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(949) 646-4170; or by calling (949) 574-4298. Include the time, date

and location of the event, as well as a contact phone number. A

complete listing is available at www.dailypilot.com.

MAY 23

Longtime Orange Coast College crew coach and history professor

Dave Grant will tell the story of Capt. James Cook’s voyages of

discovery at 7 p.m. at the Lido Isle Clubhouse. Grant has sailed

extensively through Australia and New Zealand, competing in the

rugged Sidney-Hobart race several times. All are welcome to the

presentation and preceding social hour. For more information, call

(949) 673-5119.

MAY 24

A book signing and personal appearance by author James Balch for

his book “Prescription for Nutritional Healing” will be held from 11

a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. For

reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

The Newport Coast Cares’ first “Spring Fling” fund-raiser to

benefit the Corazon de Vida Foundation, an organization that raises

money for children in Baja, will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the

Newport Coast Shopping Center. The event will have games and rides

for children. Admission is $10. For more information, call (949)

476-1144, ext. 358.

Three acclaimed authors and scholars will present “African

American Speech in Global Culture,” exploring the effect of African

American speech on modern conversation, poetry and music. The

reception, performance reading and book signing will run from 4 to 9

p.m. at UC Irvine’s Cross Cultural Center and Crystal Cove

Auditorium. For more information, call (949) 824-1948.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will present a free workshop on

the nuts and bolts of healthcare directives and long-term care

insurance from 9 a.m. to noon in Dierenfield Hall at St. Andrews, 600

St. Andrew’s Road, Newport Beach. For more information or to RSVP,

call (949) 574-2239.

MAY 28

The Council on Aging -- Orange County is offering free training to

recognize financial abuse and safeguard against victimization with a

two-hour session called “Who Can You Trust?” The session runs from 1

to 3 p.m. at the Newport Beach Oasis Senior Center, 800 Marguerite

Ave., Corona del Mar. For reservations, call (949) 644-3244.

MAY 29

Op, the original California lifestyle brand, and Projekter: Action

Sports Cinema announce the opening of the Op Summer Surf Series at

the Lido Theater at 9 p.m., with a screening of the original

35-millimeter print of John Milius’ 1960s surf epic “Big Wednesday.”

For more information, call (949) 722-2219.

Madam Justice Louise Arbour of Canada’s Supreme Court will present

“Waging War Lawfully: Who Will Enforce the Law?” at UC Irvine’s 12th

annual Julius Margolis Lecture at 7:30 p.m. in Social Science Lecture

Hall 100. Arbour will discuss the use of national and international

courts for prosecuting war crimes, crimes against humanity and

genocide. Admission is free. For more information, call (949)

824-6410.

Mariners Christian School’s Middle School Theatre Group will

present “Mary Poppins” at 7 p.m. May 29 and 30. Tickets are $4, free

for children younger than 5. The school is at 300 Fischer Ave., Costa

Mesa. Call (714) 437-1700, ext. 188 for tickets or information.

MAY 31

The cultural traditions of Japan, France and Mexico will be

showcased at a two-day international festival at the Newport Beach

Central Library. Culture lovers of all ages are invited to the free

events presented by the Newport Beach Sister City Assn. For more

information, call (949) 717-3870.

JUNE 1

The 10th annual Balboa Island Parade, “Celebrate Balboa Island,”

will take place at 11 a.m. along Marine Avenue. For information, call

(949) 723-4177.

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church presents “Jazz Vespers

for the Soul” at 5 p.m. It’s the final free concert in the 2002-03

Friends of Music First Sundays at Five series. The church is at the

corner of Pacific View Drive and Marguerite Avenue in Corona del Mar.

For information, call (949) 644-0463.

AIDS Walk Orange County will hold its opening ceremonies at 9 a.m.

and will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the UC Irvine Administration Loop and

Chancellor’s Rose Garden. Participants will walk to raise funds for

HIV/AIDS prevention and support services. To form a walk team or

support the event, call (949) 955-1400 or visit www.aidswalk.org/oc.

The Professional Dance Network will host the fourth annual

“Celebrating Young Talent” at 5:30 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore

Theatre at Orange Coast College. Tickets are $10 for general

admission and $25 for VIP seats. Free tickets are available for

select community-based organizations. For more information or

tickets, call (800) 323-0267.

The Fish Fry Baby Contest will be held in Costa Mesa’s Downtown

Community Center in Lions Park. Judging begins at 1 p.m., with stage

announcements at 2 p.m. Baby registration and information forms are

available at Cal’s Camera and State Farm Insurance in Costa Mesa.

Registration is $5. Forms must be mailed by May 23 or faxed to (714)

435-0191. For more information, call (714) 549-4961.

JUNE 3

P.K. Odle of the American Feng Shui Institute will explain how

elemental remedies are implemented to complement your decor at a 7

p.m. seminar at Visions & Dreams in Costa Mesa. Reservations are

required. For more information, call (626) 288-1669.

JUNE 4

The Friends of the Newport Beach Library will host a complimentary

brunch and annual meeting for members at 10:30 a.m. in the Friends

Meeting Room at the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave. Local Nancy

Robison, author of more than 70 books, will be the speaker.

Reservations are required and must be made by May 28. Call (714)

596-5276.

JUNE 5

Edgar finalist Denise Hamilton will return to the Newport Beach

Central Library at 7 p.m. to present “The Crime Novel as Cultural

Study.” The best-selling author will discuss “Sugar Skull,” her new

novel, and how her journalism background led to writing fiction. Call

(949) 717-3816 for more information.

JUNE 6

UC Irvine ArtsBridge presents World Dance Day, featuring Orange

County elementary school students performing folk dances from

Mexican, Vietnamese, European and Native American cultures. The noon

event at Aldrich Park on the UCI campus is free. For information,

call (949) 824-8942.

JUNE 7

Macy’s South Coast Plaza and Teen People magazine will host a

Summer Surf and Swim Fashion Show featuring the latest looks from

Roxy, Hurley, O’Neill, Billabong and more at 2 p.m. in Macy’s South

Coast Plaza’s women’s store. For more information, call (714)

556-0611, ext. 4231.

Someone Cares Soup Kitchen will celebrate its 17th anniversary in

memory of Cpl. Jose Angel Garibay from 6 to 9 p.m. at 720 West 19th

St. in Costa Mesa. The Flag Day dinner/auction will feature Chef Leon

Mathews. Tickets cost $45. All proceeds will support the Someone

Cares Soup Kitchen Hunger Relief and Tutoring Programs. Make

reservations by May 27. Call (949) 548-8861. For underwriting

opportunities, call (714) 801-2354.

Join Susan Goldstein, one of the authors of “Healthy Dining in

Orange County,” for a session about healthy cuisine at your favorite

restaurants in the Bloomingdale’s Home Store in Newport Beach from

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The $15 admission includes a signed copy of

“Healthy Dining in Orange County.” Space is limited, and tickets must

be purchased by June 1. Call (949) 729-6854 for more information.

The Adams School Country Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at

2850 Country Club Drive. The fair will have a silent auction, a

50-foot inflatable obstacle course, a 30-foot inflatable slide, a

dunk tank, numerous games, prizes, food, drinks, a bake sale, a DJ, a

guest band and more. Call (714) 424-7935 for more information.

JUNE 8

Parent Help USA will hold an open house and members mixer from 4

to 7 p.m. to show the public its new facility at 330 West Bay St.,

Suite 120 in Costa Mesa. The open house will feature music performed

by Diana D’Itri and Rick Sherman. The public can make free-will

donations at the door and participate in an auction with several

drawings for prizes from local businesses. Call (949) 650-3461 for

more information.

The Orange County Women’s Chorus present its 2003 spring program,

“On this Island,” at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church. The concert of

island-themed music begins at 7 p.m. and will include the chorus

directed by Eliza Rubenstein and “Men in Blaque,” an ensemble

directed by Joseph Huszti. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased in

advance at (949) 451-8590.

Lovers of live vocal music are invited to “The Summer Knows,” a

free musicale at 3 p.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library.

Mignonne Profant and a guest pianist will present the final program

of the library’s musicale series, featuring tunes of Gershwin, Jobim

and LeGrand. For more information, call (949) 717-3816.