The Bromeliad Show and Sale at Sherman Library and Garden is taking place on Saturday, April 2^nd and Sunday, April 3^rd. Bromeliads are a group of plants with brightly colored flowers and uniquely patterned foliage, that grow in a wide range of climates from rainforests to deserts.  Included in this plant group are Spanish moss, pineapple, air plants and many others. The show and sale begins at 10:30am and continues until 4pm. On Saturday only, from 11:30am to 12:30pm, Cristy Brenner, President of the Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society will be speaking on Growing Bromeliads in Southern California. This show is held in conjunction with the Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society. Members of the society will be on hand to answer questions. For more information of this event, see their website at: https://thesherman.org/event/bonsai-show/. 

Newport Coast is part of the city of Newport Beach. Newport Coast is home to Crystal Cove and Pelican Hill. Newport Coast is nestled in the southernmost tip of Newport Beach, just north of Laguna Beach. Located at 1 Via Cristalla, this 4,000 square foot home is part of the Ocean Heights development. This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home was built in 1999. The transition between indoors and outdoors is seamless with either a balcony, loggia, or patio from leading from almost every room.This home sits on an 8,000 square foot piece of property, with a corner lot setting.Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a professionally landscaped yard, multiple courtyards, a built-in barbeque, spa, and outdoor fireplace. Ocean Heights is 24-hour guard gated community made up of three developments: Cassis, Perazul and Strada. Among the many amenities offered in Ocean Heights are a clubhouse, sports court, swimming pool and tennis courts. 

Crystal Cove is group of developments in Newport Coast section of Newport Beach.Crystal Cove is also home to the Crystal Cove State Park and Beach with over 3.2 miles of coastline, 400 acres of bluffs, 2,400 acres of canyons and a 1,400-acre marine park. Located at 2 Waves End, this 14,000 square foot home is part of the Crystal Cove Estate Collection. This seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom home was built in 2022. The home has a rare 35-foot building height allowance. Enter the home through a private courtyard with dual fireplaces. Attention to detail can be seen in the floating spiral staircase, custom crystal chandelier, and use of white oak paneling. The gourmet kitchen features Italian cabinetry, professional grade appliances and dual waterfall islands. There are far reaching views of the Pacific Ocean, surrounding canyons and mountains, city night lights and gorgeous sunsets. This home sits on a 23,400 square foot piece of property with a corner lot setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, spa, two fire pots, sunken fire pit, sports court, and barbeque island. Crystal Cove is 24-hour guard gated community.Crystal Cove Estate Collection residents, like all Crystal Cove residents are invited to join in all the resort style activities offered at the Canyon Club Recreational Center, which acts as the social hub of the area. 

The Hoag Classic will take place from March 2^nd through March 6^th, 2022. For one week, each year, the PGA Tour stops in Newport Beach, for one of the most exciting stops on the tour. This year’s purse totals $2 million, which is a $200,000 increase over last year and a record for this tournament. The Hoag Classic will be held at the Newport Beach Country Club. The Hoag Classic is hosted by Hoag Charity Sports, as part of the Hoag Hospital Foundation philanthropic arm. The Newport Beach Country Club is located at 1600 East Coast Highway. For more information or to purchase tickets, see their website at: https://hoagclassic.com/.

Lido Isle is situated in Newport Harbor and is part of Newport Beach. Having been begun in the 1920’s, Lido Isle is one the oldest master planned communities in California. There are approximately 850 homes in Lido Isle. Located at 204 Via Lido Nord, this 2,800 square foot home has four bedrooms and five bathrooms. This home was built in 1981. Attention to detail can be seen in the hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and custom stone hearths. The gourmet kitchen features built-in KitchenAid appliances, custom cabinetry, large center island and custom back splash.  The home has wonderful views of Newport Bay, the channel, city night lights and vibrant evening sunsets.  This home sits on a 2,700 square foot piece of waterfront property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a large deck, perfect for entertaining, and a roof top deck with endless views. The property has 30 feet of frontage and a dock which can accommodate up to a 55-foot vessel. Among the many amenities offered on Lido Isle are tennis courts, clubhouse, a private beach and playground. 

Crystal Cove is group of exclusive communities in the Newport Coast section of the Newport Beach. Crystal Cove is also home to the Crystal Cove State Park and Beach with 3.2 miles of coastline, 400 acres of bluffs, 2,400 acres of canyons, 18 miles of trails and a 1,400-acre marine park. Located at 11 Scotia Sea, this 5,000 square foot home is part of the Windward development. This five-bedroom, five-bathroom home was built in 2000. Attention to detail can be seen in the terracotta floors, hand-painted tiles, and custom hand-carved fireplace. The chef’s kitchen features professional grade appliances, breakfast nook, and a large center island.  There are far-reaching views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, coastline, city night lights and picture-perfect sunsets.  The home sits on a 11,200 square foot piece of property with a corner lot setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a central courtyard with a fireplace, private patio, entertaining pavilion with a sound system, fireplace, heaters, pizza oven and built-in barbeque, swimming pool and spa. Windward residents, as are all Crystal Cove residents, are invited to join in all the resort style activities offered at the Canyon Club Recreational Center, which acts as the social hub for the area. Windward is a 24-hour guard gated community.

The Crystal Cove Historic District is a wonderful place to explore. Crystal Cove Historic District sits on 12 acres and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.  The 46 cottages are vernacular architecture and are examples of classic beach cottages. The first cottages were built in 1917 and continue being built up until 1940. The cottages have been featured in Hollywood films. By clicking on the link, you will find a walking tour through the area. For more information, see their website at: https://www.crystalcovestatepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Historic-District-Walking-Tour.pdf.

Newport Beach is one of the oldest Orange County cities.  The city was incorporated in 1906. Among the neighborhoods in Newport Beach are Balboa Peninsula, Corona del Mar, Pelican Hill, and Crystal Cove. Located at 56 Balboa Coves, this 2,900 square foot home is part of the Balboa Coves development. This five-bedroom, four-bathroom was built in 1955. The home has been recently updated and remodeled with an open floor plan that flows seamlessly from indoors to outdoors. This bayfront home is within walking distance to Lido Marina Village and the beach. The home has views of Newport Bay, the canal, Newport Harbor, city night lights and vibrant evening sunsets. This home sits on a 4,300 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting.  Balboa Coves is a 24-hour guard gated community, with just 68 homes. Balboa Coves is in the West Newport-Lido Isle area.  Among the many amenities offered in Balboa Coves are guest parking, private boat slips, a private beach and community park.

Crystal Cove is a group of exclusive developments in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach. Crystal Cove is also home to the Crystal Cove State Park and Beach, which has 3.2 miles of coastline, 400 acres of bluffs, 2,400 acres of canyons and 18 miles of trails. Located at 22 Baffin Bay, this 3,900 square foot home is part of the Coral Canyon community. This four-bedroom, six-bathroom home was built in 2000. Attention to detail can be seen in the cast stone fireplace, grand staircase, and custom built-ins. The gourmet kitchen features Viking and Sub-Zero appliances, granite countertops and white cabinetry. The home is built around a center courtyard complete with a fountain. The home and property have a gorgeous views of the Pacific Oceans, Catalina Island, the Gold Coast, Palos Verdes, city night lights and picture-perfect sunsets. This home sits on a 7,000 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a built-in barbeque, spa, and large side yard. Coral Canyon is a 24-hour guard gated development with just 28 homes designed by Bob White Architects and built by The new Home Company. 

Sherman Gardens is offering a series of botanical drawing illustration classes. This is a four-week session beginning on Tuesday January 11^th. Do you love what you see at Sherman Gardens, now you can learn how to draw it.  Instructor Brenda Beneviste will teach the basic skills to draw flowers and foliage from the garden. Among the skills that you will learn are sketching techniques, detail observation, concepts of light value and shading. The class meets each week from 1pm to 2:30pm. This class is open to beginners, no experience necessary. All materials are included in the class fee. The class cost is $170 for members and $210 for non-members.  For more information, or to register for the class, see their website at: https://thesherman.org/event/introduction-to-drawing-and-botanical-illustration/.

Costa Mesa is an Orange County city which is just one mile from the Pacific Ocean at its southern most tip.  This is a 16 square mile city with a population of approximately 110,000 residents. Located at 3389 Wimbledon Way, this 2,500 square foot home is part of the Wimbledon Village in South Coast Metro. This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home was built in 1979. Recently updated, this home features white oak floors, floor to ceiling wainscoting and dual fireplaces. The completely new kitchen has quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and soft close drawers and cabinets. This home sits on a 4,900 square foot piece of property.  Wimbledon Village offers many amenities including a swimming pool, spa, sports court, tennis courts and green spaces. 

Crystal Cove is group of luxury developments in the Newport Coast area of Newport Beach. Crystal Cove State Park and Beach is an official California State Park with 3.2 miles of coastline, 2,400 acres of canyons, 18 miles of trails, 400 acres of bluffs and a 1,400-acre marine park. Located at 12 Coral Cay, this 4,300 square foot home is part of the Nautilus community.  This five-bedroom, five-bathroom home was built in 2006.  The gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, six-burner stove and Thermador, Sub-Zero and Bosch appliances. Attention to detail can be seen in the use of custom tile, walnut flooring, and custom woodwork. There are views of the surrounding canyons. This home sits on a large 11,000 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy multiple covered entertaining areas with heaters, fans, TV’s and speakers, a swimming pool, spa, and drought tolerant landscaping. Nautilus residents, as are all Crystal Cove residents, are invited into to join in all the resort style activities offered at the Canyon Club Recreational Center, which is the social hub of Crystal Cove.

The Newport Landing Whale Watching Company is offering Holiday Light cruises and cruises for the 2021 Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade. This year the boat parade takes place from December 15^th through December 19^th. There will be three cruises each night of the parade. Cruises during the parade, travel with the parade. In addition, Newport Landing Whale Watching offers three cruises each evening throughout December to view the hundreds of the illuminated and themed estates throughout Newport Beach Harbor. Cruise times are 5:30pm, 7pm and 8:30pm.  Newport Landing Whale Watching is located in Balboa Village at 309 Palm Street in Newport Beach. For more information or to make reservations, see their website at: https://christmasparadeboats.com/.

Irvine is a 66 square mile city ideally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. Irvine is surrounded by Tustin, Santa Ana, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Costa Mesa and Newport Beach. Located at 34 Brindisi, this 1,800 square foot home is part of theSienna development in the  Laguna Altura Village. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home was built in 2012. Attention to detail can be seen in the high-volume ceilings, stone, and hardwood flooring. The chef’s kitchen features a decorative backsplash, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances.This home sits on a 4,000 square foot piece of property, with a corner lot setting. Outdoors, the backyard is professional landscaped and very private with a custom water feature.Laguna Altura is on the ocean side of the 405 Freeway and the 133 Freeway. Laguna Altura was designed by the Irvine Pacific Company. Among the many amenities offered in this community are a swimming pool, spa, clubhouse, and playgrounds. 

Crystal Cove is a group of exclusive developments between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway. Crystal Cove in also home to the Crystal Cove State Park and Beach with 18 miles of trails, 3.2 miles of shoreline, 400 acres of bluffs and 2,400 acres of canyons. Located at 18 Coral Ridge, this 12,000 square foot custom built estate is part of the Crystal Cove Custom Collection. This six-bedroom, eleven-bathroom home was built in 2017. This home has a rare 35-foot height allowance. Attention to detail can be seen in the disappearing pocket doors, use of onyx countertops and Portuguese limestone floors. The gourmet kitchen features Spanish cabinetry, marble countertops and professional grade appliances. There is a secondary caterer’s kitchen.The lower entertainment level has a golf simulator, 600 bottle wine room, candy wall and theater room. There are endless views of the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor, the coastline, and picturesque sunsets. This home sits on a very large 23,000 square foot piece of property, with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, spa, fire pit, and putting green.Crystal Cove is a 24-hour guard gated community. All Crystal Cove residents are invited to join in all the resort style activities offered at the Canyon Club Recreation Center, which acts as the social hub of the area. 

The Roger’s Gardens 2021 Christmas Boutique is open now through Christmas. You will find festive décor, ornaments, and a wonderful selection of gifts for family, friends, and neighbors. There are a selection of elegant and creative hostess gifts. This year the boutique is inspired by the colors of the California forest with red and green accents. There are indoor and outdoor wreaths and garlands and foliage with red berries, glass baubles and golden stars. The Christmas Boutique is open from 9am to 6pm daily. For more information, see their website at: https://www.rogersgardens.com/pages/christmas/.

Newport Coast is part of the city of Newport Beach, situated at the southernmost tip of Newport Beach, just north of Laguna Beach. Newport Coast is conveniently within close proximity to the I-5 Freeway, the 55 Newport Freeway, the Pacific Coast Highway and the 73 San Joaquin Transportation Corridor. Located at 10 Gentle Breeze, this 3,500 square foot home is part of the Costa Azul development. This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home was built in 2005. This home has recently been expanded and remodeled. Attention to detail can be seen in the use of travertine flooring, custom built-ins, and a large Roman tub. The gourmet kitchen features stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, and large center island. There are views of the Pacific Ocean, surrounding hills and city night lights. This home sits on a 5,800 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a saltwater lap pool, wading pool, spa, fireplace, and built-in barbeque. Costa Azul is part of the Pacific Ridge community. There are 43 homes in Costa Azul, which is 24-hour guard gated development. 

Crystal Cove is situated in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach.  Crystal Cove is between the Pacific Ocean and Pacific Coast Highway, just north of Laguna Beach. Located at 12 Coral Cay, this 4,300 square foot home is part of the Nautilus development.  This five-bedroom, five-bathroom home was built in 2006.  Attention to detail can be seen in the use of walnut hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, and custom built-ins. The chef’s kitchen features a six-burner Thermador cooktop, double ovens, granite countertops and custom backsplash. There are views of the surrounding hills and canyons. This home sits on a large 11,200 square foot piece of property with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a saltwater pool, spa, built-in barbeque, bar, fireplace, and lounging areas. Nautilus residents, like all Crystal Cove residents are invited to join in all the resort style activities offered at the Canyon Club Recreational Center, which acts as the social hub of the area. Nautilus is a 24-hour guard gated neighborhood, designed and built by the Irvine Company.

There are still concerts happening as the part of the Newport Beach Arts Commission Annual Summer Concerts on the Green. On October 17^th, the Shelley Rusk Band is performing.  The concert begins at 4pm and continues until 5:30pm. The Shelley Rusk Band will be performing Broadways greatest musical hits. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and relax while listening to the evening entertainment. Bring your own picnic dinner or choose dinner from the on-site gourmet food trucks. The concert will take place at the Marina Park, located at 1600 West Balboa Boulevard in Newport Beach. Admission and parking are free. For more information, see their website at: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/library-services/cultural-arts/concerts-on-the-green

Newport Coast is part of the city of Newport Beach in Orange County. Newport Coast is just north of Laguna Beach, with a population of just 10,000 residents, giving a close-knit feel. Located at 29 Via Amanti, this 2,000 square foot home is part of the Verona community. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home was built in 2003. This detached condo has an open floor plan, filled with natural light. The chef’s kitchen features a peninsula with an eat-in-bar, stainless steel appliances and stone counter tops. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a large deck.  Among the many amenities in Verona are a swimming pool, spa, playground, and barbecue area. Verona is in the San Joaquin Hills above the Crystal Cove State Park. Residents are very near Crystal Cove Beach State Park, with hiking, biking, horseback riding and swimming options. The beach is just minutes away. 

Crystal Cove is a collection of luxury developments in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach. Crystal Cove is home to the Crystal Cove State Park and Beach with 3.2 miles of coastline, 400 acres of bluffs, 2,400 acres of canyon and 18 miles of trails. Located at 4 Sidra Cove, this 3,400 square foot home is part of the Coral Canyon development. This three-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 2001. Attention to detail can be seen the use of wood flooring, high volume and beamed ceilings and designer lighting. The gourmet kitchen features Thermador appliances, quartz countertops and herringbone backsplashes. There are views of the Pacific Ocean Coral Canyon is a 24-hour guard gated community with just 28 luxury homes. Residents are walking distance to the beach.  Coral Canyon residents are, as are all Crystal Cove residents, encouraged to participate in all the resort style recreational activities offered at the Canyon Club Recreational Center, which is the social hub of Crystal Cove. 

The Shape-Up Summer Slimming Series is in full swing at Sherman Library and Gardens. The weekly class will meet until September 30^th, 2021. The Summer Shape-Up class meets every Monday evening from 6pm to 7pm. This weekly Abs and Booty class takes place in the Central Garden and is followed by a Happy Hour sponsored by Sejuiced. Classes are open to all ages and ability levels. Bring your own mat, towel, and water. Pre-registration is required. Classes are $20 for member and $25 for non-members.  Sherman Library and Gardens in located at 2647 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. For more information, see their website at: https://thesherman.org/calendar/.

Lido Isle is in Newport Harbor and is part of the city of Newport Beach.Lido Isle is one of the oldest master planned communities in California, dating back to the 1920’s.Located at 104 Via Antibes 2, this 971 square foot home has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. This is a bottom floor unit.The open floor plan has an updated kitchen with stone countertops, dining area and living room. There is ample storage in this unit. This condo unit was built in 1956.This home sits on a 4,100 square foot piece of property. Residents are within a close distance to Lido Marina Village, Lido House Hotel, and the beach. Among the many amenities offered on Lido Isle are a swimming pool, dock, clubhouse, and private beach. 

Crystal Cove is a group of exclusive communities in the Newport Coast section of Newport Beach. In addition, Crystal Cove is home to the Crystal Cove State Park and Beaches with 3.2 miles of coastline, 400 acres of bluffs, 2,400 acres of canyons and a 1,400-acre marine park. Located at 2 Sandy Cove, this 2,800 square foot home is part of the Seabourn development.This four-bedroom, three-bathroom home was built in 2001. The home has an art room, gym, home office and library. The gourmet kitchen features professional grade appliances, a large center island and granite countertops. Attention to detail can be seen in the multiple fireplaces, and the epoxy floor and custom cabinetry in the garage. There are peek-a-boo views of the Pacific Ocean from the property.This home sits on a 7,500 square foot piece of property, with a corner lot setting.Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, spa, built-in barbeque, outdoor fireplace, and fountain. Seabourn was built by Standard Pacific Homes.Residents are just a brief walk to the beach using the nature trail at Sandy Cove. Crystal Cove Promenade is just a few blocks away.

Roger’s Gardens is hosting workshop: All About Plumerias with Suzanne Hetrick on Saturday, August 21.  This workshop will be both a live stream and In-Store seminar in the amphitheater. Plumeria is known as the Hawaiian lei flower, is a popular, tropical, sun-loving plant which can be grown in a container garden or in the ground. Horticulturist, Suzanne Hetrick, will teach how easy these plants are to grow, she will also give care and maintenance tips. There will a question-and-answer session. For more information or to register, see their website at: 

https://www.rogersgardens.com/blogs/events/all-about-plumerias-with-suzanne-hetrick.

Newport Beach is one of the oldest seaside cities in Orange County, being incorporated in 1906.Newport Beach has a population of approximately 85,000 residents. Located at 37 Linda Isle, this 6,000 square foot home is part of the Linda Isle community.This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home was built in 2002, by Fleetwood Joiner. The custom three story staircase is surrounded by a water installation which ends in a teak home spa. Homeowners will enjoy relaxing in the Himalayan Sale sauna and meditation room.Homeowners will have gorgeous views of the Balboa Peninsula, turning basin, Newport Harbor Bay and Lido Island. This home sits on a 5,700 square foot piece of west facing property. The private dock can accommodate up to an 80-foot vessel. Linda Isle offers many amenities including a 24-hour guard gate, ample parking, and close-knit community. There are 106 homes on Linda Isle. 

Crystal Cove is a group of several exclusive developments in the Newport Coast area of Newport Beach. Crystal Cove is between the Pacific Ocean and Pacific Coast Highway, just north of Laguna Beach. Located at 12 Swimmers, this 12,000 square foot estate is part of the Coral Canyon development. This seven-bedroom, eleven-bathroom home was built in 2020. Attention to detail can be seen in the use of stone walls, hardwood floors and custom pocket doors.The estate features a secondary caterer’s kitchen, ocean facing lounge and library. There is elevator access to all levels of the home. The home has beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, whitewater, city night lights and vibrant evening sunsets. This home sits on a 21,000 square foot piece of property, with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, the garden is finished with clean lined hardscape, designed by a landscape architect, and features multiple water features. Homeowners will enjoy entertaining around the resort style swimming pool, in the cabana with a TV and fireplace and in the barbeque pavilion. Coral Canyon is 24-hour guard gated community with 28 estate homes. The area was designed by Bob White Architects and built by The New Home Company. 

Roger’s Gardens is hosting workshop: All About Plumerias with Suzanne Hetrick on Saturday, August 21.  This workshop will be both a live stream and In-Store seminar in the amphitheater. Plumeria is known as the Hawaiian lei flower, is a popular, tropical, sun-loving plant which can be grown in a container garden or in the ground. Horticulturist, Suzanne Hetrick, will teach how easy these plants are to grow, she will also give care and maintenance tips. There will a question-and-answer session. For more information or to register, see their website at: 

https://www.rogersgardens.com/blogs/events/all-about-plumerias-with-suzanne-hetrick.

Newport Beach is one of the oldest seaside cities in Orange County, being incorporated in 1906.Newport Beach has a population of approximately 85,000 residents. Located at 37 Linda Isle, this 6,000 square foot home is part of the Linda Isle community.This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home was built in 2002, by Fleetwood Joiner. The custom three story staircase is surrounded by a water installation which ends in a teak home spa. Homeowners will enjoy relaxing in the Himalayan Sale sauna and meditation room.Homeowners will have gorgeous views of the Balboa Peninsula, turning basin, Newport Harbor Bay and Lido Island. This home sits on a 5,700 square foot piece of west facing property. The private dock can accommodate up to an 80-foot vessel. Linda Isle offers many amenities including a 24-hour guard gate, ample parking, and close-knit community. There are 106 homes on Linda Isle. 

Crystal Cove is a group of several exclusive developments in the Newport Coast area of Newport Beach. Crystal Cove is between the Pacific Ocean and Pacific Coast Highway, just north of Laguna Beach. Located at 12 Swimmers, this 12,000 square foot estate is part of the Coral Canyon development. This seven-bedroom, eleven-bathroom home was built in 2020. Attention to detail can be seen in the use of stone walls, hardwood floors and custom pocket doors.The estate features a secondary caterer’s kitchen, ocean facing lounge and library. There is elevator access to all levels of the home. The home has beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, whitewater, city night lights and vibrant evening sunsets. This home sits on a 21,000 square foot piece of property, with a cul-de-sac setting. Outdoors, the garden is finished with clean lined hardscape, designed by a landscape architect, and features multiple water features. Homeowners will enjoy entertaining around the resort style swimming pool, in the cabana with a TV and fireplace and in the barbeque pavilion. Coral Canyon is 24-hour guard gated community with 28 estate homes. The area was designed by Bob White Architects and built by The New Home Company.