Around Town: Newport author’s book offers advice on college applications
Newport Beach author Cynthia Muchnick has published a new book, “Writing Successful College Applications,” to help college hopefuls get through the admission process.
Muchnick has worked in the education field for 15 years as an educator, an admission representative and a private college counselor, according to her website. She also is a public speaker and panelist. She has written nine books.
The new book is available online through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. For more information, visit https://www.cynthiamuchnick.com.
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Local resident to be honored at Newport gala
The MacPherson family, including Corona del Mar resident James MacPherson, will be honored with the DreamMaker Award at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana’s annual “Be Great Gala” from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Newport Beach Marriott, 900 Newport Center Drive.
The club said the family was integral in the club’s recent renovation and the new Joe MacPherson Center for Opportunity and the Garage Teen Center, among other efforts.
Saturday’s event will include dinner and live and silent auctions. For more information, visit https://www.boysandgirlsclub.com or call (714) 543-7212.
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March of Dimes event raises $265,000
A recent March of Dimes event in Costa Mesa raised $265,000.
The Oct. 5 Signature Chefs Auction took place at the Westin South Coast Plaza hotel. The funds will help benefit education, research and advocacy programs to ensure babies receive a healthy start in life, according to a news release.
This year’s lead chef was Yvon Goetz of the Winery Restaurant and Bar, which has locations in Tustin and Newport Beach.
“This year’s Signature Chefs Auction was the most successful to date,” Goetz said in the release. “This event brings together the region’s top chefs, many of whom are good friends, to create awareness and raise funds for a cause that is so important — healthier moms and babies. As a father of two, I value the March of Dimes’ mission in our community.”