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Mark you calendar for these special upcoming events:

April 10

Assistance League of Newport-Mesa presents its third annual fundraising gala - Dancing for Tomorrow’s Stars at the Irvine Marriott Hotel. The elegant evening includes a tribute to Assistance League of Newport-Mesa’s 70 years of philanthropic services in the community. The dancing competition features community leaders Dr. Esmael Adibi, Jill Ayres, Heidi Cortese-Sherman, Vince Ferragamo, Jeannie Lawrence and Jim McAleer paired with professional dance partners. Judges are Janet Curci, Tim Kashani (2009 Best Male Dancer) and Pamela Roossin. Nora Jorgensen-Johnson is the event’s honorary chair, and master of ceremonies is Ed Arnold with KABC’s George Pennacchio and Mindy Stearns (2009 Fan Favorite Dancer) announcing the dance competition. Tickets are $200 per person and votes for favorite dancers are $10 each. The event begins with cocktail hour at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, the dance competition and open dancing.
Call (949) 645-6929 or visit www.alnm.org.

April 19

Mesa Verde Classic Golf Tournament at Mesa Verde Country Club benefiting Costa Mesa United. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with a 10:30 a.m. Shotgun Start in a Team Shamble foursome format, with lunch provided. Contests include: Closest to the Pin (men's and women's), Longest Drive (men's and women's), Hole-In-One, Keep it in the Fairway and Putting. Immediately following play, each player is invited to bring a guest to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a no host bar, silent and live auctions, an opportunity drawing and awards. A delicious dinner buffet will be served and Ed Fawcett, Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce CEO and President will be honored. Cost is $275 per player (includes each player inviting one guest to join in the clubhouse following play.) Dinner only is $100. Registration deadline is March 31. Checks can be made payable to Costa Mesa United and mailed to: Rick Kapko, ℅ Mesa Verde Classic Golf Tournament, 1700 Adams Ave., #102, Costa Mesa, Calif. 92626. You can download an entry form at www.costamesaunited.com. Foursome sign-ups, sponsorship partnerships and auction item donations are welcomed to help make this tournament a success. For more information, contact Tom Johnson, tournament chair at (949) 244-2583 or by email at tom@newportmesadailyvoice.com.

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