UPFRONT PLACES | PERSPECTIVES | HAPPENINGS
BOB MARGOLIS GOLF TOURNAMENT Golfers took to the course for a day of contests during this annual tournament benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach on Aug . 7 at Aliso Viejo Country Club . In the midst of plenty of fun and games in the sunshine , participants were treated to lunch and cold beer before they wrapped up for the day and headed to the awards ceremony . The special after-party featured a silent auction , a bar and full dinner , with honors presented for best overall scores as well as things like longest drive , best dressed and best decorated cart . Golfers Jon Margolis and Jim Chudzicki were also recognized for having played in the most tournaments in the event ’ s 23-year history . After the ceremony , a helicopter launched 1,000 golf balls on the course to determine the winner of a staycation trip to Montage Laguna Beach . The event raised $ 70,000 , which will benefit local youth through the organization ’ s programming . The 2024 event is already slated for Aug . 5 . ( bgclagunabeach . org ) — A . R .
THE SHEA CENTER GALA A luxurious gala was hosted at Montage Laguna Beach on June 17 , beginning on the Pacific Lawn overlooking the sprawling ocean . The 340 guests at the gala — which benefited the J . F . Shea Therapeutic Riding Center , an equestrian destination that addresses more than 75 disabilities through its therapies — enjoyed passed hors d ’ oeuvres , a signature cocktail , photo opportunities , music from a DJ and a wine wall courtesy of Napa Valley ’ s Trinitas Cellars . In the resort ’ s grand ballroom , guests were treated to dinner while enjoying a program that featured words from Shea Center executives ; a presentation of the Michael Lewis Friends of the Disabled Award to longtime Shea Center volunteers Bonnie and David Eastman ; music from Bonnie Foster Productions ; a paddle raise for the Fosheim Rider Support fund , which offers financial assistance to families ; and a live auction with prizes such as a six-day trip to Paris and a chef-curated dinner at The Loft . More than 300 silent auction items were also available online , helping the organization raise more than $ 560,000 during the event . ( sheacenter . org ) — A . R . g
1 . Helicopter ball drop 2 . Rob Henderson , Jim Chudzicki , Jon Margolis , Terry Anderson
1 . The ballroom during The Shea Center Gala auction 2 . Agnes Swanson , Katrina Foley , Bonnie Eastman , Joanna Weiss 3 . Bonnie and David Eastman , Susie Roof 4 . Sonya Violette , client parents , Jenny Klein 5 . Michelle Barwick , Robin King , Susie Roof , Agnes Swanson 6 . Montage Laguna Beach event setting
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