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TODAY

Orange County for Dean, a political organization supporting the

presidential campaign of Democrat Howard Dean, will host a Meetup at

7 p.m. at Karl Strauss Brewery, 901A South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa.

Newport Beach Senior Services and Recreation will present a new

series of drawing and painting workshops by artist and lecturer Mimi

Sharon Stein for beginners through advance students in mixed-media

from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning today and lasting eight weeks in

the Jorgensen Center at 2005 Dover Drive, The cost is $66.

Information: (949) 644-3151.

THURSDAY

Book Soup South Coast Plaza will present mystery writer Jerrilyn

Farmer, author of “Perfect Sax,” in conversation with mystery writer

Nathan Walpow at 4 p.m. at 3333 Bristol St., Suite 2400. Information:

(714) 689-2665, https://www.booksoup.com.

FRIDAY

The Environmental Nature Center will present a Full Moon Walk from

6:30 to 8 p.m. at the center, 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. The cost

is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Information: (949) 645-8489.

SATURDAY

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.

SUNDAY

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.

MONDAY

The UC Irvine Center for Unconventional Security Affairs will

host a forum, “Are Schools as Safe as They Should Be,” with keynote

speakers Orange County Sheriff Michael S. Carona and Orange County

Superintendent of Schools William M. Habermehl from 8:30 to 11:30

a.m. at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center, 100 Academy Way, Irvine.

Information and reservations: (949) 824-9670, cusa@uci.edu.

Body Wise Fitness Center will offer a free exercise night from 6

to 8 p.m. at 2901 W. Coast Highway, No. 110, Newport Beach.

Attendants can get free tips on for workout routines. Information:

(949) 650-1660, https://www.bodywisefitness.info.

JAN. 14

Sherman Library & Gardens will present “Floral Design Using

Tropicals,” a floral design class, at 9 a.m. at 2647 East Coast

Highway, Corona del Mar. The cost is $45 and preregistration is

required. Information: (949) 673- 2261. https://www.slgardens.org.

The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation’s Manuscript Book

Discussion Group will discuss “From Beirut to Jerusalem” by Thomas

Friedman at 9:15 a.m. at the 1000 Avocado Ave. library. Information:

(949) 717-3890.

JAN. 15

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

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

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

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.

The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce will

present the Newport Harbor Christmas Parade Awards Dinner and Auction

at 6 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel. There will be live entertainment

and silent and live auctions. Tickets cost $75 per person and $900

for a table of 12. Information: (949) 729-4400,

https://newportbeach.com.

JAN. 17

The TEX*US Guitar Show will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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 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 (55+) $3 and free

for children younger than under 12 are free. 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 $3 for

children 12 and younger. 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.

“Escape from Winter,” a fitness and fashion show with triathlete

Lokelani McMichael and Pro wake boarder Emily Copeland, will be from

2 to 4 p.m. at the South Coast Plaza Sport Chalet. For every pair of

Nike Shox Turbo shoes that are tried on, NikeGo will donate a pair of

shoes to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Orange County. Information:

(714) 424-9255.