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Life 1 0 Monday, Dec. 17, 2012
Orange County Register
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EYE ON O.C.
By Anne Valdespino
EVENT RIGHT UP THEIR ALLEY
AT A FUNDRAISER TO HELP CHILDREN WITH AUTISM,
CONTRIBUTORS CAN BOWL ALONGSIDE SPORTS CELEBRITIES.
DOUG BENC, GETTY IMAGES
Former pitcher Eddie Guardado’s Stars & Stripes Celebrity Bowling Tournament has attracted Torii Hunter and Garret Anderson, among others.
Ever dreamed of spending some recreational
time with your favorite sports star? At Eddie
Guardado’s Stars & Stripes Celebrity Bowling
Tournament, you get to play with some legends
while you’re helping a good cause.
Former major-leaguer Guardado and his wife
started a foundation in 2008 to help children affected by autism after their daughter Ava was diagnosed with the neural disorder. You can participate in the fundraiser tournament by purchasing
bowling lanes for $2,500 that allow four players to
team with a celebrity. VIP guest passes ($250) and
spectator tickets ($150) are also available.
Guardardo joins many sports stars participating in the second annual tournament in Tustin,
including baseball greats Torii Hunter, Michael
Young, Adrian Beltre, Garret Anderson and Jered
Weaver, Olympic volleyball icon Misty May-Treanor and former Anaheim Duck Todd Marchant.
The event includes a live auction.
The event is 5-8:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Bowlmor
Lanes, 2405 Park Ave., Tustin. For tickets, contact
Laura@act-today.org or call 714-546-4431.
OPEN HOMES, HEARTS
LIDO ISLE WOMEN’S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION HOSTS FUNDRAISING EVENT TO BENEFIT HOAG HOSPITAL.
Karen Littlefair wanted to give
back to the community, so she decided to open her home to friends
and neighbors, showcasing a gingerbread house replica of her residence and a Christmas tree resplendent with colorful decorations.
Littlefair was one of three residents on Lido Isle participating in
Home for the Holidays, a fundraising event for the Hoag Hospital
Foundation/Circle 1000.
Founded in 2000, the Lido Isle
Women’s Charitable Foundation
has raised more than $185,000
since its inception for groups such
as Circle 1000. According to founder Diana Miner, the group netted
$20,000, which included a check
for $2,600 from Bally in South
Coast Plaza, at the event with
more than 400 guests in attendance. Hoag Hospital Foundation
representatives Carlin Schneider
and Angie Kringen were on hand
to lend their support.
“We’re really lucky to live in this
community,” Kringen said. “It’s a
beautiful testament to this group
of people who want to help others.”
Throughout the day, guests had
the opportunity to tour the lavishly
decorated homes of Melissa and
Doug Corrigan (a red and green
traditional motif), Karen and Andrew Littlefair (holiday by the
sea) and Dr. Doris Tunney (a take
on the classic “White Christmas”).
“I think it was one of the best
shows to date,” said Tunney, a retired pediatrician who served at
Hoag Hospital.
Along with the tour, event attendees enjoyed a lunch at the Lido
Isle Clubhouse, with catering provided by chef Annie Morgan of
Costa Mesa’s Tastebuds. The
room lit up with festive table centerpieces designed by Shana Conzelman, curved glasses filled with
peppermints and Ghirardelli chocolates.
A holiday boutique was set up
nearby for shopping, with items
ranging from decorative fabrics by
Elizabeth James and original
paintings by Cheryl Dillon to designer children’s clothing from
Laugh Brand.
– CONNIE HO, FOR THE REGISTER
– PAUL HODGINS, THE REGISTER
IN THE
DETAILS
WHAT CAUGHT
OUR EYE AT THE
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE.
Pacific & Rose owner
Elizabeth James shows some
of her hand-blocked textiles.
Vendor Nancy Alvarez shows
a cable stitch sweater with a
removable collar.
CHRISTINE COTTER, FOR THE REGISTER
Group founder Diana Miner, center, with Hoag Hospital Foundation representatives Carlin Schneider,
left, and Angie Kringen, right, was able to present Hoag/Circle 1 000 with $20,000 from the event.
LEFT:
Kimberly
King-Joeckel,
left, Melissa
Corrigan and
Marion Hartwich share
smiles at
Corrigan’s
home.
FAR LEFT:
The dining
room at the
Corrigan’s
home was
decorated
by interior
designer
Marion
Hartwich.
An eye-catching Italian lambskin jacket was for sale.
David and Laurie Wirgler
show off a shirt from their
Laugh Brand clothing line.