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PAMPERED POOCHES
Dogs are often considered not only members of , but the stars of a family . With this in mind , Balboa Bay Resort has launched the Pampered Pooch Package , which more than accommodates guests ’ canine companions . The lavish package includes resort-branded items and treats , all bundled in a custom swag bag , a “ Paws and Repeat ” photo station , a resort logo bandana or bow tie and dog menu options at the A & O Restaurant | Bar . Additionally , guests who post a photo of their pet on social media and tag @ balboabayresort will be considered in the Pet of the Month contest on Instagram , with monthly winners entered into a drawing at year ’ s end to potentially win a twonight stay . All of the amenities in the Pampered Pooch Package start at $ 150 per pet , with proceeds benefiting the nonprofit Lovebugs Rescue , a foster-based animal rescue group . Available through December , make sure your pet doesn ’ t miss out on this incredible luxury package . ( 949-645-5000 ; balboabayresort . com ) — Diane Geske
Balboa Bay Resort is now offering a Pampered Pooch Package .
WAVES OF GOODNESS
In collaboration with Boardriders and Waves of Impact , Miracles for Kids gave critically ill children a chance to surf and try other water sports , but , most importantly , feel like a kid again at the 11th Annual Surf & Paddle Summer Camp in Newport Beach . Irvinebased Miracles for Kids is a nonprofit that provides aid in the form of food , clothing , shelter and more to families caring for a critically ill child . In July , the organization invited Miracles for Kids member families to come have a free day of fun in the sand and surf . The camp consisted of two surfing days at the Newport Pier and a stand-up paddleboarding and kayaking day at the Newport Aquatic Center . Parents had the chance to relax , simply enjoying the beach and watching their children learn . The patients and their siblings were equally engaged in the fun , which included boogie boarding and other water sports , lunch and games , for a day that will surely be remembered long after summer is over . ( 714-730-3040 ; miraclesforkids . org ) — D . G .
From left : a colorful floral mosaic by Irina Charny at Sherman Library & Gardens ; Cross-Section by Tim DeShong , part of Phase VII of the rotating sculpture exhibition at Civic Center Park
Children tried water sports during Miracles for Kids ’ 11th Annual Surf & Paddle Summer Camp .
MUSEUMS WITHOUT WALLS
New artwork is now on display at two local outdoor areas . Phase VII of a rotating sculpture exhibition was unveiled in June at Civic Center Park , where the pieces will stay on loan for two years . Meanwhile , over in Corona del Mar , “ Inspired by Nature ” is the summer art exhibit at Sherman Library & Gardens through Sept . 21 , featuring more than 30 original works by internationally renowned mosaicist Irina Charny . The self-taught artist , who grew up in Russia , creates collages from found pieces of glass , shells , rocks , beads , buttons , mirrors and even broken plates . For the Civic Center showcase , the list was narrowed down by the city ’ s Arts Commission and artists May Sun and Brian Peterson , and then the public voted for the final 10 sculptures to be installed , including Craig Gray ’ s A Novel Idea , which appears to be a stack of oversized books made of stone ; Tim DeShong ’ s Cross-Section , a stone spiral or wave ; and Miggy Buck ’ s David , which includes two giant cement feet . ( City of Newport Beach : 949-717-3802 ; newportbeachca . gov ) ( Sherman Library & Gardens : 949-673-2261 ; thesherman . org ) — D . G .
TOP : DOGMA PET PORTRAITS / BALBOA BAY RESORT ; MIDDLE : COURTESY OF MIRACLES FOR KIDS ; BOTTOM LEFT : BRUCE CRARY ; BOTTOM RIGHT : ED OLEN
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