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Mesa, CA 92627; by e-mail to luis.pena@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.

TODAY

The Orange County Chapter of Childhelp USA will have a fundraiser

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

take out at the Newport Rib Company, 2196 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa.

The Newport Rib Company will donate 20% of each bill to Childhelp

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

WEDNESDAY

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.

FRIDAY

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.

SATURDAY

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.

SUNDAY

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.

A meeting in support of Democratic presidential candidate Wesley

K. Clark will be held at 7 p.m. at the Harp Inn, 130 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Volunteers will share information and Clark’s positions

on key issues. Information: info@volunteersforclark.com,

https://www.meetup.com.

DEC. 3

The Anti-SAT movement will hold a meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. in the

ASB room at Corona del Mar High School. There will be guest speakers,

an open forum for comments and questions, and an outline for

implementing educational reform. Students, parents, and teachers are

welcome to attend. Information: Amanda Rubenstein, (949) 719-1756.

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

Blvd., 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.

The Orange County Coalition for Youth will host “Let Your Voice Be

Heard” from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community

Center, 1845 Park, Costa Mesa. The event is to let youth voice their

concerns, talk about issues and to influence policy decisions.

Information: rle@edd.ca.gov.

DEC. 6

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

Tournament benefiting Fairview Developmental Center at the Costa Mesa

Golf & Country Club. The 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.

The Angeletas Prayer Breakfast will be after the 8:30 a.m. mass at

Our Lady Queen of Angeles, 2046 Mar Vista Drive. The prayer breakfast

will feature guest speaker Madeline Tucci Tannehill, founder of

“Gary’s Place for Kids. There will be a poinsettia plant sale after

the breakfast. The breakfast is sponsored by the Casa Teresa Founders

Guild. The cost is a $15 donation. Information: (949) 640-0886.

The Cat Fanciers Assn. will have a championship and household pet

cat show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Fair &

Exposition Center. The event will feature up to 225 of the world’s

finest pedigreed cats will be there along with rescue cats and

kittens looking for a home. Information: (858) 455-9390.

National University’s Center for Cultural and Ethnic Studies will

present “The Allure and Significance of Body Art from 10:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. at National University, 3390 Harbor Blvd. Information:

(714) 429-5408, lzukas@nu.edu.

DEC. 7

The Cat Fanciers Assn. will have a championship and household pet

cat show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Fair & Exposition

Center. The event will feature up to 225 of the world’s finest

pedigreed cats will be there along with rescue cats and kittens

looking for a home. Information: (858) 455-9390.

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

Tournament benefiting Fairview Developmental Center at the Costa Mesa

Golf & Country Club. The 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.

City of Newport Beach 19th annual Winter Wonderland will happen

from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grant Howland Park, 5th Avenue and Iris

Avenue. There will be over 30 tons of snow dumped onto the grounds

for the enjoyment of the community. There will be activities such as

winter carnival games along with Santa. Information: (949) 644-3151.