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SUMMARY:BABC-OC 31st Christmas Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join the BABC Orange County on Dec 12th 2025 as we celebrate 31 years of the fabulous Traditional Christmas Luncheon. You’ll enjoy a champagne reception\, bagpipes\, carol singers\, 3 course traditional lunch with Christmas Pudding and free flowing wine\, surprise performances\, toasts\, silent auction\, unbelievable grand raffle prizes. Of course\, we’ll all join in for the 12 days of Christmas and our friend Richard Blade will bring the party! Join us as we celebrate 30 years of this great tradition. \nSPECIAL GUESTS\nWe are delighted to welcome back His Majesty’s Consul General Paul Rennie OBE. Mr. Rennie is doing incredible work as he continues his tenure at the British Consulate Los Angeles. \n  \n  \nLegendary DJ Richard Blade. Congrats to Richard on receiving a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! \n\n\n  \nBUY 2025 TICKETS AND TABLES HERE\nDon’t miss these special performances!\n \nSecrets of Sound\, the not so secret up and coming all girl power pop group that consists of Ayiah\, Cayla\, Ellie and Z. This powerhouse group has just come off of their summer tour where their latest single was featured on iHeart Kiss FM! Be on the look out for their new music in the new year and make sure to follow them on all streaming platform at secretsofsound! \n \nOlive O’Connell loves the art of giving through her performances she’s been dancing\, acting and performing on stages since the age of 5 in front of hundreds of people and is excited to perform for you her Latin ballroom. \n\nJJ BARTON : Recording Artist.  JJ attends the popular music conservatory of the Orange County School of the Arts and is a member of their performance Ambassadors Program: Montage.  JJ is managed by OC Hit Productions and his first album will be released next year \n\nWatch 2024 party here\nBUY 2025 TICKETS AND TABLES HERE\nGRAND PRIZE SPONSORS\n \nTwo (2) Round-Trip\, Premium Economy Class Tickets to London on Virgin Atlantic\n         \nOur thanks to Virgin Atlantic \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nTwo (2) Round-Trip \, Coach Class Tickets on Alaska Airlines to any one destination\n         \nOur thanks to Alaska Airlines \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nAhoy!  Set sail The Virgin Way!  Voyage for two guests in a Sea Terrace Cabin for up to 7 nights!\nDelivering epic vacations at sea\, Virgin Voyages offers relaxing\, exclusively adult sailings currently departing from Miami\, Barcelona and Athens with itineraries to more than 100 awe-inspiring destinations across four continents.\n         \nOur thanks to Virgin Voyages \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nTwo (2) Round-Trip\, Coach Class Tickets on Aer Lingus from LAX to Dublin (blackout dates apply)\n         \nOur thanks to Aer Lingus \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nTwo (2) Round-Tip seats on a Maverick Helicopter from our private helport at the Queen Mary Cruise Ship Terminal to Avalon\, Catalina Island PLUS two-night hotel stay at Hotel Metropole in Avalon.\n         \nOur thanks to Maverick Helicopters & Hotel Metropole \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nDinner Cruise for 10 guests on the Premier Dinner Cruise\, including opne Premium Bar! Savor an elegant evening on the Harbor with our Newport Beach Premier Dinner Cruise. We promise delicious cocktails\, a plated dinner with chef-prepared menus\, and top-notch service. Our DJ sets the mood while you soak in the views of Newport Beach Harbor from the water. You’ll delight in awe-inspiring sights\, like Southern California’s beautiful beaches\, towering yachts\, and sprawling mansions. This is a dinner cruise experience that will be long treasured.\n     \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS\n     \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nWINE SPONSORS\n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nLUNCHEON VENDORS\n                        \n             \n         \n  \n______________________________________________________________________________________________ \nGOODIE BAG SPONSORS\n \n       \n  \n  \n  \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nEVENT PHOTOGRAPHER\nJorge Aviles is an event photographer and videographer with over ten years of experience in event marketing. He knows how important it is to capture those perfect moments that truly highlight events & brand’s unique personality. With a friendly approach and a keen eye for detail\, Jorge brings events/brands to life through his lens\, creating images and videos that tell stories and make lasting impressions. \n\n\n\n  \n___________________________________________________________________________\nDecember 12th 2025 | 11:30am – 2:30pm\nHilton Costa Mesa Grand Ballroom\n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n2024 Luncheon Highlights\nThanks to all that turned out in their finest of festive wear to the 2024 Annual Christmas Luncheon. It was a fabulous day\, made extremely special by a lot of wonderful people. We send a sincere and heartfelt thank you to all the sponsors\, supporters\, guests\, staff\, volunteers\, entertainers\, speakers\, performers and vendors that made it all possible. \nAnd Congrats to the 2024 “Brit of the Year”\, Pauline Johnson \nWatch 2024 party here \nPhoto Credit: Marissa Ruiz Photography \nPhoto Booth courtesy of: Frias Agency
URL:https://babcoc.org/babcoc-events/babc-oc-31st-christmas-luncheon/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nina Greville":MAILTO:nina@babcoc.org
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SUMMARY:Survival through Miracles An evening with Survivor Eva Schneider
DESCRIPTION:Museum tour at 6:00pm \nPresentation at 7:00pm \nAt just eleven years old\, Eva Schneider entered the horrors of Auschwitz and survived against all odds. Now 92\, she courageously shares her story as a living witness to history. \nEva will recount the three miracles that sustained her through Aushwitcz and liberation\, offering a deeply moving story of faith\, resilience and hope.
URL:https://babcoc.org/babcoc-events/https-www-jewishnewport-com-templates-articlecco_cdo-aid-7125518-jewish-survival-through-miracles-an-evening-with-eva-schneider-htm/
LOCATION:Holocaust Museum Orange County\, 2240 University Dr\, Newport Beach\, 92660
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nina Greville":MAILTO:nina@babcoc.org
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SUMMARY:Queen Mary 2 Anniversary Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n \n 
URL:https://babcoc.org/babcoc-events/https-app-joinit-com-o-qmi/
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SUMMARY:February BABCOC Networking event
DESCRIPTION:Join BABCOC on February 12th at Blondie’s Style. Connect and shop while enjoying Champagne and British fare at this beautiful UK themed boutique! In addition you can enjoy scotch and cigars on the patio.  Take advantage of BABCOC members-exclusive discount. Find something special for a loved one\, treat yourself\, or purchase a gift card.\n✨ Sip. Shop. Network. Socialize.\n🥂 Register now to secure your spot and raise a glass with fellow members of British American Business Council of Orange County at this truly special evening.\nCall 714-838-0331 if you’d like to purchase a gift card for someone special ahead of time. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://babcoc.org/babcoc-events/february-babcoc-networking-event/
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ORGANIZER;CN="BABC-OC":MAILTO:nina@babcoc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
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SUMMARY:36th Annual Golf Fundraising Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Grab your clubs — our signature golf day is back and a little earlier this year!\nJoin us on March 19\, 2026 for the 36th Annual BABC-OC Golf Tournament\, a much-loved tradition that brings together great golf\, great company\, and a great cause. Enjoy a fantastic day on the course in cooler spring temperatures\, filled with the camaraderie\, contests\, and community spirit you’ve come to expect.\nThis special tournament supports the BABC-OC Scholarship Program and our year-long charitable programming\, helping us invest in future leaders while strengthening our British-American business community here in Orange County.\nWhat’s in store for the day:\n• A memorable bagpiper send-off\n• Lunch and dinner\, plus entertainment and giveaways\n• Fun on-course contests and chances to win\n• A $20\,000 hole-in-one contest\n• Exciting live and silent auctions with amazing prizes\n• Plenty of opportunities to connect with friends\, colleagues\, and new faces\nWhether you’re a returning favorite or joining us for the first time\, this is a day not to miss. Invite friends and colleagues\, build your foursome\, and be part of a tradition that’s been going strong for 36 years.\n\nQuestions?\nEmail nina@babcoc.org or call 949-890-8506\nWe can’t wait to see you on the course!\nWarm regards\,\nThe BABC-OC Team\n  \n  \nREGISTER
URL:https://babcoc.org/babcoc-events/babc-oc-july-networking-event/
LOCATION:Chapman Crafted\, 123 N Cypress St\, Orange
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SUMMARY:April 9th Networking Event at The London Chippy
DESCRIPTION:BABCOC Networking @ The London Chippy Join fellow local professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and members of the British community for an evening of networking\, conversation and camaraderie. If you’re looking to make business connections or simply meet other Brits and Anglophiles in Orange County\, this relaxed gathering blends business networking with a lively social atmosphere. Tenant’s Lager will be on tap! Come to connect\, stay for the culture\, conversation\, and community. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 Complimentary to Paid up BABC Members NON Members $20 – (not mailing list recipients) join today to benefit.
URL:https://babcoc.org/babcoc-events/cross-border-advantage-international-business-success-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:The London Chippy
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ORGANIZER;CN="BABC-OC":MAILTO:nina@babcoc.org
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SUMMARY:May 14th Networking event at Warehouse 72 - Hyatt Regency
DESCRIPTION:Transatlantic networking at its best. Join BABC-OC\, GABA & the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce\, for an evening on the patio at Warehouse 72 at Hyatt Regency Irvine. Enjoy an open-air setting with fire pits\, lounge seating\, and a vibrant atmosphere designed for connection. Meet international professionals\, expand your network\, and build meaningful relationships in one of Orange County’s most unique venues. \n  \nRegister HERE
URL:https://babcoc.org/babcoc-events/6011/
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