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TODAY
Fall semester classes begin today at Orange Coast College, 2701
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-5072.
“Storytime with Miss Kathy” begins at 10 a.m. at Borders, 1890
Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-8661.
Auditions for Orange Coast College’s theater production, “View of
the Dome,” will be held at 6:30 p.m. today and Aug. 31 at the campus’ Drama Lab Theater, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The cast will
include 11 men and 11 women ages 18 to 40, and the show will run Oct.
21 to 24 and Oct. 28 to 31. Information: (714) 432-5640.
THURSDAY
The third annual Festival of Children is held from 6 to 9 p.m. in
the Nordstrom Parking Lot at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St.,
Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 546-0110.
SATURDAY
The Orange County Cruisin’ Assn.’s “Great Labor Day Car Cruise”
runs from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and Sunday at the Orange County
Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Admission is
$10 for adults and free for children under 12. Information: (714)
826-1948.
Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden will sign his new book,
“Inches and Miles,” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Borders South Coast Plaza,
3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-7854.
SUNDAY
The Zen Center of Orange County is offering an “Introduction to
Zen” workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. at 120 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa. The
workshop combines experience in Zen meditation with small group
instruction. The cost is $60. Information: (949) 722-7818.
SEPT. 8
A Manuscripts book discussion group will meet at 9:15 a.m. in the
Friends Meeting Room of the Newport Beach Public Library, 1000
Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The free discussion will focus on Edward
P. Jones’ “The Known World.” Information: (949) 717-3800 or
https://www.newport beachlibrary.org.
A free math workshop, “Becoming Math Confident,” will be held from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 29 at Orange Coast
College’s Re-Entry Center, Room 106, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
Information: (714) 432-5162.
SEPT. 9
CM900 of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host wine
connoisseurs and enthusiasts for wine tastings and live and silent
auctions. Proceeds benefit CM900 children’s charities and
scholarships. Information: (714) 885-9095.
Traditional Jewelers’ annual Watch Fair is held from 5 to 9 p.m.
at 203 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949)
721-9010.
SEPT. 10
Professional inventor George Margolin will present “Tips for the
Independent Inventor” and “How Our Endangered Patent System Leads to
an Endangered Economy” at 7:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College’s Science
Lecture Hall 101, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The cost is $5 for
members and $15 for nonmembers. Information: (714) 540-2491.
SEPT. 11
A “Celebration for Peace begins at 10 a.m. at Newport Dunes
Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. The day’s festivities
include live music, guest speakers, games, food, vendors and beach
activities. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for teens and $3 for
children 12 and under. Information: (714) 736-7222.
South Coast Repertory’s annual “Playing to a Muse” Gala Ball and
fundraiser runs from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Hyatt Regency
Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway,
Huntington Beach. Information: (714) 708-5504.
The Crystal Cove Alliance’s second annual “Tropical Gala on the
Beach” begins at 6 p.m. today and Sept. 12 at Crystal Cove State
Park, 8471 Pacific Coast Highway. Proceeds benefit restoration of the
cove and its education programs. Tickets are $150. Information: (949)
640-5220.
Newport Harbor High School’s class of 1964 will celebrate its 40th
high school reunion from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Harborside
Restaurant, 400 Main St., Balboa. Information: (949) 676-4663.
Corona del Mar High School’s class of 1964 will celebrate its 40th
high school reunion from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Harborside
Restaurant, 400 Main St., Balboa. Information: (949) 676-4663.
SEPT. 12
A special welcome and orientation for Hebrew and Sunday school at
Temple Bat Yahm begins at 9 a.m. at 1011 Camelback St., Newport
Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.
UC Irvine’s Macular Degeneration Partnership and the department of
ophthalmology will hold an educational seminar on macular
degeneration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beckman Conference Center, UC
Irvine. Events include a vision fair from 9 to 10 a.m., presentations
by specialists from 10 a.m. to noon and a vision fair from noon to 1
p.m. Reservations are required. Information: (888) 430-9898.
SEPT. 13
A free “Look Good ... Feel Better” class to teach cancer patients
makeup, wig and turban tips for hiding the damage of radiation and
chemotherapy treatment will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at Hoag
Hospital Cancer Center, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Information:
(949) 261-9446.
Hatha yoga classes meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 4
in the Youth Lounge at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport
Beach. The cost is $15 for a single class or $45 for the series.
Information: (949) 553-1625.
Colon/rectal surgeon Daniel Ng will speak on “Surgical Treatment
of GI Cancer” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hoag Cancer Center’s Radiation
Oncology Library, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Admission is free.
Information: (949) 760-5542.
SEPT. 14
A preview of the Cruise 2004 Collection runs from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. at CHANEL Boutique, South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa
Mesa. Information: (714) 754-7455.
SEPT. 15
Newport Beach Recreational Services will present an eight-week
series of drawing and painting workshops featuring individual
instruction for beginning through advanced students. The classes are
held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Sept. 15 through Nov.
3 at Vince Jorgensen’s Center, 2005 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. The
cost is $66 for all eight classes. Information: (949) 644-3151.
A free math workshop, “Becoming Math Confident,” will be held from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 29 at Orange Coast
College’s Re-Entry Center, Room 106, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
Information: (714) 432-5162.
SEPT. 17
The Sand Sports Super Show is held from 5 to 10 p.m. today, from 9
a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the
Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa.
Admission is $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under.
Information: (714) 990-5107 or https://www.sand sportsupershow.com.
SEPT. 18
The city of Costa Mesa will host the 23rd biannual “Neighbors for
Neighbors” community clean-up from 8 a.m. to noon. The program aims
to assist low-income homeowners maintain the beauty of their homes
and neighborhoods. Donations are welcome. Information: (714)
754-4892.
A custom trunk show featuring new fall fabrics is held from 11
a.m. to 7 p.m. at Loro Piana South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St.,
Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-1301.
SEPT. 19
The Coastline Car Classic, featuring 250 exotic show cars, live
entertainment and food, is held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crystal
Cove State Beach, Coast Highway and Los Trancos. Admission is $5,
free for kids 12 and under. Parking is $10. Information: (949)
673-4050.
The Orange County People for Animals 2004 Write-In is from 2 to 6
p.m. at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa
Mesa. The event includes dinner, dessert, a silent auction and
entertainment. The cost is $60 for members and $70 for nonmembers.
Information: (909) 725-2579.
SEPT. 22
The Orange County Activity Directors Assn.’s Senior Games are held
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Building 10 at the Orange County Fair and
Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714)
376-6169.
A free math workshop, “Becoming Math Confident,” will be held from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 29 at Orange Coast
College’s Re-Entry Center, Room 106, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
Information: (714) 432-5162.
Hoag Hospital Dr. Mark Kan, OB/GYN, will discuss risks, symptoms
and treatment options for individuals and couples regarding
infertility at 6 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One Hoag Drive,
Newport Beach. The discussion is free, but reservations are required.
Information: (800) 514-HOAG.
SEPT. 23
The Orange County affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation will pay tribute to the sponsors of its 13th annual Komen
Orange County Race for the Cure, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Turnip Rose,
1901 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. The race begins Sept. 26 at Fashion
Island, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 957-9157.
SEPT. 24
The “Golden Meditation Retreat,” hosted by James Golden, offers
spiritual practices such as meditation, chanting, contemplation and
prayer. The retreat meets today and Sept. 25 and 26 at the Center for
Spiritual Discovery, 2850 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. The cost
is $145, which includes five vegetarian meals. Reservations are
required. Information: (714) 754-7399, Ext. 23.
SEPT. 25
The fifth annual “Cruisin’ for a Cure” hot rod show and fundraiser
for prostate cancer is held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange
County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. At
least 3,100 classic cars will be displayed, and men 40 and over can
receive a free prostate cancer screening. In addition, the event
features a Herman Munster look-alike and the original Munster Coach
from the 1960s TV show “The Munsters.” Admission is $10 for adults
and kids under 12 are free. Information: (949) 588-8777.
The Access Fund’s fifth annual public “Adopt-a-Crag” cleanup will
run from 8 to 11 a.m. at Corona del Mar State Beach’s Pirate’s Cove,
in a parking lot near Ocean Boulevard and Iris Avenue. Participants
will clear trash and debris from the area and will be invited to
rock-climb when finished. Information: (714) 543-4142.
Relationship expert and educator Jim Collister will deliver an
educational seminar based on his new book, “The Last Relationship
Book You’ll Ever Need,” from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday and
from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Marriott Hotel, Fashion Island,
Newport Beach. The cost is $295 per person or $495 per couple.
Breakfast and lunch for the first two days are included. Information
(877) 378-0378.
SEPT. 26
A CM900 Wine Tasting and Auction is from 1 to 4 p.m. at South
Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information: (800)
782-8888.
SEPT. 28
Hoag Hospital family practitioner Chris Matthews will discuss
low-carb diets, their effects on the body and the sustainability of
their results at 6 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One Hoag Drive,
Newport Beach. The discussion is free and reservations are required.
Information: (800) 514-HOAG.
SEPT. 29
A free math workshop, “Becoming Math Confident,” will be held from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College’s Re-Entry Center, Room
106, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-5162.
Orthopedic surgeon Stephen Mikulak will discuss the latest
surgical techniques used to reduce recovery time and hospital stays
at 6 p.m. at Hoag Hospital’s Conference Center, One Hoag Drive,
Newport Beach. The discussion is free and reservations are required.
Information: (800) 514-HOAG.
PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author T.C. Boyle will discuss and sign
his upcoming book, “The Inner Circle,” at 7 p.m. in the Friends
Meeting Room at Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.,
Newport Beach. The cost is $12, or $10 for Library Foundation members
and $5 for students. Information: (949) 717-3890.
SEPT. 30
Salvatore Ferragamo’s “A Love Affair with Shoes” runs through Oct.
10 in Jewel Court at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.
The display highlights the history of the fashion company’s shoes.
Information: (714) 979-7654.
The first “Festival of Italy” begins today and runs through Oct.
24 at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The
center-wide festival will showcase Italian fashions, food and
furnishings. Information: (714) 435-2115.
The Sugar Plum Festivals’ “Arts and Crafts Show” is from 9 a.m. to
8 p.m. today and Oct. 1 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3 in
Building 10 at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa. Admission is free. Information: (562) 598-0857 or
https://www.sugarplumcrafts.com.
Hoag Hospital Heart Failure Program nurse practitioner Kathleen
Furlong will speak on new therapies in congestive heart failure at
6:30 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.
The discussion is free and reservations are required. Information:
(800) 514-HOAG.
OCT. 2
Share Our Selves, a Costa Mesa-based nonprofit organization that
provides relief to those in need, will host the 14th annual
“Celebrity Chefs” dinner at 6 p.m. at Park Prive (formerly the Robert
Mondavi Wine & Food Center), 1570 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa. Eleven
featured chefs will prepare a five-course dinner, and each course
will be paired with specialty wines. The cost is $175 per person.
Information: (714) 969-6558.
OCT. 3
The Orange County Children’s Book Festival runs from 9:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
The festival will feature books, authors, illustrators, exhibitors
and entertainment. Admission is free. Information: (714) 432-5707.
The Zen Center of Orange County is offering an “Introduction to
Zen” workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. at 120 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa. The
workshop combines experience in Zen meditation with small group
instruction. The cost is $60. Information: (949) 722-7818.
OCT. 5
A free six-week class for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer
and for others who want to learn more about the disease will be held
from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 9 at Hoag Conference
Center’s Conference Room A, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 7-CANCER.
Hoag Hospital family practitioner Ronald Young will discuss
preventive screenings that men should have regularly to maintain good
health, at 6:30 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One Hoag Drive,
Newport Beach. The discussion is free and reservations are required.
Information: (800) 514-HOAG.
OCT. 7
A “Food, Wine & Micro-Brew Fest” is held at the Crate and Barrel
and Macy’s Home Store wing of South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St.,
Costa Mesa. Live entertainment will also be provided. All proceeds
benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Information: (714)
435-2171.
Senior insurance specialist Sue Tarvin will discuss senior
healthcare plans at 1 p.m. at Hoag Hospital’s Conference Center, One
Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. The discussion is free and reservations
are required. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.
OCT. 10
The first Easy Ride for Autism will begin at 10 a.m. at Bartel’s
Harley-Davidson, 4141 Lincoln Blvd., Marina Del Rey and concludes at
Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. The event
features Grand Marshal Peter Fonda and a lunch concert by “Louie,
Louie” crooners The Kingsmen at Newport Dunes. Registration begins at
9 a.m. Information: (818) 505-1104.
OCT. 11
Hoag Hospital cardiologist Neala Hunter will discuss the signs and
symptoms of heart rhythm irregularities at 6 p.m. at Hoag Conference
Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. The discussion is free and
reservations are required. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.
OCT. 12
Hoag Hospital orthopedic surgeon Steven Gausewitz will speak on
ceramic joint replacement at 6 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One
Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. The discussion is free and reservations
are required. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.
OCT. 13
MSNBC.com online columnist Peter Greenburg will sign and discuss
his new book, “Hotel Secrets from the Travel Detective,” at 7 p.m. in
the Friends Meeting Room at Newport Beach Central Library, 1000
Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The cost is $12, or $10 for Library
Foundation members and $5 for students. Information: (949) 717-3890.
OCT. 14
Chef Richard Reilly will demonstrate low-fat, low-salt cooking for
flavorful and easy meal preparation at 6 p.m. at Hoag Conference
Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. The discussion is free, and
reservations are required. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.
OCT. 18
Hoag Hospital cardiologist Richard Haskell will discuss the latest
advances in the treatment of heart disease at 6 p.m. at Hoag
Conference Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. The discussion is
free, and reservations are required. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.
OCT. 20
U.S. Medicare and Medicaid Operations official Donna Dymon will
speak on the Medicare-approved Drug Discount Card, enrollment in the
discount card program and how to determine which card is right for
you, at 3:30 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport
Beach. The discussion is free. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.
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