, February 6 at 7 p.m. John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson and Angie Dickinson star in this classic western, Rio Bravo (1959). Sheriff John T. Chance has his hands full after arresting Joe Burdette for murder. He knows that Burdette’s brother Nathan, a powerful rancher, will go to any lengths to get him out of jail. This is an action- packed western classic. Prior to the movie there will be a brief talk about John and Pilar Wayne and their ties to Newport Beach. This event is free. RSVP at the website or call 949.673.1880. Contact: Call 949.673.2261. www.slgardens.org Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Grammy-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell Celebrates The Great American Songbook, February 7 - 9 at 7:30 p.m. with tickets starting at $99. Talk about late bloomers! Grammy-winning music producer Steve Tyrell didn’t record his first album till he was 50 – but he’s more than made up for it in the years since. Not only have many of his albums soared to the top five on Billboard’s jazz charts, but he’s performed concerts throughout the world. The Center favorite returns with a show that celebrates the Great American Songbook, sung with his signature contemporary flair, and honors some of the songwriting greats he’s worked with, among them Burt Bacharach. Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org Takes place at Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Click on photo for a larger image Courtesy of scfta.org Galentine’s Event Celebrating Women with Flower Crowns, Shopping & Wine, February 10 at 1 p.m. Hosted by Darla DeMatteo, come and join the Harlow Jean Group for a fabulous afternoon of women celebrating women in the beautiful Pelican Courtyard. You will learn the art of creating a beautiful flower crown, an opportunity for networking, shopping and refreshments. The flower arranging can take anywhere from one to two hours, depending on the complexity and format of the arrangement. Alice’s Table provides aprons for you to wear for the duration of the event. Working with flowers can be messy, so make sure to wear something you won’t mind getting a little dirty. Flowers, vases and tools will be provided. Tickets: $80. Purchased tickets but something came up? You can transfer your ticket to another class as long as you contact them at least 48 hours before the event. Contact: www.seasidegalleryandgoods.com Takes place in the Pelican Courtyard at Seaside Gallery & Goods, 124 Tustin Ave., Ste. 100, Newport Beach. Courtesy of Seaside Gallery & Goods 19th Annual Newport Beach Jazz Party, February 14 - 17. Featuring five big bands and more than 130 artists, headliners include Jack Jones, Shelly Berg and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra among others. Contact: Call 949.205.1252 for tickets and more information. Takes place at Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.

Watercolor Class: Orchids with Carol, February 16 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join local artist Carol Kreider as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This class is designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home his/her own charming orchid painting, so grab your friends and come paint in the Gardens. Cost: Friends, $35; Non-Members, $45. Pre-registration is required. Register at the website. Contact: Call 949.673.2261. www.slgardens.org Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Gem Faire, February 22 - 24. Features fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Nearly 200 exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing while you shop. Hours: Friday, Feb. 22 from 12 – 6 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets: $7 general admission, which is good for all three days; children 11 years and younger are free. Parking is $9. Contact: www.gemfaire.com Takes place at Orange County Fair & Event Center in the Costa Mesa Building and Santa Ana Pavilion, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. 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 Police Beat 011119

0

DUI Arrests None Incident Reports Tuesday, January 8 Arrests for Being Drunk in Public None Monday, January 7 Arrests for Being Drunk in Public None Port Carlow Place I 1900 Block I Paraphernalia, Controlled Substance and Smoking 2:55 p.m. Jayson Lee McGee, 52, Costa Mesa, w as arrested for possession of unlaw ful paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance in prison and smoking w ithin 100 feet of a beach/pier. Bail w as set at $20,000. W. Ocean Front I 1900 Block I Under the Influence 12:50 a.m. Donn Hollis Buxton, 55, Costa Mesa, w as arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. Bail w as set at $500. Sunday, January 6 Arrests for Being Drunk in Public None Hoag Drive I 00 Block I Burglary, Controlled Substance, Paraphernalia and Warrant 10:05 p.m. Joshua John Oliver Bramon, 22, Anaheim, w as arrested for burglary from a motor vehicle, being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of unlaw ful paraphernalia and on a w arrant related to trespassing. Bail w as set at $80,000. New port Blvd. I 3200 Block I Contempt of Court 1:07 p.m. Alejandro Burciaga, 26, Santa Ana, w as arrested for being in contempt of court. Bail w as set at $15,000. W. Coast Hwy. & Riverside Ave. I Warrant 12:22 p.m. Carl A. Hauke, 29, Irvine, w as arrested on an undisclosed w arrant. Bail w as set at $2,500. New port Blvd. I 3100 Block I Battery 2:06 a.m. Kenneth Duane Brow er, 34, San Clemente, w as arrested for battery. Bail w as set at $500.

Front Page Who we are: Letters Tom Johnson, Publisher - [email protected] Calendars Lana Johnson, Editor - [email protected] Shaena Stabler, Co-Owner - [email protected] Archives Michael Sterling is our Webmaster & Designer. Sign Up Sean Sterling is our Web Administrator. Contact Us Stacia Stabler is our Instagram Manager & Writer. StuNewsLaguna.com Email: [email protected] for questions about advertising 949.315.0259 Email: [email protected] with news releases, letters, etc. 949.212.1499

© 2019 Stu New s New port, LLC All Rights Reserved