The Crowd:

Jewelry and cocktails are a dangerous elixir indeed. The crowd descended on the David Yurman Boutique in South Coast Plaza to enjoy both on behalf of the Camino Health Center. The San Juan Capistrano center is a community health clinic serving the uninsured citizens of South Orange County by providing them with affordable primary medical and dental care.

The evening showcased the full line of Yurman creations from his signature jewelry to eyewear, watches and perfume. A portion of the party proceeds were donated to the Camino Health Center.

Some 80 enthusiastic members of the Center Stage Guild, which supports the Orange County Performing Arts Center, came together to celebrate the Super Bowl. The football party was hosted by Center Stage and unfolded at the Huntington Beach residence of member Hallie Whelen. It raised $3,500 for the center.

Joining Whelen were event coordinators, including Lynn Baker, Barbara Biniasz, Louise Costa, Margie Lord and Kathy Reich. The crowd enjoyed plenty of football fare, from hamburgers to quesadillas and everything in between. Spotted in the crowd were Margaret Ann Vincent, Linda Dette, Marykay Shelton, Susie Pendleton, Ed Cady, Tom Lemire, Carol Hurst, Ilana Richmond, and Lynn and Larry Strong.

A preview of upcoming spring social/charitable events includes the March 4 underwriting party in support of Canyon Acres Children and Family Services and their May 15 Blue Ribbon Gala. Jolynn Benn and Patrick Mahoney will open their exotic residence featuring a 2-acre “lost world” yard scape for guests to explore on behalf of Canyon Acres. The May gala will unfold at the St. Regis Hotel, Monarch Beach, chaired by Christina Bock. Tickets are priced at $300 per person. For reservations and information, call (714) 383-9335.

On March 6, the annual Captain’s Ball in support of Age Well Senior Services unfolds at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Organizers are calling the event “Return of the Love Boat,” which was the theme of the first Captain’s Ball 10 years ago in Orange County. Chaired by Jacqueline Dupont Carlson, Debra Alves and Ed Schrum, the gala will raise funds for vital senior services in the county, including Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Care and senior transportation. For more information, call Becky Lomaka at (949) 855-8033.

Olive Crest will be feted at Big Canyon Country Club, Newport Beach, on March 20 at a Saturday evening soiree billed as “Harvesting Hope.” Debbie Ferrée will join Mike Donnelly chairing this major wine-tasting party. Proceeds will benefit Olive Crest’s Project Independence, a program that assists foster youth ages 15 to 24 making a successful transition into independence and self-sufficiency. Support for Olive Crest comes from Newport-Mesa citizens including Darrel Anderson, Cindi and Norm Morales, Terri Sjodin, Kelly Bosley, Dan Brussell, Jenn Avritt, Steve Bernardy, Chuck Balassa and Mickie Sharp-Villanueva.

Since 1973 Olive Crest has assisted some 50,000 at-risk children and families. To find out more, go to www.olivecrest.org. Call Marisa Aguilar at (909) 851-0613.

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