Down Syndrome group raises funds

The Newport Beach-based Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County will hold its annual fundraiser, “Visions 2009 — My Great Story,” at 6:30 tonight at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, 1107 Jamboree Road.

A live auction will feature art and collectibles, entertainment items, wine, unique experiences and more.

A virtual auction currently is online. Prizes include three nights at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, with a winery tour and $75 gift card.

Individual tickets are $150. Those who cannot attend but still want to make a donation can visit the organization website’s “Fund a Child” program or make a cash donation.

For more information or to browse the virtual auction catalog, call (949) 757-1177 or visit dsfoc.org.

For more information on the venue, call (949) 729-1234 or visit newportbeach.hyatt.com.

— Candice Baker