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Costa Mesa, CA 92627; by fax to (949) 646-4170; or by calling (949)

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TODAY

The Costa Mesa Senior Center will hold its second annual Christmas

Eve Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center. The event will

include brunch, a visit and photo opportunity with Santa and music by

Tony Montero. Reservations are required. The center is at 695 W. 19th

St. $1 for members. $8 for nonmembers. (949) 645-2356.

The Newport Mesa Christian Center will present “The Bellringer” at

4 and 6 p.m. at the center in Costa Mesa. “The Bellringer” is an

original short play in three scenes about one woman’s search for

meaning and hope in a world of constant change. The center is at 2599

Newport Blvd. Free. For more information, call (714) 966-0454.

SUNDAY

One of the cast members from the show “Seussical the Musical” will

be at Borders Books Music and Cafe in South Coast Plaza at 11 a.m. to

read Seussical-related stories. During this special story time, there

will be a drawing for a family four-pack of tickets to the

performance at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Borders is

at 3333 Bear St. (714) 279-8933.

MONDAY

The Costa Mesa Senior Center will hold a holiday performance by

Wanda’s Dance Studio from noon to 1 p.m. at center. The center is at

695 W. 19th St. For lunch reservations, call (949) 645-2356.

DEC. 31

The Oasis Senior Center will host a Monte Carlo Casino Night from

6 to 10 p.m. at the center to ring in the new year. A light meal and

wine will be provided. The center is at 800 Marguerite Ave. Tickets

are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. For more information, call (949)

644-3244.

JAN. 1

Newport Beach Recreation Services will host a 2003 Tournament of

Roses Parade excursion from 6 a.m. to about 1 p.m. The excursion will

include transportation via deluxe coach, grandstand seating on

Colorado Boulevard, a continental breakfast before departure and

lunch on the ride home. The buses will leave from the Mariners Park

parking lot at Dover Drive and Irvine Boulevard. Tickets are $90 for

Newport Beach residents, $100 for nonresidents. For more information,

call (949) 644-3151.