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TODAY

Newcomers to the digital

universe are invited to “Tools and Tricks: Internet 101,” a free

Internet workshop, at 9 a.m. at the Balboa branch of the Newport

Beach Public Library. For more information, call (949) 717-3816.

Intermediate-level Internet

navigators are invited to register for “Web Walking 102,” a free

Internet work workshop at 10 a.m. at the Newport Beach Central

Library. The hands-on workshop is limited to 10 participants. Sign up

at the library’s reference desk or by calling (949) 717-3800, ext. 2.

“Divorce: A New Beginning,”

a workshop for men and women divorced or getting divorced, is

offered from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 180 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. The cost is $40. For more information, call (949)

644-6435.

Newport Dunes Resort’s

“Movies on the Beach” series offers “The Sword and the Stone”

starting at dusk on the Newport sand. Parking costs $8 per car.

Campfires will also be available for s’mores. The resort is at 1131

Back Bay Drive. For more information, call (949) 729-DUNE.

“Growing Begonias” is the

subject of a free program at Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona

del Mar at 9:30 a.m. The program is part of the Weekend Gardener

Series. No registration is required. For more information, call (949)

673-2261.

Hornblower Cruises and Events offers a three-hour cruise of

Newport Harbor, a gourmet three-course meal, live entertainment and

award-winning service from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Boarding starts at 7

p.m. at 2431 W. Pacific Coast Highway. For reservations, call (949)

631-2469.

SUNDAY

Hornblower’s two-hour

champagne brunch cruise features a lavish brunch buffet,

free-flowing champagne and juice service and great views while you

cruise Newport Harbor. Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m. at 2431 W.

Pacific Coast Highway for the noon cruise. For reservations, call

(949) 631-2469.

MONDAY

Children entering first through

sixth grades are invited to “Up in the Air” at 10:30 a.m. at the

Newport Beach Central Library. Renowned juggler David Cousin, who

holds five world records for keeping things in the air, will present

the free program, which will be repeated at 3 p.m. July 23 at the

Mariners branch and at 10:30 a.m. July 24 at the Balboa branch. For

more information, call (714) 717-3816.

WEDNESDAY

A free seminar and book signing, “Asian Longevity Secrets,” will

be offered by author Ping Wu from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mother’s Market,

225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. To make reservations, call (800)

595-MOMS.

Adult readers interested in

exploring how cultural complexities can affect familial

relationships are invited to a discussion of Amy Tan’s “The

Bonesetter’s Daughter” at 3 p.m. at the Corona del Mar Branch

Library. The program is part of “Branch Out-Read,” an adult summer

reading program at Balboa, Corona del Mar and Mariners branch

libraries. For more information, call (949) 644-3075.

Children entering first through

sixth grades are invited to “Up in the Air” at 3 p.m. at the

Mariners branch of the Newport Beach Pentral Library. Renowned

juggler David Cousin, who holds five world records for keeping things

in the air, will present the free program, which will be repeated at

10:30 a.m. July 24 at the Balboa branch. For more information, call

(714) 717-3816.

THURSDAY

Children entering first through

sixth grades are invited to “Up in the Air” at 10:30 a.m. at the

Balboa branch of the Newport Beach Public Library. Renowned juggler

David Cousin, who holds five world records for keeping things in the

air, will present the free program. For more information, call (714)

717-3816.

The Newport Beach Chamber of

Commerce’s Newport Sunset Networking Mixer will be held aboard the

Empress yacht of Pacific Avalon Yacht Charters, 3404 Via Oporto, No.

103, Newport Beach. The dockside event from 5 to 7 p.m. will include

hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar. The mixer is free for members.

Potential members pay $10. For more information, call (949) 729-4400.

Book Soup’s “Taking Tea”

author series at South Coast Plaza returns with authors Janet

Fitch and Susan Straight. Discussions of their books “White Oleander”

and “Highwire Moon” will take place over coffee, tea and dessert. A

portion of book sales will be donated to the Orangewood Foundation.

For more information, call (714) 689-2665.

FRIDAY

Newport Dunes Resort’s

“Movies on the Beach” series offers “Remember the Titans” starting

at dusk on the Newport sand. Parking costs $8 per car. Campfires will

also be available for s’mores. The resort is at 1131 Back Bay Drive.

For more information, call (949) 729-DUNE.

Longines presents an afternoon

with Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Mary Lou Retton and

legendary coach Bela Karolyi starting at noon at Macy’s in South

Coast Plaza. Retton and Karolyi will sign autographs and promote the

upcoming World Gymnastics Championships in the Fine Watch Department

on level two. For more information, call (714) 556-0611, ext. 4231.

JULY 26

Newport Dunes Resort’s

“Movies on the Beach” series offers “Alice in Wonderland” starting

at dusk on the Newport sand. Parking costs $8 per car. Campfires will

also be available for s’mores. The resort is at 1131 Back Bay Drive.

For more information, call (949) 729-DUNE.

Triangle Square in Costa Mesa invites the community to attend “A

Fair at the Square” for the sights, sounds and great deals in the

outdoor marketplace while taking advantage of storefront specials

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

JULY 27

The Commodores Club of

the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 68th

annual Flight of the Lasers at 1 p.m. at the Newport Harbor Yacht

Club, 720 West Bay Ave., Newport Beach. Join Laser enthusiasts of all

ages as you sail to win prizes like best costume, best decorated

boat, first parent/child team, and first married couple. Information:

(949) 673-7730.

Hornblower’s two-hour

champagne brunch cruise features a lavish brunch buffet,

free-flowing champagne and juice service and great views while you

cruise Newport Harbor. Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m. at 2431 W.

Pacific Coast Highway for the noon cruise. For reservations, call

(949) 631-2469.

JULY 28

Mature drivers can sharpen

their driving skills in this eight-hour class held during two

sessions, at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of the

Covenant in Costa Mesa July 28 and 29. The $10 classes are limited to

30 students. Advanced registration is required. Information: (714)

557-3340.

Children entering first through

sixth grades are invited to “A Radical Science Show” at 10:30 a.m.

at the Newport Beach Central Library. The free program will be

repeated at 3 p.m. July 30 at the Mariners branch and at 10:30 a.m.

July 31 at the Balboa branch. For more information, call (949)

717-3816.

JULY 30

Children entering first through

sixth grades are invited to “A Radical Science Show” at 3 p.m. at

the Mariners branch of the Newport Beach Public Library. The free

program will be repeated at 10:30 a.m. July 31 at the Balboa branch.

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

A free seminar, “Pet Nutrition

Pawsibilities,” will be offered by Coco’s Canine Cuisine from 6:30

to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa.

Reservations: (800) 595-MOMS.

Join Corona del Mar in organizing its 2004 Centennial Celebration

at a public meeting running from 7 to 8 p.m. at Sherman Library and

Gardens. Attendees are asked to enter from the back parking lot at

2647 E. Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. For more information, call

(949) 422-4210.

JULY 31

Children entering first through

sixth grades are invited to “A Radical Science Show” at 10:30 a.m.

at the Balboa branch of the Newport Beach Public Library. For more

information, call (949) 717-3816.

The monthly Career Networking

Resource meeting for the unemployed, sponsored by St. Andrew’s

Presbyterian Church, will run from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the church’s

chapel. All monthly meetings are open to all for free, and

reservations aren’t necessary. Information: (949) 574-2236.

AUG. 2

Hornblower Cruises and Events offers a three-hour cruise of

Newport Harbor, a gourmet three-course meal, live entertainment and

award-winning service from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Boarding starts at 7

p.m. at 2431 W. Pacific Coast Highway. For reservations, call (949)

631-2469.

AUG. 8

Hornblower Cruises and Events offers a three-hour cruise of

Newport Harbor, a gourmet three-course meal, live entertainment and

award-winning service from 8 to 11 p.m. Boarding starts at 7:30 p.m.

at 2431 W. Pacific Coast Highway. For reservations, call (949)

631-2469.

Inventors Forum, the Orange

County-based nonprofit inventors’ support group, presents a

seminar on “High Technology Patenting” by patent attorney Curtis L.

Harrington. Registration and networking begin at 7 p.m. for the 7:30

p.m. seminar at Orange Coast College’s Science Lecture Hall. The cost

is $5 for members, $15 for nonmembers. For more information, call

(714) 540-2491.

AUG. 9

Triangle Square in Costa Mesa invites the community to attend “A

Fair at the Square” for the sights, sounds and great deals in the

outdoor marketplace while taking advantage of storefront specials

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AUG. 10

Hornblower’s two-hour

champagne brunch cruise features a lavish brunch buffet,

free-flowing champagne and juice service and great views while you

cruise Newport Harbor. Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m. at 2431 W.

Pacific Coast Highway for the noon cruise. For reservations, call

(949) 631-2469.

AUG. 11

Registration for the Orange

County Business Council’s ninth annual Corporate Executive Golf

Tournament begins at 9 a.m. at Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa,

with the shot gun start at 11 a.m. The cost is $300 for a single

player package or $1,500 for a corporate players package. Proceeds

benefit the Orange County Rescue Mission’s Strong Beginnings program,

which provides workforce development for those who have lost hope and

need help. For more information, call (949) 476-2242, ext. 216.

AUG. 23

Triangle Square in Costa Mesa invites the community to attend “A

Fair at the Square” for the sights, sounds and great deals in the

outdoor marketplace while taking advantage of storefront specials

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ONGOING

The Newport Center

Toastmaster’s Club can help you improve your public speaking

skills or polish your business presentations. Members come from a

variety of professional disciplines and backgrounds. The group meets

every Monday morning from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at 610 Newport Center Drive,

Newport Beach. Validated parking is available in the parking

structure next to 24 Hour Fitness. Guests are welcome. For more

information, call (949) 721-5732.

The ACLU of Orange County

meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at the Unitarian

Universalist Church, 1259 Victoria St. in Costa Mesa. Each month’s

meeting will feature a different speaker on issues relating to the

Bill of Rights. For more information, call (714) 957-6107.

“Beach Landscapes,” an exhibit

featuring digitally manipulated aerial photographs of the Hawaiian

islands by Donna Ruzicka, umbrella beach scenes by Carole Boller and

Back Bay landscapes by Luke Spencer, will be on display through Sept.

30 at Newport Beach City Hall. For more information, call (949) 717)

3870.

“Tennis in Art,” an exhibit of

paintings by longtime tennis instructor and coach Jose Mendoza,

will be on display in the Newport Beach Central Library foyer through

Aug. 30. Mendoza’s work is known for its manipulation of color and

form as well as its concentration on tennis. For more information,

call (949) 717-3870.

Volunteer drivers are needed to

help deliver nutritiously prepared meals to homebound, frail or

elderly clients incapable of shopping or cooking for themselves

through “Mobile Meals,” sponsored by FISH-Harbor Area Inc. and Hoag

Hospital. Call (949) 645-8050 for more information.

Swim lessons are available through July 18 at Halecrest Park, 3107

Killybrook Lane in Costa Mesa. Another session will begin July 21 and

run through Aug. 1. Information: (714) 557-7234.

Project Cuddle, a nonprofit

organization that offers safe and legal alternatives to girls who

are considering abandoning their babies, is in need of ongoing

volunteers. For more information, visit www.projectcuddle.org or call

(714) 432-9681.

Macy’s in Costa Mesa

invites Orange County nonprofit organizations that provide

services and programs to the HIV/AIDS community to apply for

participation in Macy’s South Coast Plaza’s Passport In Store

fund-raiser. This year’s event will be held on Oct. 4. To receive an

application to participate, call (714) 556-0611, ext. 4231.

Yoga classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to

12:40 p.m. for nine weeks at West Newport Community Center.

Registration is $54 for one class each week or $100 for two days a

week over nine weeks for Newport Beach residents. Others pay an

additional $5. For more information, call (949) 644-3151.

The merchants of Balboa Village will hold a seaside Craft Merchant

and Farmer’s Market at Peninsula Park near the base of the Balboa

pier in Newport Beach every Thursday through Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3

p.m. The market will include fresh organic produce, freshly cut

flowers and arts and crafts. For more information, call (714)

536-2213.

Costa Mesa’s Recreation Division will provide a three-hour theme

birthday party for up to 20 guests at the Balearic Community Center

weekdays from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4 to 7

p.m. and Sundays from 4 to 7 p.m. Parties for children 5 to 12 will

consist o lunch/dinner, games, crafts, prizes, cake with ice cream

and supervision by staff. Parties cost $250 or $300. For more

information, call (714) 754-5158.

Five new wines will be served

on Bayside Restaurant’s terrace overlooking Newport Harbor every

Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person. For more

information, call (949) 721-1222.