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Bella Bleu in Costa Mesa is hosting a fashion show featuring the Newport Harbor Varsity Dance Team coming up on Saturday, January 28, 2012. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Newport Harbor High Dance Team Arreis.

The Fashion Show details are as follows:

Saturday, January 28, 2012
from 2:00 pm to 4:00 p

Enjoy music from well known DJ Mark Crenshaw, as well as appetizers and drinks.

Bella Bleu is located at:

333 East 17th Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 722.2538

Bella Bleu has beautiful women’s apparel, accessories and there is also home decor.

The Newport Harbor High Varsity Dance Team will be working the run way in Bella Bleu’s newest fashions.  Bella Bleu will be featuring winter formal dresses, and for those of you who are looking for a last minute dress, consider coming to this great Fashion Show to pick out your favorite dress or outfit.

Bella Bleu is graciously supporting the Newport Harbor High Dance Team by offering 10% of all sales on January 28, 2012 will benefit the Dance Team. Bella Bleu offers fabulous fashion at affordable prices.

Invite all your friends and come and view these fantastic new fashions and support the Newport Harbor High Dance Team and Bella Bleu. We will look forward to seeing you at the Bella Bleu Fashion Show this Saturday.

Originally posted at NewportHarborHighDanceBoosters.com

Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Try-Outs

The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard try-outs are going to be held starting next month at Corona del Mar High School. Corona del Mar High School is located at:

2101 Eastbluff Drive
Corona del Mar, CA 92660

The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard tryouts will be held rain or shine on the following dates:

Sunday - February 6th 9am - 12noon
Sunday, February 13th 9am - 12 noon
Tuesday, February 15th 6:30pm - 8pm
Sunday- February 19th 9am -Noon
Sunday, February 20th 9am - 12 noon
Tuesday - February 22nd 6:30pm - 8pm
Monday - February 27th 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday - March 1 6:30pm- 8pm
Sunday - March 4th 9am -Noon
Monday - March 5th 6pm - 8pm
Sunday -  March 11th 9am -Noon
Monday -  March 12th 6pm - 8pm

Make sure that your child has been practicing for this event, as it is coming up soon in the next few weeks.

The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard is a great program. Both of my daughters participated in this event, and they learned about ocean safety and beach safety. My older daughter is now an ocean lifeguard at Huntington State Beach. The photos in this post are of an event of the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program called the monster mile, where the Newport Beach junior guards run a mile and swim back a mile.

The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard only accepts 1250 participants for the summer program which is beginning on June 27, 2011 and runs through August 16, 2011.

The criteria for the 2011 swim test is as follows:

The Junior Lifeguard candidates will be able to swim 100 yards under the time standard for each specific age group. And the Junior Lifeguard candidate be able to tread water for three minutes.

The following are the age requirements Junior Lifeguards as of June 25, 2012.

9 Year Olds -    1:55
10 - 11 Years - 1:45
12 - 13 Years - 1:40
14 - 15 Years - 1:35

Additionally, you will need to bring the following information to the swim test:

A copy of the candidate's birth certificate or Passport must be presented prior to taking the swim test to verify the age.

Newport Beach Residents and residents from out of the area are able participate in the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program. To register as a Newport Beach Resident, there are three forms of identification are required. View the Newport Beach Junior lifeguard website for more information.

For more information, view the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program website. Or contact the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program at 949.675.8420.

Originally posted at NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com

New Year's Eve is coming up this weekend  and hopefully you west coasters have already planned your Newport Beach New Year’s Eve festivities. There are many of pre-planned New Years Eve events in the Newport Beach area, and I would recommend making your plans right away so you can have a great New Year’s Eve and bring in 2012.

Why not go out to the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach and enjoy their festivities.

Consider a dinner at 930 Sushi in Newport Beach, and enjoy some delicious sushi.

If you are considering dining in Corona del Mar, try out the Quiet Woman. It is a personal favorite.

I have provided some New Year's Eve plans here in Newport Beach and Corona del Mar, please contact the restaurants directly to make sure that they have reservations, and to inquire if it is a pre-planned menu.

Here is wishing you a Happy New Year 2012, and wishing you a happy, health and prosperous 2012.

Originally posted at NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com

The 2012 Rose Parade is an annual tradition held in Pasadena, CA. I have fond memories of the Rose Parade because it was a family tradition - on New Year's Day to get up and watch the parade. We saw it live also many times, camping out along the parade route prior to the parade. One of the funnest nights I remember was when my Dad parked his motorhome right along Colorado Boulevard, and the whole family sat on top of the motor home watching the parade. 

So, to this day, I enjoy watching the Rose Parade on New Year's Day and consider it a tradition. I think the floats are so beautiful and they have evolved over the years.

This Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA will be held on January 2, 2012 and it begins at 8am. The Grand Marshall for the 2012 Rose Parade is J.R. Martinez who is a retired soldier, actor and he was recently the Dancing with the Stars champion. Enjoy watching all the floats, equestrian units and marching bands who come from all over the country. Enjoy the college comaraderie as well.

The Rose Parade this year is sponsored by Honda.

Happy New Years to you and hope you get to watch the Rose Parade and enjoy traditions in your New Year's festivities.

Wishing you a happy and healthy and prosperous 2012.

I have included this post in the December season of sharing contest, because it is an opportunity to get people together to work on the floats, watch the parade and enjoy special traditions together.

 Originally posted at NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com

The Christmas Boat Parade in Newport Beach  hosted by the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 103rd annual Christmas Boat Parade in Newport Beach. The Newport Beach Christmas boat parade will run for five nights and begins on Wednesday, December 14 and ending Sunday, December 18, 2011. The Newport Beach Christmas boat parade starts by Bay Island in Newport Beach, and finishes at the same location at approximately 9:00 pm.

I was driving down Coast Highway this evening and saw of the yachts with all the decorations on it, and wanted to share a preview with you.

The incredible details on this yacht is incredible and the were still decorating as I was taking photos.

Make sure you get out to see the Newport Beach Christmas boat parade, and hope to see you there.

Happy Holidays!

This post is included in the December Season of Sharing contest, as it is an opportunity for friends and family to get together and enjoy this spectacular parade of lights. It is so enjoyable to see the creativity that goes into the decorations.

Originally posted at NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com

The Balboa Island Home Walking tour is coming up on this weekend on December 11, 2011. This is a one of the favorite Newport Beach holiday activities. There will be eight decorated beach cottages and bayfront homes on Balboa Island in Newport Beach. These homes will be decorated in a unique manner, and to continue to enjoy the holiday season in Newport Beach. 

Make sure that you visit the stores and shops on Marine Avenue for all of your Holiday shopping. Also enjoy refreshments as well. 

The walking holiday home tour is a great opportunity to continue with the holiday activities and enjoy the community. The walking holiday home tour is held on Balboa Island in Newport Beach.

The Balboa Island Walking Holiday Home Tour is a home tour, and an opportunity to view some of the beautiful homes that are decorated with holiday decor. And enjoy the holiday spirit!

The tickets for the event are $25 per person. The following Balboa Island stores including Even Sisters, Island Home, Martha’s Bookstore, Persimmon Tree, and The Gift Box will have tickets available for this event. If you need Will Call Tickets: Please send checks to PO Box 5593, Balboa Island, CA 92662 make out to "BIIA"

Sponsored by the Balboa Island Improvement Association.

Tickets will be available for pick up at The Persimmon Tree.

Hope to see you at the Balboa Island Walking Home tour this Sunday!

This post is included in the December Season of Sharing contest, and I believe this is a great event which allows friends and families to get together and enjoy the local activity on Balboa Island in Newport Beach.

Originally posted at NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com

The Holiday season is upon us, and for the Newport Shores residents bring in the Holiday Season with  the Newport Shores Annual Home Tour.  The price of the ticket helps to raise funds for gifts for the military troops stationed in Iraq.

The Newport Shores Annual Home Tour is going to be held on this Sunday, December 4th from 2pm to 5pm which is this weekend. Invite your friends and family and tour the beautifully decorated Newport Shores homes and bring in the holiday season.

I have hosted my home a few years ago with the Newport Shores Annual Home Tour and it is a great opportunity to  meet with your friend and neighbors, raise funds, and bring in holiday cheer!

Ticket prices are as follows: Prior to the event and up to December 1st will cost $15.

Tickets are also available the day of the event for $20 per person.

I hope to see you at the Newport Shores Holiday Home Tour!

This post is included in the December Season of Sharing contest, and I believe should be included because it raises money for gifts for our military troops. This event is an opportunity for friends and family to tour local homes in Newport Shores at the same time as raising money for our military who protect our freedom.

Originally posted at NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com

The 33rd annual Corona del Mar Christmas walk will be held this weekend on December 4, 2011 from 11am to 4pm. This is a great time to walk the Village of Corona del Mar and enjoy all the festivities at the Corona del Mar Christmas walk.

Enjoy restaurant tastings, beer and wine garden, bounce houses for kids, and enjoying time with friends and family. Last year - it rained but it did not dampen anyone's spirits!

The 32nd Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk is hosted by the Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce, is an event with holiday festivities for all to enjoy. Thousands of people who visit the Village of Corona del Mar and peruse the stores, and enjoy the festivities.

There will be unique vendor exhibits, the Fireman’s BBQ, Santa Visits, and carolers to inspire you for the holiday season. Enjoy the decorations, and the dolphin topiary that are decorated for the holiday season.

Also, there will be live music and Pinch Me! is headlining the event in the lower parking lot by Bandera's parking lot at 11:30 am.

Hope to see you at the 33rd Annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk!

I have included this event in the December Season of Sharing group because it is such a great opportunity to bring friends and families together for the kick off of the holiday season.

Originally posted at NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 103rd annual Christmas Boat Parade in Newport Beach. The Newport Beach Christmas boat parade will run for five nights and begins on Wednesday, December 14 and ending Sunday, December 18, 2011. The Newport Beach Christmas boat parade starts by Bay Island in Newport Beach, and finishes at the same location at approximately 9:00 pm.

On the last night of the parade on December 18, 2011, there will be fireworks in addition to the parade. And there are awards for the decorations and that is held on January 27, 2012 at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach.

There are many locations to watch the Newport Beach Christmas Boat parade. You can view it from many restaurants including The Chart House in Newport Beach, Rusty Pelican in Newport Beach, Villa Nova or the Balboa Bay Club to name a few. I would recommend making resesrvations for any of the restaurants as they fill up quickly.

It is an incredible parade, and in fact this year Newport Beach made the number two spot for Christmas and holiday lights in the United States. Boat owners decorate their yachts with an incredible array of lights and props. It is something to see.

Hope to see you at the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade!

Originally posted at NewportBeachRealEstateCafe.com

Dancing with the Teachers is coming up next week!!! You can buy your ticket at the Newport Harbor High School ASB office. This is going to be a great event for Newport Harbor High School in Newport Beach. Dancing with the Teachers is going to be held on Novemer 29 – 30, 2011 at Newport Harbor High School at 7pm both nights.

• Melissa Branch – Kelsey Long & Kaylie Shean
  
• Bob Lear – Heidi Judge & Grace Terry
• Matt Burns – Nicolette Poivre & Rachel Gray
• Cindy Borisoff  & Quinn Corbitt – Reo Nathan  & Bree Komadina
  
• Jennifer Thompson & Keira Kirby – Reann Nathan & Riley Stone
• Karin Cheney & Corrie Rausch – Morgan Thomson, Melanie Arzouman,  & Annie Bates 
• John Brazelton – Chanelle Bossert  & Molly Manser
• Carlos. Alcazar -Roxy Crane & Rachel Jenkins