ON CAMPUS
CORONA DEL MAR HIGH SCHOOL
2101 Eastbluff Drive, Corona del Mar
949.515.6000
https://cdm.nmusd.us
EVENTS
Wednesdays, Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Oct. 19
Facility Master Plan Community Meeting
6-7:30 p.m. Gather in the Learning Resource Center to provide input about the future of our school & district facilities. A meeting will be hosted in each school zone. Spanish interpretation will be available. You may attend any of the meetings to provide input about any school or district facility. For more information, visit the Facility Master Plan webpage.
Monday, Oct. 9
Mental Mindset-Parent Workshop
6:30-7:30 p.m. Gather in the Learning
Wednesday, Oct. 11
Fall Showcase
6-7:30 p.m. Targeted to prospective parents of incoming students. After welcoming attendees, prospective parents take campus tours and the programs that make CdMHS special are showcased.
The numbers that CdMHS proudly flaunts to prospective parents is that “they have the #1 NMUSD ranking; they’re ranked in the Top 4% of California high schools; Top 6% in the U.S.; have an AP participation of 73% of the students and a minority enrollment of 31%. If you’re looking at high schools for next fall and CdM is a possibility, this sounds like a must-attend event.
Saturday, Oct. 14
Battle of the Bay Dance
8-10 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
Foundation Meeting
6-7 p.m.
October 23-27
Red Ribbon Week
ATHLETICS
2023 Fall Sports
Tuesday, Oct. 3
3 p.m. – Girls Golf vs. Newport Harbor
3 p.m. – Girls Tennis vs. Newport Harbor
5:45 p.m. – Girls Volleyball vs. Marina
Wednesday, Oct. 4
3:15 p.m. – Girls Flag Football at Edison
5 p.m. – Boys Water Polo vs. Edison
Thursday, Oct. 5
3 p.m. – Girls Tennis vs. Huntington Beach
3:25 p.m. – Girls Golf at Laguna Beach
5:45 p.m. – Girls Volleyball at Fountain Valley
Friday, Oct. 6
7 p.m. – Football vs. Fountain Valley
Saturday, Oct. 7
TBA – Girls Cross Country at Clovis Invitational
TBA – Boys Cross Country at Clovis Invitational
Results
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Girls Golf lost at Edison, 191-264
Girls Flag Football beat Los Alamitos, 35-0
Thursday, Sept. 28
Girls Tennis won at Laguna Beach, 12-6
Girls Volleyball lost to Los Alamitos, 3-0
Friday, Sept. 29
Football lost at Edison, 21-7
Boys Water Polo beat Portola, 20-9, in S & R Sport Cup Tourney
NEWPORT HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL
600 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach
949.515.6300
https://nhhs.nmusd.us
EVENTS
Friday, Oct. 29
NHHS Homecoming Football Game
7-9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 30
NHHS Homecoming Dance
7:30-10:30 p.m.
ATHLETICS
2023 Fall Sports
Tuesday, Oct. 3
3 p.m. – Girls Golf at Corona del Mar
3 p.m. – Girls Tennis at Corona del Mar
5:45 p.m. – Girls Volleyball vs. Edison
Wednesday, Oct. 4
TBA – Girls Flag Football at Fountain Valley
3:15 p.m. – Boys Water Polo at Huntington Beach
Thursday, Oct. 5
3 p.m. – Girls Tennis vs. Marina
3 p.m. – Girls Golf at Edison
3:30 p.m. – Field Hockey at Edison
5:45 p.m. – Girls Volleyball vs. Huntington Beach
Friday, Oct. 6
7 p.m. – Football at Los Alamitos
Saturday, Oct. 7
TBA – Girls Cross Country at Clovis Invitational
TBA – Boys Cross Country at Clovis Invitational
Results
Thursday, Sept. 28
Girls Tennis lost at Los Alamitos, 12-6
Girls Golf won at Laguna Beach, 212-239
Girls Volleyball won at Marina, 3-0
Friday, Sept. 29
Football beat Huntington Beach, 59-21
PACIFICA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL
883 W. 15th St., Newport Beach
949.887.2070
https://pacificaoc.org
EVENTS
Register for November 4 Open House
Discover how Pacifica is transforming the high school experience. At their Open Houses, families of 7th grade, 8th grade and transfer students can expect to:
–Understand how their mission enables them to equip young people to think and live well.
–Hear about life at Pacifica from their student ambassadors.
–Learn about their signature programs.
–Meet their faculty, staff and parent ambassadors.
Register here for Open House.
ATHLETICS
2023 Fall Sports
Tuesday, Oct. 3
1:30 p.m. – Girls Tennis at Tarbut V’Torah
3 p.m. – Girls Cross Country at Triton Invitational
3 p.m. – Boys Cross Country at Triton Invitational
6 p.m. Girls Volleyball at Western Christian
Wednesday, Oct. 4
3 p.m. – Girls Golf at Fairmont Prep
3:30 p.m. – Boys Beach Volleyball at Los Alamitos
Thursday, Oct. 5
4:15 p.m. – Girls Tennis vs. Capistrano Valley Christian
4:30 p.m. Girls Volleyball vs. Tarbut V’Torah
Monday, Oct. 9
3:30 p.m. – Girls Golf vs. Vista Meridian
3:30 p.m. – Boys Beach Volleyball at Huntington Beach
4:30 p.m. – Girls Volleyball vs. Capistrano Valley Christian
Results
Thursday, Sept. 28
Girls Volleyball beat The Webb Schools, 3-2
Girls Tennis beat Western Christian, 13-5
Girls Golf beat Tarbut V’Torah, 192-250
Friday, September 30
Girls Volleyball won at Avalon, 3-0
Girls Volleyball won at Avalon, 3-0
SAGE HILL SCHOOL
20402 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast
949.219.0100
www.sagehillschool.org
EVENTS
Monday, Oct. 2
Parent Association: Social Gathering
5-8 p.m. at Balboa Bay Club, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Parent Association: Sage Center Day Coffee
8-9:30 a.m. at McNeil Merz Loft.
Thursday, Oct. 5
College Financial Aid Information Night - Virtual
6-7 p.m.
A college financial aid officer will conduct a presentation regarding the various sources of college funding available to families with a particular focus on the need-based financial aid process. This virtual session is for 11th and 12th grade students and parents.
Friday, Oct. 6
College Counseling: 12th Grade Parent Coffee - Virtual
8:15-9 a.m.
Parents are invited to meet with the College Counseling team to discuss the information covered in the October student grade level seminar.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Admission Open House
10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Kazu Fukuda Black Box Theater & Wilkins Town Square.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
“On the Road” with Sage Hill Alumni in Los Angeles
6-8 p.m. at 8801 Washington Blvd., Culver City.
October 16-20
Homecoming Spirit Week
Monday, Oct. 16
Parent Wellness: Workshop on Adolescent Substance Abuse Trends
6 p.m. at McNeil Merz Loft.
Wednesday, Oct. 18
PA General Meeting
8:30-9:30 a.m. at McNeil Merz Loft.
Thursday, Oct. 19
BU Parent Mixer
6:30-8 p.m. at Johnson Family Library – Fireplace Nook.
Friday, Oct. 20
Homecoming Tailgate & Football Game
4:30-8 p.m.
ATHLETICS
2023 Fall Sports
Tuesday, Oct. 3
3 p.m. – Girls Tennis vs. Irvine
4 p.m. – Girls Golf vs. Irvine
4:15 p.m. – Boys Water Polo vs. Irvine
5:45 p.m. – Girls Volleyball vs. Beckman
Wednesday, Oct. 4
1 p.m. – Coed Cross Country at Pacific League Cluster in Mason Park
3:30 p.m. – Girls Tennis at Beckman
Thursday, Oct. 5
4 p.m. – Girls Golf vs. Portola
4:15 p.m. – Boys Water Polo at Beckman
5:30 p.m. – Girls Volleyball vs. Laguna Hills
Monday, Oct. 9
4 p.m. – Girls Golf at Beckman
5:45 p.m. – Girls Volleyball vs. Northwood
Results
Monday, Sept. 25
Girls Volleyball lost at Laguna Hills, 3-1
Tuesday, Sept. 26
Girls Volleyball lost at Laguna Hills, 3-1
Thursday, Sept. 28
Boys Water Polo lost at Woodbridge, 10-8
Girls Volleyball lost at Northwood, 3-0
Friday, Sept. 29
Boys Water Polo beat Los Altos, 13-6, at Saddleback Tournament
Boys Water Polo lost to Fountain Valley, 5-4, at Saddleback Tournament
Football won at Foothills Christian, 57-13
Saturday, Sept. 30
Boys Water Polo lost to Buena, 10-3, at Saddleback Tournament
Editor’s Note: Events are subject to change. Administrators, teachers and coaches are encouraged to submit updates for on-campus activities and sports events & results. Email on-campus activities to lanajohnson@me.com and sports events & results to tomjohnson@me.com.
Check out what’s being checked out from the Newport Beach Public Library this week! Grab some great summer reads in hardcover, eBook, or audio either in person or online at www.newportbeachlibrary.org.
Top 10 Nonfiction
1) Spare by Prince Harry
2) Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah
3) American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird
4) Crying in H Mart: A Memoir by Michelle Zauner
5) Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry
6) Make Your Own Living Trust by Denis Clifford
7) The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel
8) The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy by Thomas J. Stanley
9) The Restaurant Manager’s Handbook: How to Set Up, Operate, and Manage a Financially Successful Food Service Operation by Douglas Robert Brown
10) The Wright Brothers by David G. McCullough
Top 10 Fiction
1) Tom Lake: A Novel by Ann Pachett
2) Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
3) Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
4) The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
5) Lion & Lamb by James Patterson
6) Payback in Death by J.D. Robb
7) The Covenant of Water: A Novel by Abraham Verghese
8) The Last Thing He Told Me: A Novel by Laura Dave
9) Hello Beautiful: A Novel by Ann Napolitano
10) Holly: A Novel by Stephen King
Top 10 Children’s
1) Dog Man by Dav Pilkey
2) The Baby-Sitters Club: A Graphic Novel by Ann M. Martin
3) Baby-Sitters Little Sister by Katy Farina
4) Wings of Fire: A Graphic Novel by Tui Sutherland
5) Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi
6) Squish by Jennifer L. Holm
7) Pea, Bee, & Jay by Brian Smith
8) Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney
9) Geronimo Stilton Report by Geronimo Stilton
10) Happy Pig Day! by Mo Willems
Newport Beach Public Library
www.newportbeachlibrary.org
HOAG HEALTH
COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES/SUPPORT GROUPS
844.810.2933
Reservations may be required, which can be made at the website. Call 800.400.HOAG (4624) or visit www.hoag.org/classes to register and for a complete list of classes.
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For the safety of the community, HOAG is only offering live streaming and virtual classes. Register online at the website.
DIABETES
Sweet Life Cooking Demonstrations – On Demand
Tuesdays | 6 p.m. | Free | Join the Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center for on-demand cooking demonstrations that focus on healthy cooking and nutrition management for those with diabetes. The demonstrations will be facilitated by one of their registered dietitians and Hoag Executive Chef, Davis Cruz. Access to each cooking demonstration and recipes will be emailed to those who register by 5 p.m. on the day of the event. Classes will be offered virtually, via the Hoag YouTube channel to watch at a time that is convenient for you and access is unlimited. Registration is required.
Schedule:
Spooky Recipes for Halloween Fun
October 17
Healthy recipes that will not scare your blood sugars! Register for Oct. 17 here.
Foods to be Thankful For
November 14
Diabetes friendly quick and easy recipes for your holiday celebrations. Register for Nov. 14 here.
FITNESS
Boot Camp
Fridays | 10-10:30 a.m. | Free | Get ready for a high energy workout that will make you sweat. This Boot Camp live streaming session will include a mix of aerobic, strength training and speed elements using interval training to get great results. No RSVP is necessary. Presented by Rebecca Szostek, Hoag Lifestyle Program. Watch live or on demand at the Hoag Health YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkRBEupYtN0.
Cardio & Core
Fridays | 9 a.m. | Free | Presented by Rebecca Szostek, Hoag Lifestyle Program, The first 20 minutes is cardio-based, designed to get your body moving, increase your heart rate and strengthen your endurance with non-stop high energy movements. This will be followed with some core-focused exercises, targeting the abdominals and lower back for strengthening. Register for cardio here.
Improving Your Strength & Stability
Wednesdays | 9 a.m. | Free | Presented by Rebecca Szostek, Hoag Lifestyle Program. The session can be viewed here.
Full Body Fitness
Thursdays | 12 p.m. | Free | Presented by Dan Sparks, Hoag Lifestyle Program. View the session here.
Strength & Stretch
Fridays | 9 a.m. | Free | Presented by Rebecca Szostek, Hoag Lifestyle Program. Tune in here.
Yoga – via YouTube
On-Demand | Cost: $10 | Yoga provides numerous physical and mental benefits resulting in a healthier lifestyle. Join Anusha Wijeyakumar, MA, Dip Mentoring, CPC, RYT, Wellness Coach at Hoag for Her Center for Wellness for a relaxing and energizing yoga session. This virtual yoga class is available on-demand and features gentle flow yoga for all levels and includes gentle stretching and breathing exercises to recharge you physically and emotionally.
Optional materials: yoga mat and blocks.
A unique link will be provided to access the class following registration. Registration includes unlimited views of the class. Go here for Yoga registration.
GRIEF RECOVERY SERIES
Bereavement Support Group – In Person
Thursdays, April 27-June 15 from 4-5:30 p.m. | Cost: $25 | Join this eight-week series that provides a safe environment to examine your old beliefs about dealing with loss and how it has impacted your life, in addition to gaining new tools that will lead you to complete unresolved grief. This group is open to all community members over the age of 18, and is not restricted to any particular type of grief. The group will meet in person at the Hoag Family Cancer Institute in Newport Beach. Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. Once you have registered, a member of their team will reach out to go over additional information and collect the $25 course fee. You will receive your course materials during the first group meeting. Face masks are optional. If you have any questions, call 949.722.6237. Register for the Grief Recovery Series here.
MEDICARE
Medicare Basics – Newport Beach
Thursday, Oct. 19 from 6-7 p.m. | Free | Learn the basics of Medicare. If you are preparing for retirement or beginning to research how to get started with Medicare, this is the session is for you. Join this informative presentation about Medicare and the different Medicare plan options: Medicare Supplement Insurance plans, Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. This event is for educational purposes only and presented by an independent licensed insurance agent. Takes place in the Hoag Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute, 3900 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Register for Medicare Basics here.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Talk
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 2 p.m. Presented by Mona Cabrera, R.D. from the Hoag Lifestyle Program. Click the dates on the website to view each session via Live Stream. No registration is required.
PRE-NATAL/POSTPARTUM
Maternity Orientation – Newport Beach On Demand
Free | This on-demand virtual maternity orientation is designed to help expectant parents plan for their baby’s birth at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. The orientation provides information about our facility, available resources before and after birth, and expectations for your hospital experience. This does not include a physical tour of the hospital. Once registered, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to access the pre-recorded video. Register for the on-demand session here.
If you would like to attend a live, virtual maternity orientation so that you have the opportunity to ask questions, register for the live session here.
Postpartum Mat Pilates for Beginners – Virtual On Demand
Cost: $10 | Join this 20-min on-demand Postpartum Mat Pilates class that will provide exercises and stretches to strengthen your muscles postpartum.
Once registered, you will receive an email with the on-demand link for the virtual class. Register here.
Caring for your Mental Health Throughout Pregnancy and Beyond
This virtual event will feature information about the services and latest technology available to help moms manage their wellbeing before, during and after pregnancy. View this on demand at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgR-jn60oh8.
WOMEN
Chair Stretching (Virtual)
Join Asia Yates, M.S., Certified Pilates Instructor and Wellness Coordinator at Hoag for Her Center for Wellness for a virtual chair stretching class. Chair stretching offers a practical way to staying active at your desk, at home or anywhere you have a chair. This 20-minute class includes a variety of movements in the sitting and standing positions, and all stretches may be put together for a mini workout to give you small wellness break in your day. Cost: $10. A unique link will be provided to access the class following registration. Registration includes unlimited views of the class.
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For a detailed list of virtual classes and support groups, visit the website: www.hoag.org/classes.
