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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

A Great Decisions discussion on “U.S.-Latin American Relations

Post 9/11” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mark Presbyterian

Church, 2100 Mar Vista, Newport Beach. The discussion will be led by

Diana Light. Information: (949) 760-1691, https://www.fpa.org.

TUESDAY

Dr. William Sears will explain why a healthful diet and whole food

supplementation are the best tools in preventing disease from 6:30 to

8:30 p.m. at the Turnip Rose, 1901 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. The

cost is $25. Information and tickets: (949) 609-6947.

THURSDAY

The Waldorf School of Orange County will present a “Walk Through

the Grades,” at which parents can visit four classrooms from grades

one through eight and ask a class teacher questios. The event is from

8:45 to 10:45 a.m. at 2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa. The event is for

adults only. Information: (949) 574-7732.

Hoag Hospital will present a community education class on

“Considering a Colonoscopy” at 6 p.m. in the Hoag Conference Center

at Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Information and

reservation: (800) 514-4624.

FRIDAY

The North Costa Mesa chapter of Moms Offering Moms Support, a

nationwide organization for stay-at-home mothers and their children,

will have its monthly social at 10 a.m. at 1620 S. Sunflower Ave.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 548-8847, https://www.momsclub.org.

The Exchange Club of Newport Harbor will present its annual

“Search for Talent” contest. The contest is for children ages 8 to

18, and trophies will be awarded to winners in three different age

groups. The contest will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Oasis Senior

Center auditorium, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. Information:

(949) 673-8701.

The Environmental Nature Center will present a walk under the full

moon at 6:30 p.m. at the center, 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. The

cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Information: (949)

645-8489.

SATURDAY

Nordstrom’s South Coast Plaza will host Gordon Thompson, executive

vice president and creative director for Cole Haan from 1 to 4 p.m.

at Nordstrom’s South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

Gordon will meet and great customers while promoting the Spring 2004

G-Series line from Cole Haan. Information: (714) 549-8300 ext. 1690.

SUNDAY

“Taste for the Cure” is a wine tasting and auction featuring

select wines from 20 California wineries with an array of gourmet

food provided by the Four Seasons Hotel. The event will take place

from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Clubhouse at Pelican Hill, 22651 Pelican Hill

Road South, Newport Coast. Tickets cost: $60 per person. All proceeds

benefit the North American Foundation for the Cure of Diabetes.

Information: (866)287-3669, https://www.cure diabetesfoundation.com.

MARCH 8

A Great Decisions discussion on “Middle Eastern Political Reform”

will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mark Presbyterian Church,

2100 Mar Vista, Newport Beach. The discussion will be led by Bob

Berry. Information: (949) 760-1691, https://www.fpa.org.

The American Cancer Society is sponsoring a “Look Good, Feel

Better” class, which teaches cancer patients makeup, wig and turban

tips to help hide the ravages of radiation and chemotherapy

treatment. The class is from 10 a.m. to noon at Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag

Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 261-9446.

MARCH 9

Hoag Hospital will present a community education class on deciding

to have a baby at 6 p.m. in the Hoag Conference Center at Hoag

Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Information and reservation:

(800) 514-4624, https://www.hoaghospital.org.

MARCH 10

The Fairview Developmental Center will hold its annual Spring

Boutique from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Fairview auditorium, 2501

Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. There will be more than 35 crafters to shop

from. Information: (714) 957-5188.

The California Retired Teachers Association, Harbor Division No.

77 will have a meeting at noon at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood

Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. Docents from the Bowers

Museum will present an extensive doll collection of prominent

figures. A free lunch will be served. Information: (949) 551-5082.

MARCH 11

HIV Update 2004 will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Westin

South Coast Plaza Hotel, 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information in

the update will be drawn from the 11th Conference on Retroviruses and

Opportunistic Infections. The update will be presented by Dr. Paul J.

Cimoch, director of the Center for Special Immunology, and Charles M.

Walworth, specialist in infectious diseases and HIV. Reservations:

(714) 751-5800, ext. 38.

MARCH 13

The UC Irvine Arboretum will present its annual winter bulb

festival “Prelude to Spring,” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the UCI

Arboretum, south of the corner of Campus Drive and Jamboree Road on

the UCI North Campus. The cost is $2. Information: (949) 824-5833.

The Surfrider Foundation’s Newport Beach chapter will host a

casino night fundraiser from 8 p.m. to midnight at Margaritaville,

2332 Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 631-6273.

The Environmental Nature Center will host a star party from 6:30

to 8 p.m. at the Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th St., Newport

Beach. Participants will have an opportunity to view the night sky

through a telescope, learn about the Mars rovers, and enjoy space

themed crafts and activities. The cost is $2 for adults and $1 for

children. Information and reservations: (949) 645-8489.

Carole’s Calico Corner is seeking volunteers to sew fabrics to

make into blankets for homeless and disadvantaged children. The event

will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2529 E. Bluff Dr., Newport

Beach. Information (949) 644-4990.

MARCH 14

The 21st annual Blue Cross of California Spirit Run event begins

with registration at 6:30 a.m. at Edwards Big Newport Cinema, 300

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. There will be a 10K run and

walk, 5K family walk, youth races, toddler trot and kids expo. The

cost is $4 to $25. Information: (949) 222-1533.

Muldoon’s Dublin pub will host its second ‘Sexiest Kilt

Competition’ at 2:30 p.m. at 202 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach.

There will be a panel of female judges, which includes former Miss

Ireland, Olivia Tracey. Information: (949) 640-4110.

MARCH 15

A Great Decisions discussion on “Public Diplomacy and U.S. Foreign

Policy” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mark Presbyterian

Church, 2100 Mar Vista, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 760-1691.

The Thursday Morning Senior Women’s Club will host its annual tea

event at 1 p.m. at the South Bayside Club House, 300 E. Coast Hwy.,

Newport Beach. Prospective members are welcome. Information and

reservations: (714) 842-5863.