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

TODAY

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.

As part of Spa Gregorie’s customer appreciation month, it will

have a customer comp day in which two clients will get their services

for free at 200 Newport Center Drive. Information and reservations:

(949) 644-6672.

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.

As part of Spa Gregorie’s customer appreciation month, it will

have a Teens and Tweens Day at 200 Newport Center Drive. There will

be free skin care clinics and do-it-yourself foot treatments, masques

and hair masques, each for $5. Information and reservations: (949)

644-6672.

MONDAY

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.

TUESDAY

A town hall meeting on homeland security will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

at Vanguard University’s Smith Hall Room 101, 55 Fair Drive.

Assemblyman Ken Maddox, Costa Mesa Councilmen Alan Mansoor and

Michael Scheafer, California National Guard Maj. Gen. Paul D. Monroe

Jr., Costa Fire Chief James M. Ellis and representatives from the

Orange County Sheriff’s Department, California Office of Emergency

Services and the FBI will be on hand.

WEDNESDAY

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.

THURSDAY

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.

As part of Spa Gregorie’s customer appreciation month, it will

have a representative from B. Kamins on hand to perform mini-facials

and skin analysis from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The mini-facials cost $50

with a $20 coupon toward B. Kamins products purchase on the same day.

Information and reservations: (949) 644-6672.

Harbor Day School’s Student Enrichment and Parent Education

Committee will present parenting expert William Sears from 6:30 to

9:30 p.m. at Harbor Day School. Sears will lecture on 10 tips for

successful parenting and on improving a child’s IQ through nutrition.

Information and reservations: (949) 645-8004.

FRIDAY

Sharky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill will have a grand opening

benefiting a small La Hacienda de la Inmaculada in Tijuana through

Newport Coast Cares from 5 to 9 p.m. at 21119 Newport Coast Drive,

Newport Coast Shopping Center. (949)433-7879.

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, 0(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.

Piecemakers’ annual Christmas Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be over 175 booths of top artists with unique handcrafted

items including live music, food and entertainment. Information:

(714) 641-3112, https://www.piecemakers.com.

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.

Piecemakers’ annual Christmas Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 6 and 7. There will be over 175 booths of top artists with

unique handcrafted items including live music, food and

entertainment. Information: (714) 641-3112,

https://www.piecemakers.com.

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.

The city of Newport Beach’s 14th annual Winter Wonderland will

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

and Iris Avenue. There will be more than 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.

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

massage therapist. Information and registration: (949) 722-3555,

getfit@bodydesign.tv.

Hoag Hospital will have an evening lung cancer support group

discussion about “Coping with the Holidays” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at

the Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A. Information (949)

760-5542.

DEC. 11

The Campus Colleagues of Orange Coast College will hold a

luncheon to raise funds for the OCC Disabled Students Center from 11

a.m. to 2 p.m. at OCC. There will be entertainment provided by Tyler

Hoff and Kiro Kiro, who will be playing with the Harry and Grace

Steele Children Center. The cost is $9.50 per person. Information:

standardtint@hotmail.com.

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. 18

The Young Executives of America will host Paul A. Motenko,

chairman of the board and co-CEO of Chicago Pizza & Brewery Inc.,

during its breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the Pacific Club, 4110

MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. The cost is $16 for members and $25

for nonmembers. Information: (949) 721-8686.

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.

The Environmental Nature Center will present a holiday craft

workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday

season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from

9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)

645-8489.

DEC. 23

The Environmental Nature Center will present a holiday craft

workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday

season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from

9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)

645-8489.

DEC. 24

The Environmental Nature Center will present a holiday craft

workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday

season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from

9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)

645-8489.

DEC. 26

The Environmental Nature Center will present a holiday craft

workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday

season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from

9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)

645-8489.

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.

Sole Comfort and Laura’s House have teamed up to help those in

need by collecting shoes from Dec. 1 through 31 at Sole Comfort,

Corona del Mar Plaza, 836 Avocado Ave. Laura’s House is committed to

ending the cycle of domestic violence and strengthening families.

Information: (949) 644-5939.

The Newport Beach Public Library is holding its holiday food

drive through Dec. 12. There will be Share Our Selves bins at the

library for donations of canned goods and non-perishables. Donations

can be dropped off during regular library hours: from 9 a.m. to 9

p.m. Monday through Thursday; from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and

Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: (949) 717-3801.

South Coast Plaza will have its Santa’s Village through Dec. 24

at Carousel Court. Shoppers can make crafts at the Alpine Wood Shop,

Holiday Trimmings Shop and the Village Bake Shop. The cost varies per

craft. Information: (714) 435-2083, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.

South Coast Plaza will have its famous carousel transformed from

horses to Santa’s reindeer until Dec. 28. The cost for a ride is $1.

Information: (714) 435-2083, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.

South Coast Plaza will have Santa’s Express Train running through

Jan. 4 at the Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing on Level 2.

Information: (714) 435-2083, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.

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.

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.

Costa Mesa’s Recreation Division will provide a three-hour theme

birthday party for up to 20 guests at the Balearic Community Center

weekdays from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4 to 7

p.m. and Sundays from 4 to 7 p.m. Parties for children 5 to 12 will

consist of lunch/dinner, games, crafts, prizes, cake with ice cream

and supervision by staff. Parties cost $250 or $300. For more

information, call (714) 754-5158.

Five new wines will be served on Bayside Restaurant’s terrace

overlooking Newport Harbor every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The

cost is $15 per person. For more information, call (949) 721-1222.

A variety of private, semi-private and group swim lessons will be

offered this summer at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center at Corona

del Mar High School. Options include one-on-one instruction on

Saturdays and a Monday through Thursday program for all ages and

levels. For session dates, times and costs, call (949) 644-3151, or

register in person at Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services at

3300 Newport Blvd.

Children, teens and adults can now register for summer

recreational boating classes offered through Newport Beach Recreation

Services. Classes begin July 12. Fees vary. Call (949) 644-3151, or

visit the Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services a 3300 Newport

Blvd. for more information.

Professional and licensed soccer trainers with the All-England

Soccer Academy are available for one-on-one, small group and large

group training. For more information, call (949) 395-5103.

Jewish Family Service is sponsoring a teen support group for high

school students that meets Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tarbut

V’Torah Upper School in Costa Mesa. For information or to register,

call (714) 445-4950. Pre-registration is required.

The First Page -- Fine Children’s Books, at 270 E. 17th St., No.

10 in Costa Mesa, offers free story time Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays

and Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4

to 5 p.m. For more information, call (949) 645-5437.

Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach offers wine tasting every

Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for $15 per person, featuring five

new wines each week. For more information, call (949) 721-1222.

Green Systems International shows you everything that you wanted

to know about orchids and repotting during a free seminar at 2 p.m.

every Saturday. An orchid and tropical plant sale is held from 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m. at the 20362 Birch St. facility. Information: (949)

756-1211.

Discover the secrets of Carbon Canyon Regional Park as you walk

through groves of beautiful Coastal Redwood trees every Saturday at

8:30 a.m. Parking is $4. Call (714) 996-5252 for more information.

Team Survivor, a nonprofit organization encouraging women who have

been through cancer treatment to exercise, hosts “Walk and Talk” at

10 a.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month in front of

NIKEgodess store in Fashion Island. Members meet for lunch after at

Atrium court. It is free, and all fitness levels are welcome. For

more information, call (949) 275-3888.

Newport Community Counseling Center offers a way to stop the cycle

of domestic violence through the support group In S.A.F.E. Hands.

S.A.F.E. stands for safety, awareness, faith and empowerment. The

group meets Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. For more information,

call (949) 721-8079.

Teens in seventh through ninth grades are invited to drop by the

city of Costa Mesa Recreation Center from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through

Friday for sports and other activities. The center is at 1860 Anaheim

Ave. For more information, call (714) 327-7560.

The Newport Beach Walking Club meets at the corner of Superior and

Hospital Road in Newport Beach at 9:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. everyday. For

more information, call (949) 650-1332.

The Newport Beach Cake Decorating Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursday nights at Superior and Hospital Road in Newport Beach. For

more information, call (949) 650-1332.

The Spanish Speaking Club meets to learn Spanish quick and easy.

For more information, call (949) 650-1332.

The Assn. of Business Services hosts a networking meeting that

deals with education connections from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the second

Tuesday of every month at the Holiday Inn at 3131 Bristol St., Costa

Mesa. For more information, call (949) 805-0011.

“Divorce: A New Beginning,” a workshop for men and women divorced

or getting divorced, is held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 180

Newport Center Drive on the third Saturday of every month. Cost is

$40. For more information, call 644-6435.

Free tours of the Orange County Performing Arts Center take guests

to the dressing rooms, performer’s lounge, backstage and on stage at

10:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at 600 Town Center Drive,

Costa Mesa. Group tours can be held by special arrangement. For more

information, call (714) 556-ARTS, ext. 833.

The Newport Beach Newcomers Club holds a general meeting on the

third Wednesday of every month. The organization is open to all women

residents in Newport Beach who have lived in the area fewer than five

years. For more information, call (949) 645-9922, or visit

https://www.newcomers- newportbeach.org.

Oasis Senior Center holds a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m.

on the second Saturday of every month. Breakfast includes pancakes,

sausage, coffee and orange juice for $3, $1 for children. The center

is at 800 Marguerite, Corona del Mar. For more information, call

(949) 644-3244.

Yoga and rhythm, “Yogarhythmics” combines yoga, dance and fun. The

class is held from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays at 2850 Mesa Verde

Drive East, Suite 111, Costa Mesa. For more information, call (714)

754-7399.

The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum offers the exhibit “Joe Duncan

Gleason: Rediscovering California’s Marine Art Master,” through Sept.

30. The museum is at 151 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach.

Free admission. For more information, call (949) 673-7863.

Interfaith couples with one Jewish partner are invited to

participate in a discussion group at the Jewish Family Service of

Orange County office. Call to schedule date and time. The office is

at 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. (714) 445-4950.

Women 50 and older can join a discussion group coordinated by

Jewish Family Services to address issues such as anxiety, depression,

relationships, loneliness and family. The group meets from 10 to

11:30 a.m. Mondays at the agency offices, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G,

Costa Mesa. Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.

Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library Used Book Store are

asking for patrons to donate books to replenish the dwindling stock.

Books may be left at any of the three branch libraries -- Balboa,

Mariners, or Corona del Mar -- or in the book closet next to the

Friends Book Store, at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. All

hardcover and paperback donations, with the exception of magazines

and law books, will be accepted and are tax deductible. (949)

759-9667.

The Braille Institute offers free computer classes to people with

fading vision who have difficulty seeing the computer screen. The

Oasis Center at 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar, offers six

sessions. (714) 821-5000.

A spiritual care class meets at 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays at 3400

Irvine Ave., Suite 114, Newport Beach. (949) 263-1462.

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce hosts networking luncheon

meetings Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Costa Mesa

Country Club. The cost is $14. The club is at 1701 Golf Course Drive,

Costa Mesa. (714) 885-9090.

A brain tumor support group meets the first and third Thursdays of

each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hoag Cancer Center at Hoag

Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Free. Registration not

required. The group is designed to help patients and their families

understand and cope with the illness. (949) 574-6232.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosts a mental illness support

group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sundays in Dierenfield Hall C at 600 St.

Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (949) 574-2236.

The Jewish Family Service of Orange County sponsors a discussion

group for adult children and their parents from 6 to 7 p.m. two

Tuesdays a month at the Jewish Family Service office at 250 E. Baker

St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. $10 per person, per session.

Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.

The Jewish Family Service of Orange County has a weekly parenting

support group. Parents learn strategies for successful parenting and

for dealing with the feelings and behavior of their children. The

group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Jewish Family

Service office at 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. The group

will cover managing anger, anxiety and peer pressure children

experience. Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.

The Costa Mesa Senior Center has ballroom dancing with live music

from the Costa Mesa Music Makers from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Tuesday night at 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. $4. (949) 548-3884.