10 newportbeachindy . com AUGUST 2 , 2024
CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
Festival of OC Chefs at Newport Beach Country Club Raises $ 1M for KidWorks
By NB Indy Staff
Chefs and charities form a perfect partnership to raise funds for a good cause . Case in point : the third annual Festival of OC Chefs benefiting KidWorks , held at the Newport Beach Country Club on July 14 .
More than 475 guests enjoyed food and beverages from dozens of local chefs , wineries and spirits producers . The event raised $ 1 million for KidWorks , whose mission is to restore at-risk neighborhoods one life at a time .
Since 1993 , KidWorks has grown into a vibrant community development nonprofit that serves central Santa Ana students and families through a fully licensed preschool , after-school programs , tutoring , mentoring , and adult services in the areas of health , parenting classes , and support groups .
At the event , honorary Chef Michael Campbell from Copas and Pacific Pearl received the
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Top : Popular local band The Tijuana Dogs performed at the Festival of C Chefs ; far left : Guests at the Festival of OC Chefs ; bottom : left : Prosciutto wrapped pork loin from The Pacific Club
LOCAL FOCUS
Newport Beach Police Department Hosts National Night Out on Aug . 6 at Bonita Canyon Sports Park
By NB Indy Staff
The Newport Beach Police Department would like you to join them in celebrating National Night Out on Aug . 6 , an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer , more caring places to live .
National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community . Furthermore , it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances .
Millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out across thousands of communities from all 50 states , U . S . territories and military bases worldwide on the first Tuesday in August ( Texas and select areas celebrate on the first Tuesday in October ). Neighborhoods host block parties , festivals , parades , cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations , seminars , youth events , visits from emergency personnel , exhibits and much more .
At the Newport Beach National Night Out event , the NBPD will be providing information on crime prevention , home security , child safety , the Citizen ’ s Police Academy and Volunteers in Policing .
They will also have displays from CSI , SWAT , K9 Officers , Animal Control , Mounted Unit , and more . There will be food , games , crafts and other activities for kids along with a visit from McGruff “ The Crime Fighting Dog .”
Please bring your family and friends and spend the evening
NBPD Officer Shaun Dugan and his horse Levi greet the public at National Night Out . NB Indy file photo .
with the Newport Beach Police Department as they “ Give Crime & Drugs a Going Away Party !” This event is for all ages ! National Night Out is held on
Tuesday , Aug . 6 from 4 to 7 p . m . at Bonita Canyon Sports Park in Newport Beach . For more information about this event , please contact the NBPD Crime Prevention Unit at ( 949 ) 644-3699 .