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TODAY

The Newport Harbor Orchid Society is hosting an orchid plant

auction from 7 to 10:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Community Center,

1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. Free. For more information, call (949)

642-4148.

A free seminar called “The Role of Supplements in Fighting Cancer”

will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th

St., Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

A “Making the Right Financial Decisions” workshop, sponsored by

the Service Corps of Retired Executives, will take place from 9 a.m.

to noon at National University, 3390 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. The

cost is $40, $35 if preregistered. For more information, call (714)

550-7369.

The Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach Chapter is holding a public

meeting at 7 p.m. at the Oasis Center, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona

Del Mar. Assistant city Manager Dave Kiff and Newport Harbor Master

Tom Rossmiller will discuss the clean water quality for Newport Beach

and the harbor.

WEDNESDAY

“Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Nanofiction,” presented by assistant

professor of physics and astronomy Phil Collins at UC Irvine, will

cover the realities behind the nanotechnology revolution. Scheduled

at 7:30 a.m. at the University Club on campus, call (949) 824-4613

for more information.

“Tax Free College Savings -- A Review of 529 Plans and Your Other

Options” is a free seminar that comes with a complimentary dinner at

6:30 p.m. at the Newport Gateway Center in Irvine. Address is 19800

MacArthur Blvd. For reservations, call Celeste at 1-800-876-0353.