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Mesa, CA 92627; by e-mail to [email protected]; by fax to (949)

646-4170; or by calling (949) 574-4298. Include the time, date and

location of the event, as well as a contact phone number.

TODAY

The 18th annual Great Chefs of Orange County event will be from 1

to 4 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort. Tickets cost $150 for the

VIP reception and main event, and $150 for the main event only.

Information: (310) 641-8152, https://www.kidney socal.org.

The UCI Arboretum will present “A Rainbow of Orchids” during its

annual Fall Orchid Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UC Irvine

Arboretum. The cost $2. Information: (949) 824-5833.

A home remodeling and decorating show will be held from 10 a.m. to

6 p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds, in buildings No. 10 and No.

12 and along the Parade of Products. The cost is $3 to $5.75.

Information: (818) 557-2950.

Kim Phuc from the famous “The Girl in the Picture,” taken in South

Vietnam in 1972 while she ran naked from her burning village, will

speak at 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, 1000 Bison

Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 760-5444,

https://www.libertybaptistchurch. org.

MONDAY

Dr. Daniel Ng will discuss “The Surgical Treatment of Rectal

Cancers” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hoag Cancer Center Radiation Oncology

Library. Registration is required. Information: (949) 760-5542.

Orange County Sierra Singles will have a newcomer and member

information meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Community Center,

1845 Park Ave. Learn about the Sierra Club and the many activities

that are available. Information: (714) 505-2404.

TUESDAY

Hoag Hospital chef Richard Reilly will present “Heart-healthy

Cooking: Holiday Cuisine” Reilly will demonstrate how to make healthy

holiday favorites without fat and salt. The cost is free.

Reservations: (800) 514-HOAG.

The Costa Mesa Senior Center will present a health fair from 8

a.m. to 1 p.m. at 645 W. 19th St. There will be flu shots, health

education, resources, health services and health screenings.

Information: (949) 645-2356.

WEDNESDAY

Fairview Development Center will hold its 12th annual Ho Ho

Ho-liday Boutique from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Fairview

auditorium, 2501 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. There will be homemade

crafts, jewelry, florals, and special holiday decor and gift items.

Information: (714) 957-5188.

Orange County for Dean will host a Meet-up in support of

presidential hopeful Howard Dean at 7 p.m. at Karl Strauss Brewery,

901A South Coast Drive. Information: https://www.ocfordean.org.

THURSDAY

Angelitos de Oro will be selling its Angelitos Card through the 10

at South Coast Plaza. The card allows buyers to save 20 percent at

over 100 South Coast Plaza stores. The card cost is $50. Cards can be

purchased with the concierge at South Coast Plaza or online.

Information (949) 642-9883, https://www.bigbrooc. org/fundraisers.html

or https:// www.angelitosdeoro.org.

FRIDAY

A woodworking show will be from noon to 7 p.m. at the Orange

County Fairgrounds, in buildings No. 10 and No. 12 and along the Parade of Products. The cost is $9 for adults. Information: (310)

477-8521.

The Volunteer Assn. of Sherman Library and Gardens will have its

annual Holiday Open House from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gift shop,

which is at 2647 E. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 673-2261.

The Friends of The Newport Beach Library will have a preview

used-book sale for members only from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Friends

Meeting Room at the Newport Beach Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 759-9667.

SATURDAY

De Anza Bayside Village will have its annual boutique from 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. at the South Clubhouse, 300 E. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. The cost is $10 for a 6-foot table to display crafts for sale.

The deadline to register to sell is in October. Information: (949)

673-4084.

The Friends of The Newport Beach Library will have a used book

sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at the Newport

Beach Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949)

759-9667.

The Costa Mesa Historical Society will conduct a docent training

class to train tour guides for the Diego Sepulveda Adobe in Estancia

Park from 1 to 4 p.m. Information: (949) 631-5918.

A woodworking show will be given from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the

Orange County Fairgrounds, in buildings No. 10 and No. 12 and along

the Parade of Products. The cost is $9 for adults. Information: (310)

477-8521.

Walking Nature Tour of Upper Newport Back Bay from 9 to 10:15 a.m.

at the Upper Newport Back bay at the corner of East Bluff Drive and

Back Bay Road. Information: (949) 786-8878.

NOV. 9

A woodworking show will be given from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the

Orange County Fairgrounds, in buildings No. 10 and No. 12 and along

the Parade of Products. The cost is $9 for adults. Information: (310)

477-8521.

NOV. 10

The fifth annual Tee Off for Technology will be held to benefit

Newport Harbor High at 11 a.m. at the Santa Ana Country Club.

Information: (949)794-3832.

NOV. 12

The Fairview Park Friends’ fund-raising committee will host their

quarterly public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at Color Me Mine at

Triangle Square, 1875 Newport Blvd. Information: (714) 754-5698,

https://www.cmfairview park.org.

The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation’s Manuscripts Book

Discussion Group will meet to discuss “Atonement” by Ian McEwan at

9:15 a.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library. Information: (949)

717-3890.

NOV. 14

The Costa Mesa Senior Center will present a benefit performance of

“Late Nite Catechism,” an interactive comedy by Vicki Quade and

Maripat Donovan, at 8 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange

Coast College. Tickets are $35 or $75 for preferred seating.

Information: (949) 645-5080.

The Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Three-Day Walk will begin today at

the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center in Costa Mesa. The walk

will end in Los Angeles at the Home Depot Center Athletic Facility.

Information: (800) 825-1000.

NOV. 15

The Costa Mesa Senior Center will present a benefit performance of

“Late Nite Catechism,” an interactive comedy by Vicki Quade and

Maripat Donovan at 8 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange

Coast College. Tickets are $35 or $75 for preferred seating.

Information: (949) 645-5080.

The Costa Mesa Historical Society will conduct a docent training

class to train tour guides for the Diego Sepulveda Adobe in Estancia

Park from 1 to 4 p.m. Information: (949) 631-5918.

Back Bay Fitness will hold its first Olympic Charity event from 8

a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2675 Irvine Ave., Suite A, Costa Mesa. Information:

(949) 631-5587, https://www.backbayfitness.com.

NOV. 16

Parent Help USA, a nonprofit child abuse prevention center, will

have a benefit and classical guitar concert by Wertin from 4 to 7

p.m. at Carmelo’s Ristorante Italiano, 3520 E. Coast Highway, Corona

del Mar. There will be dinner, prizes and auction. Information: (949)

650-3461.

NOV. 17

The Founders Guild of Casa Teresa will have its annual holiday

luncheon at 11 a.m. at the Ritz, 880 Newport Center Drive, Newport

Beach. The cost will be $50 per person. Send checks payable to Casa

Teresa to Marguerite DiStanislao, 1430 Lincoln Lane, Newport Beach,

CA 92660. Information: (949) 548-2515.

Linda Biehl, co-founder of the Amy Biehl Foundation, who will

speak about her foundation’s work to support a democratic and

peaceful South Africa at 7 p.m. at the Argyros Family Lecture Hall at

Sage Hill School. Tickets will cost $10 per person or $15 for a

family of three or more. Information: (949) 21-1395.

NOV. 18

Cardiac surgeon Aidan Rane will discuss heart valve repair versus

replacement at 6 p.m. at the Hoag Hospital Conference Center. There

is no cost to attend. Reservations: (800) 514-4624.

NOV. 24

The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp USA will have a fund-raiser

from 4 to 9:30 p.m. for dine in and from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. for

take out, Nov. 24 at the Newport Rib Company, 2196 Harbor Blvd.,

Costa Mesa. The Newport Rib Company will donate 20% of your bill to

Childhelp USA. Reservations: Nancy Whitlock, (949) 548-4228.

NOV. 28

There will be a day-after- Thanksgiving sale at the Orange County

Market Place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds.

Admission will be free. There will be artisans’ and crafters’ corner,

photos with Santa Claus and seasonal entertainment.

DEC. 1

South Coast Plaza will have its 21st annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony

at 6 p.m. at Town Center Park, adjacent to the Westin South Coast

Plaza.

DEC. 4

The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp USA will have a holiday

boutique and luncheon at 10 a.m. in the Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree

Boulevard, Irvine. For reservations contact Nancy Whitlock at (949)

548-4228.

DEC. 6

The Costa Mesa Men’s Club will sponsor the Fairview Developmental

Tournament benefiting Fairview Developmental Center today and Dec. 7

at the Costa Mesa Golf & Country Club. Entrance fee will be $70 today

and $135 for both days. Information: (949) 645-2886, (949) 903-9090.

DEC. 7

The Orange County Market Place will hold its fourth annual Holiday

Car Show and Pedal Car Invitational at the Orange County Fairgrounds.

There will be Classic cars, motorcycles and trucks decorated for the

holidays. There will also be pedal cars and children’s pedal car

races. There will also be holiday entertainment and outdoor shopping.

The Costa Mesa Men’s Club will sponsor the Fairview Developmental

Tournament benefiting Fairview Developmental Center at the Costa Mesa

Golf & Country Club. Entrance fee will be $75. Information: (949)

645-2886, (949) 903-9090.