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

574-4298. Include the time, date and location of the event, as well

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TUESDAY

An instructor from the American Feng Shui Institute will explain

how elemental remedies are implemented as elegant accessories that

complement your decor to improve health, relationships and

prosperity. Reservations for the 7 p.m. seminar at Visions and Dreams

in Costa Mesa are required. Call (626) 288-1669 for more information.

A free seminar and door prizes on “Skin Care, Health and Beauty”

will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th

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

WEDNESDAY

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is holding its 38th annual

rummage sale from May 7 to 9. The preview sale is May 7 from 3 to 6

p.m., with a $3 donation required at the door. The main sale begins

at 9 a.m. the next two days, ending at 7 p.m. May 8 and 2 p.m. May 9.

The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road in Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 642-3824.

A free seminar and book signing of “Stress and Disease” by Herb

Lewis will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East

17th St., Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

THURSDAY

The Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County and UCI Institute for Brain

Aging host the first research and education conference at the Newport

Beach Marriott May 8 and 9. The conference begins at 8:30 a.m., with

registration and breakfast. Exhibits begin at 7:30 a.m. The cost is

$60 for one day, $100 for two. For more information, call (714)

283-1111.

More than 300 proud parents and 250 children will join Dr. David

Diaz and his staff from West Coast Fertility Centers and Centro

Latinoamericano de Fertilidad to celebrate the joys of parenthood

from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children who represent the miracle of assisted

reproductive medicine for the one out of six couples that seek

infertility treatment will join Diaz for the 15-year baby reunion at

the Hyatt Newporter in Newport Beach. For more information, call

(949) 215-0417.

SATURDAY

The second annual Paws Around the Park fund-raiser, a walk that

raises money to provide dog drinking fountains in Fairview Park, will

begin registration at 8:30 a.m. for $20 per walker. The first 200

registrants for the one-mile or two-mile walks at Fairview Park,

starting at 10 a.m., will receive an event dog tag, a bandana and a

doggie bag. For more information, call (714) 754-5698.

MAY 12

Learn about the Sierra Club and its many activities at its

information meeting for newcomers and members at 6:30 p.m. Meet at

the Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., for food, exhibits

and table displays. Newcomers can join the Sierra Club for a special

$25 introductory fee. For more information, call (714) 517-2467.

MAY 13

A free seminar on “Muscles in Motion” by Judith Todero 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.

MAY 15

A free seminar and book signing of “Stop the Clock Cooking” by

Cheryl Forberg will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mother’s Market,

225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

MAY 17

The Starlight Theatre Company will hold auditions for its

all-student summer show, “Mary Poppins,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Children 10

to 14 years old can sing a song from the show or bring taped

accompaniment to a song they’ve prepared. The theater is at 1125

Victoria St. in Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)

645-7827.

The Costa Mesa Historical Society will host an open house from 11

a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1870 Anaheim St. in Costa Mesa. It includes tours

of the facility and exhibits of photos and artifacts. Free. For more

information, call (949) 631-5918.

“Divorce: A New Beginning,” is a workshop for men and women who

are divorced or getting divorced. It is held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 180 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. For more

information, call (949) 644-6435.

MAY 18

To kick off this year’s Festival of Children, a Volunteer Day will

be held from noon to 4 p.m. at South Coast Plaza’s Carousel Court. To

introduce Orange County charities and youths to each other, the

Festival of Children Volunteer Day will allow a variety of nonprofit

organizations to display information about their services. For more

information, call (949) 644-4777.

MAY 20

A free seminar and book signing of “Why the Weight? Dare to be

Great!” by author Jean Kruegar will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at

Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. For reservations,

call (800) 595-MOMS.