72 HOURS

1. SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS

The public is invited to the Gateway Park dedication at 4 p.m. Friday on

Central Avenue, off Via Lido and Newport Boulevard, in Newport Beach.

Newport Beach Mayor John Noyes will act as master of ceremonies for the

event. For more information, call (949) 644-3151.

2. LIFE IN THE FAST LANE

OCC’s Sailing Center hosts a seminar titled “Life at 30 Knots” from 7 to

9:30 p.m. Saturday. Gino Morelli, designer of multi-hull boats, will

speak. The Sailing Center is at 1801 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach.

The event is $10. For more information, call (949) 645-9412.

3. KAYAK ATTACK

Paddle Power sponsors a three-hour kayak excursion through the Upper

Newport Bay Sunday. The trip will begin with a brief kayaking lesson and

will continue with a tour of the habitat. The event is $40. For times and

reservations, call (949) 675-1215.