Thursday’s Calendar

THURSDAY

Cooking Demo

Chef restaurateur Michael Chiarello demonstrates some of his popular holiday recipes at NapaStyle at South Coast Plaza. The free event is from 6 to 8 p.m. and reservations are required. For more information, call (714) 825-0445.

TILL THURSDAY

Chanukah Party On Sale

Tickets are available for the Dec. 3 Chanukah Party at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach, featuring Dale Schatz and his All-Star Band. Dinner, latkes, games for children and the World Series of Poker will be part of the festive event. For more information, call (949) 644-1999 or visit https://www.tby.org.

FRIDAY

Pool Tournament Fundraiser

The Costa Mesa High School Football Boosters Board hosts a fundraising pool tournament from 6 to 9 p.m. at Danny K’s, 1096 Main St., Orange. Tickets to the tournament, dinner and raffle are $30 per person or $50 per pair. For more information, visit https://cmhs.nmusd.us.

SATURDAY

Live Music at the Camp

Singer-songwriter Andrew Corradini will perform at noon at The Camp, 2937 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. Local musician, Jameson, will follow with a solo acoustic show.

Santa and Pet Photos

Newport Beach Plaza Retirement Community is holding its First Annual Santa Clause and Pet Photo Shoot benefiting the Newport Beach Animal Shelter from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Newport Beach Plaza, 1455 Superior Avenue, Newport Beach. Photos are a $20 donation and vendors will be selling jewelry, doggy bandanas, clothes, and other cat and dog items. Proceeds will go to the Newport Beach Animal Shelter.

Art Exhibit

The Randy Higbee Gallery, 102 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa, hosts an exhibit of small works of art by some of the finest plein air artists from around the country. A gala and artist reception is from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call (800) 506-7624.

Lemondrop Dance Club

Newport Beach-based Lemon Drop Club, which hosts singles parties in Orange County geared for adults around the age of 40 and up, will have its next singles party from 7 to midnight at the Wyndham Hotel, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa. A free Italian buffet will be served from 8 to 9:30 p.m. and a free dance lesson will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and parking is free. No membership is required. For more information, call (949) 378-6600 or visit https://www.lemondropclub.com.

Carwash Fundraiser

Carsmetics Expert Accident Repair, 2861 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, marks the grand opening of its 7,000-square-foot Costa Mesa shop with a fundraiser to benefit Estancia High School’s football program. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Carsmetics will hosts a free car wash featuring Eagles players and cheerleaders and donate $5 for each car washed to the football program. For more information, call (714) 429-1600.

SUNDAY

Christmas Walk

The 32nd annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Village in Corona del Mar, along Pacific Coast Highway. The event benefits the U.S. Marines Toys For Tots program and features live entertainment, food, a visit from Santa Claus and much more. For more information, call (949) 674-4050 or visit https://www.cdmchamber.com.

Pet Adoption Fair

The Irvine Animal Care Center is sponsoring “Home for the Holidays,” a pet adoption fair from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. More than 500 homeless animals will be available for adoption from private rescue organizations and shelters across Southern California. Admission is $1 and parking is free. For more information, call 949-724-7740 or visit irvineshelter.org.

TILL DEC. 9

Free Gift with Purchase

South Coast Plaza presents a special holiday gift with purchase program for customers. Guests who spend $850 or more in one day at South Coast Plaza boutiques and restaurants will receive a complimentary Tiffany & Co. crystal vase. Redeemable at designated South Coast Plaza concierge locations, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (800) 782-8888.

TILL DEC. 24

Believe Campaign

Macy’s stores at South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island, present their seasonal Believe campaign, where believers of all ages can drop off letters to Santa Claus and the store will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish Foundation for each letter received.