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TODAY

The North Costa Mesa chapter of Moms Offering Moms Support, a

nationwide organization for stay-at-home mothers and their children,

will have its monthly social at 10 a.m. at 1620 S. Sunflower Ave.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 548-8847.

The Exchange Club of Newport Harbor will present its annual

“Search for Talent” contest. The contest is for children ages 8 to

18, and trophies will be awarded to winners in three different age

groups. The contest will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Oasis Senior

Center auditorium, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. Information:

(949) 673-8701.

The Environmental Nature Center will present a walk under the full

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

cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Information: (949)

645-8489.

The Sunshine Cooperative Preschool will hold its annual rummage

sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2850 Fairview Ave. Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 540-1183.

A gem, jewelry and bead show will be held from noon to 7 p.m. in

Building No. 12 and in the Parade of Products at the Orange County

Fair & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The cost is $5

for adults and free for children younger than 12. Information: (760)

747-9215.

SATURDAY

Nordstrom’s South Coast Plaza will host Gordon Thompson, executive

vice president and creative director for Cole Haan from 1 to 4 p.m.

at Nordstrom’s South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

Gordon will meet and great customers while promoting the Spring 2004

G-Series line from Cole Haan. Information: (714) 549-8300 ext. 1690.

The Sunshine Cooperative Preschool will hold its annual rummage

sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2850 Fairview Ave. Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 540-1183.

A gem, jewelry and bead show will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

in Building No. 12 and in the Parade of Products at the Orange County

Fair & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The cost is $5

for adults and free for children younger than 12. Information: (760)

747-9215.

SUNDAY

“Taste for the Cure” is a wine tasting and auction featuring

select wines from 20 California wineries with an array of gourmet

food provided by the Four Seasons Hotel. The event will take place

from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Clubhouse at Pelican Hill, 22651 Pelican Hill

Road South, Newport Coast. Tickets cost: $60 per person. All proceeds

benefit the North American Foundation for the Cure of Diabetes.

Information: (866)287-3669, https://www.cure diabetesfoundation.com.

A gem, jewelry and bead show will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

in Building No. 12 and in the Parade of Products at the Orange County

Fair & Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The cost is $5

for adults and free for children younger than 12. Information: (760)

747-9215.

MONDAY

A Great Decisions discussion on “Middle Eastern Political Reform”

will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mark Presbyterian Church,

2100 Mar Vista, Newport Beach. The discussion will be led by Bob

Berry. Information: (949) 760-1691, https://www.fpa.org.

The American Cancer Society is sponsoring a “Look Good, Feel

Better” class, which teaches cancer patients makeup, wig and turban

tips to help hide the ravages of radiation and chemotherapy

treatment. The class is from 10 a.m. to noon at Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag

Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 261-9446.

The Orange County Sierra Singles monthly meeting will be held at

6:30 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave. The

featured slide presentation will be highlights of a trip to Myanmar.

The cost is $2 for dinner. Bring your own eating utensils and

beverage. Information: (714) 963-6345.

TUESDAY

Hoag Hospital will present a community education class on deciding

to have a baby at 6 p.m. in the Hoag Conference Center at Hoag

Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Information and reservation:

(800) 514-4624.

Mother’s Market will host a free seminar and book signing by Ann

Louise Gittleman, author of “The Fat Flush Fitness Plan” from 6:30 to

8p.m. at the Newland Barn, 19822 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach.

Information and reservations: (714) 963-6667, (800) 595-6667.

WEDNESDAY

The Fairview Developmental Center will hold its annual Spring

Boutique from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Fairview auditorium, 2501

Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. There will be more than 35 crafters to shop

from. Information: (714) 957-5188.

The California Retired Teachers Association, Harbor Division No.

77 will have a meeting at noon at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood

Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. Docents from the Bowers

Museum will present an extensive doll collection of prominent

figures. A free lunch will be served. Information: (949) 551-5082.

The Mesa Verde Community Inc., will host Costa Mesa Police Chief

John Hensley and Caltrans engineer Larry Kellerman at their general

meeting from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Mesa Verde United Methodist

Church, 1701 Baker St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 557-3755.