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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 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.

The Community Bible Study Group will host a Boat Parade Party from

7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Beek Community Center, 115 Agate Ave.,

Balboa Island. Hot drinks and finger snacks will be served. The

bringing of appetizers or desserts is optional. Information: (949)

658-2663.

Parent Help USA and its board of directors will hold a Christmas

Boat Parade holiday dinner dance benefit for the prevention of child

abuse from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club Resort & Spa.

Suggested donation is $100 per person. Information: (949) 650-3461.

SATURDAY

“Divorce: A New Beginning” is a workshop for men and women in the

process of divorcing or recently divorced from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

at 180 Newport Center Drive. The cost is $40. Information:

(949)644-6435.

The Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions Club will serve hamburgers,

cheeseburgers and hot dogs and the Orange County Model Engineers will

conduct free train rides from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Goat Hill

Junction train station at Fairview Park. Information: (949) 574-0337.

Alano Club will host a fundraiser to benefit Women Helping Women,

a Costa Mesa-based organization dedicated to helping women in

transition with funds and assistance in achieving self-reliance from

5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 2040 Placentia Ave. Donations of $5 will be

accepted. Information: (949) 646-8808.

SUNDAY

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.

The UC Irvine Libraries’ speaker series will host memory

researcher James L. McGaugh at 6 p.m., at the Langson Library, UC

Irvine. McGaugh will sign his new book, “Memory & Emotion: The Making

of Lasting Memories.” Information and reservations: (949) 824-5300.

MONDAY

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.

TUESDAY

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.

WEDNESDAY

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.

The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center will host an event

that will let visitors see and touch different kinds of insects and

to understand how the legs of different insects do different jobs to

help them survive from 11 a.m. to noon at 2301 University Drive,

Newport Beach. The cost will be $10 for each child 5 and older.

Information and reservations: (949) 923-2295.

JAN. 10

There will be a Computer Fair at the Orange County Fair &

Exposition Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Building No. 10 at the

Orange County Fair & Exposition Center. The cost is $5 for adults;

children 10 and younger get in for free. Information: (800) 800-5600,

https://www.ocfair.com.

JAN. 11

There will be a Computer Fair at the Orange County Fair &

Exposition Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Building No. 10 at the

Orange County Fair & Exposition Center. The cost is $5 for adults;

children 10 and younger get in for free. Information: (800) 800-5600,

https://www.ocfair.com.

JAN. 16

A Home Remodeling and Decorating Show will be held starting today

in buildings No. 10 and 12 and in the Parade of Products at Orange

County Fair & Exposition Center. The show will be open from noon to 8

p.m. today. The cost is $5.75 for adults, $3 for seniors and free for

children younger than 12. Information: (818) 557-2950.

JAN 17

The TEX*US Guitar Show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 10 a.m. to

4 p.m., Dec. 18 in building No. 14 at the Orange County Fair &

Exposition Center. The cost is $10 for adults, children 12 years old

and under are free. Information: (918) 288-2222.

A Home Remodeling and Decorating Show will be held today in

buildings No. 10 and 12 and in the Parade of Products at Orange

County Fair & Exposition Center. The show will be open from 10 a.m.

to 8 p.m. today. The cost is $5.75 for adults, $3 for seniors and

free for children younger than 12. Information: (818) 557-2950.

The West Coast Reptile Show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in

building No. 17 at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center. The

cost is $5 for adults and children 12 years and under are $3.

Information: (714) 826-6600, https://www.radicalreptiles.com.

JAN. 18

A Home Remodeling and Decorating Show will be held today in

buildings No. 10 and 12 and in the Parade of Products at Orange

County Fair & Exposition Center. The show will be open from 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m. today. The cost is $5.75 for adults, $3 for seniors and

free for children younger than 12. Information: (818) 557-2950.

The West Coast Reptile Show

will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in building No. 17 at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for

children 12 years and younger. Information: (714) 826-6600,

https://www.radicalreptiles.com.

JAN. 22

Hoag Hospital will host “Nutrition for the Lung Cancer Patient,” a

daytime lung cancer support group, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hoag

Cancer Center, conference room A. The speaker will be Kathy Pham, a

Hoag Hospital nutritionist. Information: (949) 760-5542.

FEB. 26

The Founders Guild of Casa Teresa invites the public to attend a

play, “The Subject was Roses,” at the Newport Theatre on Cliff Drive

in Newport Beach. All the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated

to Casa Teresa and Hannah’s House. Tickets cost $65 per person.

Information: (949) 858-5385, (714) 538-4860.