Around Town: Newport police chief to speak at CdM meeting

Newport Beach Police Chief Jon Lewis will be the guest speaker at the Corona del Mar Residents Assn. board of directors meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday.

The meeting will be held at the Oasis Senior Center, Room 5, 801 Narcissus Ave.

For more information, call (949) 478-2454 or visit www.cdmra.org.

Newport Beach councilman to discuss upcoming election

Newport Beach Councilman Keith Curry will discuss the upcoming City Council election during the Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club meeting Thursday.

Three council seats are up for grabs in November.

So far, Mike Glenn, an 11-year Newport resident and activist, Jeff Herdman, a 17-year Balboa Island resident and Lee Lowrey, a local businessman, have entered the race for District 5, which includes Balboa Island and Fashion Island.

Former Planning Commissioner Fred Ameri, local lawyer Phil Greer and Finance Committee member Will O’Neill are trying for the District 7 seat representing Newport Coast and Newport Ridge.

Councilman Tony Petros is running for re-election in District 2, which includes Newport Heights and Newport Crest. Shelley Henderson also is trying for the seat.

Curry, who will be termed out at the end of the year, will speak at 6 p.m. at the Newport Beach Yacht Club, 1099 Bayside Drive.

Vanguard’s center for women wants nominations

The Global Center for Women and Justice at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa is accepting nominations for the annual Diamond Awards to be presented at the center’s Priceless Luncheon to End Human Trafficking fundraiser Sept. 17 at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach.

The awards recognize individuals, businesses, organizations and groups for their dedication to promoting justice for women and children affected by human trafficking. Nominations are reviewed by a panel of community leaders, philanthropists, businesses and Vanguard faculty members.

Nominations may be submitted at vanguard.edu/diamondaward.