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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.
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