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646-4170; or by calling (949) 574-4298. Include the time, date and

location of the event, as well as a contact phone number.

TODAY

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 4 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.

The fourth annual Halloween Window Painting Contest will be from

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westcliff Plaza Shopping Center, 17th Street

and Irvine Avenue, and at the Newport Coast Shopping Center, Newport

Coast Drive and San Joaquin Hills Road. The entry fee is $5.

Information: (949) 644-3151.

MONDAY

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.

TUESDAY

The Downtown and Eastside Transportation Ad Hoc Committee will

have an open house on transportation-related improvements from 6 to 8

p.m. at the Neighborhood Community Center Hamilton Room. Information:

(714) 754-5032.

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.

WEDNESDAY

The Newport Beach Library welcomes 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.

THURSDAY

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.newkirkcenter.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.

Round Table West will host a luncheon program with authors Richard

Paul Evans, Firoozeh Dumas and Boze Hadleigh at noon at the Newport

Beach Country Club. Tickets cost $45 per person. Information: (323)

256-7977.

FRIDAY

Triangle Square Shopping Center will welcome trick-or-treaters

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

A home remodeling and decorating show will be held from noon to 8

p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds, in buildings No. 10 and No. 12

and along the Parade of Products. The cost is $3 to $5.75.

Information: (818) 557-2950.

Three Costa Mesa churches and Vanguard University will host

Hullabaloo, a free carnival-style event, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the

Orange County Fairgrounds. Information: (949) 548-2600, ext.18.

SATURDAY

The UCI Arboretum will present “A Rainbow of Orchids” during its

annual Fall Orchid Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UC Irvine

Arboretum. The cost $2. Information: (949) 824-5833.

A home remodeling and decorating show will be held from 10 a.m.

to 8 p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds, in buildings No. 10 and

No. 12 and along the Parade of Products. The cost is $3 to $5.75.

Information: (818) 557-2950.

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.

The UCI Arboretum will present “A Rainbow of Orchids” during its

annual Fall Orchid Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UC Irvine

Arboretum. The cost $2. Information: (949) 824-5833.

A home remodeling and decorating show will be held from 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds, in buildings No. 10 and

No. 12 and along the Parade of Products. The cost is $3 to $5.75.

Information: (818) 557-2950.

Kim Phuc from the famous “The Girl in the Picture,” taken in South

Vietnam in 1972 while she ran naked from her burning village, will

speak at 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, 1000 Bison

Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 760-5444,

https://www.libertybaptistchurch.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.

Orange County Sierra Singles will have a newcomer and member

information meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Community Center,

1845 Park Ave. Learn about the Sierra Club and the many activities

that are available. Information: (714) 505-2404.

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. 7

A woodworking show will be from noon to 7 p.m. at the Orange

County Fairgrounds, in buildings No. 10 and No. 12 and along the Parade of Products. The cost is $9 for adults. Information: (310)

477-8521.

The Volunteer Assn. of Sherman Library and Gardens will have its

annual Holiday Open House from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the gift shop,

which is at 2647 E. Coast Highway. Information: (949) 673-2261.

The Friends of The Newport Beach Library will have a preview

used-book sale for members only from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Friends

Meeting Room at the Newport Beach Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 759-9667.

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.

The Friends of The Newport Beach Library will have a used book

sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at the Newport

Beach Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949)

759-9667.

The Costa Mesa Historical Society will conduct a docent training

class to train tour guides for the Diego Sepulveda Adobe in Estancia

Park from 1 to 4 p.m. Information: (949) 631-5918.

A woodworking show will be given from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the

Orange County Fairgrounds, in buildings No. 10 and No. 12 and along

the Parade of Products. The cost is $9 for adults. Information: (310)

477-8521.

Walking Nature Tour of Upper Newport Back Bay from 9 to 10:15 a.m.

at the Upper Newport Back bay at the corner of East Bluff Drive and

Back Bay Road. Information: (949) 786-8878.

NOV. 9

A woodworking show will be given from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the

Orange County Fairgrounds, in buildings No. 10 and No. 12 and along

the Parade of Products. The cost is $9 for adults. Information: (310)

477-8521.

NOV. 10

The fifth annual Tee Off for Technology will be held to benefit

Newport Harbor High at 11 a.m. at the Santa Ana Country Club.

Information: (949)794-3832.

NOV. 12

The Fairview Park Friends’ fund-raising committee will host their

quarterly public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at Color Me Mine at

Triangle Square, 1875 Newport Blvd. Information: (714) 754-5698,

https://www.cmfairviewpark.org.

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.

The Costa Mesa Historical Society will conduct a docent training

class to train tour guides for the Diego Sepulveda Adobe in Estancia

Park from 1 to 4 p.m. Information: (949) 631-5918.

Back Bay Fitness will hold its first Olympic Charity event from 8

a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2675 Irvine Ave., Suite A, Costa Mesa. Information:

(949) 631-5587, https://www.backbayfitness.com.

NOV. 17

The Founders Guild of Casa Teresa will have its annual holiday

luncheon at 11 a.m. at the Ritz, 880 Newport Center Drive, Newport

Beach. The cost will be $50 per person. Send checks 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. 1

South Coast Plaza will have its 21st annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony

at 6 p.m. at Town Center Park, adjacent to the Westin South Coast

Plaza.

DEC. 4

The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp USA will have 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.