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November brought a host of local charitable events, including one that raised funds for a shelter for senior and special needs dogs.

Recently retired Marine Amatangelo “A.J.” Pasciuti addressed a crowd on a recent Thursday evening. Next up is speaker Matt Thomas, on Oct. 26.

The grounds of the Santa Ana Zoo were opened to 300 guests for the fundraiser held in support of zoo programs.

Some 250 guests gathered to hear the keynote luncheon speaker Harmony Grillo, founder and executive director of the survivor-led, faith-based outreach and support group known as Treasures.

Big Brothers Big Sisters, City of Hope cancer research, Pacific Chorale and Laura's House for victims of domestic violence all benefit from recent fundraising efforts.

A total of $124,000 was awarded this year to scholars graduating from Newport-Mesa high schools.

Moriarty, who passed away Jan. 4 at her Santa Ana home two weeks before her 100th birthday, was a longtime philanthropist who painstakingly archived her family's history.

A wrap-up of charitable events recently held in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach

OCMA fundraiser, the Pacific Symphony's opening night and San Juan Capistrano's 'Romance of the Mission' draw enthusiastic support.

The Costa Mesa based organization finds its mission in bringing together many local nonprofits dedicated to child welfare for a monthlong series of events and fundraisers, with proceeds shared and divided among the participants.