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TODAY
The Orange County Colony of Mayflower Descendants will have its
annual Compact Day Luncheon at 10:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn 3131
South Bristol, Costa Mesa. Anyone who is descended from one of the 26
known heads of families can join. Information: (949) 548-6871,
https://www.ocmayflower.org.
As part of Spa Gregorie’s customer appreciation month, it will
have a customer comp day in which two clients will get their services
for free at 200 Newport Center Drive. Information and reservations:
(949) 644-6672.
SUNDAY
The Orange County Chapter of the Swedish Women’s Educational Assn.
will have its annual Swedish Christmas event, which promotes Swedish
traditions at 11 a.m. in the Costa Mesa Neighborhood community
center, 1845 Park Ave. The cost will be $2 for children younger than
15 and $5 for adults and older teenagers. Information: (949)
786-2734, https://www.chapters-swea.org/ orangecounty.
As part of Spa Gregorie’s customer appreciation month, it will
have a Teens and Tweens Day at 200 Newport Center Drive. There will
be free skin care clinics and do-it-yourself foot treatments, masques
and hair masques, each for $5. Information and reservations: (949)
644-6672.
MONDAY
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. The 90-foot white fir will be adorned by 15,000 lights. The
ceremony will feature the All American Boys Chorus and an appearance
by honorary emcee, Jennifer York from KTLA-TV.
A meeting in support of Democratic presidential candidate Wesley
K. Clark will be held at 7 p.m. at the Harp Inn, 130 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Volunteers will share information and Clark’s positions
on key issues. Information: [email protected],
https://www.meetup.com.
TUESDAY
A town hall meeting on homeland security will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
at Vanguard University’s Smith Hall Room 101, 55 Fair Drive.
Assemblyman Ken Maddox, Costa Mesa Councilmen Alan Mansoor and
Michael Scheafer, California National Guard Maj. Gen. Paul D. Monroe
Jr., Costa Fire Chief James M. Ellis and representatives from the
Orange County Sheriff’s Department, California Office of Emergency
Services and the FBI will be on hand.
WEDNESDAY
The Anti-SAT movement will hold a meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. in the
ASB room at Corona del Mar High School. There will be guest speakers,
an open forum for comments and questions, and an outline for
implementing educational reform. Students, parents, and teachers are
welcome to attend. Information: Amanda Rubenstein, (949) 719-1756.
THURSDAY
The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp USA will have a holiday
boutique and luncheon at 10 a.m. in the Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree
Blvd., Irvine. For reservations contact Nancy Whitlock at (949)
548-4228.
The Chuck Jones Gallery in the Atrium Court of Fashion Island
will present an exhibition of art of the animated film “Dr. Seuss’
How the Grinch Stole Christmas” with voice actress June Foray and
animation producer and director Phil Roman. The exhibition will be
from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The gallery is at 401 Newport Center Drive.
Information: (949) 759-0758, https://www.chuckjones.com.
The Orange County Coalition for Youth will host “Let Your Voice
Be Heard” from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood
Community Center, 1845 Park, Costa Mesa. The event is to let youth
voice their concerns, talk about issues and to influence policy
decisions. Information: [email protected].
As part of Spa Gregorie’s customer appreciation month, it will
have a representative from B. Kamins on hand to perform mini-facials
and skin analysis from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The mini-facials cost $50
with a $20 coupon toward B. Kamins products purchase on the same day.
Information and reservations: (949) 644-6672.
Harbor Day School’s Student Enrichment and Parent Education
Committee will present parenting expert William Sears from 6:30 to
9:30 p.m. at Harbor Day School. Sears will lecture on 10 tips for
successful parenting and on improving a child’s IQ through nutrition.
Information and reservations: (949) 645-8004.
FRIDAY
Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill will have a grand opening
benefiting a small La Hacienda de la Inmaculada in Tijuana through
Newport Coast Cares from 5 to 9 p.m. at 21119 Newport Coast Drive,
Newport Coast Shopping Center. (949)433-7879.
DEC. 6
The Costa Mesa Men’s Club will sponsor the Fairview Developmental
Tournament benefiting Fairview Developmental Center at the Costa Mesa
Golf & Country Club. The entrance fee will be $70 today and $135 for
both days. Information: (949) 645-2886, 0(949) 903-9090
Waldorf School will present its Winter Festival from 3 to 6 p.m.
at 2350 Canyon Drive. There will be seasonal craft making, music,
theater and international food. There will be a nominal charge at the
gate. Information: (949) 574-7734.
The Angeletas Prayer Breakfast will be after the 8:30 a.m. mass at
Our Lady Queen of Angeles, 2046 Mar Vista Drive. The prayer breakfast
will feature guest speaker Madeline Tucci Tannehill, founder of
“Gary’s Place for Kids. There will be a poinsettia plant sale after
the breakfast. The breakfast is sponsored by the Casa Teresa Founders
Guild. The cost is a $15 donation. Information: (949) 640-0886.
The Cat Fanciers Assn. will have a championship and household pet
cat show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Fair &
Exposition Center. The event will feature up to 225 of the world’s
finest pedigreed cats will be there along with rescue cats and
kittens looking for a home. Information: (858) 455-9390.
National University’s Center for Cultural and Ethnic Studies will
present “The Allure and Significance of Body Art from 10:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at National University, 3390 Harbor Blvd. Information:
(714) 429-5408, [email protected].
Piecemakers’ annual Christmas Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be over 175 booths of top artists with unique handcrafted
items including live music, food and entertainment. Information:
(714) 641-3112, https://www.piecemakers.com.
DEC. 7
The Cat Fanciers Assn. will have a championship and household pet
cat show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Fair & Exposition
Center. The event will feature up to 225 of the world’s finest
pedigreed cats will be there along with rescue cats and kittens
looking for a home. Information: (858) 455-9390.
Piecemakers’ annual Christmas Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 6 and 7. There will be over 175 booths of top artists with
unique handcrafted items including live music, food and
entertainment. Information: (714) 641-3112,
https://www.piecemakers.com.
The Costa Mesa Men’s Club will sponsor the Fairview Developmental
Tournament benefiting Fairview Developmental Center at the Costa Mesa
Golf & Country Club. The entrance fee will be $75. Information: (949)
645-2886,(949) 903-9090
The seventh annual Balboa Island Walking Holiday Home Tour will
be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Balboa Island. Tickets cost $20.
Information: (949) 673-4280.
The city of Newport Beach’s 14th annual Winter Wonderland will
take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grant Howland Park, 5th Avenue
and Iris Avenue. There will be more than 30 tons of snow dumped onto
the grounds for the enjoyment of the community. There will be
activities such as winter carnival games along with Santa.
Information: (949) 644-3151.
DEC. 10
Body Design will offer a free seminar and demonstration on the
latest technology on cellulite treatments from 7 to 8 p.m. at 100
Newport Center Drive. The event is presented by Mary Dellene, a
massage therapist. Information and registration: (949) 722-3555,
Hoag Hospital will have an evening lung cancer support group
discussion about “Coping with the Holidays” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
the Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A. Information (949)
760-5542.
DEC. 11
The Campus Colleagues of Orange Coast College will hold a
luncheon to raise funds for the OCC Disabled Students Center from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. at OCC. There will be entertainment provided by Tyler
Hoff and Kiro Kiro, who will be playing with the Harry and Grace
Steele Children Center. The cost is $9.50 per person. Information:
DEC. 12
Fashion Island and Star 98.7 Radio will host a holiday toy drive
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. Customers are
encouraged to drop off an unwrapped new toy to be placed under the
Fashion Island Christmas tree. Information: (949) 721-2000.
https://www.shopfashion island.com.
The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy friends support group will meet
at 7 p.m. at Cocos, 2750 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
650-1212, (714) 491-9400.
DEC. 18
The Young Executives of America will host Paul A. Motenko,
chairman of the board and co-CEO of Chicago Pizza & Brewery Inc.,
during its breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the Pacific Club, 4110
MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. The cost is $16 for members and $25
for nonmembers. Information: (949) 721-8686.
DEC. 21
Fashion Island will host its annual menorah lighting ceremony at
3 p.m. at Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. The event will be hosted by Rabbi
Reuven Mintz of the Chabad Jewish Center in Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 721-2000, https://www.shopfashion island.com.
DEC. 22
The Orange County Market Place will hold its Holiday 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.
The Environmental Nature Center will present a holiday craft
workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday
season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from
9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)
645-8489.
DEC. 23
The Environmental Nature Center will present a holiday craft
workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday
season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from
9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)
645-8489.
DEC. 24
The Environmental Nature Center will present a holiday craft
workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday
season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from
9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)
645-8489.
DEC. 26
The Environmental Nature Center will present a holiday craft
workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday
season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from
9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)
645-8489.
ONGOING
The Newport Center Toastmaster’s Club can help you improve your
public speaking skills or polish your business presentations. Members
come from a variety of professional disciplines and backgrounds. The
group meets every Monday morning from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at 610 Newport
Center Drive, Newport Beach. Validated parking is available in the
parking structure next to 24 Hour Fitness. Guests are welcome. For
more information, call (949) 721-5732.
Sole Comfort and Laura’s House have teamed up to help those in
need by collecting shoes from Dec. 1 through 31 at Sole Comfort,
Corona del Mar Plaza, 836 Avocado Ave. Laura’s House is committed to
ending the cycle of domestic violence and strengthening families.
Information: (949) 644-5939.
The Newport Beach Public Library is holding its holiday food
drive through Dec. 12. There will be Share Our Selves bins at the
library for donations of canned goods and non-perishables. Donations
can be dropped off during regular library hours: from 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. Monday through Thursday; from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: (949) 717-3801.
South Coast Plaza will have its Santa’s Village through Dec. 24
at Carousel Court. Shoppers can make crafts at the Alpine Wood Shop,
Holiday Trimmings Shop and the Village Bake Shop. The cost varies per
craft. Information: (714) 435-2083, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.
South Coast Plaza will have its famous carousel transformed from
horses to Santa’s reindeer until Dec. 28. The cost for a ride is $1.
Information: (714) 435-2083, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.
South Coast Plaza will have Santa’s Express Train running through
Jan. 4 at the Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing on Level 2.
Information: (714) 435-2083, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.
The Newport-Mesa cribbage club meets on the second and fourth
Wednesdays of every month from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at Oasis Senior Center,
800 Marguerite Ave. in Corona del Mar. The cost is $2. Information:
(949) 646-5293.
Pastor Hein Austin leads a Bible study on “How to Become a
Contagious Christian” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 377 W. Wilson
St., No. 15 in Costa Mesa. All are welcome to come and meet new
friends. Information: (949) 722-7498.
The ACLU of Orange County meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of
every month at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1259 Victoria St.
in Costa Mesa. Each month’s meeting will feature a different speaker
on issues relating to the Bill of Rights. Information: (714)
957-6107.
Macy’s in Costa Mesa invites Orange County nonprofit
organizations that provide services and programs to the HIV/AIDS
community to apply for participation in Macy’s South Coast Plaza’s
Passport In Store fund-raiser. This year’s event will be held on Oct.
4. To receive an application to participate, call (714) 556-0611,
ext. 4231.
Yoga classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to
12:40 p.m. for nine weeks at West Newport Community Center.
Registration is $54 for one class each week or $100 for two days a
week over nine weeks for Newport Beach residents. Others pay an
additional $5. For more information, call (949) 644-3151.
Costa Mesa’s Recreation Division will provide a three-hour theme
birthday party for up to 20 guests at the Balearic Community Center
weekdays from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4 to 7
p.m. and Sundays from 4 to 7 p.m. Parties for children 5 to 12 will
consist of lunch/dinner, games, crafts, prizes, cake with ice cream
and supervision by staff. Parties cost $250 or $300. For more
information, call (714) 754-5158.
Five new wines will be served on Bayside Restaurant’s terrace
overlooking Newport Harbor every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The
cost is $15 per person. For more information, call (949) 721-1222.
A variety of private, semi-private and group swim lessons will be
offered this summer at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center at Corona
del Mar High School. Options include one-on-one instruction on
Saturdays and a Monday through Thursday program for all ages and
levels. For session dates, times and costs, call (949) 644-3151, or
register in person at Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services at
3300 Newport Blvd.
Children, teens and adults can now register for summer
recreational boating classes offered through Newport Beach Recreation
Services. Classes begin July 12. Fees vary. Call (949) 644-3151, or
visit the Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services a 3300 Newport
Blvd. for more information.
Professional and licensed soccer trainers with the All-England
Soccer Academy are available for one-on-one, small group and large
group training. For more information, call (949) 395-5103.
Jewish Family Service is sponsoring a teen support group for high
school students that meets Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tarbut
V’Torah Upper School in Costa Mesa. For information or to register,
call (714) 445-4950. Pre-registration is required.
The First Page -- Fine Children’s Books, at 270 E. 17th St., No.
10 in Costa Mesa, offers free story time Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays
and Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4
to 5 p.m. For more information, call (949) 645-5437.
Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach offers wine tasting every
Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for $15 per person, featuring five
new wines each week. For more information, call (949) 721-1222.
Green Systems International shows you everything that you wanted
to know about orchids and repotting during a free seminar at 2 p.m.
every Saturday. An orchid and tropical plant sale is held from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at the 20362 Birch St. facility. Information: (949)
756-1211.
Discover the secrets of Carbon Canyon Regional Park as you walk
through groves of beautiful Coastal Redwood trees every Saturday at
8:30 a.m. Parking is $4. Call (714) 996-5252 for more information.
Team Survivor, a nonprofit organization encouraging women who have
been through cancer treatment to exercise, hosts “Walk and Talk” at
10 a.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month in front of
NIKEgodess store in Fashion Island. Members meet for lunch after at
Atrium court. It is free, and all fitness levels are welcome. For
more information, call (949) 275-3888.
Newport Community Counseling Center offers a way to stop the cycle
of domestic violence through the support group In S.A.F.E. Hands.
S.A.F.E. stands for safety, awareness, faith and empowerment. The
group meets Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. For more information,
call (949) 721-8079.
Teens in seventh through ninth grades are invited to drop by the
city of Costa Mesa Recreation Center from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through
Friday for sports and other activities. The center is at 1860 Anaheim
Ave. For more information, call (714) 327-7560.
The Newport Beach Walking Club meets at the corner of Superior and
Hospital Road in Newport Beach at 9:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. everyday. For
more information, call (949) 650-1332.
The Newport Beach Cake Decorating Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday nights at Superior and Hospital Road in Newport Beach. For
more information, call (949) 650-1332.
The Spanish Speaking Club meets to learn Spanish quick and easy.
For more information, call (949) 650-1332.
The Assn. of Business Services hosts a networking meeting that
deals with education connections from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the second
Tuesday of every month at the Holiday Inn at 3131 Bristol St., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (949) 805-0011.
“Divorce: A New Beginning,” a workshop for men and women divorced
or getting divorced, is held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 180
Newport Center Drive on the third Saturday of every month. Cost is
$40. For more information, call 644-6435.
Free tours of the Orange County Performing Arts Center take guests
to the dressing rooms, performer’s lounge, backstage and on stage at
10:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. Group tours can be held by special arrangement. For more
information, call (714) 556-ARTS, ext. 833.
The Newport Beach Newcomers Club holds a general meeting on the
third Wednesday of every month. The organization is open to all women
residents in Newport Beach who have lived in the area fewer than five
years. For more information, call (949) 645-9922, or visit
https://www.newcomers- newportbeach.org.
Oasis Senior Center holds a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m.
on the second Saturday of every month. Breakfast includes pancakes,
sausage, coffee and orange juice for $3, $1 for children. The center
is at 800 Marguerite, Corona del Mar. For more information, call
(949) 644-3244.
Yoga and rhythm, “Yogarhythmics” combines yoga, dance and fun. The
class is held from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at 2850 Mesa Verde
Drive East, Suite 111, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)
754-7399.
The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum offers the exhibit “Joe Duncan
Gleason: Rediscovering California’s Marine Art Master,” through Sept.
30. The museum is at 151 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach.
Free admission. For more information, call (949) 673-7863.
Interfaith couples with one Jewish partner are invited to
participate in a discussion group at the Jewish Family Service of
Orange County office. Call to schedule date and time. The office is
at 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. (714) 445-4950.
Women 50 and older can join a discussion group coordinated by
Jewish Family Services to address issues such as anxiety, depression,
relationships, loneliness and family. The group meets from 10 to
11:30 a.m. Mondays at the agency offices, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G,
Costa Mesa. Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.
Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library Used Book Store are
asking for patrons to donate books to replenish the dwindling stock.
Books may be left at any of the three branch libraries -- Balboa,
Mariners, or Corona del Mar -- or in the book closet next to the
Friends Book Store, at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. All
hardcover and paperback donations, with the exception of magazines
and law books, will be accepted and are tax deductible. (949)
759-9667.
The Braille Institute offers free computer classes to people with
fading vision who have difficulty seeing the computer screen. The
Oasis Center at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar, offers six
sessions. (714) 821-5000.
A spiritual care class meets at 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays at 3400
Irvine Ave., Suite 114, Newport Beach. (949) 263-1462.
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce hosts networking luncheon
meetings Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Costa Mesa
Country Club. The cost is $14. The club is at 1701 Golf Course Drive,
Costa Mesa. (714) 885-9090.
A brain tumor support group meets the first and third Thursdays of
each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hoag Cancer Center at Hoag
Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Free. Registration not
required. The group is designed to help patients and their families
understand and cope with the illness. (949) 574-6232.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosts a mental illness support
group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sundays in Dierenfield Hall C at 600 St.
Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (949) 574-2236.
The Jewish Family Service of Orange County sponsors a discussion
group for adult children and their parents from 6 to 7 p.m. two
Tuesdays a month at the Jewish Family Service office at 250 E. Baker
St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. $10 per person, per session.
Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.
The Jewish Family Service of Orange County has a weekly parenting
support group. Parents learn strategies for successful parenting and
for dealing with the feelings and behavior of their children. The
group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Jewish Family
Service office at 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. The group
will cover managing anger, anxiety and peer pressure children
experience. Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.
The Costa Mesa Senior Center has ballroom dancing with live music
from the Costa Mesa Music Makers from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Tuesday night at 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. $4. (949) 548-3884.
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