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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 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

where advised, as elegant accessories that complement your decor, to

improve health, relationships and prosperity 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. 9

The Environmental Nature Center will present a Full Moon Walk from

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. This will be the

firs full moon of the new year. The cost is $2 for adults and $1 for

children. Information: (949) 645-8489.

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

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.