72 Hours

1. EAT AND BE MERRY as Estancia High School hosts an “Our Town Chow

Down” in the school’s Commons area from 6 to 7 p.m. today. $5. Soup and

bread from Mimi’s Cafe will be served. Reservations requested. (949)

515-6537.

2. SNOW IS FORECASTED from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Grant Howard

Park, Corona del Mar. The Newport Beach Elks Club and the Newport Beach

Community Services Department have donated 30 tons of snow to be dumped

in the park. Holiday crafts, a visit by Santa, games and a snow-person

building contest will all be part of the festivities. (949) 644-3151.

3. SAILING AWAY. Sailors new to sailboat racing or those looking to

improve their skills can participate in a weekend racing clinic and

regatta that meets from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Orange

Coast College’s Sailing Center at 1801 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.

$115. (949) 645-9412.