Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

COSTA MESA — Holiday shoppers dined on southwestern Caesar salad, wild mushroom enchiladas and blackened catfish tacos while Sara Tengelsen, 15, and her mother, Terrie Tengelsen, waited. The two sat in Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill among wrapping paper printed with metallic silver snowflake, Santa Claus riding his sleigh and Frosty the Snowman; ribbons of different colors and textures; and scissors, tape and gift tags. Although no one came during their shift Saturday afternoon, the Tengelsens were volunteering to wrap presents for South Coast Plaza shoppers for a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Southern California.

Children with cystic fibrosis will get personal surfing lessons from Cordell Miller and other prosurfers 5 p.m. today at the beach off 54th Street in Newport Beach. Surfing provides physical and spiritual therapy for children with cystic fibrosis, said Casey Caston, special-events director for the Southern California Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Salty beach air helps cystic fibrosis patients breathe more easily, Caston said. The hereditary disease can cause frequent lung infections . An auction of two surfboards and other work will benefit the foundation; it starts 7:30 p.m. at Cordell Surfboards, 411 31st St., Newport Beach.

Orange County is getting a huge helping of pop-punk star power in a very tiny place this week, thanks to Green Day. The chart-topping trio announced that it would be playing a "secret" (not anymore) show at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa on Thursday. According to a midday press release, the venue will open at 8 p.m., and tickets will be available at the door for $20, cash only. The release states that there will be no presales and a strict no-camera and no-cellphone policy. All proceeds will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to controlling and curing the disease and improving the quality of life for those with CF. Green Day performs Thursday at the Tiki Bar, 1700 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa.

A Newport Beach woman will have one of her culinary creations featured on the menu of a prominent chain restaurant in South Coast Plaza after being selected from a pool of 25 contestants in a cooking competition. Doris Kwon, who lives in Newport Coast and teaches cooking classes at Sur La Table in Corona del Mar, edged out the other three finalists in a chile-themed dessert-making contest at Z’Tejas restaurant Wednesday night. Kwon’s chocolate crème de pot, flavored with ancho chiles, will be featured on the restaurant’s special menu in September along with other peppery items.

B.W. Cook Antonio Cagnolo, owner of Antonello Ristorante in Costa Mesa, welcomed the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for the annual La Dolce Vita, raising $82,500 for research. La Dolce Vita was started by Cagnolo as his personal gesture to help raise funds to fight the genetic disease of cystic fibrosis. This year, the restaurateur was honored for his long-standing dedication to the cause as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recognized him for helping to raise more than $700,000 over the past 10 years of La Dolce Vita events.

"As The Channels Turn," a musical romp through TV Land, will debut March 14 for Children's Hospital of Orange County. CHOC Follies VII, executive produced by Newport's Gloria "Ziegfield" Zigner will present an "all-star local cast" making fun of the small screen. Given the new reality craze hitting the airwaves, some of the old shows look like Pulitzer material. Nevertheless, Zigner, in association with Lois Augustine, John Vaughan, Doug Austin and Lee Martino, will stage the benefit for children on March 14 and 15 at the Grove of Anaheim.

COSTA MESA — Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill might be better known for serving up Tex-Mex meals, but on Wednesday the South Coast Plaza restaurant kicked up its spice to a different level with "Chile Fest, the Ultimate Mixer. " Inspired by New Mexico's appreciation of the chili pepper, every year Z'Tejas combines its special Chile Fest menu with a benefit for local charities, donating a portion of the proceeds to the organizations. This year, four were chosen: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Alzheimer's Assn.

BALBOA PENINSULA — Caleigh Haber popped up on a blue foam board wobbling but steady, riding tandem with Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Master Champion Jamie O'Brien. The 6-foot-2 pro surfer had just flown in the night before from his home on the North Shore of Oahu to hit the waves of Newport Beach with a group of kids like Caleigh who suffer from cystic fibrosis. For two hours Sunday morning Caleigh, 16, of Rancho Santa Margarita and eight others, with families and friends in tow, ripped up the surf near 28th Street in Newport Beach.

"Imagine knowing that every single day, you are in a race for your life," the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation says. "What does it take to win?" The scientists, administrators and volunteers respond, "It takes determination, endurance and a spirit of optimism." Newport Beach CF activists Sue and Dave Hook mustered a major supply of determination, endurance and optimism to rally community support for the 20th anniversary gala presented by the Cystic Fibrosis Guild of Orange County.

COSTA MESA — Holiday shoppers dined on southwestern Caesar salad, wild mushroom enchiladas and blackened catfish tacos while Sara Tengelsen, 15, and her mother, Terrie Tengelsen, waited. The two sat in Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill among wrapping paper printed with metallic silver snowflake, Santa Claus riding his sleigh and Frosty the Snowman; ribbons of different colors and textures; and scissors, tape and gift tags. Although no one came during their shift Saturday afternoon, the Tengelsens were volunteering to wrap presents for South Coast Plaza shoppers for a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Southern California.

Orange County is getting a huge helping of pop-punk star power in a very tiny place this week, thanks to Green Day. The chart-topping trio announced that it would be playing a "secret" (not anymore) show at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa on Thursday. According to a midday press release, the venue will open at 8 p.m., and tickets will be available at the door for $20, cash only. The release states that there will be no presales and a strict no-camera and no-cellphone policy. All proceeds will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to controlling and curing the disease and improving the quality of life for those with CF. Green Day performs Thursday at the Tiki Bar, 1700 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa.

COSTA MESA — Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill might be better known for serving up Tex-Mex meals, but on Wednesday the South Coast Plaza restaurant kicked up its spice to a different level with "Chile Fest, the Ultimate Mixer. " Inspired by New Mexico's appreciation of the chili pepper, every year Z'Tejas combines its special Chile Fest menu with a benefit for local charities, donating a portion of the proceeds to the organizations. This year, four were chosen: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Alzheimer's Assn.

A Newport Beach woman will have one of her culinary creations featured on the menu of a prominent chain restaurant in South Coast Plaza after being selected from a pool of 25 contestants in a cooking competition. Doris Kwon, who lives in Newport Coast and teaches cooking classes at Sur La Table in Corona del Mar, edged out the other three finalists in a chile-themed dessert-making contest at Z’Tejas restaurant Wednesday night. Kwon’s chocolate crème de pot, flavored with ancho chiles, will be featured on the restaurant’s special menu in September along with other peppery items.

Children with cystic fibrosis will get personal surfing lessons from Cordell Miller and other prosurfers 5 p.m. today at the beach off 54th Street in Newport Beach. Surfing provides physical and spiritual therapy for children with cystic fibrosis, said Casey Caston, special-events director for the Southern California Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Salty beach air helps cystic fibrosis patients breathe more easily, Caston said. The hereditary disease can cause frequent lung infections . An auction of two surfboards and other work will benefit the foundation; it starts 7:30 p.m. at Cordell Surfboards, 411 31st St., Newport Beach.

BALBOA PENINSULA — Caleigh Haber popped up on a blue foam board wobbling but steady, riding tandem with Rip Curl Pro Pipeline Master Champion Jamie O'Brien. The 6-foot-2 pro surfer had just flown in the night before from his home on the North Shore of Oahu to hit the waves of Newport Beach with a group of kids like Caleigh who suffer from cystic fibrosis. For two hours Sunday morning Caleigh, 16, of Rancho Santa Margarita and eight others, with families and friends in tow, ripped up the surf near 28th Street in Newport Beach.

Running the Orange County Marathon is tough. How about doing it twice? Sports saved Brian McKenzie's life. When the Costa Mesa resident began working with Robert Waltos Jr., he was given a perfect opportunity to give back. McKenzie and Charles Bauknecht of Huntington Beach will run in today's Orange County Marathon. Not once, but twice. The two personal trainers -- both relatively new to the world of endurance racing -- will strap on their running shoes and run 52 miles in the name of cystic fibrosis.

"Imagine knowing that every single day, you are in a race for your life," the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation says. "What does it take to win?" The scientists, administrators and volunteers respond, "It takes determination, endurance and a spirit of optimism." Newport Beach CF activists Sue and Dave Hook mustered a major supply of determination, endurance and optimism to rally community support for the 20th anniversary gala presented by the Cystic Fibrosis Guild of Orange County.

"As The Channels Turn," a musical romp through TV Land, will debut March 14 for Children's Hospital of Orange County. CHOC Follies VII, executive produced by Newport's Gloria "Ziegfield" Zigner will present an "all-star local cast" making fun of the small screen. Given the new reality craze hitting the airwaves, some of the old shows look like Pulitzer material. Nevertheless, Zigner, in association with Lois Augustine, John Vaughan, Doug Austin and Lee Martino, will stage the benefit for children on March 14 and 15 at the Grove of Anaheim.

They called it "Yabba Dabba Do-It". The Newport Harbor Aquatics held a fund-raiser at the Newport Aquatic Center at the Back Bay to raise needed funds to advance much-loved aquatic sports in Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. Local parents pitched in to make the dinner and auction a success. Organizers played off the Flintstone's theme, renaming Newport Beach as Bedrock and serving a "pre-hysterical" dinner to some 200 guests, both children and adults who joined in the yabba dabba fun. Local supporter David Lansing donated one of his very special personal photo shoots in the auction rundown that also included Lakers memorabilia and dinner at Disneyland's Club 33. Entertainer Jeffery John Bitetti wowed the crowd, which included support from Claire and Dwight Belden, Karen and Ben Wight, Alicia and Joe Erickson, Jaedee and Phil Mutt, Becky Conway, Aida and Robin Hobson, and coach Bill Barnett of Newport Harbor High School.