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Costa Mesa, CA 92627; by e-mail to mike.swanson@ latimes.com; by fax

to (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

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TODAY

The Women Referral Service is offering a meeting to discuss

“networking: a relationship marketing strategy for entrepreneurs” in

Newport. The meeting to help those in attend achieve an effective

source of contacts in business. The seating is limited and a

reservation is required.

For time, reservations and exact location call (714) 520-4620.

THURSDAY

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce has selected Back Bay Fitness

experts and co-founders Katherine Coltrin and Lisa McGhee to speak on

the importance of implementing corporate fitness programs in the

workplace. Coltrin and McGhee will present “Find the Balance:

Scheduling and Keeping an Exercise/Fitness/Wellness Regimen for the

Busy Executive” at 8 a.m. at the Costa Mesa Country Club.

Information: (714) 573-2746.

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host a 90 minute Breakfast

Boost at the Costa Mesa Country Club, which starts at 7 a.m. The cost

will be $13 for prepaid reservation and $18 at the time of the event.

For Information and reservations call (714) 885-9090

SEPT. 23

The Centennial farm at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center

begins its 2003-2004 tour season today. Tours are 90 minutes long and

include things such as baby chick handling, radish planting, and the

livestock area. There is also an AGADEMICS program which teaches

students about agriculture in a hands-on environment. For a tour call

(714) 708-1618 and for information about the AGADEMICS program call

(714) 708-1925.

SEPT. 25

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its Newport Sunset

Networking Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Marriott’s Newport Coast

Villas, 23000 Newport Coast Drive. Attendance is free for chamber

members and $10 for potential members. Information: (949) 729-4400.