ADVISORY, Oct. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
| Who: | Patrick and Mary Dirk are distinguished Orange County philanthropists known for their |
| generosity to children's and other charities. Their company, TROY Group, Inc., is a leading | |
| provider of security printing solutions for customers in more than 180 countries. | |
| Patrick currently serves as a Trustee for Brandman University; a Board and Executive | |
| Committee member for Pacific Symphony; a member of the Board of Advisors for Mary's | |
| Shelter; and Emeritus Board member for Canyon Acres. In addition to being active in their | |
| church, Patrick and Mary support more than 30 arts and charitable organizations. Their | |
| philanthropic focus is disadvantaged children. | |
| I Padrini di Antonellois a group of businessmen who privately support children's | |
| causes. | |
| What: | The Shining Star award honors individuals for outstanding philanthropic work in the community. I |
| Padrini bestows the award at the annual An Evening Under the Stars fundraising event. This | |
| year, proceeds will benefit Canyon Acres Children and Family services and Speech and | |
| Language Development Center. | |
| 2011 event sponsors Include Gemini Industries, Troy Group Inc., California Sunset | |
| Escrow, Antonello Ristorante and the A. Gary Anderson Family Foundation. Live | |
| auction items include fine wine lots, a Napa trip, a private wine dinner and much more. | |
| When: | Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 5 p.m. |
| Where: | Antonello Ristorante |
| For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.canyonacres.org. | |