Around Town: Rand Paul to be in Newport for fundraiser
Republican presidential hopeful Sen. Rand Paul is expected to be in Newport Beach on Friday evening for a fundraiser at the home of Helena and Ron Sechrist.
Supporters are being asked to contribute up to $10,400 to a joint fundraising committee composed of Paul’s Senate reelection and political action committees, according to an invitation.
Paul, a first-term senator from Kentucky, announced his candidacy for the presidency on Tuesday. The son of former Rep. Ron Paul, a three-time presidential candidate, plans to barnstorm states that hold early GOP presidential nominating contests, including New Hampshire, South Carolina, Iowa and Nevada.
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Pavement work to cause street closures
Pavement reconstruction will close parts of roads on the Balboa Peninsula and in Corona del Mar through Sunday.
In Corona del Mar, the work will close a portion of Ocean Boulevard between Jasmine and Iris avenues. Half the ramp to the Corona del Mar State Beach parking lot will be closed through Friday.
The work is part of a project that eventually will replace the pavement on Ocean Boulevard, which dates to 1927, according to the city.
On the Balboa Peninsula, Bay Avenue will be closed for pavement reconstruction between Seventh and Eighth streets, between Medina Way and Coronado Street, and between Cypress and Adams streets.
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Newport is taking scholarship applications
Newport Beach is accepting applications from local students for seven $700 college scholarships.
The scholarships, which the city has been awarding annually since 1981, can be used for tuition, books, laboratory fees, academic fees and room and board at a two- or four-year college.
Applications, which are available on the city’s website, https://www.newportbeachca.gov, will be accepted until 5 p.m. April 30.
To apply, send the application, four reference letters, sealed official transcripts and the results of any achievement tests to the city’s Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, CA 92658.
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19th Annual Private Gardens Tour
Sherman Library & Gardens, at 2647 E. Coast Hwy. in Corona del Mar, will host the 19th annual private gardens tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18.
Gardens can be viewed in Newport Beach, Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach, and a light lunch will be served at Sherman Library.
Tickets can be purchased at the horicultural retreat on the day of the tour. Optional shuttle service to the gardens is available at an additional charge. For more information, call (949) 673-2261 or visit slgardens.org
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