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TODAY
Mother’s Market will host “Digestion and Whole Foods,” a free
seminar by Dr. Robert Streisfeld and Garden of Life from 6:30 to 8
p.m., in the Patio Cafe. The market is at 225 E. 17th St., Costa
Mesa. Information and reservations: (800) 595-6667.
The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation will host David
Brooks, author of “On Paradise Drive.” Brooks has written for the New
York Times The Wall Street Journal among other publications. The
event begins at 6 p.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000
Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information and reservations: (949)
717-3890.
SATURDAY
The Parrot Education and Adoption Center, a nonprofit
organization, will have a seminar on avian basic care for the novice
bird owner. The seminar will provide information such as cage
requirements and cleaning from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Balearic
Community Center, 1075 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa. Cost is $15 for
nonmembers. All proceeds benefit rescued parrots. Information: (949)
631-3606; https://www.peac.org.
“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, Newport Beach. The cost is $50. Information:
(949) 644-6435.
Kat Albrecht, author of “The Lost Pet Chronicles: Adventures of a
K-9 Cop Turned Pet Detective,” will discuss and sign copies of her
latest book. Starting at 2 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe,
1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information:(949) 631-8661.
Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant will host Putt for a Great
Cause, a putting contest to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The
event will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 3333 Bristol Road, Costa
Mesa. The cost is $5 for two putting chances and $10 for five putting
chances. Information and reservations: (714) 546-9550,
https://www.maggianos.com.
Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring a first-time
home buyers seminar from 9 a.m. to noon at Orange Coast College, 2701
Fairview Road. Registration is $39 per person, $59 per couple.
Information:(714) 432-5880, option 1. Register online at:
https://www.occtickets.com.
Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring How to
Become a Notary Public from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Orange Coast
College, 2701 Fairview Road. Registration is $95 (additional $45 at
class for state certificate). Information:(714) 432-5880, option 1.
Register online at: https://www.occtickets.com.
Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring Profiting
with Fixer-Uppers with or without the Work Seminar from 9 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road. Registration
is $69 per person, $99 per couple. Information:(714) 432-5880, option
1. Register online at: https://www.occtickets.com.
Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring Protecting
your Assets, Protecting your Heirs from 10 a.m. to noon at Orange
Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road. Registration is $40 per person,
$60 per couple. Information:(714) 432-5880, option 1. Register online
at: https://www.occtickets.com.
Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring Solving
Retirement Pitfalls for Public School Employees from 10 a.m. to noon
at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road. Registration is $29 per
person, $40 per couple. Information:(714) 432-5880, option 1.
Register online at: https://www.occtickets.com.
Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring Women’s
Health Care and Hormone Replacement Therapy from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road. Registration is
$39. Information:(714) 432-5880, option 1. Register online at:
https://www.occtickets.com.
Martha’s Bookstore will host Joan Pizzo and Darith Langjahr, the
author and illustrator of the children’s book “The Tale of the Little
Bay Ducklings” at a book signing for this and other books from 5 to 7
p.m. at 308 1/2 Marine Ave., Balboa.
A two-hour walking tour of the Back Bay will be given by a trained
naturalist beginning at 9 a.m. There is no cost and no reservations
are needed. Information: (949) 923-2269.
A two-hour electric boat tour of the Back Bay will be given by a
trained naturalist beginning at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per person
and reservations are required. Information: (949) 923-2269.
Marine biologists age 8 and older are invited to join the marine
discovery expedition in Newport Bay from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children
under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $10 per person
and reservations are required. Information: (949) 642-5031.
The Back Bay Science Center is holding an evening marsh prowl,
where a naturalist will demonstrate plant and wildlife in the Back
Bay at dusk. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the cost is $15 per person and
requires reservations. Information: (949) 923-2269.
SUNDAY
The fifth annual Top Banana Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
will feature a yellow car theme with best import, best graphics, best
woody and best motorcycle among other categories. There will also be
activities such as banana split building and eating contests and ‘50s
and ‘60s musical entertainment. Non-yellow vehicles may also enter
the contest. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orange
County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Registration fee for non-yellow vehicles cost is $15 to $20.
Information (949) 723-6663, https://www.automotiveroadof dreams.com.
MONDAY
Swimming lessons including levels one through five will be offered
at Halecrest Park, 3107 Killybrooke Lane, Costa Mesa. Information:
(714) 557-7234.
Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host Storytime with Miss Kathy.
Reading begins at 10 a.m. at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.
Information: (949) 631-8661.
The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Commodores Club will host
the Mr. Irrelevant Arrival Party honoring Andre Sommersell, the last
pick in the NFL draft. The event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach.
The cost is $10. Information: (949) 729-4400.
Body Wise Fitness Center and Achieve Health Center will host an
event biofeedback and homeopathy, which help to identify stress
imbalances, nutritional and hormonal deficiencies. Hypnosis’
relevancy to health issues will also be discussed. The event will be
at 2901 W. Coast Highway, No. 110, Newport Beach. For more
information, call (949) 650-1660.
eWomenNetwork is presenting the Orange County Business Women’s
Exchange, which will feature speaker Susann Lynn, author of the
annually revised “Directory of Orange County Networking
Organizations.” Beginning at 4 p.m. with informal networking, the
event runs until 6:30 p.m. at the Center Club, 650 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 536-9393.
TUESDAY
Mother’s Market will host “Understanding Diabetes,” a free seminar
by Dr. Grace Ormstein and Himalya Herbs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in
the Patio Cafe. The market is located at 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa.
Information and reservations: (800) 595-6667.
WEDNESDAY
8minuteDating will host a gathering for Orange County singles at
7:08 p.m. at the Hard Rock Cafe, 451 Newport Center Drive.
Information: (949) 307-2451, https://www.8minutedating.com.
Newport Beach Senior Services and Recreation will present a series
of drawing and painting workshops by artist and lecturer Mimi Sharon
Stein for beginners through advance students in mixed-media. Classes
will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning today and lasting eight
weeks in the Jorgensen Center at 2005 Dover Drive. The cost is $66 to
$71. Information: (949) 644-3151.
THURSDAY
Mother’s Market will host “IlluminEssence: Feng Shui for the
Body,” a free seminar by Sandi Miller and Taylore Sinclaire from 6:30
to 7:30 p.m., in the Patio Cafe. The market is located at 225 E. 17th
St., Costa Mesa. Information and reservations: (800) 595-6667.
JUNE 25
Orange County Public Relations Society of America will host the
2004 Protos Awards, which honors its top members. The event will be
from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Sutton Place Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd.,
Newport Beach. Tickets cost $70 to $675. Information:
https://www.ocprsa. org/protos.htm
There will be a Home Remodeling and Decorating Show from noon to 8
p.m. in building No. 10 and the Parade of Products at the Orange
County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The
cost is $3 to $6.75. Information: (818) 557-2950.
Silkworms in all sizes and stages will be studied in detail in a
class that teaches their lifecycle and other facts from 10 to 11:30
a.m. The cost is $10 per child age 5 and older, and registration is
required. Information: (949) 923-2275.
JUNE 26
There will be a Home Remodeling and Decorating Show from 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m. in building No. 10 and the Parade of Products at the Orange
County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The
cost is $3 to $6.75. Information: (818) 557-2950.
Opera Pacific is presenting a free concert under the direction of
Maestro John DeMain. “Opera Under the Stars” will show at 8 p.m. at
the Pacific Amphitheatre on the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (800) 34-OPERA.
https://www.operapacific.org
The Golden Truffle Restaurant will host a barbecue cooking class
with Alan Greenley from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1767 Newport Blvd.,
Costa Mesa. Tickets are $65 per adult and $30 per child. Information:
(949) 645-9970.
Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring a
loan-signing agent seminar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Orange Coast
College, 2701 Fairview Road. Registration is $154. Information: (714)
432-5880, option 1. Register online at: https://www.occtickets.com.
Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring
Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road. Registration is $65.
Information: (714) 432-5880, option 1. Register online at:
https://www.occtickets.com.
There will be a roots restoration effort in the Back Bay that will
help to maintain and allow people to learn about the natural ecology
at the same time. The project runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Reservations
are required for groups of five or more, and refreshments and tools
are provided. Information: (949) 640-0286.
JUNE 27
There will be a Home Remodeling and Decorating Show from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. in building No. 10 and the Parade of Products at the Orange
County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The
cost is $3 to $6.75. Information: (818) 557-2950.
The City of Costa Mesa Human Relations Committee is holding its
third annual community picnic at Fairview Park from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at
2525 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Admission is free and is open to all
Costa Mesa residents. Information: (714) 754-5011.
JUNE 28
Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host Storytime with Miss Kathy.
Reading begins at 10 a.m. at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.
Information: (949) 631-8661.
JUNE 30
BMW and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation have joined
together for the Ultimate Drive in California, a program devoted to
raising $1 million in 2004 for breast cancer research. The fundraiser
will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sterling BMW, 3000 West Coast
Highway, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 645-5900.
JULY 3
Auditions for the Royal Ballet’s production of “Cinderella” will
be held at Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts
Center beginning at 2 p.m. at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
Information: (714) 556-2787.
A two-hour walking tour of the Back Bay will be given by a trained
naturalist beginning at 9 a.m. There is no cost, and no reservations
are needed. Information: (949) 923-2269.
JULY 4
The American Legion Yacht Club is sponsoring “Sharing the American
Spirit” Fourth of July Boat Parade. The 53-year-old tradition begins
with breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Post 291,
215 15th St., Newport Beach. Cost is $6 per person. Information and
applications for entering boats into the parade are available by
contacting the American Legion Newport Harbor Post office.
Information:(949) 673-5070.
Hornblower Cruises and Events is sponsoring a three-hour dinner
cruise celebrating Fourth of July featuring a traditional-style
barbecue dinner including roasted chicken, barbecue-style beans, corn
on the cob, cole slaw and more. Leaving from Newport Harbor, boarding
begins at 6:30 p.m. and runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $79.95 per
person. Information: (949) 631-2469.
Piecemakers’ Country Store will host a Fourth of July event which
will feature a barbecue, demonstrations, live music, an ice cream
social and a presentation on “The History of the Car.” The event will
be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1720 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa.
Information: (714) 641-3112.
JULY 5
A Back Bay Bat Walk will be hosted by bat expert Stephanie
Remington beginning at dusk. The cost is $7 per person for ages 8 and
up and pre-registration is required. Information: (949) 923-2275.
JULY 6
A six-week educational series begins for women newly diagnosed
with breast cancer and others wanting to learn about the disease.
Dates are July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 11 and 25 and is being held at
Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, Conference Room A. Though
the series is free, preregistration is required. Information: (949)
7-CANCER.
JULY 7
Auditions for the Royal Ballet’s production of “Giselle” will be
held at Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center
beginning at noon. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Information:
(714) 556-2787.
Mother’s Market will host “Intestinal Health, Major Key to
Longevity,” a free seminar given by Priscella Cordray, a nutritional
consultant, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The market is located at 225 E. 17th
St., Costa Mesa. Information and reservations: (800) 595-6667.
Sherman Library and Gardens is holding a Flemish garden style
designs course at 9 a.m. Held at 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del
Mar, the event cost is $45 ($40 for “Friends). Information: (949)
673-2261. https://www.slgardens.org.
“All About Hawks” is a parent-child learning experience with story
time and hands-on activities from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. The cost is $5
per child ages three and four. Space is limited and registration is
required. Information: (949) 923-2275.
JULY 8
The Orange County Fair will host a preview reception of this
year’s fair, which will feature the Fab Four with the Orange County
Pacific Symphony, fireworks, opportunity drawing, roaming
entertainers and light food and beverages. The event will be from 7
to 8:45 p.m. at the Pacific Amphitheatre, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Information: (714) 708-1529.
***Pacific Amphitheatre is holding Taste of the Fair from 7 to
8:45 p.m. Admission is free. Held at the Pacific Amphitheatre, Orange
County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Information: (714) 708-3247. https://www.ocfair.com.
JULY 9
The Orange County Fair will offer free admission and parking from
10 to 11 a.m. for “Jam into the Fair” to kick off the 21-day event.
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information:(714) 708-1546.
JULY 10
The fourth annual Orange Crush Demolition Derby will be from 2 to
8 p.m. at the Citizens Business Bank Arena, Orange County Fair and
Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (619)
424-3348.
The Newport Beach Public Library is celebrating the 10th
anniversary of the Central Library with cocktails, dinner and
speakers, including emcee Ed Arnold and Los Angeles Times columnist
Patt Morrison. Starting at 7 p.m., the event is being held at the
Newport Beach Marriott, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, and
costs $125 per person. Information: (949) 644-3296, option 1.
JULY 11
The Newport Beach Public Library and the City Arts Commission are
presenting a reception for artist Raymond D. Otis that will include a
musical performance by the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra at 1 p.m.
in the Friends Meeting Room at the Central Library, 1000 Avocado
Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-3800, option 2.
JULY 12
Hoag Cancer Center is holding another in the Gastrointestinal
Cancer Patient Education Series called “Strategies and Resources for
coping with GI Cancer.” From 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hoag Hospital
(Radiation Oncology Library-1st floor), 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.
The event is free but registration is required. Information: (949)
760-5542.
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