Community / Galas & Events
UPFRONT PLACES | PERSPECTIVES | HAPPENINGS
1
2
3
4 5
6 7
1 . Tiffany Frey , Elaine Brashier , Jill Lockhart , Meital Taub 2 . Barron and Kim Ressler 3 . Amy Dechary , Harpal Sadhal 4 . Katie MacGillivray , Nicole Anderson 5 . Joe Vidal , Jason Allemann 6 . Joe Vidal , Jason Allemann , Julie Hatchel , Meghan Schooler 7 . Jason Viloria , Jason Allemann , Joe Vidal , Cary Redfearn , Meghan Schooler , Julie Hatchel
SCHOOLPOWER CHEF CHALLENGE Following a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic , local foodies and SchoolPower supporters rejoiced as the Chef Challenge returned to Lumberyard on Jan . 23 . This exciting culinary event , which helped raise more than $ 9,000 for Laguna Beach public school grants and family support services , pairs up local principals to face off against the opposition while creating a three-course meal . This year , Jason Allemann of Laguna Beach High School and Joe Vidal of Thurston Middle School defeated Julie Hatchel and Meghan Schooler , of El Morro and Top of the World elementary schools , respectively . Allemann and Vidal earned the Golden Spatula trophy with their grilled branzino , which bested the elementary team ’ s short ribs , though guests were also treated to cocktails crafted by members of SchoolPower . Launched back in 2009 by Lumberyard owners Cary and Suzanne Redfearn — who donate the venue , ingredients and staff for the event — SchoolPower ’ s Chef Challenge started as a way for the couple to give back to the school district and community that helped educate their children . ( lbschoolpower . org ) — Ashley Ryan
CANDICE DARTEZ / CANDICE DARTEZ PHOTOGRAPHY
24 LAGUNABEACHMAGAZINE . COM