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TOP SECTION , EXCEPT FOR TOP RIGHT : MOLLY O ’ KEEFFE / CAPTURE IMAGING ; TOP RIGHT : DOUG GIFFORD ; BOTTOM SECTION : TONY LATTIMORE PHOTOGRAPHY
1 . Claudia Morehead , Monica Wood , Jane Hodgdon 2 . David Hasenbalg , Valaree Wahler 3 . The silent auction 4 . Gail Haft , Jill Johnson-Tucker 5 . Jennifer Segestrom , Casey Lesher 6 . Nancy Boulanger-Mulroy , Lori Anderson
HARVESTERS FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON
Luxury designs from Lanvin to Oscar de la Renta and more were modeled on the runway during the Harvesters Fashion Show and Luncheon on Oct . 10 at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall . The event , which raised a record-breaking amount of more than $ 1.9 million to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County , also included a Champagne reception sponsored by Mikimoto : Bartenders adorned with the brand ’ s iconic pearl necklaces poured bubbly from the exclusive Grand Cru vineyards in France , paired with bites from Patina Restaurant Group . The fashion show presented by South Coast Plaza and a seated gourmet luncheon followed . A silent auction featured items like overnight stays at Volcom House on the North Shore of Oahu , Hawaii , and private residences in Palm Springs and Aspen , Colorado , as well as artwork by Victor Hugo Zayas and an all-inclusive shopping experience at South Coast Plaza . Harvesters , founded in 1992 , is a group of women volunteers who seek to ensure all are well-fed in Orange County ; to date , the organization has contributed over $ 17.5 million to Second Harvest Food Bank , which is marking its 40th anniversary this year . ( feedoc . org ) — Sharon Stello
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1 . Ruth and Nick Clemence 2 . Julie Jacobs , Joe Stapleton 3 . Gavin and Kerry Herbert 4 . Pascal Olhats , Georgeana Ireland , Katie Gath , Kendall Gath , Nick Clemence , Steve Zotovich
Savor Newport Beach
More than $ 106,000 was raised for The Literacy Project at its Napa-inspired Savor soiree on Sept . 23 at Newport Beach Country Club . This outdoor event , attended by 150 supporters , took place on the lawn with a display of artwork from Ethos Contemporary Art gallery plus both vintage and exotic cars from European Collectibles and iLusso . Personal portraits were created by fashion illustrator Kristine Steiner and attendees were also able to bid on silent auction items before being ushered into the alfresco dining area with a bistro-lit canopy . The meal , by chef Pascal Olhats , was complemented by wine pairings from Zotovich Vineyards & Winery . In addition to dinner and a live auction , local professionals were recognized , including Olhats , vintners Steve and Monette Zotovich , Nick Clemence of European Collectibles , Donny Gath of iLusso and Georgeana Ireland of the Ethos gallery . Each honoree shared stories about how literacy helped them to succeed in their careers . Additionally , Gary Grant received the 2023 Outstanding Philanthropist award for his longtime support and helping to launch the Utah chapter , while Gina Jaha was presented with the 2023 Dream Maker award for her committed volunteering over the past decade . The Literacy Project , founded in 2009 by Sue Grant , has served more than 10,500 students from low-income families . Through extensive fundraising , the nonprofit offers a free reading program with games that boost literacy skills at schools in California and three other states . ( literacyproj . org ) — S . S . NBM
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