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TODAY

The Orange County Astronomers will host an astronomy night from 7

to 9 p.m. at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301

University Drive, Newport Beach. The cost is $2. Information: (949)

923-2275.

California State Parks Foundation’s Earth Day 2004 will have a

restoration and cleanup day from 9 a.m. to noon with participants

meeting at the Pelican Point parking area at Crystal Cove State Park.

Information: (949) 497-7647.

Piecemakers’ Country Store will host its annual Spring Fair event

with 175 booths of handcrafted items from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1720

Adams Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 641-3112.