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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3536 will host the 47th annual Memorial

Day program at 11 a.m. Monday at Harbor Lawn Memorial Park, 1625 Gisler

Ave., Costa Mesa.

The 60-member All-American Boys Chorus will sing a medley of patriotic

songs at the public event, which will honor veterans of all wars.

Wreaths will be placed at a living memorial tree being dedicated in

honor of World War II veterans.

The program will conclude with a 21-gun salute, the sounding of taps

and the release of white doves.

Information: (949) 646-6302.

Seminar will explain state’s power crisis

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host a small-business seminar

by Southern California Edison from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 7 at Costa Mesa

Country Club, 1701 Golf Course Drive.

Edison officials will explain the state’s power crisis and give tips

on ways to reduce use of electricity.

The free event will include a continental breakfast.

Information: (714) 885-9095.

No trash collection, street sweeping Monday

Newport Beach trash collectors will not pick up refuse on Memorial Day

in areas regularly scheduled for a Monday collection.

The trash will be collected on Tuesday instead.

The collection schedule for all other areas of the city also will be

delayed by one day throughout the week.

There will be no street sweeping Monday.

Information: (949) 644-3055.