Long Beach Bake-Off | Long Beach, Calif.

<UPDATED OCT. 17, 2011	LONG BEACH BAKE-OFF \| LONG BEACH, CALIF..

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MARK TWAIN once wrote: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."

MY MOTTO IS "EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER."

I WANT TO Explore, Dream and Discover as much as possible in my life here on earth, and I want my Web sites to empower, equip and incite others to do the same.

I WANT TO help folks to find something new and exciting to do and experience. That's why I formed my charitable organization and named it the "Community Action Team"— a name that I feel encompasses all the varied activities and events that I have (and will continue to) organized for the good of our community.

WHAT CAN I DO to help you explore your potential, make a dream come true or discover new frontiers? I hope to hear from you.

Yours truly,
Justin Rudd!

THE MAIN PURPOSE of Justin's Community Action Team (CAT) is to promote social well-being among the general public. As a 501c3 nonprofit corporation governed by a board of directors, contributions to CAT are tax deductible and are used to help produce quality events within our community that benefit children, animals, and the environment.

C.A.T. IS AN UMBRELLA organization that includes
4Halloween Kids' Costume Contest
4July 4 Kids' Bike Parade
4Haute Dog Poetry Contest
4Interfaith Blessing of the Animals
4$1,000 National Elementary School Spelling Bee
4Nat'l Adult Spelling Bee
4Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
4Haute Dogs on the Beach events
4Haute Dog Easter Parade
4Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade
4Operation Easter Basket
4Operation Santa Paws
45k/10k Long Beach Turkey Trot
4monthly 30-Minute Beach Cleanups
4Beds, Bikes, Bears & Blankets giveaway to those in need
4Clothing giveaways to the underserved
4Bulldog Beauty Contest
4Mom Prom
4All-day Read
4Say, "Cheese" Long Beach 24-hr. digital photo contest
42nd Street Walkers
4Long Beach Giving Project
4Camp Justin!
4Long Beach Bake-Off

I AM A FIRM believer in the collective power of individuals joined in a spirit of goodwill and generous giving to bring about the success of a community.

-Justin Rudd!

NEW photos

Inaugural “Long Beach Bake-Off a Tasty Success for Charities

More than three dozen bakers brought goodies to the inaugural Long Beach Bake-Off hosted by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit Community Action Team this past Sat. evening. First place winners' favorite local charity/school/church each received a $50 donation from the Community Action Team. Winners also got a blue ribbon, a two-tiered serving dish, and bragging rights for a year! The contest was held in the concert hall at Bay Shore Church. Judges included the food editor at the LA Times and a food columnist at the Orange County Register. The evening also included a 90-minute performance from the LA-based Horizon Chamber Choir, directed by Mr. Christian Campos.

4Best Cake
1st: Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake
by Amy Betty Brown
Two Honorable Mentions:
- Pumpkin Pecan Bundt Cake w/ Spice Glaze
by Gina Diette
- Autumn Spice Cake
by Melissa McCabe

4Best Cookie
1st: Potato Chip Cookie
by Kelsey Hoppe
Two Honorable Mentions:
- Chunky Chocolate Gobs
by Richard McKinley
- Belgian Lace
by Connie Hoppe

4Best Bar/Brownie
1st: Dulce De Leche Cheesecake Bar
by Kirsten Dominguez
Two Honorable Mentions:
- Mississippi Mud Brownies
by Lisa Ramelow
- Baked Blondes
by Amanda Shepherd

4Best Cupcake
1st: Caramel Apple Cider Cupcake
by Amy Betty Brown
One Honorable Mention
- Grandma's Devilish Cupcakes
by Ava & Joey Ziroli

Corporate Category
4Best Cupcake
Pumpkin/cream cheese Cupcake
by Frosted Cupcakery
4Best Cake
Lemon Cake
by Creative Cakery

BAKE FOR CHARITY'S SAKE! The Long Beach Bake-Off is Sat., Oct. 15, 2011 at Bay Shore Church in Belmont Shore. Each category winner's charity will receive CASH! Presented by Justin Rudd! & his nonprofit Community Action Team (CAT).

THANK YOU
This event is hosted by Justin Rudd and his nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (CAT). CAT is supported, in whole, by funds raised at the Long Beach Turkey Trot 5K/10K and Haute Dog Parades. WEB SITE

Long Beach Bake-Off
Sat., Oct. 15, 2011
Deliver your entries from 4-6 p.m.
Bay Shore Church
5100 E. The Toledo
Long Beach, 90803. MAP

PARKING
Free lot on the corner of The Toledo & Livingston Drive. MAP
We also encourage carpooling, public transit, biking and walking.

Quick Links
4rules
4prizes
4entry fee
4entry form
4judges
4categories
4Corporate Challenge
4free concert tickets
4free bake-off reception

Judges
4Russ Parsons, Food Editor, Los Angeles Times
4Nancy Luna, Orange County Register's "Fast Food Maven" columnist
4Tim Grobaty, columnist, Long Beach Press-Telegram

Categories
- Cakes
- Cupcakes
- Cookies
- Brownies, Bars & Squares

Corporate Challenge
ADDED: SoCal bakeries, restaurants, delis, supermarkets and caterers are invited to enter the "corporate challenge" of the Long Beach Bake-Off. Same low $5/advanced entry fee and categories/rules apply, but these corporate entries will be judged apart from the rest of the entries. In lieu of cash prizes, the corportate winners will receive blue ribbons, a frameable winners' certificate, and HUGE bragging rights for a year!

Judging Criteria
- taste
- appearance
- quality
- first impression

Sponsor
Justin Rudd’s nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (C.A.T.).

Schedule
- Deliver baked goods to the church hall: 4-6 p.m.
- Private judging: 6-7 p.m.
- Free Horizon Chamber Choir concert: 7:30-9 p.m.
- Reception: 9-10 p.m. (we encourage all entrants to attend)
- Awards announced: 9:15 p.m.

Prizes
Winners' favorite local charity/school/church will split all entry fees collected from the Bake-Off. And the winning bakers will receive blue ribbons. Runners-up in each category will also receive ribbons. Not to mention, you get bragging rights for a year!

Entry Fees Go to Winners' Charities
4$5 per entry, if pre-registered/paid (remember, all fees collected go to the winners' charities/schools)
4$10 per entry, if not pre-registered or if you pay on event day
4The concert is free if you RSVP at www.JustinRudd.com/concert.html.
4Reception is free if you are entered in the contest or if you attend the concert on time (wrist bands will be given out til 7:30 p.m.). $5 for anyone else to attend the reception.

To enter
Bring one plate or platter of at least 24 cookies, bars, brownies, cupcakes, etc. with enough to feed three judges and 24 guests at the post-concert reception. Cakes must remain whole. Entrants must bring their own serving utensil for their cake. We require a list of ingredients (for judges’ and general public's protection/notification from food allergies) on your entry form. Entry forms available online HERE. Fill out the form online (preferred) and hit the "submit form" in the upper right-hand of the online form. You can sign your form when you arrive on event day. You can also mail a signed copy of your form and your entry fee to "CAT", 5209 E. The Toledo #1, Long Beach, CA, 90803.

Rules
All goods in the contest must be made at home (not bought). No boxed mixes. You may enter more than one recipe. A separate entry form must accompany each baked good. Recipes do not have to be original. This contest is for individuals, not teams (partners cannot enter together). The contest is open to anyone in Southern California. Decisions of the judges are final in all matters relating to this Contest. Each entry must use baking as the primary method of preparation. Entrants will agree to release the Justin Rudd, the Community Action Team (C.A.T.), the judges, and all who participate in the production of this event from any liability without limitations. Baked goods must be entered in the name of the person who made it. It is possible to win more than one ribbon in each category if you enter more than one baked good in each category. Bring completely decorated cakes and cupcakes. No on-site decorating. Deliver each entry to the concert hall of Bay Shore Church, on ONE plate/platter/dish. Be sure to put a piece of tape on the bottom of your serving plate/platter/dish and write your name/email/phone/division/category on the tape/index card, so we can make sure each dish is returned to the right person at the reception. We will not be responsible for lost, broken, and/or eaten items. Contestants agree to be quoted and/or photographed and to use of their names, photographs and recipes without compensation. Email addresses will be added to our bake-off database. After judging, goods will be served at the post-concert reception. You do not have to be present to win.

More
Deliver each entry to the concert hall of Bay Shore Church, 5100 E. The Toledo, Belmont Shore on Sat., Oct. 15 from 4-6 p.m. and on one plate/platter/dish. Be sure to put a piece of tape on the bottom of your serving plate/platter/dish and write your name/email/phone/division/category on the tape/index card, so we can make sure each dish is returned to the right person at the reception. You can pickup your dish during the reception following the concert that should be ended at 9 p.m. If you can not attend the awards/reception, please bring your baked goods on disposable plates/platters. We will not be able to return plates to you after this night. We are not able to mail any awards/prizes/checks for those who can not attend the awards/reception, but we can arrange a date/time for you to pick them up in Belmont Shore. We will not be responsible for lost, broken, and/or eaten items. Youngsters may enter, but they must prepare, bake and present by himself/herself.

2011 Bakers, so far
Kirsten Dominguez
Michelle Williams
Stephanette Smith
Gerry Speirs
Amanda Shepherd
Melissa McCabe
Jeanie Enriquez
Kelsey Hoppe
Connie Hoppe
Leah Ballew
Barbara Strong
Ava and Joey Ziroli
Gina Diette
Lisa Ramelow
Lori Kesslak
Richard Mckinley
Joan Samson/Joanie's Bakery at Starling Diner
Patty Newkirk/Creative Cakery
Fran Watkins
Michelle Barnack
Becky Bershtel
Lynne Hagen
Susan Hyman
Maria Nicoletti RooneyGirl Bakeshop
Amy Betty Brown
Paula Psahnoudis

CONCERT QUICK LINKS
4listen now
4the choir
4the singers
4the conductor
4RSVP now
4free post-concert reception
4choir's Web site

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Reserve Free Seats Now

ticket RSVP NOW. Visiting choral groups and other clubs and organizations are welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
Seats are general admission and are FREE. A free-will offering will be taken. All ages welcome.

Free Reception Included

Ticket holders are also invited to a post-performance reception in the church's fellowship hall to meet the performers. Enjoy cakes, cookies, bars, brownies, pies and more from contestants in the Long Beach Bake-Off. Complimentary refreshments will be served by the Community Action Team and Teen/Miss/Mrs. Long Beach and Southern California Cities. www.JustinRudd.com/bakeoff.html

We are looking for a person(s) or organizations to bring plates of cookies, brownies, and cans of cold sodas for the reception. Please contact Justin@JustinRudd.com and leave your goodies at the reception hall at the church just before the concert.

Horizon Chamber Choir

Based in Los Angeles County, the Horizon Music Group is dedicated to serving the community, its musicians, and its students by offering outstanding live performances of the classical repertoire in an intimate and accessible setting; providing a musical voice for young emerging artists; and enriching students, teachers, and educational institutions’ curricula with a classical music resource.

Founded in 2010, the Horizon Music Group has two resident ensembles: the Horizon Chamber Choir and the Horizon Chamber Orchestra Christian Campos serves as the HMG's music director. Members of these two flagship ensembles actively perform with the area's finest groups, including the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Musica Angelica, and Pacific Symphony. In addition, Horizon's artists have performed throughout the world with many of the world’s finest orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Dallas Symphony, Concertgebouw Orchestra, and Mozarteum Orchestra.

Christian Campos, conductor

Equally at home in front of an orchestra or choir, conductor Christian Campos is founder and music director of the Horizon Music Group. The Los Angeles native has performed with the American Youth Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic under the batons of Esa‐Pekka Salonen, Christoph von Dohnányi, Carl St. Clair, and Zubin Mehta; he has also made television appearances on NBC (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno), CNN News, and Nickelodeon (The Adventures of Alex Mack). He began his musical training as a member of the Paulist Boy Choristers under Jon Wattenbarger and Dana Marsh. A graduate of DePauw University, he studied music and economics while participating in management and technology honors programs. In addition, Campos received a grant from the ASIANetwork to study Indian Carnatic Music in Southern India.

A frequent guest conductor of professional and amateur ensembles alike, Mr. Campos appeared with Palo Alto Choirs on their tour of Europe, making stops at Sacre‐Coeur and L’Eglise Madeleine in Paris. He has conducted the Irvine Young Concert Artists Orchestra, Eisenstadt Band, and was conductor for performances featuring members of the Indianapolis Baroque and Chamber Orchestras. In the past two years Campos has conducted major choral-orchestral works by Handel (Messiah) and J.S. Bach (St. John Passion), along with significant orchestral works by Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart and Schubert, including concerti by Mozart, Handel, and Zipp.

Christian recently completed his coursework toward a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the USC Thornton School of Music. He has studied and participated in master classes with Helmuth Rilling, Dale Warland, Paul Salamunovich, William Dehning, Larry Livingston, and Lucinda Carver. He has served on the faculty at Pomona College and the USC Thornton School of Music.

The Singers
Number of performances with this choir are also listed.

Sopranos
Suzanne Anderson (4), Lauren Buckley (4), Joy Chen (6), Hayden Eberhart (4), Anastasia Glasheen (2), Hilary Fraser-Thomson (4), and Andrea Zomorodian (6)

Altos
Carrie Dike (4), Sarah Drabant (6), Callista Hoffman (2) Meghen Miles (3), Eleni Pantages (6), Kory Reid (2), Kimberly Switzer (4) Sara Staples (4), and Argenta Walther (2)

Tenors
E. Jason Armstrong (2), Daniel Babcock (3), Andrew Bennett (6), Matthew Brown (4), Brandon Hynum (2), Joe Paguio (4), John Russell (6), and Matt Alan Thomas (2)

Basses
Melvir Ausente (2), Stephen Black (4), Anthony Casado (2), Christopher Gravis (4), Chris Haygood (2), Tim Morton (4), Joel Nesvadba (6), Jonathan Nesvadba (2), Jae Park (2), Jay Tuttle (4), and Nate Widelitz (6)

Pianists
Aurelien Eulert, Guk Hui Han, Cho-Eun Lee, and Hye-Young Kim

General Policies for this Performance

Bay Shore Church interior Bay Shore Church has a traditional sanctuary with stained glass windows, mahogany paneled walls, mahogany pews, and burgundy carpeting and flooring. The main floor has a center aisle and seats 300. The balcony seats an additional 150 persons. The church has a pipe organ and a Steinway grand piano.

Children: Children are welcome at this event, but every patron must have a ticket, regardless of age. As a courtesy to other patrons and the performers, please bear in mind that it is not appropriate for small children to attend this event where silence is a prerequisite for full enjoyment of the artistic experience. Babies in arms are not permitted in all cases.

Latecomers Policy: As a courtesy to other patrons and to the performers, latecomers and those who exit the theater during the performance will not be admitted into the auditorium until an appropriate interval as determined by the performance
management.

Repertoire

The Oct. 15 concert is titled, "in the midst of life." The program featuring Henry Purcell's Funeral Sentences, J.S. Bach's Jesu, meine Freude, and other works for choir and organ.

Justin Rudd's Community Action Team (CAT) | 5209 E. The Toledo #1 | Long Beach | 90803
A 501c3 nonprofit. Tax ID# 05-0545777. Contributions are tax deductible.

WHAT WE DO: monthly 30-Minute Beach Cleanups; Bulldog Beauty Contest; Father/Daughter Dance; Long Beach Giving Project; Operation Easter Basket; $1,000 Nat'l Elem. School Spelling Bee; Nat'l Adult Spelling Bee; Mother's Day Concert; 4th of July Kids Bike Parade; Long Beach Losers weight-loss contest; Interfaith Blessing of the Animals; National Mutt Show; Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade; Miss Long Beach & Miss Southern California pageants; Long Beach Turkey Trot; Operation Santa Paws; more. CONTACT: Justin@JustinRudd.com

	XHAUTE DOGS
	Haute Dogs - Home Page Interfaith Blessing of the Animals - An annual fall tradition to bless our pets Rosie's Dog Beach! - Daily, off-leash, unfenced, 3-acre beach in Long Beach

	X OPERATION EASTER
	Operation Easter Basket - Springtime baskets filled with school supplies, hygiene items, art supplies, socks, underwear, toys and candy. More than 1,700 baskets are collected and distributed annually to underserved kids.

	X CHALK ART
	Belmont Shore Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest - High schoolers, college students and adults will use chalk as their medium and 2nd Street sidewalks as their canvas.

	XABOUT JUSTIN!
	Who is this guy?! - Justin Rudd!, Mother's Day Opera, Haute Dog Howl'oween Parade, Long Beach Turkey Trot, 30-Minute Beach Cleanup, Long Beach Giving Project & $1,000 Nat'l Adult Spelling Bee founder & organizer Justin Rudd's Bulldog - See Riley photos, paintings, poems and journal entries Justin Rudd Photography - People and pets on the beach Contact Justin@JustinRudd.com