AROUND TOWN - Oct. 1, 1999

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BEST BET

The motors will be roaring, the dirt will be flying, and the fans will be

cheering when the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center holds speedway

nationals at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Grandstand Arena. Cost for adults

is $17 and $8 for children 6 to 12. Children 5 and younger are free.

Parking is in the main lot off Fair Drive. For more information, call

(949) 492-9933.

TODAY

Orange Coast College presents a two-and-a-half-hour fishing seminar from

6:30 to 9 p.m. at its Sailing Center in Newport Beach. The course is $28.

The Sailing Center is at 1801 W. Pacific Coast Highway. For more

information, call (949) 645-9412.

Robert Dane, fashion designer to the stars, will appear at Mi Place from

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The boutique is at 916 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. For

more information, call (949) 219-9919.

Newport Harbor High School will hold a Pasta Night in preparation for the

Harbor Heritage Run. Tickets for the dinner are from $4 to $8. The event

is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is at 600 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach. For

more information, call (949) 645-5806.

TODAY AND SATURDAY

Attention all Newport Harbor High School graduates from the class of

1949! A 50th high school reunion will be presented today and Saturday.

For more information, call (949) 548-2678.

SATURDAY

The Orange County Fair & Exposition Center will hold a baby expo from 9

a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Building 10. Cost is $7 for adults,

and children 12 and under are free. For more information, call (949)

443-3735.

A free program called “For Your Personal Safety” is being offered at noon

in the Newport Beach Central Library Friends meeting room, 1000 Avocado

Ave. Presented by Andrea Queery, the program will focus on what citizens

can and cannot do to ensure their personal safety. For more information,

call (949) 717-3801.

For auto race fans, the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center is holding

speedway nationals at 7:30 p.m. in the Grandstand Arena. Cost for adults

is $17 and $8 for children 6 to 12. Children 5 and younger are free.

Parking is in the main lot off Fair Drive. For more information, call

(949) 492-9933.

The Orange County Fair & Exposition Center is holding an Interscholastic

Equestrian League today and Sunday in the Equestrian Center through Gate

5 off Arlington Drive. For more information, call (949) 589-7444.

The Orange County Apple Computer Club holds its October meeting from 8

a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Chemistry Building of OCC at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The meeting is free to first-time visitors. For more

information, call (714) 770-1865.

SUNDAY

First United Methodist Church is holding a gala dinner and auction to

raise funds for its “Missions” outreach program. The event is at 6 p.m.

and costs $12.50 per person or $30 per family. The church is at 420 W.

19th. St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 548-7727.

TUESDAY

The Costa Mesa Senior Center begins a three-week astrology class today.

The course, which costs $24, runs from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays through

Nov. 9. The center is at 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (949) 645-2356.

WEDNESDAY

Community Assns. Institute presents a Community Leadership Training

Program from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 3131 S. Bristol, Costa Mesa.

The program is $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. For more information,

call (949) 380-7360.

Ethnographic writer Joy Parker will speak at the breakfast meeting of The

Inside Edge Foundation for Education from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. The event is

at 600-A Anton Blvd., #420, Costa Mesa. Tickets are $20 for first-time

guests, $35 for repeat guests. For more information, call (949) 460-4242.

Newport Harbor Republican Women will hold a general meeting at noon at

the Balboa Bay Club. Glenn Spencer, president of the Voice of Citizens

Together, will speak. The meeting is at the Balboa Bay Club, 1221 W.

Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-3086.

Speak Up Newport’s general meeting will address the proposed arts and

education center by the Newport Beach Central Library. The meeting is at

6 p.m. at the Riverboat Restaurant, 151 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.

Admission is free. For more information, call (949) 224-2266.

THURSDAY

The Ebell Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht

Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Newport Beach. The program will include the

Nifty Fifties. For more information, call (949) 721-9267.

The Upper Newport Bay Naturalists will host a 10-week series of classes

for docents beginning at 6:30 p.m. The classes will be held at the

Newport Dunes Resort at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. The cost is

$20. For more information, call (949) 640-6746.

A representative from the University of Southern California will visit

Orange Coast College from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to meet with students

interested in transferring. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For

more information, or to schedule an appointment with the representative,

call (714) 432-5894.

Shari Clemens, a feng shui expert, will give a seminar on using feng shui

in real estate practice, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 401 North

Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. The course is $45. For more information,

call (949) 675-3811.

FRIDAY

The 2nd annual Newport Beach Fire and Marine Department Appreciation

Beach Party takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. at Newport Dunes. The event

costs $25 per person. Newport Dunes is at 1131 Bay Bay Drive, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 729-4400.

OCT. 9

The Marine Program at OCC will host its second annual Cruisers’ Raft Up

from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Sailing Center, 1801 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. The event includes seminars, visits aboard cruising boats,

workshops and safety-at-sea demonstrations. Cost is $49. For more

information, call (949) 645-9412.

OCT. 12

The Jewish Women’s Business & Professional Group of the Jewish Federation

of Orange County will present Bonnie Milenthal. She will speak on

“Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling” at 6 p.m. at 250 E. Baker St., Costa

Mesa. The business and professional group is for women who want to

participate actively in the Jewish community. Cost for the dinner and

program for members of the group is $20 and $25 for nonmembers. For more

information, call (714) 755-5555, ext. 222.

OCT. 13

The Costa Mesa Library Foundation will present authors Ray Bradbury and

JoAnn Mapson for a book signing at 7:30 p.m. to benefit the foundation,

which was created to improve library services for the Costa Mesa

community. Bradbury and Mapson will be at the Costa Mesa Senior Center,

695 W. 19th St. Cost is $15 per person. To make reservations, call (949)

650-4846.

OCT. 14

The Newport Beach Central Library will present “Visual Philosophy: Where

Philosophy, Metaphysics & Mythology Meet” at 7 p.m. at 1000 Avocado Ave.

The free program, presented by Lydia Ringald, will delve into how art

viewers interact with the color and aura of energizing imagery. Other

topics will include ideas, concepts, color and light. For more

information, call (949) 717-3801.

OCT. 16 & 17

The Oasis Senior Center is holding a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona

del Mar. For more information, call (949) 644-3244.

OCT. 17

The Environmental Nature Center is hosting its annual Fall Faire and

Pumpkin Patch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. The

event will launch the Halloween season and is open to children and

parents who would like to play games, sample food and buy pumpkins. The

event also features a silent auction and an opportunity drawing. For more

information, call (949) 645-8489.

ONGOING

A women’s therapy support group meets to discuss relationship issues at

6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 1151 Dove St., #105, Newport Beach. For more

information, call Barbara at (949) 261-8003.

The Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library Used Book Store needs to

replenish its book stock. Patrons are urged to bring in unwanted books.

With the exception of law books or magazines, all donations -- hardcover

or paperback -- are welcome and are tax-deductible. Books may be left at

any of the three branch libraries -- Balboa, Mariners or Corona del Mar.

They could also be left in the special book closet next to the store,

1000 Avocado Ave. For more information, call (949 759-9667.

The Newport Beach Newcomers Club meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesdays of

each month at different homes. The group of about 100 women go on the

road, play golf, tennis, bridge and more. The group also holds several

evening parties. For more information, call (949) 854-4501.

St. Mark Health Ministries presents Love Without Honor support groups for

women coping with domestic violence at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays through

December. The groups will meet for two hours at St. Mark Presbyterian

Church, 2100 Mar Vista Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call

(949) 721-8079.

The Jewish Family Service of Orange County is sponsoring a discussion

group focusing on issues, concerns and responsibilities of adult children

caring for their elderly parents at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 250 E. Baker

St., Costa Mesa. The purpose of the group is to help children and other

concerned relatives to identify problems and issues and develop

appropriate solutions. Cost is $30. For more information, call (714)

445-4950.

Lasen’s Lead Club, originally founded in 1978 to help business people

develop quality leads and expand their businesses. For more information,

call (714) 842-1884.

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce is holding networking luncheon

meetings from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701

Golf Course Drive, Costa Mesa. Visitors are welcome. Cost is $12. For

more information, call (714) 885-9090.

The Lido Isle Toastmasters Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Oakwood

Apartments, 1700 16th St, in the clubhouse on the main level, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 515-9470.

New storytimes for children age 3 to 7 will be held at Newport libraries.

Pajama storytime, where children are invited to come in their pajamas and

bring a stuffed animal, will be offered at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the

Corona del Mar branch, 420 Marigold Ave. Pajama storytime will be offered

at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. Saturday

storytime will be offered at the Central Library at 10:30 a.m. starting

Sept. 11. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.

The John Henry Foundation will sponsor the Comfort Zone, a mental illness

support group to meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at the Lighthouse

Coastal Community Church, 301 Magnolia, Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (949) 548-7274.

Jewish Family Service of Orange County is sponsoring an ongoing Jewish

healing support group for people experiencing chronic illness. The

purpose is to provide participants with emotional and spiritual support

to manage illness and its consequences. The group meets at 7 p.m.

Thursdays at Jewish Family Service, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa.

Attendance is free, but preregistration is required. To register or for

more information, call (714) 445-4950.

Chain Reaction is offering fitness classes at 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3928 Campus Drive, Newport Beach. The first

class is free and any class after that will cost $10 or $80 for 10 classes. Participants should bring a towel. For more information, call

(949) 588-2427.

The public is invited to view “Abstracts of Nature,” an exhibit of

photography by Dave Vornberer, on display at the Newport Beach Central

Library foyer to Thursday. The Newport Beach Central Library is at 1000

Avocado Ave. For more information, call (949) 717-3801.

Scrabble Club No. 350 meets from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Borders Books

& Music on 19th St. and Newport Beach Boulevard, Costa Mesa. Cost is $3.

New players are welcome. For more information, call (949) 759-4871.

The Coin and Stamp Club meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays at the OASIS

Senior Center New members who are interested in trading, buying and

selling stamps and coins are being sought to join these informal

meetings. There are no fees required. For more information, call (949)

644-3244.

Jewish Family Service offers ongoing bereavement support groups for

adults at all stages of loss. The groups share experiences, hear how

others deal with grief, receive support and learn ways to cope with

sadness and loss. One group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Beth Jacob in

Irvine. The second group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Temple Judea in

Laguna Hills. The third group meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Ezra

Center in Anaheim. There is no fee for these groups, but preregistration

is required. For more information, call (714) 445-4950.

Newcomers to the Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Balboa Island and the

Newport Coast area are invited to meet others who are also new to the

area at the Newport Beach Newcomers’ Club. This group of women meets once

a month Wednesdays at different homes and locations. For more

information, please call (949) 644-0302.

Jewish Family Service of Orange County provides a support and discussion

group to assist participants in their recovery from childhood or teenage

sexual abuse. The group meets from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 250 E.

Baker St., Costa Mesa. Preregistration is required. For more information,

call (714) 445-4950.

A Dealing with Divorce Support Group is offered by Jewish Family Service

of Orange County. The group is led by an experienced counselor and meets

at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the Jewish Federation Campus, 250 E. Baker St.

Suite G, Costa Mesa. For more information, including dates and fees, call

Heather Watson at (714) 445-4950.

An interfaith couples support group is offered by Jewish Family Service

of Orange County. The group addresses issues faced by couples where one

partner is Jewish and the other is not, including raising children,

observing holidays, displaying symbols in the home as well as

relationships with extended families. The group meets for three weekly

sessions Wednesday evenings at Jewish Family Service, 250 E. Baker St.,

Suite G, Costa Mesa. For more information, including dates and fees, call

(714) 445-4950.

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce Networkers Business Leads luncheon

takes place at 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701

Golf Course Road, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 885-9090.

Body conditioning classes for mature adults are offered at 7:30 a.m. and

4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Chain Reaction, 3928 Campus Drive,

Newport Beach. The first class is free with a cost of $10 per class or

$80 for 10 classes from then on. Bring a towel and water. Light hand

weights are recommended. For more information, call (949) 588-2427.

The Walking Club of Newport Beach meets at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Hospital

Road and Superior Avenue. Lose the weight and have fun. For more

information, call (949) 650-1332.

The Sea Explorer ship Del Mar 711 of Orange County offers a program for

young men 14 to 18 interested in learning about sailing, seamanship,

piloting, navigation and cruising. Meetings are held from 6 to 9 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Sea Explorer Sea Base, 1931 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 642-6301 or (949) 551-8591.

The OASIS Senior Center offers ongoing assistance, counseling and

referral services for seniors. For appointments or more information, call

(949) 644-3244.

The Costa Mesa Senior Citizen Square and Round Dance Club seeks

experienced dancers to join its group from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at the

Costa Mesa Senior Center, 19th and Pomona streets, Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (714) 545-5669.

A free support group for cancer patients meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and a

support group for people suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome meets

from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at the Institute for Holistic Treatment and

Research, 4019 Westerly Place, Suite 100, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 251-8700.

Arthritis Foundation instructor Hillary Stone leads an exercise class at

11 a.m. Thursdays at the Jewish Senior Center, 250 E. Baker St., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 513-5641.

Nightly meetings are offered in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach for anyone

who wants to overcome nicotine addiction. For a schedule or more

information, call (714) 774-9106 or (800) 642-0666.

The Newport Sports Collection Foundation, a nonprofit organization,

operates a free museum at 620 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The

museum, which has one of the world’s largest collections of sports

memorabilia, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. For more

information, call (949) 721-9333.

The Hoag Cancer Center sponsors a free tai chi class for intermediate to

advanced levels from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays for people with cancer

and their families. A beginner session meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Fridays. The classes are designed to reduce stress, increase longevity

and promote a sense of well-being with basic, easy-to-learn, nonstrenuous

movements to aid in balance and concentration. The class is free and

taught by Victor Armand. No registration is required. The Hoag Cancer

Center is at 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For more information,

call (949) 722-6237.

The OASIS Senior Center offers a daily telephone contact program for

seniors who have a limited local support system. For more information,

call (949) 644-3244.

The Costa Mesa Communicators Toastmasters Club meets from noon to 1 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Orange County Department of Education, 200 Kalmus

Drive, Costa Mesa. Meetings are open to anyone who wants to improve his

or her public speaking skills. For more information, call (714) 444-5030.

The Newport Beach Distinguished Toastmasters Club 1300 meets from 7 to 9

p.m. Tuesdays in Sgt. Pepperoni’s meeting room, 2300 Bristol St., Newport

Beach. For reservations or more information, call (949) 646-1274.

Mesa Messengers Toastmasters Club 691 in Costa Mesa meets at 7 p.m.

Tuesdays at Mesa Verde United Methodist Church, 1701 W. Baker St., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 540-4446.

Blue Flame Toastmasters Club 2717 meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at the

Village Farmer, South Coast Plaza Village, 1651 Sunflower Ave., Costa

Mesa. The meeting is free for first-time visitors. For more information,

call (949) 855-4308.

Toastmasters Club 231 meets at 7 a.m. Mondays at the Irvine Co., 550-C

Newport Center, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 733-2209.

Harborlites Toastmasters Club 1927 meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at the

Riverboat Cafe, 151 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (714) 965-3648.

Lido Isle Toastmasters meets Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Glendale

Federal Bank Community Room, 100 Newport Center Drive, Fashion Island,

Newport Beach. For more information, call (714) 964-5314.

The OASIS Senior Center offers a Care-A-Van transport to take members to

appointments and grocery shopping. The shuttle takes members to the

center. For appointments, call (949) 644-3244.

Tutoring is available for people interested in reading English but could

use the help. Hourly rates and times negotiable. For more information,

call (949) 851-1739.

The OASIS Senior Center offers visual-aid screenings with a Braille

Institute representative by appointment. For more information, call (949)

644-3244.

Essential Weight Management offers interactive and proactive weight loss

groups. Learn behavior modification and other techniques to control your

weight. Cost is $20. Groups meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and

Thursdays at 369 San Miguel Drive, Suite 350, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 718-9848.

The Hope Institute, a center for recovery and family education, offers a

women’s support group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at 2900 Bristol St.,

C-206, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-0020.

The OASIS Senior Center has a walking group called Walkers Not Rockers

that meets once a week to enjoy scenic walks in and around the Newport

Beach area. For more information, call (949) 644-3244.

Women Helping Women offers a free peer support group for women in

transition from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous meets from 6:45 to

7:45 a.m. Monday through Friday in Room 3 at the OASIS Senior Center, 800

Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For more information, call (949)

644-3244. Wednesdays at 425 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa. Topics include

self-esteem, exploration of feelings, communication, trauma recovery and

personal support. For more information, call (949) 631-2333.

The Hoag Cancer Center offers a free yoga class from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

Tuesday at 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For more information,

call (949) 722-6237.

Body Design and United Studios of Self-Defense offers kickboxing classes

from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 1000 W. Coast

Highway, Suite C, Newport Beach. The cost is $8 per class. For more

information, call (949) 722-0526.

The Alzheimer’s Assn. and Grief Support Group of Newport Villa West/Villa

Rosa cosponsors a free support group meeting for caregivers at 7 p.m. the

fourth Thursday of each month through October at Newport Villa West

Assisted Living, 393 Hospital Road, Newport Beach. For more information,

call (949) 631-3555.

The Alzheimer’s Assn. and Mesa Terrace, a residential community for

people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, offers a free

support group for caregivers at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month

at Mesa Terrace, 350 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 283-1111.

Rebecca Lewis leads an animal bereavement group that specializes in the

needs of people who have sick or dying animals. It meets at 3 p.m.

Tuesdays at 3101 W. Coast Highway, Suite 311, Newport Beach. The cost is

a donation to an animal charity of the attendee’s choice. For

reservations, call (949) 721-5750.

Another Passage, a transitional support group for people experiencing

changes in their lives, meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 3 at

the OASIS Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For more

information, call (949) 644-3244.

The OASIS Senior Center conducts blood pressure screening from 9 to 11

a.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month in Room 3 at 800

Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. Screening is also available from 12:30

to 1:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at Mariners Library,

Dover Street at Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call

(949) 644-3244.

The Newport Beach Psychological Assn. offers a body image and moderate

eating support group at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 3101 W. Coast Highway, No.

311, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 721-5750.

A support group for those with brain tumors meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the

first and third Thursday of each month at the Hoag Cancer Center, 4000 W.

Coast Highway, Newport Beach. The meetings are free. For more

information, call (949) 722-6237.

A breast cancer support group meets from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the

Hoag Cancer Center, 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. The meetings

are free. For more information, call (949) 722-6237.

Free professional consultation for makeup, wigs, etc., is available for

cancer patients by appointment only from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at

the Hoag Cancer Center, 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 722-6237.

The OASIS Senior Center offers a Braille class to help with sight loss

from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays in Room 4 at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona

del Mar. For more information, call (949) 644-3244.

A free cancer support group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday

of each month at the Hoag Cancer Center, 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 722-6237.

The Jewish Senior Center offers card games from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every

third Tuesday. A kosher lunch is offered at noon for $3 per person. For

more information, call (714) 513-5641.

The OASIS Senior Center offers caregiver support counseling for people

caring for a loved one. For appointments or more information, call (949)

644-3244.

The Hoag Cancer Center offers support for people facing or undergoing

bone marrow transplants or stem-cell rescues. For more information, call

(949) 574-6872.

Chess lovers of all ages are invited to join the Jewish Senior Center’s

chess club from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa.

For more information, call (714) 513-5641.

The Newport Beach Psychological Assn. offers a coed support group at 7

p.m. Thursdays at 3101 W. Coast Highway, Suite 311, Newport Beach. The

support group requires free preassessment for those who want to join. For

more information, call (949) 722-4588.

The Healing Connection offers a coed relationship group at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays at 4425 Jamboree Road, Suite 180-A, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 261-8003.

Natural foods cooking classes are offered at New Leaf Natural Cuisine.

Classes are $35 each. For more information, call (714) 444-1005.

The Consumer Business Network meets at 7 a.m. Fridays in the mezzanine at

Newport Gateway, 19800 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. For reservations,

call (714) 550-4785.

A free lecture about divorce mediation, an alternative to the traditional

two-attorney divorce, is offered the third Thursday of each month with

attorney Alicia D. Taylor and psychologist Lee H. Solow. Space is limited

and reservations are required. For more information, call (949) 955-2575.

Revise your lifetime documents regarding durable power of attorney

through the OASIS Senior Center for $1 each. For appointments, call (949)

644-3244.

The National Dyslexia Research Foundation sponsors weekly adult attention

deficit disorder support groups at its office, 833 Dover Drive, Suite 27,

Newport Beach. Cost is $5 per session. For the time and day, call (949)

642-7303.

The OASIS Senior Center offers preventive health care services for

seniors on the fourth Wednesday of each month in Room HS-3 at 800

Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For appointments, call (949) 644-3244.

Facing Forward, a support group for family members of recently deceased

cancer patients, meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Mondays at the Hoag Cancer Center, 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.

Admission is free. For more information, call (949) 722-6237.

The Costa Mesa Fire Department’s Fire Explorers Post 400 meets at 6 p.m.

Tuesdays at various fire stations. Membership is open to anyone between

16 and 21 years old. For more information, call (714) 754-5141 or (714)

754-5106.

Maxine Cohen, a marriage and family therapist, sponsors an anonymous help

line for individuals with relationship problems. She is available for

free consultation from noon to 1 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays by calling

(949) 759-0357.

Seniors and low-income families in the Costa Mesa-Newport Beach area can

obtain free USDA surplus food from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second Friday of

each month in the rear parking lot at Church of Christ, 740 W. Wilson

St., Costa Mesa. Picture identification is required. For more

information, call (949) 650-8236.

The Thursday Morning Club presents an entertainment luncheon the second

Thursday of each month at Balboa Bay Club, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. Other activities include golf and bridge. For a free newsletter or

more information, call (714) 546-2244.

A free support group for women with gynecologic cancer meets from 9:30 to

11 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Hoag Cancer

Center, 4000 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. For more information, call

(949) 722-6237.

Mesa Emergency Service Amateur Communication offers the opportunity for

ham radio operators to participate in Costa Mesa’s Radio Amateur Civil

Emergency Service organization. Weekly nets are held at 7:20 p.m. on

147.060 MHz. Monthly meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth

Wednesday of each month at the Costa Mesa Police Department. For more

information, call (714) 754-7045.

Support is available for those who will undergo or are undergoing

bone-marrow transplants or stem-cell rescues -- and for their families --

at the Hoag Cancer Center. For more information, call (949) 574-6872.

The OASIS Senior Center offers a counselor to assist with questions about

Medicare, HMOs, and supplemental and long-term care insurance by

appointment. For appointments, call (949) 644-3244.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous for female victims of sexual abuse and

rape, their friends and relatives meets from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at

760 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. There is no fee. For more information, call

Iris at (949) 859-3918.

The Jaycees, affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce, are professionals

between 21 and 39 who get together for community service, business

networking and socializing. Meetings are held the second and fourth

Thursday of each month. For more information, call (949) 451-2178.

Group and private tai chi classes for women will be held at Hsing Chen

School, 151 Kalmus Drive, M-7B, Costa Mesa. Admission, date and time to

be announced. For more information, call (714) 437-1274.

The Cerebral Palsy Foundation will start a new chapter in the area. The

foundation will offer financial and emotional support and other free

services to families who have children affected by cerebral palsy. For

more information, call (800) 967-3341.

The OASIS Senior Center has a comprehensive medical library that can be

used to research any medical question. For more information, call (949)

644-3244.

Michael Harms, a Corona del Mar attorney and certified public accountant,

will present a free one-hour consultation on living trusts at your home

or his office, 2660 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. For more

information, call (949) 644-5801.

A continuous e-mail discussion and support group for victims of the

infectious brain disorder Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is available at o7

members.aol.com/larmstr853/cjdvoice/cjdvoice.htmf7 .

The Kiwanis Club of Newport Beach-Corona del Mar meets at noon Thursdays

at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar.

For more information, call (949) 852-1148.

The OASIS Senior Center offers a half hour of free legal consultation by

appointment. Appointments can be made at (949) 644-3244.

Monthly workshops for people with cancer and their relatives are offered

from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Hoag Cancer

Center in Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 760-5542.

A support group for young lupus patients meets from 1:30 to 3 p.m. the

second and fourth Wednesday of each month in Newport Beach. For details,

call (714) 536-1734.

A workshop for people with lymphedema meets from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. the

first Tuesday of each month in the auditorium at Hoag Cancer Center in

Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 760-5542.

The OASIS Senior Center offers a meal program for members. Lunch is

served daily from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the multipurpose room at

800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. Home-delivered meals are available

for homebound seniors. Reservations are required. Meals are sponsored by

SCSS Inc. For more information, call (949) 644-3244.

Expanded Awareness Seminars presents a weekly meditation session at 8

p.m. Wednesdays at the Hub of Newport Mesa, 230 E. 17th St., Suite 218.

Suggested donation is $10. For more information, call (949) 646-1128.

The Newport Beach Psychological Assn. presents a men’s support group at 4

p.m. Fridays. The fee is $25 per session. For more information, call

(949) 722-4588.

The Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Orange County provides education and

emotional support for families with loved ones who are mentally ill. A

free support group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every other Saturday at

Orange County Mental Health Clinic, 3115 Red Hill Ave., Costa Mesa. For

more information, call (714) 850-8463.

The OASIS Senior Center offers rental of medical equipment, from

wheelchairs to walkers and more by calling (949) 644-3244.

Jewish Family Service of Orange County is sponsoring a Jewish healing

support group for people experiencing chronic illness. The purpose of the

group is to provide participants with emotional and spiritual support to

manage illness and its consequences. The group meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays

at Jewish Family Service, 250 East Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. The

support group is free, but preregistration is required. For more

information, call (714) 445-4950.

Classes for mature adults in the Harris Method of Body Conditioning are

offered at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Chain Reaction, 3928

Campus Drive, Newport Beach. Admission to the first class is free and

will cost $10 per class or $80 for 10 classes thereafter. For more

information, call (949) 588-2427.

The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers preventive health care services for

seniors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every

other Tuesday at 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For an appointment, call

(949) 645-2356.

STEP-TEEN, a seven-week workshop for parents of teenagers, is available

for Orange County parents. Learn to encourage teens, resolve conflicts,

increase communication and enhance relationships. The workshop will be

conducted by a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information, call

(949) 225-8189.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church offers a support group for families with

loved ones who are mentally ill. The group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Sundays in the church’s Dierenfield Hall C, 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport

Beach. The confidential group is open to the community. For more

information, call (949) 631-2880.

Prospects Networking Group meets from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at

Mimi’s Cafe, 1835 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Breakfast is $6. For more

information, call Angie Stafford at (949) 474-2225 or Tina Firman at

(949) 551-3156.

Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Mimi’s Cafe, 1835

Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 646-1252.

The Costa Mesa Senior Center conducts blood pressure screenings from 9 to

11 a.m. Tuesdays upstairs in the conference room, 695 W. 19th St., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (949) 645-2356.

Zen Center of Orange County offers meditation instruction from 5 to 7

p.m. every first and third Sunday of the month at the Zen Center, 120 E.

18th St., Costa Mesa. Suggested donation is $10. For more information,

call (949) 722-7818.

The Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission meets at 7

p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the City Council chambers, 3300

Newport Blvd., Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 644-3151.

The Center for Expressive Therapy offers free introductory seminars from

7 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month; mother-daughter concerns the

second Tuesday of each month; and creating healthy relationships the

third Tuesday of each month, at 2900 Bristol St., Building D-103, Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-7456.

The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers counseling, assistance and referral

services for seniors, 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (949) 645-2356.

Nicotine Anonymous fellowship wants to help men and women who smoke to

quit and remain smoke-free. For more information on local evening

meetings, call (949) 650-2713.

The Costa Mesa Historical Society holds a free open house from 11 a.m. to

3 p.m. Thursdays at 1870 Anaheim Ave., Costa Mesa. The event features

memorabilia from the city of Costa Mesa and the Santa Ana Army Air Base.

For more information, call (949) 631-5918.

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at St. John’s

Episcopal Church, 183 E. Bay St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call

(714) 953-0900.

The OASIS Senior Center offers a Parkinson’s disease support group from 7

to 9 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at 800 Marguerite Ave.,

Corona del Mar. For more information, call (949) 644-3244.

The Center for Expressive Therapy offers a parenting/teen group held

simultaneously at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The facilitator will coach and

teach members to change behaviors causing conflict, 2900 Bristol St.,

Building D-103, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-7546.

The Yoga Place offers a prenatal and postnatal yoga class from 3 to 4:30

p.m. Thursdays. New classes begin on the first of the month. For more

information, call (949) 642-7400.

The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers transportation services for

medical-related appointments. Call at least one week in advance. All

other transportation needs, such as grocery shopping and library visits,

may be reserved to and from the center the same day service is needed

between 8 and 8:30 a.m. For all transportation needs, call (949)

645-2356.

The Hoag Cancer Center offers “Man to Man,” a free prostate cancer

discussion group, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month

at the center auditorium, 1 Hoag Drive, Building 41, Newport Beach. For

reservations or more information, call (949) 722-6237.

The Center for Expressive Therapy offers a women’s group at 6 p.m.

Thursdays that explores issues related to one’s purpose in life and

provides exercises to change beliefs and behaviors that are

counterproductive to life and relationships, 2900 Bristol St., Building

D-103, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 432-7456.

The Pacific Business Xchange has weekly breakfast meetings at 7 a.m.

Tuesdays at the Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. There

is no charge for the initial meeting. For more information, call (949)

640-0588.

The Newport Beach Psychological Assn. presents a coed relationship group

called “Insight Equals Power” at 7 p.m. Thursdays. The fee is $25 per

week. For more information, call (949) 722-4588.

The Costa Mesa Senior Center offers a Widows/Widowers Support Group from

1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (949) 645-2356.

The Hoag Cancer Center offers a free relaxation and imagery workshop from

10 to 11:30 a.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 Hoag Drive,

Building 41, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 760-5542.