ACTIVITIES NEAR NEWPORT COAST IN NOVEMBER 2013

Holiday Ice Rink     Nov. 1-Feb. 17
Irvine Spectrum Center will be transformed into a winter wonderland when the festive outdoor Holiday Ice Rink returns to Giant Wheel Court this holiday season. 71 Fortune Drive, Irvine. 949-748-8280 / www.skatespectrum.com

 

Taste of San Clemente     Nov. 1
An elegant evening to celebrate fine food and wine. Participants will enjoy culinary masterpieces from over twenty of the finest restaurants, as well as premium wineries from throughout California. 6-10pm. Casino San Clemente. 949-492-1131/ www.scchamber.com

 

KX 93.5 Festival of Music     Nov. 2
Introducing the first KX 93.5 Festival of Music, benefiting The Mauli Ola Foundation, The Tony Hawk Foundation, and the Boys and Girls Club of Laguna Beach. Pre-show at the Aliso Creek and Golf Course on Nov. 1 (Free for VIPs.) www.kx935.com/festivalofmusic 

Walk to End Alzheimer's Huntington Beach     Nov. 2
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this event calls on participants to reclaim the future for millions. Free parking for participants has been arranged at First Christian Church: 1207 Main St. 9:30am-12pm. Huntington City Beach. 949-757-3708 / www.alz.org

 

Harbor Heart Craft Festival     Nov. 2
Craft, music, and food festival benefitting nonprofit organization, My Safe Harbor. Shop our many high-quality artists and artisans, and stay for live music and food. 9am-3pm. Corner of Lincoln Ave & Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim. http://harborheartfestival.blogspot.com/ 

Soiree in the Vineyards to End Hunger in OC    Nov. 3
Enjoy a slice of the Bordeaux countryside in Newport Beach! Wine & Beer Tasting • Delectable Food • Live Jazz  • Live Auction Benefiting the OC Food Bank. 4-7pm. Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery: 2128 Mesa Dr. 714-897-6670 / http://ocfoodbank.org/soiree/

 

Oakley Southern California Open     Nov. 4-6
The 2013 Southern California Open is returning to Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point and Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo. The field size will be 180 players and is open to all golf professionals and amateurs. 949-240-8247 / www.monarchbeachgolf.com 

Holiday Faire     Nov. 8-9
Family fun and holiday shopping for fabulous arts and crafts. See hand-blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, folk crafts, porcelain, dolls, clothing, holiday decorations and more! Fri: 5-9pm & Sat: 9am-4pm. Irvine Fine Arts Center: 14321 Yale Ave. 949-724-6880 / www.cityofirvine.org

 

The Diamond Ball     Nov. 9
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is hostsThe Diamond Ball. The beneficiaries of the gala are Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets (FOCHP) and the Wounded Veteran Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). 6-11:30pm. 949-240-2000 / www.thediamondball.org

 

Veterans' Day     Nov. 9
Join us at Park Semper Fi at 12pm, The Marine Monument, where there will be a Ceremony to honor all Military. Join our retired and active duty Marines for the United States Marine Corps 237th Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony at the Dorothy Viser Senior Center: 117 Ave. 2:00-3:00 pm.

 

 

Veterans' Day Ceremony     Nov. 11
In honor of our veterans, the City of Irvine is hosting a special ceremony to pay tribute to our nation’s troops–past and present. 11am-12:30pm. Col. Bill Barber Community Park: 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine. www.cityofirvine.org

 

Holiday Boutique at American Legion Post 291     Nov. 14
Over 45 vendors, so bring your friends and neighbors for an exciting evening and unique shopping experience. We will be serving hors d’oeuvres and raffling off prizes throughout the evening. 4-8pm. 215 E 15th St, Newport Beach. 949-673-5070 / www.al291.org

 

Sawdust Art Festival’s Winter Fantasy     Nov. 23-Dec. 15
175 artists create, display and sell original creations over the course of four weekends. Art media includes jewelry, clothing, glass, ceramics, woodwork, metals, painting, photography, sculpture, clothing and textiles. http://sawdustartfestival.org

 

FAM’s Thanksgiving Community Dinner & Adopt-a-Family     Nov. 27
Cook, organize, serve, clean-up or donate funds to help the day of (feeds 500 of our hungry neighbors!) Help for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas, through Adopt-A-Family program. 5–7pm. Community Center (100 N. Calle Seville) Lorraine@family-assitance.org / 949-492-8477 x115

 

 

Dana Point Turkey Trot     Nov. 28
The Dana Point Turkey Trot is the nation's sixth largest turkey trot in the country. Attracts more than 16,000 participants in its 5K, 10K, Kids' Gobble Wobble and two-day health and fitness expo. 7am-12pm. Dana Point Harbor. 949-496-1555

Annual Christmas Train     Nov. 29-Dec. 23
Come with family and friends and take this enchanting night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. Irvine Regional Park. 714-997-3968 / www.irvineparkrailroad.com

 

Puttin On The Glitz     Nov. 30
Come enjoy a family holiday extravaganza in the historic heart of San Clemente. Enjoy roasted chestnuts, shopping, carolers, delicious food from local restaurants and much more! 5-9pm. Avenida Del Mar. 949-218-5378 / www.villagesanclemente.org