Legends answer the call

-- Mathis Winkler

The folks at Youth Employment Service of the Harbor Area called, and

Newport-Mesa’s legends came out in force.

Bette Tozer of Balboa Pavilion fame, the three Beek brothers --

Barton, Allan and Seymour -- and Orange County Market Place founders Bob

and Rita Teller all gathered at the organization’s headquarters Friday to

kick off this year’s Roman Feast and Charity Auction.

Now in its 28th year, the event supports the organization’s walk-in

services, which help youngsters in the area to find a job.

While other local celebrities, such as Newport Beach’s former Mayor

Evelyn Hart or Newport Mesa’s Olympians, have been honored in the past,

officials decided to choose “Legends of the Harbor Area” as the theme of

this year’s feast.

“These folks are legends,” said Lynne C. Graham, the organization’s

executive director. “It’s absolutely wonderful that they have agreed to

participate.”

The feast will take place April 26 at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood

Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., and will last from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are $35. Information: (949) 642-8306.