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FRIDAY
The Oasis Senior Center will hold a preview rummage sale from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. and a final sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the
center. The center will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
weekdays until Tuesday. The preview sale is $3, the final sale is
free. The center is at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. (949)
644-3244.
“Stunning Ireland,” a film that takes a loving look at the
stunning land of Ireland, will be shown as part of the Orange Coast
College’s 2002-2003 travelogue film series, “Armchair Adventures.”
The showing will begin at 7 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre.
Admission is $8 in advance and $10 at the door. The theatre is at
2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. (714) 432-5880.
Neil Holbrook, a distinguished Australian oceanographer, is
working with Orange Coast College students as part of the Visiting
Scholar Program. Holbrook, a prominent researcher and physical
oceanographer, will work with students in marine science, geology and
geography classes. He is also scheduled as a guest speaker in a
number of different classes and seminars on campus through today. The
campus is at 2701 Fairview Road. For more information call (714)
432-5725.
SATURDAY
The Harbor Heritage Run and Fitness Fair will return to Newport
Beach. The 16-year event, hosted by Newport Harbor High School, will
include a 5K Feature Race, a 2K Fun Run/Walk and a Kid’s Klassic
race. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. followed by races starting
at 8, 8:30, 9:15 and 9:30 a.m. The school is at 16th St. between Dover Drive and Irvine Avenue. Free. (949) 515-6611 or
www.kathyloperevents.com/hhr.
The Orange Coast College Community Education Office will host a
book publishing seminar for those people interested in how to get
their novels, children’s books, poetry or other literary works
published. The seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in room
105 of the Business Education Division. Registration is $99 plus a
$40 material fee. The campus is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.
For more information call (714) 432-5880.
MONDAY
The Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County will host a support group
for caregivers from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels in
Newport Beach. Free. The church is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive. For
reservations, call (949) 640-1750.
OCT. 9
The Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County will host two workshops at
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Newport Beach. The first workshop,
which will run from 11 a.m. to noon, will deal with memory loss and
its signs, stages and symptoms. The second workshop will run from 1
to 2:30 p.m. and will focus on how to develop partnerships with
treating physicians. Free. The church is at 1441 W. Balboa Blvd. For
reservations, call (714) 283-1111.
Speak Up Newport will host a Newport Beach City Council
Candidate’s Forum at 5:45 p.m. at the Newport Beach Tennis Club.
Refreshments will start at 5:30 p.m. The club is at 2601 Eastbluff
Drive. (949) 224-2266.
OCT. 11
The Achievement Rewards for College Scientists will hold its
scholarship awards ceremony at the UC Irvine University Club. The
reception will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Eight
awards will be presented and National Medal of Science recipient,
Francisco Ayala, will serve as the keynote speaker. For more
information call Mary Lou Furnas at (949) 644-6789.
OCT. 17
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host a 90-minute breakfast
boost from 7 to 8:45 a.m. today at the Costa Mesa Country Club. $12
if prepaid, $17 at the door. The country club is at 1701 Golf Course Drive. For reservations, call (714) 885-9090.
The Newport Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m.
in the Harbor View Club House. The guest speaker will be Rex Yarwood,
horticulturist and manager at Haster Grove in Laguna Beach. The club
house is at 1900 Port Carlow Place, Newport Beach. (949) 720-1552.
OCT. 19
The Harbor Christian Fellowship Church in Costa Mesa will host a
Mammogram-a-thon from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event, sponsored by
YWCA Encoreplus and The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, will
provide breast cancer screenings to the community. Free. The church
is at 740 W. Wilson St. For more information, call (714) 935-9720 or
(714) 806-2037.
As part of its annual fund-raising, the Costa Mesa Senior Center
will host a Monte Carlo night with the Bob Whit Trio (formerly of the
Platters) from 7 to 11 p.m. at the center. The evening will include
gaming, blackjack, craps, poker, a silent and live auction, and a
gourmet Chinese dinner. The center is at 695 W. 19th St. Call for
reservations. (949) 645-2356.
Bjorn Again, an Australian band that dresses and sounds like ABBA,
will perform at the Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theatre at
8 p.m. The band is world famous and has glitter-laden Swedish charm.
For ticket information, call (714) 432-5880.
OCT. 21
An eight-week course providing an in-depth look at substance abuse
among athletes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to
1:10 p.m. at Orange Coast College. The course, which begins today,
will be listed as Health Education 138 in OCC’s schedule. $11 per
unit. The college is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For
application or registration information, call (714) 432-5072.
OCT. 23
A mediation procedures workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. at Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa. The workshop is sponsored
by the Area Board XI on Developmental Disabilities along with the
Institute of Administration Justice at McGeorge School of Law and
Whittier Law School. Free. The school is at 3333 Harbor Blvd. For
reservations, call (714) 558-4404.
The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will hold a business after
hours mixer at the Country Inn by Ayres from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free
for members, $10 for potential members. The Country Inn is at 325
Bristol St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714) 885-9090.
OCT. 26
The 10th annual Top Dog Fashion Show will be held at 11 a.m. at
the Newport Dunes Resort. The categories will include of best formal
wear, best casual wear, best lingerie/pajamas, best swimwear and best
master/pet look-alike. Proceeds raised from the event will benefit
the Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
and Companion Pet Retreat. Participants should check in at 9:30 a.m.
Registration is $8 prior to Oct. 25 and $12 on the day of the event,
parking is $8 per car. The resort is at 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport
Beach. (949) 729-DUNE or visit www.newportdunes.com.
ONGOING
The MOMS Club of Newport Coast holds monthly meetings for the
stay-at-home mother of and conducts various activities, which include
Park & Pool Days, MOMS Night Out, field trips, walking groups and
playgroups. The general meetings are held in the clubhouse at the
Newport Ridge Apartments. Membership is $30 per year. The apartments
are at 1 White Cap Lane. For more information, call (949) 715-3129 or
e-mail npc.momsclub@cox.net.
The Costa Mesa Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club holds a weekly
meeting for business professionals to improve their networking skills
and learn how to obtain new contacts. The meetings are held Tuesdays
from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. at Mimi’s Cafe in Costa Mesa. The cafe is at
1835 Newport Blvd. (800) 767-7337.
Interfaith couples with one Jewish partner are invited to
participate in a discussion group at the Jewish Family Service of
Orange County office. The group is geared toward dealing with issues
between interfaith couples, such as raising children, observing
holidays, symbols in the home and relationships with extended
families. The cost is $45 per couple for three sessions.
Preregistration is required. Call to schedule date and time. The
office is at 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. (714) 445-4950.
Women 50 and older may be part of a discussion group coordinated
by Jewish Family Services to address issues such as anxiety,
depression, relationships, loneliness and family that meets from 10
to 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the agency offices, 250 E. Baker St., Suite
G, Costa Mesa. Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.
Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library Used Book Store are
asking for patrons to donate books to replenish the dwindling stock.
Books may be left at any of the three branch libraries at Balboa,
Mariners, or Corona del Mar, or in the book closet next to the
Friends Book Store at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. All hardcover
and paperback donations, with the exception of magazines and law
books, will be accepted and are tax deductible. (949) 759-9667.
The Braille Institute offers free computer classes to people with
fading vision who have difficulty seeing the computer screen. The
Oasis Center at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar, offers six
sessions. Call to sign up for classes. (714) 821-5000.
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