Around Town: Irvine resident wins care award for work at senior facility
Irvine resident Arlene Crawford, executive director of Sunrise Senior Living in Tustin, was recognized as the January/February winner of the Oliver Halsell Care Award from Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary.
Crawford began work at Sunrise, an assisted living facility, in 2005 as a care manager.
“Arlene’s commitment to providing home-like care to seniors in our community embodies what the Care Award program is all about,” Marla Noel, president of Fairhaven, said in a statement. “Her genuine desire to help a vulnerable population is inspiring and makes her a valuable addition to our list of award recipients.”
Fairhaven created the Halsell Care Awards in 2012 to honor people who have demonstrated exceptional care in their profession and community.
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American Heart Assn. Go Red for Women luncheon is Friday in Irvine
The Orange County division of the American Heart Assn. will present its annual Go Red for Women luncheon from 9:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday at Hotel Irvine.
The event will include a health exhibit and free health screenings, followed by educational workshops on hormones and heart health, desk workouts, lesser-known heart disease risks and healthy beef recipes.
It also will feature a panel discussion with Pilar Gerasimo, wellness expert and founder of Experience Life magazine, Dr. Courtney Baechler and heart attack survivor Jen Thorson.
Money raised at the luncheon will support the American Heart Assn.’s work to promote cardiovascular health.
The association’s Go Red for Women movement is intended to provide women with resources to help them live longer and healthier.
Tickets to the luncheon are $250. Hotel Irvine is at 17900 Jamboree Road.
For more information, visit ocgored.heart.org.
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Irvine nonprofit to launch clothing line
KidScholly, an Irvine-based nonprofit, said it will partner with Sevenly apparel design to produce a children’s clothing line called Sevenly x KidScholly in hopes of raising funds for scholarships.
KidScholly’s mission is to award scholarships to students in kindergarten through 12th grade so they can participate in extracurricular activities they otherwise could not afford.
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Shady Canyon Golf Club Charitable Foundation awards $80,000 in grants
The Irvine-based Shady Canyon Golf Club Charitable Foundation awarded $80,000 among eight area charities during a reception last month.
The foundation also granted $30,000 in educational scholarships.
The charity recipients were Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County, Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, Down Syndrome Foundation of Orange County, Alona Cortese Elder Law Center, Living Success Center, Serving People in Need, The Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding and Vet Net.
The grants are made possible through donations throughout the year from members of Shady Canyon Golf Club, as well as from funds raised at the foundation’s golf tournament and live auction, the Roberto Cavalli Fashion Show and the silent wine auction at the club’s annual wine festival.
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New educational program accepting applications
Estad, a new school in Newport Beach, announced the launch of its “Do Learn” program for students to do hands-on projects related to science, business and leadership.
Estad said the program is intended to help students develop confidence, flexibility and critical thinking, problem solving, risk taking and collaboration skills.
The school initially will offer programs to middle-school-age children and begin as an after-school program from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, according to a news release.
Applications are being accepted until Feb. 15. The program is scheduled to start March 1.
For more information, visit estad.org or email info@estad.org.
—From staff reports