72 Hours

1. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to buy tickets at reduced rates to see Luomei

Shu from the Economic and Commercial Consul at the Chinese Consulate of

Los Angeles when she speaks from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the

Radisson Newport, 4545 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. Women in

International Trade is presenting the event, titled “China: the Last

Great Frontier.” $35, or $25 for members. Reservations made after Monday

and walk-ins add $5. (949) 851-1888 or o7 witoc@worldnet.att.netf7 .

2. RING IN THE NEW YEAR with roses as Garden Director Wade Roberts and

Manager of Horticulture John Bishop will discuss correct rose pruning and

discuss growing healthy roses at a program held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at

Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. The

free program is part of the Weekend Gardener Series and open to the

public. (949) 673-2261.

3. COME SAIL AWAY as a five-week, no-credit intermediate Lido sailing

class during January and February begins at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Orange

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

$105. (949) 645-9412.