SPOTLIGHT

BALBOA ISLAND PARADE

Antique firetrucks, decorated floats, marching bands and more will

stream down Bayside Drive and onto Marine Avenue today during the eighth

annual Balboa Island Parade. Originally organized as a one-time

celebration commemorating the island’s new fire station, the parade has

become a yearly spectacle that some organizers have compared to the Doo

Dah Parade in Pasadena -- a smaller version, of course.

Thousands are expected to attend this year’s hometown spectacle, which

is themed “Island Daze.” Strolling musicians, face painters and a pet

parade are planned as part of the fun. Food will also be available. Bring

your lawn chair.

FYI

Where: From Bayside Drive to Marine Avenue, Balboa Island

When: Parade will start 11 a.m. Parade events will be held from 10

a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free

Call: (949) 675-1773

Tasting wine for a good cause

When Glenn Quinliven started volunteering for the American Cancer

Society’s Discovery Shop in Corona del Mar, he didn’t know that he would

come to suffer from the dreaded ailment. Friends plan to hold a

wine-tasting event today to benefit Quinliven, who is suffering from

throat and tongue cancer.

FYI

Where: Fast Frame and Fine Art, 2867 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar

When: 4 to 7 p.m. today

Cost: $20

Call: (714) 962-2596

PLANNING AHEAD

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON

Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce will tell us who they have

picked for Citizen of the Year.

Wednesday, June 13

BAROQUE MUSIC FESTIVAL BEGINS

Music from the 17th and 18th centuries will fill St. Michael and All

Angels Church when the Baroque Music Festival starts its 21st season.

Sunday, June 17

NUMERICALLY SPEAKING

6: The number of forks on display at the Orange County Museum of Art

as part of the “American Modern” exhibit, showing through Aug. 19.