In the Neighborhood

LITERARY

‘SIMPLE ABUNDANCE’ DISCUSSION GROUP

Based on the books of Sarah Ban Breathnach, this discussion group focuses

on appreciation, expression and gratitude. Led by Audre de Nard at

Borders Books, Music and Cafe it is held the first Thursday of each month

at 6:30 p.m. Borders is at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more

information, call (949) 631-8661.

OPRAH BOOK CLUB

This club meets the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. to discuss

Oprah’s most recent book selections at Barnes & Noble Newport Beach.

Barnes & Noble Newport Beach is at 953 Newport Center Drive, Newport

Beach. For more information, call (949) 759-0982.

SPECIAL

TOUR THE CENTER

The Center is offering tours of its facilities. The 75-minute tour will

provide a detailed look at Segerstrom Hall. Tours take place Mondays,

Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The Orange County Performing Arts

Center is at 800 Town Center Drive. Call (714) 556-2122 for more

information.

ROBERT MONDAVI WINE & FOOD CENTER

The center features many special events each month and is at 1570 Scenic

Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 979-4510.

HI-TIME WINE CELLARS

Hi-Time Wine Cellars features wine-tastings from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on

Fridays and 1:30 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call (949)

650-8463.

THE GOURMET DETECTIVE

An interactive comical murder mystery is presented at 8 p.m. Fridays and

Saturdays at the Mezzanine Restaurant, 19800 MacArthur Blvd., Newport

Beach. Packages run from $42 to $54 per person. For more information,

call (714) 979-CLUE.

FARMERS MARKETS

The Orange County Market Place is held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays

and Sundays in the main parking lot of the Orange County Fairgrounds.

Admission is $1 for adults; children under 12 years are free. For

information, call (949) 723-6616. Corona del Mar Farmers Market is held

from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in the municipal parking lot at

Bayside Drive and Marguerite Avenue.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES AT THE MUSEUM

The Orange County Museum of Art offers a broad range of classes for

children in November. Courses from watercolors to hat-making are

available. For more information, call (949) 759-1122.

DINING

TWILIGHT DINING AT VILLA NOVA

Villa Nova offers a special “Twilight Dining” menu, featuring favorite

recipes from executive chef Sonny Mergenthaler at early bird prices.

Twilight dining is available from 5 to 6 p.m. daily except Saturday and

from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Villa Nova is at 3131 W. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach. For information and reservations, call (949) 642-7880.

BRUNCH AT LA GRANJA

La Granja Mediterranean Grill is now offering Champagne Brunch from 11

a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays. La Granja is in Newport Plaza Center at 1000

Bristol St., Newport Beach. For reservations and more information, call

(949) 252-9396.