Charity Event

Hoag Hospital Foundation Announces Hoag Summer Classic – June 29, 2016

Hoag Summer Classic, will be at the Newport Dunes in Newport Beach on Wednesday, June 29th starting at 5:00 pm! This annual event raises funds for Hoag and is expected to attract thousands of Hoag donors and friends. Featuring live music performances by The Chicago Experience and The Doobie Experience, Hoag Hospital Foundation and the 552 Club are also collaborating with more than 30 of the finest restaurants in Orange County to host an evening of live music, food, and fun. Last year, guests sampled food from restaurants like: A Restaurant, Andrei’s, Back Bay Bistro, Bear Flag Fish Company, Bluewater Grill, The Bungalow, Canaletto Ristorante Veneto, Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen, Harborside, … READ MORE >>

Random Acts of Helpfulness @HelpfulHonda: Anaheim Ducks, Pet Adoption, Earth Day

Sponsored post. All opinions are my own. The Helpful Honda Guys in Blue are real, and they’re doing “Random Acts of Helpfulness” all around SoCal. For example, you may have seen them at an Anaheim Ducks game handing out hand sanitizers, ChapStick, or free parking to random Honda drivers. They also select one lucky fan to ride the Zamboni during intermission and allow one fan into the penalty box before the game. It’s all featured on the video board during the game. It’s all random! Last month SoCal Honda Dealers and the Guys in Blue partnered up with local shelters and rescue groups for their annual Helpful Honda Pet Adoption … READ MORE >>

Lisa Ramelow’s La Strada Restaurant Does a Toy Drive!

The fabulous owner of La Strada Italian Restaurant in Long Beach celebrates her birthday with a toy drive! I don’t know too many people that would do that, do you? What a fabulous lady, Lisa Ramelow is. She was out there mingling with her guests and seen hugging many of them. I know I felt special when she came over to hug me. The event (open to the public) included DJ music and with a $15 unwrapped toy donation (or a $20 cash donation), you enjoyed a gourmet Italian buffet on the house and a drink ticket. The toys collected will go to the needed children of Long Beach. The … READ MORE >>