Roger’s Gardens Christmas Boutique is open through the end of the year.  This year the Christmas Boutique theme is Bright and Beautiful. Come out and explore the Christmas Boutique finding elegant decorations for indoors, greens for outdoors and unique and creative host or holiday gifts. Roger’s Gardens is open every day …

Pelican Hill Resort has several dining options for Thanksgiving this year. Each one of their restaurants has a special Thanksgiving menu. In their ballroom, Executive Chef Jean-Pierre Dubray is creating a Thanksgiving Brunch complete with live entertainment and children’s activities. In Andrea Ristorante, Chef Luigi is creating a rustic Tuscan …

The 60^th Annual Sandcastle Contest is being held at Corona del Mar State Beach, on Sunday, October 2^nd. The event is sponsored by the Commodores Club of the Newport beach Chamber of Commerce. The contest gets underway at 10am and ends at 4:30pm. This year’s theme is …

Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Putting Competition at Pelican Hill Resort, Spa and Golf Courses. On Wednesday, September 14^th, join The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce Young Professional’s Group for a four round putting competition. The event begins at 5:30pm, with networking on the patio. …

Sherman Library and Gardens is offering a Parent and Me art class on Saturday, August 13^th from 9:30am to 10:30am. The Peacock Orchid class will teach families to create a picture using step by step watercolor techniques to create the vase portion of the artwork. Then create the flowers …

Sherman Library and Gardens current art exhibit is Inspired by Nature. This summer’s art installation features thirty original mosaic works by internationally known mosaicist Irina Charny. Charny states that mosaics “give me a chance to explore color, shape, and texture, to experiment with different materials.” This exhibit runs through …

The Newport Sea Base is hosting a variety of summer camp classes.  There are quarter day, half day and full day sessions in sailing, rowing, kayaking, woodworking, oceanography, and engineering. Due is natural setting and proximity to the water Newport Sea Base has both on and off water classes. Summer camps …

The Sherman library and Gardens is hosting a Carnivorous Plant Show and Sale. On Saturday, June 18^th and Sunday June 19^th, join the Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts for a judged show featuring these unique plants from around the world. Members and vendors will be selling plants …

The 27^th Annual Balboa Island Parade will take place on Sunday, June 5^th at 11am. The theme for the Balboa Island parade this year is “Island Rodeo – Boots, Chaps and Cowboy Hats.” Whether you are participating in the parade or are a spectator, come dressed in your …

The Newport Dunes Easter Egg hunt is back and in-person this year. On Saturday, April 16^th, from 10am to 11am, the easter egg hunt will be held on the beach at the Newport Dunes Resort and Marina. Please bring your own Easter Baskets. The hunt it organized by …