CHARITY PURSUITS AND COASTAL HAPPENINGS

ROMANCE OF THE MISSION

Acclaimed singers Vonzell Solomon and Terron Brooks presented a live concert in the Ruins of the Great Stone Church during the Romance of the Mission gala with a “ Love Endures ” theme Sept . 15 at Mission San Juan Capistrano . The duo wowed the crowd with their moving rendition of “ Shallow ,” followed by Solomon ’ s solo of “ I Will Always Love You ” and a performance of “ When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano .” Additionally , the gala — which was attended by 400 supporters and raised $ 772,000 for the historic mission ’ s care and preservation — featured a ringing of the bells and a fourcourse dinner set in the garden courtyard . Major underwriting for the event was provided by Kerry and Gavin Herbert Jr . of Roger ’ s Gardens in Corona del Mar , who donated the evening ’ s floral design and decor . During the event , San Juan Capistrano residents Joan and Bill Cvengros were recognized for their longtime commitment to the mission . And donor Jon Cobain announced a $ 25,000 matching pledge for an Adopt-A-Class Scholarship Program . Among the opportunity drawing items were dazzling diamond-and-ruby earrings worth more than $ 15,000 , donated by Newport Beach-based Lugano Diamonds . ( missionsjc . com ) — Sharon Stello

Bill Peters , Katie Polley Eden and George O ’ Connell Laura and James Baratta

Mechelle Lawrence Adams , Gavin Herbert Jr . and Kerry Herbert

Bette and Wylie Aitken

Joan Cvengros , Terron Brooks , Vonzell Solomon , Bill Cvengros

Ryan Getzlaf , Taylor Wood , Ben Briscoe , David Guest , Paul and Debra Miller , front row : Joe Cooper , Hawken Miller

GETZLAF GOLF SHOOTOUT

More than $ 750,000 was raised for CureDuchenne , a Newport Beach nonprofit focused on finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy , at the 11th annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout on Sept . 9 and 10 . Taking place at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point , the event was hosted by retired Anaheim Ducks hockey Capt . Ryan Getzlaf and his wife , Paige , who have raised more than $ 5.3 million over the years for the organization to fund early stage research and other programs to help boys living with Duchenne and their families . Celebrities , professional athletes and community leaders came together for the golf tournament , but the event kicked off the night before with an MVP dinner and live auction for select sponsors and Anaheim Ducks players . The golfing day started with a breakfast for families of those with Duchenne , then golfers were greeted by Ducks Power Players and LA Rams Cheerleaders before the tournament , which included contests and giveaways such as a dunk tank and a hole-in-one opportunity to win a Porsche . ( cureduchenne . org ) — S . S .

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