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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

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.

SATURDAY

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.

SUNDAY

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.shopfashionisland. 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.shopfashionisland. 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. Parking is available in the parking

structure next to 24 Hour Fitness. 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.