Newport Beach, CA – February 27, 2024
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, in collaboration with Beyond Blindness and the OC Sheriff’s Department, is pleased to announce the return of the Beyond Blindness Beeper Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For over 15 years, the Orange County-based nonprofit, dedicated to empowering children with visual impairments and other disabilities, has teamed up with Newport Dunes to host the special Easter egg hunt. This year, 250 students–ages one to 22– and their family members will gather at the Grand Gazebo and soft grassy lawn area for a sensory egg hunt, featuring beeping eggs donated by the OC Sheriff’s Department.
“The Beeper Egg Hunt is an annual favorite for our families and embodies everything that we strive for as an organization,” Beyond Blindness President and CEO, Angie Rowe expressed. “We want to thank Newport Dunes and the OC Sheriff’s Department for partnering with us for so many years to create this joyful and inclusive day for children with visual impairments and other disabilities. Together, we are creating a world where all children, no matter their abilities, can live full and rewarding lives.”
Seventy-five plastic beeping eggs, used as training devices for the OC Sheriff’s Department Hazardous Devices Section, will be carefully placed in a safe, grassy section of Newport Dunes’ tranquil waterfront property. These beeping Easter eggs provide an innovative solution to help visually impaired students take part in a favorite Easter tradition. Additionally, a traditional egg hunt will feature 2,500 filled plastic eggs prepared by corporate sponsor New World Medical. Among these eggs, 1,200 are tactile, featuring textured items such as rhinestones, ribbons or plastic googly eyes, to aid children with visual impairments in distinguishing them by touch. Local student service clubs like National Charity League and Key Club have assisted in preparing these eggs.
“The Beyond Blindness Beeper Easter Egg Hunt is a cherished tradition that brings joy to our community year after year,” stated Phil Ravenna, General Manager of Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. “We’re honored to partner with Beyond Blindness and the OC Sheriff’s Department to host an unforgettable Easter celebration for these kids and their families.”
OC Sheriff’s Department will be onsite along with their OCSD Bomb Squad dogs to interact with the students, giving them a valuable sensory experience. Beyond Blindness staff as well as community and corporate volunteers will assist and give support to the children during the Easter egg hunt. Following the hunt, a beachfront picnic lunch for the children and their families, staff and volunteers will be catered by Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, and the families will have the opportunity to visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny.
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is located at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660. For more information on events and amenities at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, please call 949-729-3863 or visit NewportDunes.com.
Photographers and press are welcome with prior approval. Please contact Sanaz@theaceagency.com to request credentials.
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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina is an iconic, inclusive, family-friendly recreation destination celebrating 60+ years of cherished memories in Orange County. Newport Dunes is home to the area’s premier waterfront RV resort, featuring full-hookup RV accommodations, charming cottages and a 442-slip marina. Amenities include resort-style amenities such as a pool complex, bike and watercraft rentals, pool complex, pirate-themed playground, a waveless public beach with swimming lagoon and an inflatable water park (summer season) plus a public boat launch ramp. The resort offers breathtaking venues and elegant catering for corporate events and weddings and hosts exciting live entertainment.
Contact Information
Web: newportdunes.com
Phone: 949-729-3863
Address: 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660
Facebook: facebook.com/NewportDunesResort
Instagram & TikTok: @NewportDunes
Beyond Blindness: Beyond Blindness, formerly Blind Children’s Learning Center, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission to empower children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their fullest potential. Areas of service include Early Intervention, Education + Enrichment, and Family Support, which all aim to help children, no matter their abilities, live full and rewarding lives. The Beyond Blindness team embraces a people-first approach and values family, connection, impact, inclusion, stewardship and optimism. For more information, please visit www.beyondblindness.org.
Contact Information
Web: beyondblindness.org
Phone: (714) 573-8888
Address: 18542 Vanderlip Ave STE B, Santa Ana, California 92705
