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TODAY

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

8 p.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.

Talking Hands Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork will host a free

workshop on trigger-point therapy and its importance in treating

chronic pain in patients. The workshop will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at

120 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa. Information and reservations: (949)

413-1567, ckmesser@earthlink.net, https://www.myofascial

therapy.org

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.

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

Erasmus, author of “Fats That Heal Fats That Kill” at 7 p.m. at the

Irvine Marriott, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine. Information and

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

THURSDAY

HIV Update 2004 will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Westin

South Coast Plaza Hotel, 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information in

the update will be drawn from the 11th Conference on Retroviruses and

Opportunistic Infections. Dr. Paul J. Cimoch, director of the Center

for Special Immunology, and Charles M. Walworth, specialist in

infectious diseases and HIV, will present the update. Reservations:

(714) 751-5800, ext. 38.

The Thursday Morning Senior Women’s Club will host a St. Patrick’s

Day party with old fashion joke teller Obediah Thomas. The luncheon

will be at 12 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, 4545 MacArthur Blvd. The

cost is $23. Information: (714) 842-5863.

Mother’s Market will host a seminar on osteoporosis, arthritis and

joint care, a free seminar by Charlie Skeen and Premier Labs, from

6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Patio Cafe. The market is at 225 E. 17th

St., Costa Mesa. Information and reservations: (949) 631-4741, (800)

595-6667.

MARCH 13

The UC Irvine Arboretum will present its annual winter bulb

festival “Prelude to Spring,” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the UCI

Arboretum, located south of the corner of Campus Drive and Jamboree

Road on the UCI North Campus. The cost is $2. Information: (949)

824-5833.

The Surfrider Foundation’s Newport Beach chapter will host a

casino night fundraiser from 8 p.m. to midnight 12 a.m. at

Margaritaville, 2332 Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

631-6273.

The Environmental Nature Center will host a star party from 6:30

to 8 p.m. at the Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th St., Newport

Beach. Participants will have an opportunity to view the night sky

through a telescope, learn about the Mars rovers, and enjoy space

themed crafts and activities. The cost is $2 for adults and $1 for

children. Information and reservations: (949) 645-8489.

Carole’s Calico Corner is seeking volunteers to sew fabrics to

make into blankets for homeless and disadvantaged children. The event

will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2529 E. Bluff Dr., Newport

Beach. Information (949) 644-4990.

MARCH 14

The 21st annual Blue Cross of California Spirit Run event begins

with registration at 6:30 a.m. at Edwards Big Newport Cinema, 300

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. There will be a 10K run and

walk, 5K family walk, youth races, toddler trot and kids expo. The

cost is $4 to $25. Information: (949) 222-1533,

https://www.kinaneevents.com.

Muldoon’s Dublin pub will host its second ‘Sexiest Kilt

Competition’ at 2:30 p.m. at 202 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach.

There will be a panel of female judges, which includes former Miss

Ireland, Olivia Tracey. Information: (949) 640-4110.

MARCH 15

A Great Decisions discussion on “Public Diplomacy and U.S. Foreign

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

Church, 2100 Mar Vista, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 760-1691,

https://www.fpa.org.

The Thursday Morning Senior Women’s Club will host its annual

membership tea event at 1 p.m. at the South Bayside Club House, 300

E. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach. Prospective members are welcome.

Information and reservations: (714) 842-5863.

MARCH 16

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

Institute, will explain what the do-it-yourself Feng Shui books won’t

tell you at 7 p.m. at Visions & Dreams, 2482 Newport Blvd.

Reservations and information: (877) 288-1669, https://www.

fengshuiadvantage.com.

Mother’s Market will host “Love Those Lipotropics,” a free seminar

by Judith Todero, a clinical nutritionist, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in

the Patio Cafe. The market is at 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa.

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

MARCH 17

Hoag Hospital will present a community education class on deciding

to have a baby after 35 at 6 p.m. in the Hoag Conference Center at

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

reservation: (800) 514-4624, https://www.hoaghospital.org.

The Newport Beach Newcomers will have its monthly meeting at 10

a.m. at the Newport Beach Yacht Club, 1099 Bayside Drive, Newport

Beach. There will be a presentation by a wardrobe consultant on

closet management. The group is open to women who have lived in

Newport Beach for less than five years. The cost is $15. Information: (949) 645-9922, https://www.newcomers-newport

beach.org.

Theodore “Bob” Robins, the son of the founder of Theodore Robins

Ford in Costa Mesa will speak about his family and business history

in the area, which began in 1921 on Balboa Peninsula and later came

to Costa Mesa in 1966. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Costa Mesa

Historical Society, 1870 Anaheim Ave. Information: (949) 631-5918.

The Waldorf School of Orange County will host a prekindergarten

and kindergarten curriculum overview for parents only. The event will

be is from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at 2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 574-7732.

Mother’s Market will host “Controlling Inflammation Naturally,” a

free seminar by Tarini Bayuliya and New Chapter, from 6:30 to 7:30

p.m. in the Patio Cafe. The market is at 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa.

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

MARCH 18

UC Irvine’s School of Social Ecology Partners Program will present

“Is Criminal Justice Important?” with Frank Zimring, a leading

criminologist and 20-year faculty member of UC Berkeley’s Boalt Hall

Law School. The event is at 6 p.m. in the University Club at UCI.

Information and reservations: (949) 824-1874.

MARCH 20

The Parrot Education and Adoption Center, a nonprofit

organization, will have a seminar on preventing and correcting biting

behavior 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.

MARCH 23

Hoag Hospital will present a community education class on

preventing sports injuries in children at 6 p.m. in the Hoag

Conference Center at Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.

Information and reservation: (800) 514-4624,

https://www.hoaghospital.org.

Mother’s Market will host “Shed The Pounds With Knowledge, Not

Fads,” a free seminar and book signing by Dallas Clouatre and Jarrow,

from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information

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

MARCH 24

Hoag Hospital will present a community education class on

evaluating breast cancer risk at 6 p.m. in the Hoag Conference Center

at Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Information and

reservation: (800) 514-4624, https://www. hoaghospital.org.

Mother’s Market will host “Choosing The Correct Supplements and

Vitamins For You,” a free seminar by Julie Dennis and Rainbow Light,

from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Patio Cafe. The market is located at

225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information and reservations: (949)

631-4741, (800) 595-6667.

MARCH 25

The Donna Karan Collection and South Coast Plaza present The

Guilds of the Orange County Performing Arts Center 9th annual Fashion

Show and Luncheon. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt

Regency Irvine, Grand Ballroom, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine. Tickets

cost $125. Information: (714) 556-2122, (714) 556-2122, ext. 4224,

https://www.ocpac.org.

Carole’s Calico Corner is seeking volunteers to sew fabrics to

make into blankets for homeless and disadvantaged children. The event

will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2529 E. Bluff Dr., Newport

Beach. Information (949) 644-4990.

MARCH 27

Mother’s Market will host “Organic Gardening Solutions,” a free

seminar by Ty Hall and Garden Products, from 11 a.m. to noon, in the

Patio Cafe. The market is located at 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa.

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

APRIL 1

South Coast Plaza will present the 15th annual Southern California

Spring Garden Show held during mall all center hours beginning today

April 1 through April 4 at the Crate and Barrel and Macy’s Home Store

wing, South Coast Plaza. Information: (714) 435-2000,

https://www.southcoastplaza.com.

The Waldorf School of Orange County will present a “Walk Through

the Grades,” at which will allow parents can to visit four classrooms

from grades one through eight and ask with an opportunity for

questions and answers with a class teacher questions. The event is

from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. at 2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa. The event

is for adults only. Information: (949) 574-7732.

APRIL 2

South Coast Plaza will present the 15th annual Southern California

Spring Garden Show held during mall all center hours April 1 through

April 4 at the Crate and Barrel and Macy’s Home Store wing, South

Coast Plaza. Information: (800) 782-8888, https://www.southcoast

plaza.com.

APRIL 3

South Coast Plaza will present the 15th annual Southern California

Spring Garden Show held during mall all center hours April 1 through

April 4 at the Crate and Barrel and Macy’s Home Store wing, South

Coast Plaza. Information: (800) 782-8888, https://www.

southcoastplaza.com.

The Costa Mesa-Orange Coast Breakfast Lions Club will host a

spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. with bingo beginning at 7:15 p.m.

at the Costa Mesa Women’s Club, 610 West 18th St., Costa Mesa. The

cost is $8 for dinner and $1 for a bingo card. Raffle and door prizes

will be awarded. Information: (949) 642-1162.