The National Charity League, Inc., Newport Chapter is hosting a special holiday boutique this Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 from 11am – 3:00pm at the oc mart MIX.
At the event, 15% will go back to charity! There will be vendors from the oc mart MIX as well as guest vendors and some participating SOCO vendors…
Recently I heard an awesome presentation recently at a moms’ group I am involved in on how to raise a child that is a giver. Since we are approaching Thanksgiving I was inspired to share one of the simple ideas that my family has adopted.
It is called “The Giving Box” and what I loved most about the idea is that it encourages regular giving throughout the year and not just at the holidays. This is how it works!
The goal is to include your children in the project so that they feel like they are a part of it. The first step is to make your Giving Box…
Join the Junior League of Orange County this weekend at their major fundraising event, The Christmas Company at the Orange County Fairgrounds where you can shop from over 100 vendors and check people off your holiday shopping list before we even get into the December craziness.
Proceeds from this event benefit numerous local charities helping women, children and families. Shopping + charity = win-win!
And, snatch up this deal on Plum District running through tomorrow, and get two general admission tickets for only $10.
Are you ready for a fun-filled weekend of OC family Halloween events? This Sunday, October 30th, 2011 from 8am – 11am you will have a chance to bring your kids to the MOST FUN Halloween party ever and give back at the same time at the 20th annual Pumpkins & Pancakes Halloween Extravaganza at South Coast Plaza.
What I especially love about this event is with every ticket purchase, you will be able to choose whether you would like your money to benefit one of three amazing Orange County charities helping local children: Casa Orange County, CHOC Children’s Foundation and Orangewood Children’s Foundation.
Kids and families are invited to celebrate the fall season at the fourth annual Great Park Pumpkin Harvest and food drive, Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This fall event is especially important in the fight against hunger. Visitors are encouraged to bring canned and non-perishable food items to the Great Park Pumpkin Harvest and food drive to help Second Harvest Food Bank and Community Action Partnership prepare for their busy Thanksgiving season helping families in need.