Corona del Mar Scenic 5K, Blog on CDM Patch, School Fundraiser

1. The Corona del Mar Scenic 5K will take place Saturday, June 4, from 6 a.m. - noon. Casey Lesher, of HOM Real Estate Group, is the event's corporate sponsor and is encouraging everyone to pre-register for the run early this week. The scenic run will lead participants through ocean view streets. For those who would like a shorter trek, there is also an alternative two mile walk and kids can participate in the Dolphin Dash. Upon completion of the run, participants will celebrate with a feast at the finish line hosted by Newport Beach's finest restaurants. Pre-registration will be held Wednesday, June 1  through Friday, June 3, from 12 to 7 p.m. at the OASIS Senior Center in Corona del Mar, 800 Marguerite Ave. 

2. Got something to say? Corona del Mar now has a platform for local bloggers.

• Are you passionate about Corona del Mar's core issues?
• Are you an expert craftsman or hobbyist who can share do-it-yourself tips?
• Do you have strong opinions about local government?
• Can you just make us all laugh?
• Can you write compellingly?

If so, we want to hear from you. Get more details here.

3. The final phase of the Marian Bergeson Aquatics Center is under way at Corona del Mar High School, and the community's support is needed. The first three phases of the pool renovation will include a replastered pool, a renovated building, snack bar, state-of-the-art scoreboard and murals.  To find out how you can donate a tax-deductible contribution to help complete the project, visit Corona del MarCommunity Aquatics Facilities Foundation.

4. Don't forget! Now through October, the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is selling Orange County Blend Coffee and Orange County Sunshine Blend Tea, two blends exclusive to the O.C. area, at 24 locations throughout the county. The coffee is $9.95, and the tea is $8.95. For every bag of coffee or tea sold, the stores will donate $1 to a designated school. In Corona del Mar, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has partnered with Harbor View Elementary.

5. Today will be mostly sunny, with highs in the low 70s , according to the National Weather Service.