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VT - NC State Football Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, November 21st 2009, from Noon to 4:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
Please join the OC Hokies for the VT - NC State game watching party. The Hokies take on the Wolfpack in another ACC matchup. This is the final home game for the Hokies this season. Hope to see you there!!!
Updated on: 11/19/2009

VT - Maryland Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, November 14th 2009, from 10:00am to 2:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
Please join the OC Hokies for another great ACC matchup. The Hokies take on the Terps as we bid for another ten win season. See you there!!!
Updated on: 11/12/2009

VT - UNC Football Game Watching Party - Orange Effect Game

WHEN? ... Thursday, October 29th 2009, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
Please join us for the first of two back to back Thursday night games at Sharkeez - Newport Beach (OC Hokies Football HQ). The Hokies take on the Tarheels of North Carolina in another all important ACC match-up. Kickoff is 4:30 PDT. See you there!!!
Updated on: 10/28/2009

VT - Georgia Tech Game Watching Party with the LA Hokies

WHEN? ... Saturday, October 17th 2009, from 2:30pm to 7:00pm
WHERE? ... The Undeground / Cruz Room - Hermosa Beach
Originally scheduled to be our second annual SoCal Tri-Chapter Party, the OC Hokies will meet up in Hermosa Beach with the LA Hokies. We take on a tough ACC Georgia Tech team in what may prove to be an extremely important game in the BCS Title Race.

PLEASE NOTE: Please provide your own transportation to the event. Carpooling is suggested.

Directions to Underground / The Cruz Room
Updated on: 10/13/2009

VT - Boston College Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, October 10th 2009, from 9:00am to 1:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Huntington Beach
Please join the OC Hokies and the Boston College Alumni Group for an all out ACC rivalry. PLEASE NOTE: We are gathering at the Huntington Beach Sharkeez located on Main Street just off the HB pier. Street parking and a paid parking structure is located nearby. See you there!!!
Updated on: 10/07/2009

VT - Miami Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, September 26th 2009, from Noon to 4:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
Coming off a sensational come from behind win against Nebraska, the Hokies are ready to take on the #9 ranked ACC rival Miami Hurricanes in Blacksburg.

Please join the OC Hokies for all the fun and excitement this Saturday. See our photo gallery for pics from the Nebraska game last week.
Updated on: 09/21/2009

VT-Nebraska Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, September 19th 2009, from Noon to 4:30pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez-Newport Beach
The OC Hokies host the third game of the year as the Hokies take on the Cornhuskers in a rematch of last year.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be no official game watching party for the VT-Marshall game due to the internet feed coverage.
Updated on: 09/09/2009

College Kickoff Game Watching Party - Virginia Tech v. Alabama

WHEN? ... Saturday, September 5th 2009, from 4:30pm to 9:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
All OC Hokie Alumni, family, and friends - please join us for the opening game of the 2009-2010 season. Reserved seating, drink specials, appetizer platters. Special note: Sharkeez is also host to Oklahoma University Alumni so we will be sharing the venue with them.
Updated on: 08/18/2009

Angels/Dodgers Baseball Game - VT Alumni Family Day

WHEN? ... Sunday, June 21st 2009, from 4:00pm to 10:00pm
WHERE? ... Anaheim Baseball Stadium
The OC & LA Hokies are getting together on Sunday, June 21st - Father`s Day for the Angels/Dodgers baseball game.

UPDATE: As of 6/11: All tickets for the game have been sold and we are unable to purchase more. All seats have been confirmed. Look forward to seeing fellow Hokies there. Meeting place will be announced shortly.
Updated on: 06/11/2009

VT for Life - Hokie Nation Serves - Blood Drive

WHEN? ... Wednesday, May 13th 2009, from 1:00pm to 7:00pm
WHERE? ... Hyatt Regency Newport Beach - Lagoon & Ocean Rooms
The Virginia Tech Alumni Association has partnered with the American Red Cross to initiate a national month long blood drive campaign. The Orange County VT Alumni Chapter will participate in this year`s national blood drive event. Volunteers as well as donors are needed! Contact Candice at fundraising@ochokies.com for more info. Look for more updates coming soon!!!

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
1107 Jamboree Road
Newport Beach, CA 92660

TO SIGN UP please click the following link and enter VTFORLIFE in the Sponsor Code

VTFORLIFE


Updated on: 04/06/2009

VT - UNC Basketball Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Friday, March 13th 2009, from 9:00am to Noon
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
Sorry for the late notice, but that`s how the ACC tournament works! Join fellow OC Hokies for breakfast and drinks (perhaps) as we gather at Sharkeez - Newport Beach - OC Hokies Party Central. See you there!
Updated on: 03/12/2009

VT-Duke Men`s Basketball Game Watching Party - with special guest, David Lowe

WHEN? ... Saturday, February 28th 2009, from Noon to 3:30pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Hermosa Beach
The OC Chapter is extending another invitation and another chance to join fellow Hokies and special guest David Lowe.

The Los Angeles Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association cordially invites all alumni, family, and friends to join us for a Virginia Tech Men`s
Basketball watching party. David Lowe, President of the
Virginia Tech Alumni Association National Board of Directors, will be joining us!
Updated on: 02/17/2009

VT- Clemson - Men`s Basketball Game Watching Party - with special guest, David Lowe

WHEN? ... Wednesday, February 25th 2009, from 4:00pm to 7:30pm
WHERE? ... Bub`s Dive Bar & Grill - Pacific Beach (San Diego)
The OC Alumni Chapter is inviting all OC Hokies to attend this ACC matchup game and an opportunity to meet David Lowe.

The San Diego Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association cordially invites all alumni, family, and friends to join us for a Virginia Tech Men`s
Basketball watching party. David Lowe, President of the
Virginia Tech Alumni Association National Board of Directors, will be joining us!
Updated on: 02/17/2009

FedEx Orange Bowl Game Watching Party - NEW YEAR`S DAY!!!!!

WHEN? ... Thursday, January 1st 2009, from 4:00pm to 9:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
Ring in the new year on the beach!!! Our ACC Champion VT Hokies (Ranked #21) take on the Big East Champs Cincinnati Bearcats (Ranked #12) in the BCS Orange Bowl. Come join us for the final game watching event of the season. Our raffle winners will be announced and Sharkeez and the OC Hokies will be pulling out all the stops for this one. Don`t miss it!!!
Updated on: 12/15/2008

ACC Championship Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, December 6th 2008, from 9:30am to 1:30pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
The wild ride to the ACC Championship game in Tampa is over and the Hokies will take on Boston College in a rematch of last season`s ACC Championship game and a chance to go to the BCS Orange Bowl Game in Miami.

Please join us for Breakfast Burritos & Bloody Marys and another mid-morning kickoff at Sharkeez - Newport Beach.

UPDATE: The BC Alumni Club will be joining us for the game!!!
Updated on: 11/30/2008

VT - UVA Football Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, November 29th 2008, from 8:30am to 1:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
The stage is set for the showdown in Virginia! Not only can the Hokies take the Commonwealth Cup, but a victory sends them to Tampa and a chance to play for the ACC Championship!

Special Note: We will be selling more raffle tickets for our Frank Beamer autographed football. All prizes will be awarded at the ACC Championship game or the Bowl Game Watching Party.

Join us for breakfast at Sharkeez - Newport Beach and bring your friends and families from out of town. There`s no reason not to be there!!!
Updated on: 11/23/2008

VT - Duke Football Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, November 22nd 2008, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
A must win for the Hokies. Slim but possible chance to get to the ACC Championship from here. It`s all up for grabs in the ACC. And the Hokies have a perfect home record.

Join the OC Hokies for a mid-afternoon delight at Sharkeez - Newport.
Updated on: 11/17/2008

VT - Miami Thursday Night Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Thursday, November 13th 2008, from 4:00pm to 8:30pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
Coming off an impressive home win against Maryland, the Hokies lead a charge for the ACC Championship game. But it`s still one game at a time and Miami will be tough at home. Last Thursday night`s turnout was good and the OC Hokies made some noise!

Special Note: This game will be our special farewell event for Jennifer Ulander, our Hokie Master. Jen has accepted a terrific job opportunity in Virginia. Please join us to wish Jen the very best and to cheer on our Hokies against the Canes!!!!!
Updated on: 11/08/2008

VT - Maryland Game Watching Party - Maroon Effect Game

WHEN? ... Thursday, November 6th 2008, from 4:00pm to 8:30pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
Coming off two tough road losses, the Hokies take it back to Blacksburg to take on a strong ACC Maryland team. We`ll need all the support we can bring them. So tell your boss you`ve got to leave early and join us at Sharkeez for the first of two back-back Thursday night games. See you there and be sure to wear your Maroon!!!!

Update: The ACC gods have smiled down on us. After Saturday`s games results the ACC is up for grabs and the Hokies are still in the hunt!
Updated on: 11/03/2008

1st Annual SoCal Alumni Tri-Chapter Game Watching Party (VT - FSU Game)

WHEN? ... Saturday, October 25th 2008, from Noon to 4:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
Mark your calendars and clear your schedules for the game watching event of the season. Yes, all three VT Alumni chapters in SoCal - Los Angeles, San Diego, & Orange County converge on one night to watch our Hokies take on Florida State in a re-match of the 2000 Sugar Bowl. You don`t want to miss this!!!

UPDATE!!!! - The official game time has been set for 12:30PM PT.
Updated on: 10/13/2008

VT - Boston College Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, October 18th 2008, from 4:30pm to 8:30pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
The VT-BC game time has been announced and we are prime time in a nationally televised game. Please join us at Sharkeez (OC Hokie Central) for what will be the rematch of last season`s ACC Championship Game. Special note: We have invited BC`s OC Alumni group to join us in the game watching celebration. Look to see you all there!!!
Updated on: 10/06/2008

VT - Nebraska Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, September 27th 2008, from 4:30pm to 9:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
If you weren`t at Sharkeez this past Saturday, then you missed a tremendous turnout and what a finish!!! The Hokies proved themselves against a 3-0 Noth Carolina team with an amazing come from behind win and go 3-1 for the season. (2-0 ACC)

Now`s the best time to stop making excuses and join your fellow OC Hokies as we take on the Cornhuskers of Nebraska. This is BIG!!!

Updated on: 09/21/2008

Game Watching Party - VT Hokies vs. NC Tarheels

WHEN? ... Saturday, September 20th 2008, from Noon to 4:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
Please join the OC Hokies in this all important ACC match-up. Game watching attendance is building every game, so come on out and support our Hokies. Parking tokens will be handed out to the first ten (10) alumni members - See Steve at the game.
Updated on: 09/16/2008

Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, September 13th 2008, from Noon to 4:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
Come join the OC Hokies for an all important ACC matchup and our first challenge for the ACC Title. This is the 2008 Orange Effect Game so wear your orange and we`ll see you there!!
Updated on: 09/09/2008

VT v FURMAN GAME WATCHING PARTY IS ON!!!!

WHEN? ... Saturday, September 6th 2008, from 10:00am to 2:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
The Whiteout Game will be shown!!! We have arranged for the game to be televised via internet feed at Sharkeez - Newport Beach. Come join us and see the return of Tyrod Taylor as our Hokies look for their first win of the season. Kickoff is 10:30 AM PDT. Bar opens at 9:00 AM.
Updated on: 09/05/2008

Ninth Annual Hokie Pride Day

WHEN? ... Friday, September 5th 2008
WHERE? ... Across the World...
Join Hokies across the globe in celebration of Hokie Pride Day. Wear your Orange & Maroon proudly!!!
Updated on: 08/06/2008

Football Game Watching Kicks Off

WHEN? ... Saturday, August 30th 2008, from 9:00am to 1:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
Mark your calendars and get ready for the start of the VT Hokies football game watching season as we take on ECU in a ESPN televised game. Breakfast burritos & Bloody Marys and some good hard hitting Hokies football are on the menu at Sharkeez - Newport Beach (just off the Newport Beach Pier). So, join your fellow OC Hokies Alumni as we begin the quest for another ACC Title.
Updated on: 07/23/2008

A Day of Remembrance

WHEN? ... Wednesday, April 16th 2008
On this day, the Virginia Tech community reflects on the vibrant lives of the 32 students and faculty who were tragically taken from us a year ago. Through light, art, and music we pay tribute to each and every person we lost. We gather to honor our friends, colleagues, and family members. We will never forget. Click the image to visit the official website.
Updated on: 03/30/2008

Good Friday Prayer Breakfast

WHEN? ... Friday, March 21st 2008, from 7:00am to 9:30am
WHERE? ... St. Regis Resort - Monarch Beach
Please join us along with the Corpus Christi Catholic-Christian Faith Community of Aliso Viejo. Special guest is Barbara LaPorte, mother of Matthew LaPorte, a freshman at Virginia Tech, who sadly was one of the thirty two victims of April 16, 2007. We welcome you in Hokie Spirit. For more info call Steve Blazier at (949) 633-5332
Updated on: 03/10/2008

Hokie Softball in CA!

WHEN? ... Friday, March 7th 2008
WHERE? ... Long Beach State University
The Virginia Tech Softball team will be out here in southern California playing in the Long Beach State Invitational, the weekend of March 7-9 (see the schedule here at this link: Click Here. They’ll be playing UCLA, Rutgers, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Cal State Northridge. Here is the Long Beach State website with information about tickets: Click Here

This should be one of the rare times to see the team out here; they are currently ranked #24 in the country: Click Here or Here.

Irvine’s Erin Ota a Jr. from Northwood High is one of the team’s stars, along with All-American pitcher Angela Tincher.

Looks like a great chance to root on the Lady Hokies and maybe help them climb in the national rankings.
Updated on: 02/29/2008

Virginia Tech @ UNC Basketball Game

WHEN? ... Saturday, February 16th 2008, at 10:00am
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
Are you going through withdrawal from habing our with fellow Hokie Alum? Well not for long.....OUr beloved Hokies are traveling to TarHell Country on Saturday February 16 for a great basketball game. Tip off is at 10:00am, we need this win with the slump we are currently going through in the ACC. Let`s show the nation and Orange County that we can beat UNC!
Sharkeez will be hosting us again and would love to see us all back for a great game!
Updated on: 02/08/2008

VT vs #3 Duke Basketball Game Event

WHEN? ... Thursday, January 24th 2008, from 4:00pm to 6:30am
WHERE? ... Sharkees - Newport Beach
To all you Hokies suffering from football withdrawal, this might help a little bit. Hokie Basketball!!! Virginia Tech vs.. #3 Duke on Thursday night (Tip off at 4 PM PST). The game will be on ESPN, and Sharkeez has agreed to show the game and give us sound. This is late notice, so it is more of an announcement than an invitation. There will be several OC Hokies there, so come and join them.

Here is a game that you can put on your calendars, VT plays UNC on Saturday February 16 at 10 AM PST. This will be another nationally televised game that Sharkeez will show. An e-vite will be forthcoming for that game.

Come on out to Sharkeez to see if the state of North Carolina can redeem itself for Tech`s UNC-Duke sweep in hoops last year (not to mention all those football losses ).
Updated on: 01/23/2008

THE ORANGE BOWL: Virginia Tech vs. Kansas

WHEN? ... Thursday, January 3rd 2008, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkees - Newport Beach
11-1 Kansas will battle our 11-2 Hokies on 1/3/2008 in the Orange Bowl. Special note: Hokies go for their first BCS Bowl Game win - this is huge! Come out to Sharkeez and join the party!

Link >> ESPN Article on Glennon and ACC Championship
Updated on: 01/02/2008

ACC Championship Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, December 1st 2007, from 9:30am to 1:30pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez Newport Beach
Please join us for the rematch of the year!!!! BC takes on VT as our Hokies battle the Golden Eagles for the ACC Championship and the right to go to the Orange Bowl.
Updated on: 11/27/2007

VT @ UVA Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, November 24th 2007, from 9:00am to 12:30pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
The big finish... for all the marbles. The winner of this game goes to the ACC Championship game to play Boston College. I know I`m not the only one that wants another shot at BC. But first things first. With both VT and UVA being 9-2, the high stakes, and the tradition of this in state rivalry game this is sure to be a huge event. Join us for this last regular season game of the year. We have invited the local UVA Alumni Club of OC to join us.
Updated on: 11/22/2007

Miami @ VT Football Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, November 17th 2007, from 12:30pm to 4:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
One of our favorite rivals, Miami, comes to town. With two more wins VT is in the ACC Championship game. TV coverage is only regional on ABC, so come out to Sharkeez for some friends, fun, sun, and the game. See you there!
Updated on: 11/11/2007

FSU @ VT Watching Party!

WHEN? ... Saturday, November 10th 2007, from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
Only 3 more wins needed, FSU, Miami, and Virginia, and VT plays in the ACC Championship game for a chance at a BCS Bowl Game. The game is televised on ABC but is only in regional coverage. Sharkeez will have the game for us. Come out and watch the Hokies beat FSU!
Updated on: 11/10/2007

VT @ Georgia Tech Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Thursday, November 1st 2007, at 4:30pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
Our second Thursday night game of the season.
Updated on: 10/18/2007

VT vs. Boston College Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Thursday, October 25th 2007, at 4:30pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
Please join us for the first of two Thursday night games. This one will be a barn burner!!! Don`t miss the action and the chance to spend an evening with fellow OC Hokie Alumni!!! So tell your boss you need to leave work early and get a rush on the traffic. See you there!!!
Updated on: 10/18/2007

VT-ENGAGE Kickoff - Tuesday, October 16 @ El Torito

WHEN? ... Tuesday, October 16th 2007, at 6:00pm
WHERE? ... El Torito Grill in Fashion Island
Help kickoff the VT-ENGAGE campaign. Become ENGAGED in the university motto - UT PROSIM (That I may serve). Join your fellow Hokie Alumni at El Torito Grill in Fashion Island Tuesday, October 16 at 6pm for Taco Tuesday, Live Music, and a Good Time.

The purpose of VT-ENGAGE is to join the university and community through service. Members of the university community, Virginia Tech alumni, and family and friends of Virginia Tech are asked to commit and complete at least 10 hours of community service by the end of the spring 2008 semester. Visit www.engage.vt.edu for more information.
Updated on: 10/06/2007

VT @ Clemson Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, October 6th 2007, at 3:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
Game time is announced and it will be aired on ESPN. This is a critical game against a top flight ACC opponent. Join us to root our Hokies to victory.
Updated on: 09/30/2007

HOMECOMING!! UNC @ VT Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, September 29th 2007, from 9:00am to 1:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
MAROON EFFECT! Wear your Maroon!!!!!
Tyrod`s first ACC test against new head coach Butch Davis` UNC team. This is the same UNC team that nearly beat Miami. Should be a great test for our team!
Updated on: 09/27/2007

Ohio @ VT

WHEN? ... Saturday, September 15th 2007, at 10:30am
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach, CA
The game will not be televised except over the internet. However, since we have connections (literally), we are proud to be able to show the game live. So please join us at Sharkeez - Newport Beach. Don`t miss the chance to see our Hokies get back on the winning track!

Remember this is Tyrod`s first start at QB for the Hokies. This will be an exciting game to see!
Updated on: 09/12/2007

VT @ LSU Game Watching Party

WHEN? ... Saturday, September 8th 2007, at 6:00pm
WHERE? ... Sharkeez - Newport Beach
Please join us for our second game watching party of the season! Our first game turnout against ECU was a great success with over twenty five alumni attending.
Updated on: 09/03/2007

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