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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 Fair and Exposition Center will host the Sugar

Plum Arts and Crafts Festival from from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in building

No. 10. Information: (562) 598-0857, https://www.sugarplumcrafts.com.

The Costa Mesa Senior Center will host a Dog Lover’s Expo from 9

a.m. to 7 p.m. in building No. 14. The cost will be $10 for adults,

$5 for seniors. Children 3 and younger get in for free. Information:

(310) 480-7007.

Parent Help USA, a nonprofit child abuse prevention center, will

have a benefit and classical guitar concert by Tim Wertin from 4 to 7

p.m. at Carmelo’s Ristorante Italiano, 3520 E. Coast Highway, Corona

del Mar. There will be dinner, prizes and auction. Information: (949)

650-3461.

MONDAY

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.

Linda Biehl, co-founder of the Amy Biehl Foundation, who will

speak about her foundation’s work to support a democratic and

peaceful South Africa at 7 p.m. at the Argyros Family Lecture Hall at

Sage Hill School. Tickets will cost $10 per person or $25 for a

family of three or more. Information: (949) 219-1395.

The city of Newport Beach will host the nine-member commission on

Tax Policy in the New Economy from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in City

Council chambers. Information: https://www.caneweconomy.ca.gov,

https://www.nbcitynews.com.

TUESDAY

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.

Mother’s Market will have a free seminar, “Is There Life After

Pumpkin Pie” by Judith Todero from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The market is at

225 E. 17th St. Information and reservations: (949) 631-4741, (800)

595-6667.

The Costa Mesa Senior Center will host a Holiday Boutique with

unusual and handcrafted gifts from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center,

695 W. 19th St. Information: (949) 645-2356.

WEDNESDAY

Mother’s Market will host “Let Food Be Your Medicine,” a free

seminar by Charles Holmes, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Patio Cafe.

The market is at 225 E. 17th St. Information and reservations: (949)

631-4741, (800) 595-6667.

The Friends of Newport Coast will have their annual meeting at

7:30 p.m. in Room No. 1 at the Oasis Senior Center, 800 Marguerite

Ave. Historic Orange County films will be shown, and an update will

be given on development in Crystal Cove State Park. Information:

(949) 644-5998.

The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy friends support group will meet

at 7 p.m. at Cocos, 2750 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

650-1212, (714) 491-9400.

THURSDAY

The Orange County Fair and Exposition Center will host the

Creative Sewing Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at building No. 10. The

cost will be $7 and no charge for children 6 years and younger.

Information: (724) 325-5689, https://www.sewingevents.com.

UC Irvine’s Center for Women and Men and the Cross Cultural

Center will present “A Room With a View: A Life of Activism” from

noon to 1:30 p.m. at UC Irvine’s Cross Cultural Center. The

presentation will be an active discussion on gender and ethnicity and

how it affects women’s lives in relationship to violence.

Information: (949) 824-6000.

FRIDAY

The Orange County Fair and Exposition Center will host the

Creative Sewing Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at building No. 10. The

cost will be $7 and no charge for children 6 years and younger.

Information: (724) 325-5689, https://www.sewingevents.com.

SATURDAY

The Orange County Fair and Exposition Center will host the

Creative Sewing Fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at building No. 10. The

cost will be $7 and no charge for children 6 years and younger.

Information: (724) 325-5689, https://www.sewingevents.com.

Fashion Island will host its annual tree lighting ceremony at 6

p.m. from Nov. 21 and 22. The tree will be lighted at the end of

“Celebrate the Season” a song and dance spectacular by students form

the Orange County High School for the Arts. Information: (949)

721-2000, https://www.shopfashion island.com.

Chris Herrington will read and sign his new children’s book

“Harry & Hannah: The American Adventure,” at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble

Booksellers, Metro Pointe, 901 South Coast Drive. Information: (714)

444-0226.

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. 26

The Costa Mesa Senior Center will be celebrating Thanksgiving with

a home-cooked meal. The event is sponsored by Surat Singh of Angel’s

Auto Spa. The cost for the event is $2 per person. The cost to become

a member of the center is $18. Information: (949) 645-2356.

NOV. 28

There will be a day-afterThanksgiving 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 an artisans’ and crafters’

corner, photos with Santa Claus and seasonal entertainment.

NOV. 29

The Orange County Colony of Mayflower Descendants will have its

annual Compact Day Luncheon at 10:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn 3131

South Bristol, Costa Mesa. Anyone who is descended from one of the 26

known heads of families can join. Information: (949) 548-6871,

https://www.ocmayflower.org.

NOV. 30

The Orange County Chapter of the Swedish Women’s Educational

Assn. will have its annual Swedish Christmas event, which promotes

Swedish traditions at 11 a.m. in the Costa Mesa Neighborhood

community center, 1845 Park Ave. The cost will be $2 for children

younger than 15 and $5 for adults and older teenagers. Information:

(949) 786-2734, https://www.chapters-swea.org/ orangecounty.

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. The 90-foot white fir will be adorned by 15,000 lights. The

ceremony will feature the All American Boys Chorus and an appearance

by honorary emcee, Jennifer York from KTLA-TV.

DEC. 2

Free Feng Shui seminar at 7 p.m. at Visions & Drams, 2482 Newport

Blvd. P.K. Odle will explain how elemental remedies are implemented

where advised as elegant accessories that complement your decor, to

improve health, relationships, prosperity. Information: (877)

288-1669.

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.

The Chuck Jones Gallery in the Atrium Court of Fashion Island

will present an exhibition of art of the animated film “Dr. Seuss’

How the Grinch Stole Christmas” with voice actress June Foray and

animation producer and director Phil Roman. The exhibition will be

from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The gallery is at 401 Newport Center Drive.

Information: (949) 759-0758, https://www.chuckjones.com.

DEC. 6

The Costa Mesa Men’s Club will sponsor the Fairview Developmental

Tournament benefiting Fairview Developmental Center today and Dec. 7

at the Costa Mesa Golf & Country Club. Entrance fee will be $70 today

and $135 for both days. Information: (949) 645-2886,(949) 903-9090

Waldorf School will present its Winter Festival from 3 to 6 p.m.

at 2350 Canyon Drive. There will be seasonal craft making, music,

theater and international food. There will be a nominal charge at the

gate. Information: (949) 574-7734.

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 Costa Mesa Men’s Club will sponsor the Fairview Developmental

Tournament benefiting Fairview Developmental Center at the Costa Mesa

Golf & Country Club. Entrance fee will be $75. Information: (949)

645-2886,(949) 903-9090

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. 10

Body Design will offer a free seminar and demonstration on the

latest technology on cellulite treatments from 7 to 8 p.m. at 100

Newport Center Drive. The event is presented by Mary Dellene, a

licensed esthetician and massage therapist. Information and

registration: (949) 722-3555, getfit@bodydesign.tv.

DEC. 12

Fashion Island and Star 98.7 Radio will host a holiday toy drive

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. Customers are

encouraged to drop off an unwrapped new toy to be placed under the

Fashion Island Christmas tree. Information: (949) 721-2000.

https://www.shopfashion island.com.

The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy friends support group will meet

at 7 p.m. at Cocos, 2750 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

650-1212, (714) 491-9400.

DEC. 21

Fashion Island will host its annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony at

3 p.m. at Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. The event will be hosted by Rabbi

Reuven Mintz of the Chabad Jewish Center in Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 721-2000, https://www.shopfashion island.com.

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.

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.