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TODAY

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.

SATURDAY

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.

SUNDAY

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.

Newport Dunes Resort’s “Movies on the Beach” will run every Friday

and Saturday throughout the summer, including a two-hour barbecue

before the movies start at dusk. Guests are invited to bring their

favorite cuts of meat. The resort will provide the rest for $7.95 per

person. The films will be shown on a large screen in the sand on

every Friday and Saturday evening in June and July except July 4.

Parking is $8 per car. For more information, call (949) 729-DUNE.

A variety of private, semi-private and group swim lessons will be

offered this summer at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center at Corona

del Mar High School. Options include one-on-one instruction on

Saturdays and a Monday through Thursday program for all ages and

levels. For session dates, times and costs, call (949) 644-3151, or

register in person at Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services at

3300 Newport Blvd.

Children, teens and adults can now register for summer

recreational boating classes offered through Newport Beach Recreation

Services. Classes begin July 12. Fees vary. Call (949) 644-3151, or

visit the Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services a 3300 Newport

Blvd. for more information.

Professional and licensed soccer trainers with the All-England

Soccer Academy are available for one-on-one, small group and large

group training. For more information, call (949) 395-5103.

Jewish Family Service is sponsoring a teen support group for high

school students that meets Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tarbut

V’Torah Upper School in Costa Mesa. For information or to register,

call (714) 445-4950. Pre-registration is required.

The First Page -- Fine Children’s Books, at 270 E. 17th St., No.

10 in Costa Mesa, offers free story time Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays

and Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4

to 5 p.m. For more information, call (949) 645-5437.

“Abstract Works on Canvas and Paper,” an exhibit of art by Janet

Rosener, will be on display at the Newport Beach Central Library

through June 30. The exhibit will feature selections from Rosener’s

“Washed Away” series, created by dripping, splattering or pouring

additional paint and mediums onto an original painting and washing it

away to suggest the passage of time. For more information, call (949)

717-3816.

Award-winning works by Orange County artists working in an array

of two-dimensional media will be on display at Newport Beach City

Hall through June 27, for the Spring 2003 Orange County Artists

Exhibition. For more information, call (949) 717-3870.