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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.

FRIDAY

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.

MONDAY

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. 6

P.K. Odle, worldwide instructor for the American Feng Shui

Institute, will explain how the elemental remedies are implemented.

at 7 p.m. at Visions & Dreams 2482 Newport Blvd. Reservations and

information: (877) 288-1669, https://www.fengshuiadvantage. com.

JAN. 8

Mother’s Market will host a women’s support group, a free workshop

by Cheri Schatz, 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.

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.

Newport Harbor High School cheerleaders will present their Winter

Junior Cheer Clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. at Newport Harbor High. The

cheerleaders who will teach basic cheer techniques and a cheer and

dance routine. The $40 fee will cover pom-poms, snacks, extra

practice on Feb. 5 and a pregame performance on Feb. 6. Information:

(949) 673-1989.

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. 13

Mother’s Market will host “Inflammation & Heart Disease,” a free

seminar by Judith Todero, 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.

JAN. 14

Mother’s Market will host “Menopause,” a free seminar by Andrea

Purcell, 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.

JAN. 15

Laura Schlessinger will sign her new book “The Proper Care &

Feeding of Husbands” at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Booksellers,

Metro Pointe, 901B South Coast Drive. Information (714)444-0226.

Mother’s Market will host “Cardiovascular Health,” a free seminar

by Michael Schwartz, 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.

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.

Mother’s Market will host “Keys to Weight Management and Optimal

Health,” a free seminar by Colette Heimowitz, 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.

JAN 17

Mother’s Market will host “Keys to Weight Management and Optimal

Health,” a free seminar by Colette Heimowitz, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the

Patio Cafe. The market is at 225 E. 17th St. Information and

reservations: (949) 631-4741, (800) 595 6667.

A Home Remodeling and Decorating Show will be held 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.

The Parrot Education and Adoption Center, a nonprofit

organization, will have a seminar on parrot nutrition from 1 to 2:30

p.m. at the Balearic Community Center, 1975 Balearic Drive, Costa

Mesa. Information: (949) 631-3606, https://www.peac.org.

Los Angeles firefighter and paramedic John Hicks will sign his

first book for young adults, “My Buddypack,” at 2 p.m. at Borders

Books Music and Cafe in Costa Mesa, 1890 Newport Blvd.

JAN. 18

A Home Remodeling and Decorating Show will be held 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.

Whittier Law School professor Michael Bazyler will discuss and

sign his new book “Holocaust Justice” at 7 p.m. at Borders Books

Music and Cafe in Costa Mesa, 1890 Newport Blvd.

JAN. 20

Mother’s Market will host a free bone-density screening from 11

a.m. to 3 p.m. Registrations can be made in the vitamin department.

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

631-4741.

JAN. 21

Mother’s Market will host “The Path to a Healthier, More Vital

You,” a free seminar by Mark Kaylor, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Patio

Cafe. The market is at 225 E. 17th St. Information and reservations:

(949) 631-4741, (800) 595 6667.

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.

The Parrot Education and Adoption Center, a nonprofit organization

will have a seminar on feather-destructive behavior from 1 to 2:30

p.m. at the Balearic Community Center, 1975 Balearic Drive, Costa

Mesa. Information: (949) 631-3606.

The Friends For Planned Parenthood luncheon, at 11:30 a.m. at

Sherman Library & Gardens, will focus on sex education in the Santa

Ana Unified School District. Teen activists from Campfire USA and

Girls Inc. will discuss a curriculum that only teaches abstinence

until marriage. . Sherman Library & Gardens is at 2647 E. Coast

Highway. Information: (714) 633-6373, ext. 121.

JAN. 27

Mother’s Market will host “Help Yourself to Health and Happiness,”

a free seminar by Rosemary Seaney, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Patio

Cafe. The market is at 225 E. 17th St. Information and reservations:

(949) 631-4741, (800) 595 6667.

JAN. 28

Mother’s Market will host “How to Prevent and Treat Diabetes,” a

free seminar and book signing by Michael Murray, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

in the Patio Cafe. The market is at 225 E. 17th St. Information and

reservations: (949) 631-4741, (800) 595 6667.

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.

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 City of Costa Mesa’s Recreation Division will have

registration for its 2004 basketball league for adult players from 8

a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 5 to 16 at the Downtown Recreation Center, 1860

Anaheim Ave. Information: (714) 327-7563.

The Newport Beach Public Library is holding its holiday food drive

through today. 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.

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.

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.