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TODAY

The Jr. League of Orange

County’s Christmas Company Shopping Extravaganza at the Orange

County Fair and Exposition Center will begin with an opening night

gala from 7 to 11 p.m. Shopping dates will be Oct. 19 to 22. General

admission is $7. Information: https://www.jlocc.org.

Singer and songwriter Donna Summer will sign her new book,

“Ordinary Girl,” and her new CD, “Journey,” at 1 p.m., Oct. 18 at

Barnes & Noble Metro Pointe. Information: (714) 744-1653.

The Marines Studies Center will host a Name the Stingray contest

from 9 to 11 a.m., Oct 18 at the Marine Studies Center on Shellmaker

Island. Information: (949) 640-9959.

The Fall Classic Volleyball Tournament will be held from 8 a.m.

until dark at Corona del Mar State Beach. Information: (714)

381-4000, kirkmorgan@cox.net.

Lisy B will host a jewelry trunk show from noon to 5 p.m. at 1822

Newport Blvd., Suite A, Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 646-5479.

SUNDAY

Petsmart and PetProLife

will co-host Dog Fair 2003 and Pet Adoption Day from 10 a.m. to 4

p.m. at the Petsmart on 17th Street in Costa Mesa. There will be

adoptable pets, a trainer, a groomer and a pet psychic. Dogs must be

on a leash. Information: (949)285-5247.

The Newport Beach Public Library Through the Years, a wall of

library history in pictures, will be dedicated to the memory of

Robert S. Knox at 2 p.m. at the Newport Beach Pubic Library, 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-3828.

MONDAY

UC Irvine professor Thomas J. Carew will lead an lecture on

allergens called “From Molecules to Memories: Lessons from a Simple

Brain,” at 7 p.m. in the UC Irvine Student Center’s Crystal Cove

Auditorium. The event is free, but reservations are required.

Information: (949) 824-7252.

Orange Coast College’s Philosophy Department is offering an

eight-week introduction to critical analysis and rational evaluation

of argument and other forms of expression. The class, listed as

Philosophy 150, starts today. It will be held from 12:45 to 4:20 p.m.

The cost of the course is $18 per unit for all California residents.

Information: (714) 432-5072.

Registration for nearly 100

eight-week classes at Orange Coast College will be open from today

through Dec. 13. Registration is available at OCC’s registration

office from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Information: (714) 432-5072.

TUESDAY

The ACLU of Orange County

will have speaker Heather Banuels from the Orange County Community

Service Programs to discuss its hate crime victims program and how

the ACLU and the public can help with reporting hate crimes. The

meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1259

Victoria, Costa Mesa. Information (714)-957-6107.

The Newport Beach chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will meet

and have a photo contest at 7 p.m. at the Oasis Senior Center, Room

4, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 644-7443.

WEDNESDAY

Orange Coast College will

host an evening transfer fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Recruiters will be

stationed at OCC’s quad and they will distribute information about

transfer requirements, educational offerings, admissions procedures,

scholarships, etc. Information: (714) 432-5894.

The public is invited to a general meeting to plan Corona del

Mar’s centennial celebration from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Sherman Library

and Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Information:

(949) 673-2261.

THURSDAY

Dooney & Burke at South Coast Plaza will give a 10% discount for purchases if you mention the National Charity League Juniors. It will

also donate 20% of the day’s proceeds to the organization.

Information: (949) 310-5884.

The Orange County League of Conservation Voters will host a

fund-raising event that will honor three environmental heroes: state

Sen. Joe Dunn, Coastal Commissioner and Laguna Beach Mayor Toni

Iseman and Bolsa Chica Land Trust executive Flossie Horgan.

Information: (949) 499-4499, taemarkmg@juno.com.

FRIDAY

The Artistic License Fair is a fine crafts show featuring the

highly collected work of artisans. They will meet from 10 a.m. to 4

p.m., Oct. 24 and 25 at Estancia Park, 1900 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa.

Information: (909) 371-6507.

OCT. 25

Newport Coast Cares will host its annual “Halloween Carnival For

Kids,” which benefits the Corazon de Vida Foundation, from 1 to 7

p.m. at the Newport Coast Shopping Center. The event will have food,

craft and game booths, pet and children’s costume contests, a haunted

house, rides and a silent auction. All the proceeds benefit Corazon

de Vida Foundation which serves orphanages in Baja, Mexico. The

Newport Coast Shopping Center is at San Joaquin Hills Road and

Newport Coast Drive. Information: Jim McAleer, (949) 476-1144, ext.

358; jim@corazondevida.org.

The League of Women Voters of Orange Coast will host a membership

brunch from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at a member’s house. The league will

discuss health care, the state government, the environment, welfare

and campaign finance reform. Information: (949) 451-2212, (949)

642-6102.

The 24th annual Mary McLeod Bethune Recognition Luncheon will be

at 11 a.m. at the Wyndham Hotel, 3350 Ave of the Arts, Costa Mesa.

The luncheon’s theme will be “Women Committed to Excellence.” The

Orange County community honoree will be Mrs. Doris Carrington, first

lady of Friendship Baptist Church. Information: (949) 589-0711,

bettyj@andersonjackson group.com.

Project Cuddle will honor actor John Schneider at its third annual

Costume Ball at 7 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel, 3350 Avenue of the Arts,

Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-9681.

OCT. 26

The Orange County Market Place will hold its sixth annual Trick or

Treat Festival and fourth annual Halloween, Bug and Monster Classic

Car Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.. There will be free trick-or-treating

for children. World-renowned pumpkin sculptor Farmer Mike will be

there. There will be a pumpkin patch, pumpkin-pie-eating contest and

entertainment. The grand marshals will be radio’s Dr. Demento and

Ivonna Cadaver from Macabre Theater on KDOC-TV. The market place

operates at the Orange County Fairgrounds.

South Coast Plaza will host “Pumpkins & Pancakes: A Children’s

Halloween Extravaganza,” from 8 to 11 a.m. The benefit is for Court

Appointed Special Advocates. The event will be at the Crate and

Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing. There will be music, an animal show

hosted by Wild Wonders Inc. and a visit from the Costa Mesa Fire

Department. Tickets are $20 per person in advance and $25 at the

door. Information: (714) 435-2171.

Hermes will use 500 ties to construct Hermes’ Tie Temple from

today through Nov. 1 at Jewel Court in South Coast Plaza.

Information: (714) 437-1725, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.

Orange County for Dean will host a debate party from 5 to 7:30

p.m. at Karl Strauss Brewery at Metro Pointe, 901A South Coast Drive.

Information: (714) 546-BREW, https://www.ocfordean.org.

OCT. 27

The Friends of the Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter will hold its

12th annual “FOCIS on Dining” fund-raising event at 6:30 p.m. The

will be held at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort in Newport Beach. The

cost for this event is $125 per person. Reservations: Lynne

Bloomberg, (949) 642-4029. Information: Sally Phillips, (949)

376-5851, Caryl Rigler, (949) 581-8160.

OCT. 28

The Corona del Mar Middle School and High School PTAs will present

their 30th annual Home Tour. Six beautiful homes in the communities

of Harbor View Homes, Shorecliffs, Corona del Mar and Newport Beach

will be toured from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A continental breakfast will be

served at Waterworks in Corona del Mar Plaza. A luncheon will be

provided by Pascal of Cafe Jardin at Sherman Library & Gardens, in

Corona del Mar, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. An afternoon reception will

be hosted at the Barclay Butera of Newport Beach in Westcliff Plaza

from 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at the Fashion Island

concierge, Sherman Library & Garden gift shops, Newport Hills Drugs,

Barclay Butera of Newport Beach in Westcliff, and Corona Del Mar

Middle School and High School. Tickets are $50 and include breakfast,

lunch and afternoon reception. Information: (949) 222-1456.

OCT. 29

The Newport Beach Library will welcome fourth-, fifth- and

sixth-graders for a free scavenger hunt at 7 p.m. at the Central

Library. Pre-registration is required. Information: (949) 717-3800,

choose option five.

OCT. 30

Orange County Ronald McDonald House will have a high tea benefit

from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Turnip Rose at the Grand Newport Plaza. Marta

Gebo, a former guest of the house and patient services coordinator

for Children’s Hospital Orange County’s neonatal intensive care unit,

will deliver a keynote address. Mindy Ball, principal harpist of the

Pacific Symphony Orchestra, will perform. The cost is $75 per person

or $750 for a table of 10. The Grand Newport Plaza is at 1901 Newport

Blvd. in Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 639-3600.

The Newkirk Center for Science and Society at UC Irvine will host

a seminar titled “Climate Change (the Greenhouse Effect): What It

Means for You, Your Children and Your Grandchildren.” The event will

be from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Beckman Center. Ralph Cicerone, chancellor

of UCI, will be a participant. Information: (949) 824-9336,

https://www.newkirk center.uci.edu.

The Daytime Lung Cancer Support Group will have a nutritionist

Cheri Swanson speaking about “Nutrition for Survivors During and

After Treatment” at Hoag Cancer Center, conference room A. No fee or

registration is required to attend. Information: (949) 760-5542.

OCT. 31

Triangle Square Shopping Center will welcome trick-or-treaters

from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Information: (949) 722-1600, ext. 25.

NOV. 2

The 18th annual Great Chefs of Orange County event will be from 1

to 4 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort. Tickets cost $150 for the

VIP reception and main event, and $150 for the main event only.

Information: (310) 641-8152, https://www.kidneysocal.org.

NOV. 3

Dr. Daniel Ng will discuss “The Surgical Treatment of Rectal

Cancers” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hoag Cancer Center Radiation Oncology

Library. Registration is required. Information: (949) 760-5542.

NOV. 4

Hoag Hospital chef Richard Reilly will present “Heart-healthy

Cooking: Holiday Cuisine” Reilly will demonstrate how to make healthy

holiday favorites without fat and salt. The cost is free.

Reservations: (800) 514-HOAG.

NOV. 5

Fairview Development Center will hold its 12th annual Ho Ho

Ho-liday Boutique from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Fairview

auditorium, 2501 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. There will be homemade

crafts, jewelry, florals, and special holiday decor and gift items.

Information: (714) 957-5188.

NOV. 8

De Anza Bayside Village will have its annual boutique from 9 a.m.

to 3 p.m. at the South Clubhouse, 300 E. Coast Highway, Newport

Beach. The cost is $10 for a 6-foot table to display crafts for sale.

The deadline to register to sell is in October. Information: (949)

673-4084.

NOV. 14

The Costa Mesa Senior Center will present a benefit performance of

“Late Nite Catechism,” an interactive comedy by Vicki Quade and

Maripat Donovan, at 8 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange

Coast College. Tickets are $35 or $75 for preferred seating.

Information: (949) 645-5080.

The Susan G. Komen

Foundation’s Three-Day Walk will begin today at the Orange County

Fair & Exposition Center in Costa Mesa. The walk will end in Los

Angeles at the Home Depot Center Athletic Facility. Information:

(800) 825-1000.

NOV. 15

The Costa Mesa Senior Center will present a benefit performance of

“Late Nite Catechism,” an interactive comedy by Vicki Quade and

Maripat Donovan at 8 p.m. in the Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange

Coast College. Tickets are $35 or $75 for preferred seating.

Information: (949) 645-5080.

NOV. 17

The Founders Guild of Casa

Teresa will have its annul holiday luncheon at 11 a.m., Nov. 17 at

The Ritz, 880 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The cost will be

$50 per person. Send checks which are payable to Casa Teresa to

Marguerite DiStanislao, 1430 Lincoln Lane, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

Information: (949) 548-2515.

NOV. 18

Cardiac surgeon Aidan Rane will discuss heart valve repair versus

replacement at 6 p.m. at the Hoag Hospital Conference Center. There

is no cost to attend. Reservations: (800) 514-4624.

NOV. 24

The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp USA will have a fund-raiser

from 4 to 9:30 p.m. for dine in and from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. for

take out, Nov. 24 at the Newport Rib Company, 2196 Harbor Blvd.,

Costa Mesa. The Newport Rib Company will donate 20% of your bill to

Childhelp USA. Reservations: Nancy Whitlock, (949) 548-4228.

NOV. 28

There will be a day-after-Thanksgiving sale at the Orange County

Market Place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds.

Admission will be free. There will be artisans’ and crafters’ corner,

photos with Santa Claus and seasonal entertainment.

DEC. 4

The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp USA is having a holiday

boutique and luncheon at 10 a.m. in the Hyatt Regency, 17900 Jamboree

Boulevard, Irvine. For reservations contact Nancy Whitlock at (949)

548-4228.

DEC. 7

The Orange County Market Place will hold its fourth annual Holiday

Car Show and Pedal Car Invitational at the Orange County Fairgrounds.

There will be Classic cars, motorcycles and trucks decorated for the

holidays. There will also be pedal cars and children’s pedal car

races. There will also be holiday entertainment and outdoor shopping.

The seventh annual Balboa Island Walking Holiday Home Tour will be

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Balboa Island. Tickets cost $20.

Information: (949) 673-4280.

DEC. 22

The Orange County Market Place will hold its Holiday Market Place

from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Admission

will be free. There will be artisans’ and crafters’ corner, photos

with Santa Claus and seasonal entertainment.

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 Newport-Mesa cribbage club meets on the second and fourth

Wednesdays of every month from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at Oasis Senior Center,

800 Marguerite Ave. in Corona del Mar. The cost is $2. Information:

(949) 646-5293.

Pastor Hein Austin leads a Bible

study on “How to Become a Contagious Christian” from 6 to 8:30

p.m. Wednesdays at 377 W. Wilson St., No. 15 in Costa Mesa. All are

welcome to come and meet new friends. Information: (949) 722-7498.

Jewish Family Service is

offering a support and discussion group for women 50 and older the

second and fourth Monday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 250 E. Baker St., Suite G in Costa Mesa. Pre-registration is required.

For information or to register, call (714) 445-4950.

Jewish Family Service is

offering a women’s divorce and separation support group at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Jewish Federation Campus in Costa Mesa, 250 E.

Baker St. For more information, call (714) 445-4950, ext. 114.

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. Information: (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. Information: (949) 717-3870.

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.