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SUMMARY:Talk and Q&A: ‘An Introduction to Carnivorous Plants’
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/talk-and-qa-an-introduction-to-carnivorous-plants/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Carnivorous Plant Show and Sale
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/carnivorous-plant-show-and-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260320T222821Z
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SUMMARY:Talk and Q&A: ‘An Introduction to Carnivorous Plants’
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/talk-and-qa-an-introduction-to-carnivorous-plants-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T200000
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SUMMARY:Cognition as We Age: Separating Fact from Fiction
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/evening-talk-cognition-as-we-age-separating-fact-from-fiction/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T183822Z
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SUMMARY:Dive in at Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory (Newport Harbor)
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/dive-in-at-kerckhoff-marine-laboratory-newport-harbor-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T111500
DTSTAMP:20260513T194817Z
CREATED:20260428T212215Z
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SUMMARY:A Journey through Japanese Tea Types: A Guided Tea Tasting Experience
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/a-journey-through-japanese-tea-types-a-guided-tea-tasting-experience/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T000340Z
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SUMMARY:Paint your Pet beginner acrylic painting on canvas
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/paint-your-pet-beginner-acrylic-painting-on-canvas/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T200622Z
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SUMMARY:Monarchs and Milkweeds - An Interactive Discussion
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/monarchs-and-milkweeds/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T170237Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Flower Fields
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/watercolor-flower-fields/
CATEGORIES:Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Watercolor-Flower-Field.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T170525Z
CREATED:20260331T033151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T170525Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Cactus
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/watercolor-cactus/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T183837Z
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SUMMARY:Hazeltine’s Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/hazeltines-afternoon-tea-july/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T113000
DTSTAMP:20260701T173341Z
CREATED:20260629T193807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T173341Z
UID:10001487-1784716200-1784719800@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Member Excursion -  Mission San Juan Capistrano Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/member-excursion-mission-san-juan-capistrano-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260809T143000
DTSTAMP:20260626T214944Z
CREATED:20260624T013631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T214944Z
UID:10001481-1786280400-1786285800@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Garden Flow: Dancing with Nature - Birds of a Feather
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/garden-flow-dancing-with-nature-birds-of-a-feather/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260811T143000
DTSTAMP:20260626T185221Z
CREATED:20260624T015731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T185221Z
UID:10001482-1786453200-1786458600@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Garden Flow: Dancing With Nature - The Grace and Wonder of Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/garden-flow-dancing-with-nature-the-grace-and-wonder-of-butterflies/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260812T183000
DTSTAMP:20260602T204458Z
CREATED:20260602T203231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T204458Z
UID:10001466-1786552200-1786559400@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Paint your Pet Paint & Sip ; A beginner acrylic painting on canvas
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/paint-your-pet-paint-a-beginner-acrylic-painting-on-canvas/
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260813T133000
DTSTAMP:20260730T203156Z
CREATED:20260629T200519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T203156Z
UID:10001488-1786622400-1786627800@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Member Excursion - Bluebird Canyon Farm
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/member-excursion-bluebird-canyon-farm/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260626T184411Z
CREATED:20260624T021142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T184411Z
UID:10001483-1786705200-1786710600@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Garden Flow: Dancing With Nature - The Buzz of Community: Hive
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/garden-flow-dancing-with-nature-the-buzz-of-community-hive/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T184056Z
CREATED:20260428T222701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T184056Z
UID:10001446-1786885200-1786896000@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Hazeltine’s Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/hazeltines-afternoon-tea-august/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T185302Z
CREATED:20260623T021240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T185302Z
UID:10001479-1786960800-1786971600@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Art in Bloom: Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/art-in-bloom-acrylic-pour/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T164203Z
CREATED:20260717T193901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T164203Z
UID:10001492-1787331600-1787338800@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Hibiscus + Plumeria Plant Preview
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/hibiscus-plumeria-plant-preview/
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260817T184716Z
CREATED:20260515T013928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T184716Z
UID:10001457-1787394600-1787414400@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Hibiscus & Plumeria Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/hibiscus-plumeria-show-sale/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260817T184838Z
CREATED:20260515T015049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T184838Z
UID:10001459-1787400000-1787403600@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Talk & Demonstration: Unveiling Hibiscus Hybridizing
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/talk-demonstration-unveiling-hibiscus-hybridizing/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260817T184937Z
CREATED:20260515T015336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T184937Z
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SUMMARY:How to Keep Bugs Away Naturally
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/how-to-keep-bugs-away-naturally/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260817T184948Z
CREATED:20260515T015532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T184948Z
UID:10001461-1787407200-1787410800@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Talk & Demonstration: Plumeria Propagation – How to Root a Cutting
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/talk-demonstration-plumeria-propagation-how-to-root-a-cutting/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260817T185010Z
CREATED:20260515T014419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T185010Z
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SUMMARY:Hibiscus & Plumeria Show & Sale
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/hibiscus-plumeria-show-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260817T185024Z
CREATED:20260515T020014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T185024Z
UID:10001462-1787486400-1787490000@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Talk & Demonstration: Mastering Hibiscus Care
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/talk-demonstration-mastering-hibiscus-care/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T020246Z
CREATED:20260515T020244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T020246Z
UID:10001463-1787490000-1787493600@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Talk and Demonstration: Plumeria Care
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/talk-and-demonstration-plumeria-care/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260721T021344Z
CREATED:20260721T021102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T021344Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Workshop Cherry Blossom
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/watercolor-workshop-cherry-blossom/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260903T140000
DTSTAMP:20260901T160114Z
CREATED:20260901T155822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T160114Z
UID:10001510-1788440400-1788444000@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Member Excursion - UCI Special Collections
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/member-excursion-uci-special-collections/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260817T183622Z
CREATED:20260807T191058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T183622Z
UID:10001497-1789120800-1789128000@thesherman.org
SUMMARY:Mixed Media Workshop: Colored Pencils
DESCRIPTION:What does it take to build one of the most elite lifeguard departments in the world? In Newport Beach\, it began with tragedy\, dangerous waters\, and an unlikely immigrant who believed drownings were preventable. In this talk\, former lifeguard and Newport Beach historian laureate Bill Lobdell tells the story of how vision\, innovation\, and persistence shaped a world-class lifesaving institution. More than 100 years ago\, the Newport Beach harbor entrance claimed dozens of lives. Early efforts to form a lifeguard service failed\, including one group of “lifesavers” who could not swim. Into this environment came Antar “Tony” Deraga\, a Russian immigrant and Crimean War veteran who saw a different future. From his meteorological station atop Lookout Point\, Deraga studied ocean conditions and patterns of disaster. He became the town’s de facto lifeguard and pushed for structure\, training\, and professionalism at a time when none existed. By introducing rigorous standards and early innovations\, including the use of aircraft for observation\, he helped transform a loose effort into one of the first professional lifeguard departments in the U.S. by 1923\, setting a standard that still defines Newport Beach today. What you will walk away withYou’ll leave this evening program with a clear understanding of why Newport’s coastline was so deadly\, how early rescue efforts failed\, and how Tony Deraga’s leadership helped create modern lifeguarding standards. About Bill LobdellBill Lobdell is Newport Beach’s first historian laureate and creator of “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror\,” a popular video series and podcast about the city’s history. His work has generated over eight million views and more than 50\,000 downloads. A former editor of the Daily Pilot and award-winning investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times\, he is also the author of Losing My Religion. He lives in Corona del Mar. Cost:Member $10 Non-Member $20								\n				\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Purchase Tickets
URL:https://thesherman.org/event/mixed-media-workshop-colored-pencils/
CATEGORIES:Wellness
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