Navigators head to Turnip Rose

Society spy Debbie Newmeyer reports that Newport Harbor High School

parents are planning a Navigators benefit for March 15 at the Turnip Rose Grand Newport Plaza. The Navigators are a dedicated support

group for the high school.

The group will gather for its 10th annual benefit, called

“Building A Better Future.”

“The party is planned as a tribute to the massive construction

project that Harbor High School is about to take,” Newmeyer said.

The evening at Turnip Rose will cost $100 per person, which covers

dinner and dancing. A tempting silent and live auction is also

planned for the evening to raise additional funds.

“Proceeds from the evening will support tutorial programs,

after-school programs, technology upgrades and the six academic

academies,” Newmeyer said

To reserve tickets, please call Diana Long at (949) 515-6365.

CHILDHELP DINNER

Nancy Whitlock, local president of the much-loved ChildHelp USA,

joins fellow ChildHelp volunteer Jana Shuler in inviting the

community to a March 8 dinner at the Hyatt Regency, Irvine. The

dinner is being held to support the children’s charity, which is

dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse. The evening

of dining, dancing and gaming will be called “Roll The Dice For

ChildHelp USA”. Chaired by Cleo Bluth and Gisela Doniguian, the party

promises to be a wonderful night of fun on the California Riviera for

a very worthwhile cause. For reservations and ticket information,

please call Bluth at (949) 499-7611.

CHARITY FASHION SHOW

The 17th annual mother/daughter fashion show produced by the

Newport Chapter of the National Charity League Juniors will walk down

the runway on March 22nd at the Four Seasons Palm Garden. The fashion

show and luncheon will have a very chic French theme, “Belle De

Jour,” said Toni Hilton, public relations representative for the

organization.

The Saturday event is expected to attract more than 500 mothers

and daughters. The fashion show is set for 10:30 a.m. and the

luncheon at 12:30 p.m., with time in between to bid on the silent

auction.

Tickets are priced at $90 for adults and $60 for children, and

funds raised will support the High Hopes Head Injury Program, the

Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and the Harry and Grace Steele

Children’s Center. For more information, please call Hilton at (949)

642-4496.

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