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NOVEMBER 2015

always look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with my family. It was my mother that made Thanksgiving a special day for me growing up. My sister Joanie and I remember with fondness those wonderful smells wafting from the kitchen as she did her magic. We were raised by a Southern mother, so cornbread dressing was a standard for us, as it is today when my sister and I prepare the Thanksgiving meal. However, we do a nod to our husbands and also make a regular bread dressing. No matter, it's just more for us! Speaking of dressing, there are some great recipes in our What's Cooking feature this month. For those of you who want to have a little more time on your hands on the big day, Suzette Zara's recipes for sage dressing, sweet potatoes au gratin and a yummy pumpkin pudding cake are prepared in a slow cooker. And, in a similar vein, Deirdre Michalski shares in Parting Thoughts that she resorts to purchasing her gravy to save a half-hour she doesn't have. I couldn't do that. I have to make my own gravy, but it does take time! I wanted to feature some people from our community this month who have made a huge impact with their commitment to giving to others. It seemed most appropriate, since Thanksgiving is on our minds. Julia and George Argyros have been on the giving train for decades, but, of late, Julia has taken the reins and has reached out in new ways to give. Her daughters, Lisa and Stephanie Argryos, have also connected with their money and time to nonprofits important to them. And, it seems, their children are learning about giving to others as they participate in their mothers' charity efforts. Hence, the Argyros legacy of giving continues. I also thought it a good time to share the story of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and its mission to end hunger in our community through food, nourishment and hope. It is hard to believe that there are 60 million meals people are missing each year in Orange County; SHFB of Orange County's CEO Nicole Suydam is determined to change that. "We are supplying 20 million meals this year, and we are hoping to get to 30 million by the year 2020," she says. So, as we enjoy our family and friends on Thanksgiving Day, take a moment to thank God for everything in your life. As I write this, I am thinking of the many blessings in my life, and I am so grateful. I wish you a time of reflection on your blessings at Thanksgiving and a good strong whiff of that turkey roasting in the oven. That's a blessing in itself! Until next time,

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Volunteers wrote letters, prepared and packaged 13,000 care kits for military troops overseas.

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The event hosted by Laura's House at the Marbella Country Club in San Juan Capistrano raised $70,000+ for domestic violence survivors. South CountyÂ Auto Group sponsored the tournament. CEO/Executive Director Margaret Bayston honored Fluidmaster at a dinner following. PHOTOGRAPHY JERRY KELLY/KELLY PHOTO

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Santa Ana Zoo's 23rd Zoofari Fundraiser

A goat, skunk, owl and armadillo greeted 350 guests to the event revealing the new Ocelot Exhibit; honoring Patti Mickey, Patty McClendon and Steve McGuigan; and netting $100,000 for the zoo. Executive Director Cathi Decker was event chair. PHOTOGRAPHY ANN CHATILLON

Festival of Children Foundation Opening Night Party More than 450 guests enjoyed the event at the South Coast Plaza's Garden Terrace to kickoff the month-long Festival of Children which showcases 75 children's charities at the plaza. PHOTOGRAPHY CARLA RHEA

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Pageant of the Masters Celebrity Benefit Grammy Award-winning Melissa Manchester's performance at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts drew praise, as did the "Pursuit of Happiness" theme. Academy Award-winner Mira Sorvino hosted. Raffle winner Bill Tomasic of Chino won a 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata GT.

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The Balboa Island Museum’s Museum Store, which is housed in an adorable 1927 cottage on Marine Avenue, is offering a gaggle of new merchandise perfect for your shopping pleasure. Look for historical prints, original artwork, jewelry, and beautiful home décor. The most recent addition is an exclusive Balboa Island poster, which was created exclusively for the museum and is a collage of recognizable landmarks. Pick up a copy in person or have it shipped. The 16” x 20” print is $20, or $50 framed. BalboaIslandMuseum.org/Store

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EASY “FIX-IT-AND-FORGET-IT” THANKSGIVING DINNER ARTICLE SUZETTE ZARA PHOTOGRAPHY JOY REYNOLDS

hat’s the easiest way to avoid Thanksgiving cooking headaches? Try putting your slow cooker into fast gear. Today’s slow cookers offer a vast improvement over Grandma’s crock pot which only simmered chili in your childhood. There are now stream-lined, programmable versions in an array of sizes at most major retailers for under $40, offering versatile 13x9-inch stoneware inserts which are oven-safe and visually appealing enough to put on your Thanksgiving table. Using a slow cooker for side dishes not only saves valuable oven space for the turkey, but cleanup can be a breeze by using disposable slow cooker liners or aluminum foil to line the crock. These easy recipes offer slow cooker options for traditional holiday sides, including moist Savory Sage Stuffing, along with more exotic Sweet Potatoes Au Gratin, to jazz up your Thanksgiving feast. Of course, no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without a comforting Pumpkin Pudding Cake, and this slow cooker alternative to pumpkin pie takes the cake! SAVORY SLOW COOKER SAGE STUFFING

Stuffing is one of the easiest side dishes to successfully cook in a slow cooker. The low, slow heat of the cooker creates amazingly moist stuffing with a minimal amount of supervision. This version uses canned cream of chicken soup, which perfectly moistens the cornbread for savory delicious stuffing, better than Mom’s! 1 (14-oz.) package herb stuffing (such as Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing) 1 (14-oz.) package cornbread stuffing 2 (10 3/4-oz.) cans cream of chicken soup 2 (14-oz.) cans chicken broth 1 large red onion, diced ½ cup celery, diced 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons sage 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter, cubed DIRECTIONS:

Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray or line with foil. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, except the butter. Pour mixture into slow cooker. Dot with butter. Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours or until set and thoroughly cooked. Yield: 8-10 servings. Per serving: 238 cal; 16g fat (4g sat. fat), 3g fiber, 3g protein SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATOES AU GRATIN

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1 pound Yukon gold potatoes or white potatoes, unpeeled and sliced thin (about 3 cups) 1 large onion, sliced thin (about 1 cup) 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup ½ cup reduced-fat (2%) milk ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 oz) DIRECTIONS:

Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray, or line with a disposable liner. Layer one third of sweet potatoes, one third of white potatoes and half of the onion in the cooker. Repeat the layers. Top with the remaining potatoes. In a medium bowl, stir together the soup, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper. Pour soup mixture over the potatoes. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Sprinkle with the shredded Cheddar cheese. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 8-10 servings; Per serving: 296 cal; 18g fat (4g sat. fat), 3g fiber, 2g protein SLOW COOKER PUMPKIN PUDDING CAKE

This easy dessert cooks up like a moist cake on top, with a gooey sweet pumpkin pudding filling on bottom. Best of all, your home with be filled with the sweet aroma of Thanksgiving goodness! 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin 1 can (5 oz) evaporated milk ½ cup sugar 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice ½ box carrot cake mix (dry mix, not prepared) 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted (plus halves for garnish, if desired) 1/3 cup butter, melted Frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed (if desired)

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Spray a 3.5 or 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray, or line with disposable liner. In the prepared cooker, add pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin pie spice. Stir well. Spread batter evenly in the bottom of the prepared cooker. In a medium bowl, mix together cake mix, nuts and remaining 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice. Sprinkle mixture evenly over pumpkin mixture in cooker. Drizzle melted butter over top of cake mixture. Cover and cook on high-heat setting for 2½-3 hours. Remove stoneware from cooker to cool, if possible, or turn off cooker. Cool, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Garnish servings with whipped topping, if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings; Per serving: 332 cal; 19g fat (5g sat. fat), 3g fiber, 4g protein

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ewport Beach Lifestyle Magazine had the pleasure to be invited to an extraordinary tasting dinner in Beverly Hills. At the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills, there is a hidden tasting room called SAAM, which is located inside The Bazaar restaurant. The restaurant is one of the most famous eateries from Chef José Andrés, named as one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People" and awarded “Outstanding Chef” by the James Beard Foundation. José Andrés is an internationally-recognized culinary innovator, author, educator, television personality, humanitarian and also chef/owner of ThinkFoodGroup. 22

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A pioneer of Spanish tapas in the United States, he is known for his ground-breaking avant-garde cuisine and an award-winning group of restaurants that spans 21 concepts throughout the country in Washington, D.C., Miami, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Inside SAAM, we attended a one-of-a-kind food and wine pairing event conducted by Chef Holly Jivin and Carles Pastrana, the award-winning owner/winemaker of Clos De L'Obac winery, located in the region of Priorat, Spain. The tasting was very impressive. We started with an excellent white 2008 Kyrie, “the boss” in Greek, so named by Carles

Pastrana to amicably remind his centages never change, allowing the family that he has the last word conditions in nature, like precipiwhen it comes to the winemaking. tation, humidity, and soil composiKyrie was paired with market fish tion, to affect the final product of ceviche and avocado roll, as well each year’s vintage. As a result, the as sautéed shrimp with garlic and wines organically exhibit their own guindilla pepper. Carles Pastrana with, from left, Sandie Ward, Mona Nesseth unique characteristics from year The second round of tapas was and Ana Launes to year, or as Pastrana eloquently paired with a 2004 Miserere, a states, “The hand of God.” robust blended red wine with The experience was like no other. 94 Parker points. The wine was We were incredibly and positively called Miserere, which in Latsurprised by the high standards of in means “Have mercy upon us,” all products, and the great compadue to the treacherous conditions ny. We have to say that the wines present in the Priorat region of belong to the library of any wine Market fish ceviche and avocado roll Spain. The region is well-known collector for many reasons, but esfor its extremely steep and rocky terrain. The first winepecially their quality, power, structure and complexity. makers in the region were monks and the difficulty for them THE WINERY to cultivate the land, plant the vines, and harvest the grapes, In 1979, Carles Pastrana and his wife, Mariona Jarque, recovered earned them the name Misereres. The paired tapas were a the family winemaking tradition. They started off on a long adven“Fermin embutidos” platter, consisting of a selection of dry ture aimed to rescue the old Carthusian wines in the heart of the cured hams, including Serrano, Iberico and Bellota. The lands that were once under the dominion of the priors of Scala Dei, hams were accompanied by “pa amb tomàquet,” a crunchy, a monastery located in the Catalan region of El Priorat. The vines delicious bread with fresh spread tomato and olive oil on sit along the banks of the river Siurana in the southern pre-coasttop…a perfect combination. al area of Catalonia. The couple began to make their first wines Later, we enjoyed Clos de L’Obac 2005 and 2004 (Parker in 1989, reaching an important milestone when the World Wine 93 and 95 points, respectively) with an exquisite and perfectGuide declared Clos De L'Obac to be one of the world’s 150 best ly executed Oxtail Steam Bun, featuring watermelon radish, wines. The Clos de l’Obac and Miserere blends are made from grecilantro and serrano chile. In addition, we had “Philly cheesnache, Cabernet Sauvignon, syrah, merlot, ull de llebre, and samsó esteak, “ air bread with cheddar cheese and wagyu beef. As (cariñena) varieties, while white grenache, macabeu, xarel•lo and we bit into it, the flavor burst in our mouths as the air bread muscat of Alexandria are used to make Kyrie white wine. deflated and disappeared. Due to a recent wine exploration and visit to the region of The dinner continued to surprise us with new adventurous our beloved friend Mona Nesseth, we learned about and enfoods. An unexpected port wine, Dolc de L’Obac, 2006, was joyed this exclusive experience. Newport Beach Lifestyle Magazine paired with a sensational cotton candy foie gras (a bite of foie deeply thanks her for her tenacity and gras surrounded with a whiff of commitment to having us be a part of cotton candy on a stick) and a suthis amazing event. perb three cheese platter, includWe really encourage any wine ing Valdeon (cow and goat). On the enthusiast to try and acquire some sweet side, we had Spanish flan with of these amazing wines, particularcaramelized bread, olive oil and brily since the price point for such a oche ice cream. Just spectacular! unique experience is so reasonable. One of the main market trends in the wine industry is to maintain (Above) The Bazaar Restaurant (Below) The Bazaar and SAAM a consistency of taste from year to Chef Holly Jivin with John Dominic-Cancilla, owner of Obac Imports If you are interested in purchasing, please contact John Dominic-Cancilla at Obac Imyear by varying the percentages ports Tf. +1 650 332-4740 or by email at of blend. Consequently, the conjohn.cancilla@cherrygate.com. sumer recognizes the taste and remains loyal to their brand. Carles If you are interested in visiting the winery, please Pastrana’s approach to winemakvisit the Clos de L’Obac website at OBAC.es. ing is different. His blend perNovember 2015 | Newport Beach Lifestyle

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The island is known for its turtle conservation and lush Caribbean offerings. ARTICLE ANDREA POE PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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h, you’re heading to turtle heaven,” says a guard at the airport in St. Kitts, where we land en route to Nevis. I smile. That’s precisely what’s drawn my 9-year-old daughter Maxine and me to the small island. We have arrived at the tail end of summer with the hope of seeing endangered Hawksbill, Green and Leatherback turtles that call these waters home. We’ve chosen to spend the weekend at the Four Seasons Nevis, which is the anchor hotel for this tiny island and which also happens to be committed to the protection of the sea turtles, whose numbers have plummeted due to hunting. Nevis is a 36-mile island flung in the middle of a spectacular stretch of the Caribbean. The 3,232-foot Nevis Peak is the spine of the lush island and attracts tufts of clouds that swirl about its top like a halo. As our boat draws near the island, we notice low-slung bungalows tucked amid the thicket of towering coconut palms. We are greeted on the dock by a friendly coterie of staff before being shown to our second-story room with a palm-fringed ocean view. We quickly make our way to the largest infinity pool (one of three on property) and order tropical fruit smoothies. As we settle into our lounge chairs, we’re spritzed with a cooling mist that keeps the 90-degree temperatures from gaining on us. But, we don’t last poolside long. We are pulled toward the golden-hued sand of Pinney Beach, which ebbs and flows along the ocean’s edge for three miles. Maxine and I zero in on a quiet stretch of sand, drop our towels and scamper into the warm sea. A man mounting a paddleboard tells us that while snorkeling that morning, he spied a squid and a group of stingrays right where we bob. Later, we learn that the waters here are so fertile that the resort offers a Dive & Dine program, where guests can join a master driver to capture their own lobsters for dinner using underwater lassos, a traditional island technique. For our dinner, we choose the easy route and head to Mango, an open-air restaurant

with a view of St. Kitts. The farm-to-fork table sources most everything from the Four Season’s garden or from Nevisian farmers to create dishes like chilled corn and coconut soup, lobster fritters with chipotle-mango sauce and even old-school soul food like barbecue ribs. Once the moon has risen, we hit the beach again, this time to join volunteers from the Nevis Turtle Group, which is dedicated to protecting the sea turtles for nighttime walks to identify nests. Turtle nesting season runs from June through October. That night we don’t turn up any live turtles, but we do see their telltale tracks in the sand. And, with turtles that can weigh as much as 400 pounds, the tracks are large and deep. Had we visited in July, we could have witnessed the Four Seasons’ “Tour de Turtle.” During the event, two turtles, outfitted with transponders that the Sea Turtle Conservancy uses as monitoring devices that are sponsored by the resort, are released. Guests, staff and scientists line up on Pinney Beach for the “Tour de Turtle” to watch the turtles amble back to the sea. Between the phalanx of photographers and the cheering crowd, this is Nevis’s version of the Hollywood red carpet. The island has a reputation as an exclusive getaway where green monkeys outnumber residents. There is just one road circling the lush island. Nevis harbors a soft spot for Americans, since it’s the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, who lived here until he was 9 years old. His family home is now a museum dedicated to island history. Just up the hill sits the eerie ruins of the Hamilton family’s sugar plantation, a spot with arguably the island’s best view of St. Kitts. The next morning, Maxine and I could have played golf, tennis or basketball, but we book ourselves into one of four private cabanas, which are designed as miniature beach houses. Each cabana comes with a butler, who thoughtfully plies us with cooing aloe-infused towels throughout the day, along with refreshing salads topped with papaya seeds culled from the property. Although there’s a TV and DVD player, we never turn them on. I nurse a mojito and gaze at the sea, while Maxine darts in and out of the cabana chasing a thick-tailed gecko. While I visit the spa, which relies on the property’s healing garden that’s planted with herbs like rosemary, basil and lemongrass for treatments and for French-style tisanes, Maxine delves into the environmental program that the staff has created for kids from three to nine, much of which focuses on the plight of the sea turtle. That night, the wood-paneled Library Bar, which has more than 100 different rum selections, tempts me but friends have called us to Sunshine’s for a bar/beach party. Maxine and I go early, before sunset, when the party really gets started. As Sunshine himself says, “I’m open from 11 a.m. to whenever.” We sit by the driftwood wall and order a conch salad and grilled marlin caught right off the beach an hour before. I order the signature cocktail, the Killer Bee, a passion fruit and rum concoction, which causes giddy vertigo after only a few sips. The couple at the next table tells us that last year around midnight while sitting right here they saw freshly-hatched baby turtles race towards the sea in such number that it looked like the beach was rippling. As the sun slips behind the horizon, we stroll along the beach back towards the Four Seasons, our flip-flops in hand as the water laps at our toes. Our eyes dart from the sea to the sand. Again, no turtle sightings, but we take comfort in knowing that this stretch of land offers one of the world’s best hopes for the survival of these majestic creatures.

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ulia Argyros remembers attending the Red Heart Ball, hosted by the Orange County Chapter of the American Heart Association, soon after she and George were married and had moved to Tustin. “It was the first time my eyes were opened to philanthropy,” she says. “The light turned on for me.” Pretty soon, according to Julia, George’s business was off and running and philanthropy became very real for this generous couple. Julia also credits both their upbringings to gaining a heart for giving. “George and I both grew up in middle class families, full of love,” she says. “Philanthropy was nonexistent as we know it today. Most of our money went to the church, helping our neighbors, the Kiwanis Club, and children’s projects. We gave on a small scale, just as others gave to us.” 28

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Julia Henderson was born and raised in Adrian, Michigan, a town of 29,000 at the time. “When my dad told me three weeks before I was starting my freshman year at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo that the family was moving to California, I decided to stay in Michigan that year and later joined my parents in Orange, California. I completed my degree in speech therapy at Long Beach State, now called Cal State Long Beach.” It was during Julia's time at Cal State Long Beach that she met George Argyros, a recent Chapman University graduate, at the long-gone Snack Shop in Orange. They were married two weeks after her graduation on June 17, 1962. After Julia worked as a speech therapist for the Garden Grove public schools for several years, the couple started a family, which eventually included Stephanie, Lisa and George, Jr., and the lessons in philanthropy began.

“I think our children learned about giving to others through osmosis,” Julia says. “They grew up being exposed to lots of different charities because we took them with us, and through that, they got the spirit.” “I couldn’t be happier with the way they’ve gravitated to it. All three children have initiated their own charity involvements and are very strategic and thoughtful about their giving.” STEPHANIE’S GIVING HISTORY

Stephanie spent two years at Southern Methodist University before transferring to University of Southern California for a degree in communications, and today is president and CEO of The Argyros Group, a prominent West Coast real estate company working in luxury residential real estate. The budding philanthropist decided in the mid-1990s that she wanted to help abused and neglected children at Orangewood Children’s Home (today the Orangewood Children & Family Center) by founding a support group called Orangewood PALS to attract young members in order to engage the next generation of givers. Stephanie is also a big supporter of CHOC Children’s Hospital, serves on its foundation board and has been active in its fundraising events, as well as being a major contributor to CHOC’s capital campaign (the Argyros Family Foundation has given more than $8 million to CHOC). She also volunteers at the hospital several times a year by doing arts and crafts with patients and bringing decorations for the CHOC lobby Christmas tree and decorating it with her children. Stephanie and her mom, Julia, are also official “cuddlers” in CHOC’s NICU. Stephanie’s involvement with the Starkey Hearing Foundation took her to La Paz, Mexico, where she, her parents and children helped fit children and adults with hearing aids. Since 2010, she has given her time to Operation Smile, having gone on a mission to Peru to see first-hand the success of the nonprofit’s cleft lip and palate repair surgeries for children and young adults. “I like to get involved, not just financially, but at the hands-on level,” Stephanie says. Also on Stephanie’s radar is the plight of Lizzie Velásquez, a young woman

who suffers from a rare congenital disease that keeps her weight at 60 pounds, for whom the 6 anti-bullying documentary, “A Brave Heart: The Lizzy Velásquez Story,” was featured at this year’s Newport Beach Film Festival. Stephanie and her parents hosted 150 people at the Argyros’ Newport Beach home to hear her story. Since 2009, Stephanie has also been a big supporter and advocate for Human Options, which provides emergency shelter and transitional housing programs for victims of domestic violence. However, it’s the dynamo’s latest nonprofit venture that has her really excited. Stephanie has made a $1 million donation through the Argyros Family Foundation and a three-year commitment as Southern California co-chair of WE Day California, a stadium-sized event that will bring together world-renowned speakers and rock-star performers with tens of thousands of youth on April 7, 2016, at the LA Forum to celebrate the power young people have to change the world. According to Stephanie, the WE Schools program, which partners with local school districts, encourages students to earn a ticket to WE Day by taking action on one local and one global cause.

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1. Stephanie, third from right, Southern California co-chair of WE Day California, at an introductory reception for 180 invited guests in May at the Argyros home. Joining her, from left, is WE Day Co-Founder Craig Kielburger, Stephanie’s daughters Ashley and Lauren Gehl, her mother Julia Argyros, Stephanie’s son Gunnar Gehl, and her father George Argyros. 2. WE Day California’s youth empowerment event in San Jose, 2015 3. Stephanie Argyros, founder of the Orangewood Children’s Home support group, Orangewood PALS, presents a Volunteer Recognition Award to Keri Dugan in 2008 3

4. Stephanie with the Starkey Hearing Foundation in La Paz, Mexico, in 2014, where she, her daughters, Ashley, left, and Lauren, helped fit a young girl with hearing aids. The thumbs up sign means she can hear. 5. Stephanie on a mission to Peru with Operation Smile, 2012 6. Stephanie, left, with her parents George and Julia Argyros, at a dinner in April at the Argyros home in honor of anti-bullying activist Lizzie Velásquez, second from left, who suffered from extreme bullying due to a rare medical condition that prevents her from from gaining weight November 2015 | Newport Beach Lifestyle

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“I like the program because it inspires kids to help others. The children can pick their charity. It can be the family next door. Then, they set a goal and raise the money. The money they raise goes directly to their cause, and they get a ticket to WE Day when completed.” This year alone, 200,000 young people will come together in 14 stadium gatherings across the U.S., Canada and UK to take part in the unprecedented educational initiative. Stephanie’s children are WE Day ambassadors at their respective schools in Newport Beach. “I think teaching them tangibly and showing them how it feels to change someone’s world makes an impact on them,” she says of her children’s involvement. LISA’S GIVING HISTORY

Lisa Argyros, a graduate of Chapman University with a degree in psychology (she is a member of Chapman’s Board of Governors), also believes in getting involved with the nonprofits she supports. Following the family tradition of supporting education, Lisa is deeply involved with Orange County School of the Arts and Sage Hill School. She volunteers at both schools, helping with food, a multi-cultural fair, teacher appreciation day, etc. Having always had an interest in science, Lisa supports the science programs at both schools and has given $2.5 million to build the Lisa Argyros and Family Science Center at Sage Hill and $1.5 million for The Argyros Science Center at OCSA, which just opened.

“I think advances in science are a way we can really help society, and introducing science to young children is part of that,” she says. Lisa is a new supporter to Project Hope Alliance, which 12 helps the most lost children in Orange County–the 32,500+ homeless, and she fervently believes in the mission of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and its quest to help foster children forgotten in the system. The Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach is a longtime favorite, due to her love of animals. “As a child I would bring home injured birds and animals and nurse them back to health. I hoped to be a veterinarian when I grew up,” she says. She has been taking her children to PMMC since they were little. “They do wonderful work educating children and healing ocean mammals, and I am happy to be able to be a part of what they do.” Lisa has always loved art, music, film and theater and believes that artistic expression is an important aspect of our humanity. She supports Film Independent in Los Angeles and its mission of championing the cause of independent film and support of its artists, and

7. A rendering of The Argyros Science Center at Orange County School of the Arts, which just opened, and for which Lisa is the spokesperson for the family

8. Lisa at the Marine Mammal Gala, held at The Ranch in September, with Executive Director Keith Matassa/Photo: Gillian Crane 9. Lisa with her son Cole at a Laguna Plein Air Painters Association benefit in 2013 10. Lisa Argyros, presenting a replica of a $2.5 million check from the Argyros Family Foundation to Sage Hill School for its Lisa Argyros and Family Science Center. Joining her, from left, is her father George Argyros, Founding Trustee and Past Chair of the Board of Trustees Vicki Booth, her mother Julie Argyros, Sage Hill Board of Trustees Chair Christy Marlin, Jack Williamson, class of 2014, and Sage Hill School President Gordon McNeill 11. Lisa is sponsoring an art show for President George W. Bush early in 2016 to raise money for the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The exhibit, titled “The Art of Leadership: A President’s Personal Diplomacy,” showcases portraits of world leaders painted by the President and memorabilia collected during his presidency.

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12. Lisa’s son Ryan, right, performing with his band, including Nick Bost on guitar and Michael Ferry on drums. The event in 2014 was hosted by real estate coach and motivational speaker Tom Ferry for real estate professionals at the House of Blues and raised money for Wings for Crossover, a home and school for destitute children in Ghana.

13. Julia Argyros at the Alzheimer’s Association Orange County’s Visionary Women Caregivers Luncheon at Las Lomas in May, 2015, with AAOC President/CEO Jim McAleer and guest speaker Florence Henderson, who spoke on caregiving 14. An architectural rendering of the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, courtesy of Michael Maltzan Architecture 15. A rendering of the Julianne Argyros Orchestra Hall, a 1,505-seat concert space in the soonto-be-completed Marybelle and Sebastian P. Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University

she has reached out to the Irvine Museum and the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association with her time and financial help. “As a child I loved to paint, and I also enjoyed learning piano and other musical instruments. I still enjoy painting in my free time, as does my daughter.” But, the art project she is most interested in at the moment is an exhibit coming to Orange County early in 2016. Lisa is sponsoring an art show for President George W. Bush to raise money for the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The exhibit, titled “The Art of Leadership: A President’s Personal Diplomacy,” showcases portraits of world leaders painted by the President. The portraits are accompanied by artifacts, photographs, and personal reflections to help illustrate the stories of relationships formed on the world stage and will be held at Lisa’s parents home in Newport Beach. Lisa is very proud of her sons, who both perform in their own bands, and volunteer their performances to nonprofits in the area. “I try and lead by example, so they can see what impact they can have,” Lisa says. Both girls say their parents and grandparents have been a huge influence in their philanthropic journey. “Our grandparents influenced our parents. They didn’t have a lot of money, but they gave to their church, and our grandfather made floats for our mom’s school events,” Lisa says. “Our father’s mother was a nurse, and she was always volunteering at the hospital and at church,” says Stephanie. George Argyros, Jr., who resides in Florida with his wife Shannon and their son also has a plethora of charities he 13 supports in the region. JULIA’S AND GEORGE’S GIVING HISTORY

Trying to list the multitude of nonprofits Julia and George Argyros have reached out to themselves and through the Argyros Family Foundation is too numerous to mention. I can only tell you it is most impressive. The

highlights include Segerstrom Center for the Arts (more about that later), South Coast Repertory (( Ju15 lianne Argyros Stage), Chapman University, from whom they have both received honorary doctorates (Argyros School of Business and Economics, Julianne Argyros Fitness Center, Julianne Argyros Orchestra Hall in Musco Center for the Arts, The Ambassador George L. Argyros ’59 Global Citizens Plaza and the Julianne Argyros Fountain), Discovery Cube ( Julianne Argyros Showcase Theater and Exhibition Hall), Cal State Long Beach (ongoing student scholarships), Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace (donated time and millions of dollars over the years), Hoag Hospital Foundation (most recently launched a $3 million Nursing Scholarship Program, the largest in the country, in honor of Julia’s sister Connie), Alzheimer’s Association Orange County (given $2.7 million collectively to research and caregiver programs), millions to domestic violence nonprofits Human Options and Laura’s House, and the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans - while George was Ambassador to Spain, he and Julia launched a $15 million national college scholarship program for Iraqi and Afghanistan veterans through the association. The latest philanthropic endeavor of the Argyros Family Foundation is the lead gift of $13.5 million to Segerstrom Center for the Arts and its Next Act Campaign, which is anchored by the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. The large, open public space, between Segerstrom Hall and the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, will offer a multi-purpose community stage with a host of guest amenities, including a café with relaxed outdoor seating. For more than 30 weekends a year, a vast array of free programming and events will be held on the plaza. “Most performing arts centers don’t have an outdoor space for a public plaza,” Julia says. “Thanks to the Segerstrom family, we have CONTINUED >

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that space, and it will be a magical place for people to come together to experience the arts.” And, finally, the measure of this spirited philanthropist is found when Julia and George visited her hometown, Adrian, Michigan, two years ago. When Julia dropped by the Adrian High School Alumni Association’s Outstanding Alumni Awards Ceremony, she announced a $1 million gift to the Adrian Schools Educational Foundation Arts Endowment. Every K-12 child in the Adrian public schools now has that opportunity. Later that day, she donated $1 million to the Croswell Opera House to help with its 150th Anniversary Campaign to increase programming, make technical and structural improvements and achieve long term sustainability for the opera house. What drives her? As president of the Argyros Family Foundation, Julia’s giving philosophy has been influenced by George, who she says always encouraged her to dream big. “I want to keep dreaming about the good things we can do to help others and how we can make life better for people,” she says. It looks like the circle of giving that started with Julia’s and George’s parents and gained momentum through Julia and George, their children and grandchildren has touched thousands of lives in many wonderful ways and continues to thrive. When asked how she would like to be remembered and perhaps what she would like on her tombstone, this dynamic lady succinctly replies, “Loving wife and mother. Life was too short. I have more to do.”

16. Julia and George Argyros in 2013 at the Croswell Opera House in Adrian, Michigan, Julia’s hometown, where Julia donated $1million to help with its 150th anniversary campaign/ Photo: courtesy of the Croswell 17. The opening of the Julianne Argyros Showcase Theater and Exhibition Hall at Discovery Cube OC with, from left, President/CEO Joe Adams, George and Julia Argyros, Capital Campaign Cabinet and CoreLogic Board Chair Paul Folino, and Board Chair Rick Baily, V Vice President, Boeing Test and Evaluation, The Boeing Company

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FEEDING THE CHANGE: SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK Founded in 1983, Second Harvest’s mission is to end hunger in our community through food, nourishment and hope. ARTICLE SARAH MOSQUEDA | PHOTOGRAPHY SECOND HARVEST BANK

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unger is a feeling we are familiar with. A light grumbling in an empty tummy is a discomfort most of us can alleviate with say, a bag of pretzels from a vending machine or a ripe plum from the market. But, there are some right here in Orange County that don’t have access to a snack, or even dinner. CEO at Orange County’s Second Harvest Food Bank, Nicole Suydam’s grandmother was one of them. “My grandmother was a single mom raising seven kids when my mother was little,” Suydam recalls, “And, she remembers a

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night, coming home and there was no food to feed the kids. She wasn’t even sure what she was going to do that night for dinner.” According to a Hunger in America 2014 study conducted by Feeding America, 58 percent of Orange County households report choosing between paying for food and paying for housing. Fifty-one percent of households report having to choose between paying for food and paying for medicine or medical care. Which is what makes Second Harvest Food Bank’s work so crucial. Providing food to the hungry since 1983, Second Harvest is dedicated to ending hun-

ger in our community through food, nourishment and hope. And, hunger isn’t necessarily defined as starvation. “Essentially, we define hunger as people not knowing where their next meal is coming from… People skipping meals, missing meals because they just don’t have enough,” Suydam says. Which is a larger problem in Orange County than most people realize. Second Harvest partners with local charities and direct hunger relief programs to distribute food to more than 200,000 people each month. Suydam began her career with Second Harvest in the 1990s. She left to work for other local charities before becoming the chief executive officer of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County in 2012. In 2015, she joined Feeding America's National Council and, today, she serves on the board of directors of the California Association of Food Banks. “The core of our work is the collection and distribution of donated food,” says Suydam. “We also run programs that target needs in the community, specifically to the most vulnerable, which are children and seniors.” Suydam and her team achieve that in a number of ways. Children benefit from their programs like Kids Cafe, which provides 50 after-school programs at Boys and Girls Club sites throughout the county with healthy meals to give to their participants. “We really pick the kids that are most at risk of going hungry or not getting a good dinner at home at night in areas where there is a high rate of free lunch program participation.” They also provide food via mobile pantries that supply food directly to families in underserved neighborhoods. They make 56 mobile pantry stops each month, distributing staple items and, more importantly, fresh produce. “Fresh produce is available here to us because we are in Southern California,” Suydam says, “We get produce donated, but we find a lot of our partners have a hard time storing it, so we offer

the mobile pantry service, where we come out to our partners, and we provide fresh produce to those communities.” Which is good, since an alarming 79 percent of Orange County households report purchasing inexpensive and unhealthy food because they can’t afford healthier options. Another way Second Harvest has found to successfully get fresh fruit and veggies to those who need them is through school pantries, in which produce is presented in a farmers market-style setting. “They are more pop-ups in nature,” Suydam explains. “We set it up and take it down, generally after school, once a month.” School Pantries take place at 18 locations in the county, and the demand for the program is high. Forty schools applied for the program when it was first introduced. It is so popular, in fact, that Second Harvest is piloting its very first permanent school pantry at Lincoln Elementary School in Anaheim. This trial pantry keeps regular hours and is fully stocked. “All the things we do are the best practices in terms of how you distribute food to people in a dignified way…we are doing this with this pantry.” Seniors, also an at-risk group for hunger, are included in Second Harvests’ programming. “A lot of seniors are reliant on a single form of income like Social Security or disability, and our programs can help them make ends meet,” says Suydam. Seniors in 36 locations receive two bags of groceries twice a month as a part of the Brown Bags for Seniors program. Seven subsidized senior housing locations in the county are currently participating in a new pilot program called Senior Gardens, in which volunteers work with seniors to plant produce. It’s a way to provide them with both food and healthy outdoor activity. “We basically supply seniors with the tools they need to grow their own food, and we want to see if that concept is a good concept to roll out to other areas.”

1. Mobile pantries provide 5,000 lbs. of fresh produce and staple items for 200 families in underserved neighborhoods

event to which Antonello Ristorante owner Antonio Cagnolo (pictured) contributes the soup and the bread, as well as staff time to serve the food at the event

“The challenge is that most people are surprised that there is hunger in our community. But, there are 60 million meals that people are missing each year in Orange County.” Nicole Suydam, CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

2. Food distribution at Roosevelt Elementary School in Anaheim 3. Gary Center, one of the Food Bank’s community partners, provides food distribution once a week to La Habra residents 4. The “No Lunch” Lunch, held at the Food Bank, is a Second Harvest

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5. A client choice style pantry at St. Timothy’s Church in Laguna Niguel 6. Children receive nutritious after-school meals at 50 Kids Cafes located throughout the county. Photo: Jacques Garnier November 2015 | Newport Beach Lifestyle

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Serving line at First Lutheran Church in Fullerton, which serves hot meals once a week for those who need it

Nicole Suydam, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County

Gary Center, one of the Food Bank’s community partners, provides food distribution once a week to La Habra residents

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The food Second Harvest distributes depends heavily on food donations from restaurants, grocery stores, food manufacturers, growers and packers, their own Incredible Edible Farm, Feeding America, the USDA, and local food drives. But, they also raise funding in a few other ways that are as creative as their programs. The “No Lunch” Lunch held every year around Thanksgiving is one example. “The luncheon has been going on since we started back in 1983,” Suydam says. Taking place this year at the food bank on November 24th, guests will receive a “poor man’s lunch,” consisting of a bowl of soup, a piece of bread and a glass of water served by Chef Antonio Cagnolo, who is the owner and operator of Antonello Ristorante, Quattro Caffé, Nello Cucina, and Antonello Espresso Bar at South Coast Plaza. “Antonio always does this event; it is his annual tradition,” Suydam says. “And, it really is a time to reflect.” Funds are also raised by dedicated groups like the Harvesters, a group of ladies formed in 1992, who have raised awareness and hundreds of thousands of dollars for Second Harvest, raising more than $5 million since they were founded. The group hosted its 23rd Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon at South Coast Plaza earlier this month, which included a silent auction and New York-style fashion show sponsored by South Coast Plaza. So can these combined efforts really eradicate hunger in Orange County? “How we envision solving the problem is by closing the meal gap,” Suydam says. “We are supplying 20 million meals this year, and we are hoping to get to 30 million by the year 2020…There are other organizations that work in Orange County to end hunger, so we are looking at how we can partner together. I think the resources are there. It’s just a matter of getting the food to the people that need it.” Just as a food bank got resources to Suydam’s grandmother all those years ago. “She didn’t know what to do about dinner that night and a woman knocked on the door and had enough food to feed the whole family,” she says, “So I think about that. We have an immediate impact. That brings it home for me.” Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, 8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618 949.653.2900 :: FeedOC.org

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A lively crowd gathers at the bar for lunch at vegan hotspot Cafe Gratitude at its Venice location

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he first time I experienced Café Gratitude was two years ago when my husband and I dined with an aspiring pastry chef from Chicago named Yvonne. When this spritely brunette moved to California in 2012, she completely embraced the sunny “SoCal lifestyle.” Every morning, Yvonne woke at dawn to practice yoga at Runyon Canyon. After exercising, she biked to work in Beverly Hills, where she dabbled as an artisanal chocolatier. Before that position, she baked baguettes and rolls for Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bakery at the Montage Resort. So when it came to scouring fine ingredients, Yvonne was one of my favorite chefs to accompany. That is how on the morning before our lunch at Venice’s Café Gratitude, we found ourselves at the Santa Monica Farmers Market. I introduced Yvonne to my favorite strawberries, delicate red Seascape berries grown by Harry’s. Then we scoped out the citrus–blood oranges, Kaffir limes and Oro grapefruits that dotted the stalls. There were flushes of red, marigold and bright green beautifully displayed on farm stands constructed out of wooden crates. The heat was a balmy 80 degrees, which didn’t feel all that oppressive, since we had a cool ocean breeze that licked the back of our hair as we strolled towards the open-air cafe.

When we arrived at the restaurant, we were quickly seated on the patio deck across from a cluster of statuesque blondes donning Lululemon yoga capris. The women gabbed on about the benefits of their latest health craze: the Paleo diet. As they dissected the attributes of each fava bean, I began to wonder, is this really the future of California dining? Café Gratitude’s fast-casual plant-based menu first drew national attention for its extremely popular “I am Renewed” cleanse program. Available in one, three and five day plans, the program’s intent is to concentrate on detoxification rather than dieting. The fresh-pressed organic juice concoctions incorporate unexpected ingredients, such as chia seeds. Regarded as one of the Aztec superfoods, these seeds are nutrient-dense and fairly low in calories. They are also found in Cafe Gratitude's “I am Cheerful” peach and strawberry juice blend. The seeds' squishy exteriors and crunchy centers add a delightfully unexpected texture to this beverage. All the dishes and beverages listed on the menu are written as mantras: “remarkable,” “transformed” and “liberated.” While it’s difficult to do this at first without a smirk, it’s definitely a fun way of placing your order. The Gratitude restaurants throughout southern California have gained even more traction, thanks to a celebrity CONTINUED >

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The "Transformed" dish consists of two corn tacos stuffed with blackened tempeh, sweet corn and a raw cacao mole sauce

following that includes starlets such as Anne Hathaway and Emma Stone. The next phase for this innovative restaurant group is a much-anticipated expansion into Newport Beach. Gratitude, which is slated to open on Westcliff Drive in January 2016, plans to change the way OC diners think about vegan cuisine. Several differences with the Newport Beach location will set it apart from its sister restaurants in Venice Beach, downtown LA and San Diego. The first big change is the name. Gratitude, instead of Café Gratitude, signals that this OC outpost will far be less casual and far more upscale. Another welcomed addition to this new Gratitude includes a full bar program, complete with a cocktail list curated by Jason Eisner, the brain behind the bar at Gratitude’s popular sister West Hollywood restaurant Gracias Madre. While the other Gratitude Cafés serve a small selection of California white wines, such as the Zaca Mesa Rousanne blend from Santa Ynez and the Gamble Sauvignon Blanc with notes of ripe peaches and honeysuckle, the Newport Beach Gratitude will have an even larger bottle selection. Currently, the other restaurants

Gratitude's “I am Cheerful” peach and strawberry juice blend with chia seeds

The black bean double "cheeseburger" called “Magical”

rotate their wine list. The five-bottle selection of red wines offered is slightly more encompassing. Pours include Cercius Cotes du Rhone from France’s Rhone Valley to an herbaceous Malbec from Salta, Argentina and a California offering bottled by a semi-local vintner in Paso Robles. Embracing our local love for Mexican flavors, we tasted a dish called “transformed,” which features two corn tacos stuffed with blackened tempeh, pinto beans, a mole sauce blended from raw cacao and a smattering of raw vegetables. Dishes, such as the “I am Magical,” feature a vegan take on a double cheeseburger. The ample house-made patties are a blend of protein-rich black beans slathered with spicy ground cashew thousand-island spread and chipotle ketchup. Served on a gluten-free amaranth and millet bun, these “magical” burgers are surprisingly satisfying. At the end of the meal, we agreed: Yvonne had led us in the right direction. We all enjoyed the clean feeling that came after our lunch. I was truly satisfied, not stuffed. Gratitude had another convert. I couldn’t help but drink the Kool-aid–or should I say Kombucha.

The dessert of the day, a raspberry cheesecake called “Rapture”

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November NOVEMBER 5 LIBRARY LIVE SERIES NEWPORT BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY

Speaker Phil Klay, author of Redeployment and 2014 winner of the National Book Award for Fiction, will speak, take questions and sign books. Topic: "From the Front Lines of War: Exploring Themes of Violence, Survival, Grief and Fear." Tickets $25 and $20 for Foundation members. Events@nbplfoundation.org or call 949.548.2411.

NOVEMBER 6-8 CHRISTMAS COMPANY OC FAIR & EVENTS CENTER, COSTA MESA

Features 80+ specialty vendors from around the U.S.; perfect for the discriminating holiday shopper. Special events are also scheduled daily. Days and hours are: Friday, November 6, 2 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission-$10; Parking-$7. ShopTCC.com

NOVEMBER 7 & 8 CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW AND ARTISAN FAIR SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDEN

Hosted by The Orange County Chrysanthemum Society, hundreds of mums will be on display. Flowers will be judged by certified national judges. Both single stem and container grown mums will be on sale. Sherman Gardens' first Artisan Fair brings together local artists from Orange County to showcase and sell one-of-a-kind pieces. NewportBeach.com/Events

NOVEMBER 7 34TH AMERICAN CELEBRATION'S GALA NIGHT CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

Dazzling entertainment features 100+ singing and dancing students from Chapman’s acclaimed College of Performing Arts plus a lavish evening of dinner and dancing. This year's Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award recipient is actor James Caan, and the Citizen of the Year is David E.I. Pyott. Chapman.edu/American-Celebration for ticket prices.

NOVEMBER 12 HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AMERICAN LEGION, NEWPORT BEACH

The American Legion Auxiliary Newport Harbor Unit 291 hosts its annual holiday shopping event. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, raffle prizes and local vendors' unique products for your gift buying pleasure. Buffet dinner-$12. All proceeds support veterans, military

troops, their families and Orange County charities. Open to the public; $5. ALA291.com

NOVEMBER 13 & 14 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY FASHION ISLAND

Offered two days: Friday and Saturday from 6 to 7 p.m. Hosted by Mickey Mouse & Friends from the Disneyland Resort, the complimentary event in the Neiman Marcus - Bloomingdale's Courtyard features exclusive performances, which culminate in the lighting of the stunning Christmas tree. VisitNewportBeach.com

NOVEMBER 14 & 15 4TH ANNUAL U.S. GONDOLA NATIONALS GONDOLA ADVENTURES

Gondolas will grace Newport Beach Harbor Nov. 14-15, with warm-up activities on Nov, 12-13. Includes standard sprint and distance races, in both solo and tandem configurations. Expect to see at least one event involving a four-oar configuration, and one or more events on Venetian boats other than gondolas. NewportBeach.com/events

NOVEMBER 17 BIG BAND & JAZZ COMBOS CHAPMAN AUDITORIUM, MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

Under the direction of Albert Alva, the Chapman University Big Band and Jazz Combos will explore the music of Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton, and Tower of Power. General admission; $10 senior citizens, alumni and non-Chapman students. Chapman.edu/COPA

NOVEMBER 19 SOUTH COAST PLAZA TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY TOWN CENTER PARK

Expect a dose of holiday cheer when you join South Coast Plaza for its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, along with the arrival of Santa Claus at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy free hot chocolate, cider, cookies, Santa hats and more. Free to the public. Learn more at TravelCostaMesa.com.

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38TH DANA POINT TURKEY TROT LANTERN, DANA POINT

The Dana Point Turkey Trot is organized by the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Run Racing, Inc. Celebrating its 38th year, it features a Health & Wellness Expo, a 5K Masters, 5K Open, 10K and Kids' Gobble Wobble (ages 3-12). Call the Dana Point Chamber at 949.496.1555 with questions about race times or visit TurkeyTrot.com.

NOVEMBER 26 THANKSGIVING DAY AT HONDA CENTER HONDA CENTER

Crisp Salads • Great Burgers Classic American Fare Fresh Mexican Food • Kids Menu Wilma’s Breakfast Served All Day! Full Dinner Menu after 5:00pm

The members of We Give Thanks serve a free Thanksgiving Day dinner every year to individuals and families in need. Thousands of meals are prepared at Honda Center each year and many volunteers are needed. To volunteer, check out the website for information and volunteer instructions. WeGiveThanksInc.org

NOVEMBER 27-29 LUIS BRAVO'S FOREVER TANGO IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE

The performance presents Argentina's best: 14 world-class dancers accompanied by a vocalist and the hypnotic rhythms of a live orchestra. Relive the colorful history of one of the most sensuous of all dance forms. Call 949.854.4646, ext. 1, or visit Tickets@ TheBarclay.org for times and ticket info.

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Features a variety of discounts at participating shops, as well as free gift-wrapping with any of your purchases. Live music and refreshments will be provided, and donations will benefit Project Hope Alliance, an Orange County-based charity committed to ending homelessness for children in our community. ShopTheMix.com

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Affirming Our Thankfulness WORDS AND PICTURE DEIRDRE MICHALSKI

e have come a long way since the year 1621, when Pilgrims celebrated their first harvest in the New World. Writings recount a three-day feast and sharing the table with Native Americans who populated the area. They were all bringing their various crops, and the recordings describe tables of wild fowl and venison served with a corn mush and stewed pumpkin. Fast forward to today, and so many of those tried-and-true traditions continue. In my family, we carry forth our own homespun style. Thanksgiving is a celebration of heartfelt gratitude. First and foremost, it is a wonderful day when everyone is cheerfully gathered together. And, since I adore cooking, it is quite special. The menu is filled with so many delicious treats and cherished favorites, with thick, heavenly gravy drizzled over just about everything. Like many foodies, my mailbox is filled with cooking magazines chalk-full of creative recipes offering a new twist on an old favorite. And yes, I try them. I love to experiment. However, over the years, I have come to the realization that my family does not want any of this. Forget the ratatouille casserole to replace the haricot vert (green beans) smothered in butter and dancing with slivers of almonds. Say ‘no’ to the shaved truff les delicately adorning my homemade mashed potatoes. And, a f lat-out “no way Mom” was heard for miles to the mere thought of a deep-fried turkey. I am becoming a better listener. Let it be. We want it…the old-fashioned way. Authentic. And, so it shall be. The table is set weeks ahead, and I often wonder why I did not do this years ago when I was working full-time. It just makes perfect sense. The décor is filled with acorns, pumpkins, multi-colored husks of corn, and fall leaves in hues of rich orange and earth tones. Our fancy gold-trimmed china is placed upon burgundy brocade place settings, and silk napkins are the order of this day. A bevy of glassware stand at attention, all announcing the event is near. Thank goodness for my “count-down” list, which assures me some tiny measure of success. Two weeks out I order the freerange turkey. Then, an outing to sample wines, as we make our holiday selections. Then, shopping begins in earnest. On the Monday prior to Thanksgiving, I begin sautéing the onions, celery and cooking the sausage for the stuffing. Using a recipe written in my mother’s hand is a warm reminder of her presence with me in the kitchen. The white wine is chilled, and the red wine is stationed at the bar. The day prior is a day

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filled with activity–from steaming the vegetables, assembling the stuffing and baking the pies. On Thursday, we are up early to retrieve the turkey and prepare it for baking. A mountain of potatoes are waiting, and that means some quality time with my son, as we briskly peel away, chatting about everything and anything. The smell of the turkey wafting through the house has us spellbound. And, after resting, it is sliced to perfection. In recent years, I will admit to one big cheat. I have resorted to purchasing my gravy ahead of time. I would pay anything for those containers of goodness that save me a half hour I do not have. I pour the golden brown sauce into a pan and discard the plastic containers (which I call evidence). As everyone arrives for dinner, the laughter quickly fills the room, and football chants can be heard downstairs. It is all good and wonderful to be together again. As the host, I place a stone at one person’s place setting. The stone represents the earth and harvest. This year it will be my nephew who will lead the conversation on what he is thankful for. He is a Newport Beach Police Officer, and recently announced his engagement. So, he has lots of things to share. Then, he will pass it to the next person, and, one by one, we will learn something new about each other and affirm our thankfulness on this very special day. Dinner will be proudly served. Deirdre Michalski is a travel and culinary writer covering topics near and far. You can read more about her adventures on her website TastesAndTravel.com.

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