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FESTIVAL

The Santa Barbara Middle Eastern Festival takes place today from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Goleta Valley Community Center. (805) 687-8823.

SYMPHONY

The Capistrano Valley Symphony performs at Mission San Juan Capistrano, 31522 Camino Capistrano. Today. 6 p.m. (949) 240-8584. $15-$55.

SKYDIVING

The six-day “Jump for the Cause/1999 Women’s Freefall Skydiving Record” begins Wednesday at the Perris Valley Skydiving Center. (310) 859-2284.

FESTIVAL

Today is the last day of the Sawdust Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach. 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. (949) 494-3030. $2-$6.

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Health-related events and support groups are listed in Monday’s Health section. Lectures, social events and volunteer opportunities appear in this section on Tuesday. Books and author events run in this section on Wednesday. Garden events and clubs are in Saturday’s Home Design.