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TODAY

The Great Decisions group will discuss Sudan’s crisis in Darfur

from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2100 Mar Vista,

Newport Beach. Information: (949) 760-1691.

TUESDAY

“Ask the Epileptologist,” presented by Hoag neurologist and

epileptologist Dr. Barbara Swartz, is a question-and-answer session

about the research and treatment options for persons with epilepsy.

The event will be held at the Hoag Conference Center at Hoag

Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. It is free and open to anyone

who has or knows someone with epilepsy. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.

WEDNESDAY

A kindergarten information night for parents is being hosted by

College Park Elementary School. Parents will have an opportunity to

meet the teachers, visit a classroom and be oriented to the

registration procedures from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the school’s

multi-purpose room, 2380 Notre Dame Rd., Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 424-7960.

THURSDAY

“Children are Angels,” a luncheon hosted by the Adoption Guild of

Southern Orange County, will raise money to benefit Holy Family

Services, a non-denominational adoption agency. The luncheon will run

from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club, 1221 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. Tickets will cost $125. Information: (949) 645-6755.

SATURDAY

A wedding open house will guide prospective brides through the

selection of wedding stationery and help them explore the latest in

bridal trends. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Crane’s

Paper Makers in South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 979-1828.