The Huntington Beach Elks Lodge #1959 located at 7711 Talbert Ave. in Huntington Beach 714-848-9440 holds regular bingo Matinee every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Every Wednesday Starts 10:00 a.m.
Early Birds at 11:00 a.m. Free – Coffee, Tea and Popcorn, Food and Soft Drinks Available for Purchase ATM On Site, Lunch Served.
For the benefit of youth, vets, special kids, police, firefighters and other groups in South Orange County Saddleback Valley communities, Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444 is holding its regular Wednesday night Charity Big Bucks Bingo on the following dates:
The Elks are also extremely happy to be hosting their popular BINGO night every Wednesday. BINGO is open to the public, everyone is welcome to have a chance to take home winnings of over $20,000. Doors open at 3pm - Please call the BINGO HOTLINE (949) 899-5753 for more information.
Mission Viejo / Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge No. 2444
25092 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 9269
Come enjoy and relax every Tuesday Night at the Garden Grove Elks BINGO. Join us at the Corner of Trask and Newhope. Warm up Bingo starts at 5:30 PM and regular games start at 6:30 PM. Emblem Ladies Club offers food and soft drinks. Open to the Public so all are welcome.
California Wine Festival, a nationally recognized event series, is proud to announce its return in 2024 to celebrate over 20 years of bringing attention to the beautiful wines, foods, and landscapes of California. Founded in 2004 in Santa Barbara, California Wine Festival aims to highlight the best of California’s wine regions and this year will feature events at four top coastal destinations: Dana Point, Santa Barbara, Carlsbad and Huntington Beach.
Anticipating another successful event season, each festival pays homage to the abundant offerings from winemaking regions across the Golden State, paired with gourmet food selections from local dining establishments, with live entertainment and expansive coastal views. The signature event in each location will feature 200 wines from 50 wineries, gourmet food samples, live music, and picturesque settings with ocean backdrops.
“We are thrilled to be back all across the Golden State to celebrate over two decades of world-class wine, food and music,” said Emily Kaufmann, Executive Director, California Wine Festival. “Our visitors enjoy the good vibes present at our coastal locations and dedication to showcasing award-winning wines from across the state's diverse growing regions. As one of the premier wine events in California, we look forward to raising a glass with both new and returning guests at each of our four beautiful locations this year."
Each festival commences with a Friday evening “Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting”, an intimate and luxurious experience for dedicated wine lovers. Kicking off with a sparkling wine reception, the evening features samplings of hard-to-find and award-winning reserve wines and offers tasting room exclusives and limited-production bottles hailing from vineyards across in Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Temecula and more!
The next day will feature the “Beachside Wine Festival”, an educational event held in the afternoon. The event aims to advance knowledge of food and wine through one-on-one conversations and tastings with culinary and wine representatives descending from California’s most esteemed wineries and local restaurants. Over hundreds of premium wines from California will be available to sample, as well as various craft beers made across the state. At the event, wines can be enjoyed alongside small portions of artisanal cheeses, fresh fruits, olive oil, chocolates, delectable bites from food trucks and more. Live music will provide the perfect ambiance for the day, creating a relaxing atmosphere for attendees to experience all the festival has to offer while taking in the scenery of the California coastline and enjoying the Mediterranean-style weather.
In addition to the wine and culinary components, each festival aims to advance charitable organizations from each event locale. Many of the events will feature a silent auction during the Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting to benefit organizations including: Sandy Feet Initiative, Surfrider Foundation of South Orange County, Golden Rule Charity and Food Bank of Santa Barbara County.
EVENT SCHEDULE
CA Wine Festival Dana Point — April 19-20, 2024
April 19: Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting: Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
April 20: Beachside Wine Festival: Sea Terrace Community Park
Tickets available for sale here.
CA Wine Festival Carlsbad — June 28-29, 2024
June 28: Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, The Gardens
June 29: Beachside Wine Festival: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Heron Lawn
Tickets available for sale here.
CA Wine Festival Santa Barbara — July 19-20, 2024
July 19: Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting: Chase Palm Park, Carousel House
July 20: Beachside Wine Festival: Chase Palm Park, Oceanside
Tickets available for sale here.
CA Wine Festival Huntington Beach — November 8-9, 2024
November 8: Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting: Paséa Hotel & Spa, Sapphire Ballroom
November 9: Beachside Wine Festival: Paséa Hotel & Spa, Indoor and Outdoor
Tickets will be on sale starting June 1.
For more information and to purchase tickets for this 21+ event, please visit CalifoniaWineFestival.com.
Sunday, April 28, 2024,
The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach
211OO PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
11:30 AM-2:30 PMThe Women's Circle of Wishes, a support group of our chapter, is hosting a luncheon fashion exposé inspired by the arts. Join us for a beautiful afternoon of art-filled entertainment, an exclusive Fashion Show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, auction of luxury designer handbags, and the magic of wishes coming true! A Celebration of Inspiration!
The Epilepsy Walk Los Angeles returns to Pasadena’s Rose Bowl on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Nearly 3,500 people are expected to attend this year’s event to raise awareness and funds for care, advocacy, research, and education.
The Walk will feature a non-competitive 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Stroll, family friendly activities such as a Pop-up Village for children, epilepsy information booths, arts/crafts booths; a photo booth; Wishing Wall interactive art piece; Stage performances and an awards presentation. The Epilepsy Walk Los Angeles will also feature community booths, a marketplace, food truck vendors and musical performances.
Tickets: Registration is $25 per person 2 years and older: Online Pre-Registration (closes 5 PM Friday, April, 26, 2024). Tickets are also available the day of the event with onsite registration starting at 8 AM
Celebrate Mother's Day at Gem Faire! The Largest Jewelry & Bead Show in SoCal returns to Costa Mesa May 10-12, 2024 at OC Fair & Event Center. The venue is located at 88 Fair Dr., in Costa Mesa. Hours are Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, and Sun. 10am-5pm (no admittance after 4pm Sunday). The event is open to the public. Admission of $7 is valid for the entire weekend.
Find the perfect Mother's Day gifts from over 100 jewelry and gem dealers from around the world. Explore the largest selection of fine jewelry, crystals, gems, beads, minerals, gold & silver, pearls and so much more. Take advantage of buying directly from the importers and wholesalers. From loose gemstones, raw minerals and millions of bead strands, to finished jewelry, fashion accessories, supplies and tools, find them all under one roof. Jewelry repair, cleaning & ring sizing service is available while you shop.
Mark your calendar! Gem Faire will be in Costa Mesa for three days only! Buy quality gems, jewelry and beading supplies directly from the source right in your town only at Gem Faire. For more information, visit www.gemfaire.com or contact Gem Faire, Inc. at (503) 252-8300 or info@gemfaire.com.
The Orange County Women’s Chorus (OCWC) unveils our 26th season, ushering in another era of “causing treble!” The chorus welcomes newly elected Board President Katrina Veldkamp, 2023-2024 conducting intern Abigail Sorber, and fourteen new singers. In addition to our regular season, the OCWC remains committed to fostering community engagement, and will join forces with the Orange County Gay Men’s Chorus, MenAlive, for a family-friendly Halloween Concert titled Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun. We invite you to come hear the sounds of your souls in the sounds of our 26th season.
“Our 25th anniversary season was hugely successful, thanks to our singers, patrons, and donors,” says Veldkamp. “As the new Board President, I am thrilled to continue the OCWC’s long history of excellence as we look toward our next 25 years.”
Veldkamp joined the OCWC in 2018 after relocating to Orange County from LA, and was elected to the Board in 2019. She assumed the role of President on July 1, 2023. She is an attorney with Boutwell Fay, LLP and a double Bruin – she has a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Juris Doctor from UCLA. She and her husband, Mike, live in Irvine.
Save the date and secure your tickets today for OCWC’s 2023-2024 season! “This year’s chorus may be the best we’ve ever had, and we’ve created a season of repertoire that celebrates, comforts, and challenges. We hope our audience members will join us for the whole journey—and we hope we’ll see some of them when we join our friends at MenAlive for a musical Halloween party this fall!” says Artistic Director Eliza Rubenstein.
The performances will take place at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, 18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are available at bit.ly/OCWC-Arms.
Tickets online in advance*: Adults, $30; Seniors (65+), $25; Students (with ID), $15
Tickets at the door*: Adults, $35; Seniors (65+), $30; Students (with ID), $18.
*Ticketing fees applied at purchase.
Wings
Saturday, June 1 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 2 at 3:00 p.m.
Take flight with us as we sing of travel, adventure, and creatures of the sky!
The concerts will take place at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, 18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach. Tickets may be purchased in advance online at ocwomenschorus.org or at the door. Individual tickets will be on sale November 1, 2023 – or subscribe to the full season today!Season Subscriptions
Patrons can purchase the entire season and save as much as 33%! Choose one performance for each program to create a subscription. Adult admission for all three concerts is $75; seniors pay $60 and students pay just $30 for all three performances. Season ticket holders enjoy exchange privileges and a discount to the OCWC’s annual fundraising event, “Glass of Cabaret.”
Under the artistic leadership of Eliza Rubenstein since 2000, the Orange County Women’s Chorus has grown from a small group of women brainstorming about singing together to one of the region’s leading choruses. The OCWC has performed at venues including the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the Irvine Barclay Theatre, Walt Disney Concert Hall’s REDCAT Theater, the 2004, 2012, and 2020 Western Division conferences of the American Choral Directors’ Association, and most recently, Carnegie Hall. The chorus was named a 2014 Outstanding Arts Organization by Arts Orange County and won a prize at the 2015 International Musical Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales. The OCWC has collaborated with ensembles including Bel Canto, MenAlive, the Wooden Floor (formerly the Saint Joseph Ballet), the South Coast Symphony, the Agape Voices of Praise, the All-American Boys’ Chorus, and Men in Blaque.
Eliza Rubenstein, Artistic Director, is also the Director of Choral and Vocal Activities and Chair of the Music Department at Orange Coast College. She currently serves on the Board of the California Choral Directors’ Association as the editor of the award-winning Cantate magazine. She studied choral conducting at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music before moving to California to earn her master’s degree at UC Irvine.
Sarah Hughes, the OCWC’s Assistant Director since 2013, is a 2011 graduate of the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music at Chapman University in Orange, CA. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in music education with an emphasis in voice and a Master of Arts degree in teaching from Chapman University. Sarah teaches elementary music in the Fountain Valley Unified School District.
Janelle Kim, pianist, received a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from California State University, Fullerton in piano performance. Besides maintaining a busy private piano studio, she is a staff pianist, vocal coach, and music instructor at Orange Coast College. Photo:OCWC
This email brings a fantastic event update from the Charitable Golf Committee - We've landed a few sponsors, and 30 players of 120 are already registered for the upcoming Monday, June 10th charitable golf tournament!
While we're off to a great start, we're reaching out for additional support to make this tournament a massive success. It's been five years since our last charitable golf tournament, and we're eager to make this one truly memorable. Your assistance will play a crucial role in achieving that goal. Let's join forces and make it an unforgettable day on the green for a worthy cause!
Barry Bradham, committee member has designed a special landing page on our hb1959.com website that is dedicated to the tournament. Click the button below to follow the link to view that page.
Proceeds of this charitable tournament go toward the Huntington Beach Youth Shelter, Huntington Beach High School Golf programs and local Veteran organizations. Your support is encouraged and appreciated. We need tons of volunteers the day of the event. If you care to volunteer for the event please sign-up also on our website by clicking the LINK.
By clicking the LINK, you will go to the new Patriot Cup website page where people can register to play, buy a sponsorship package, donate a silent event auction and sign up to volunteer to work the event.
VISIT THE PATRIOT CUP LANDING PAGE
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