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TODAY
The Newport Beach Public Library will host a lecture by Deanne
Stillman, author of “Twentynine Palms: A True Story of Murder Marines
and the Mojave.” The story is about the murder of two girls by a
Marine in the Mojave Desert. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. at the
Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 717-3800 option No. 2,
https://www.newportbeachlibrary. org.
The Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at UC Irvine
will host Women’s Wellness Day from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Irvine
Marriott Hotel, 18000 Von Karman Ave., Irvine. The event will feature
speakers and events on a wide range of women’s health issues, with an
emphasis in the use of herbs for health. Tickets cost: $100 to $125.
Information: (949) 824-5763, hbarrett@uci.edu.
Youth Employment Service of the Harbor Area Inc. will host its
31st annual Roman Feast and Charity Auction honoring Joan Irvine
Smith. The masters of ceremonies will be city managers Allan Roeder,
Costa Mesa and Homer Bludau, Newport Beach. The event will be from 6
to 10 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park
Ave., Costa Mesa. The cost is $40 per person and $1,000 for a table
of eight. Information: (949) 642-8306.
The Rusty Barn Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in building
No. 10 at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $8. Information: (801) 463-1200.
UC Irvine will host a lecture and presentation by Gayatri
Chakravorty Spivak, Avalon Foundation professor in the Humanities at
Columbia University. The event will be from 4 to 5 p.m. at the
Humanities Instructional Building, Room 135 at UC Irvine.
Information: (949) 824-1948.
UC Irvine will host a reading and film screening by Assia Djebar,
novelist, scholar, poet and filmmaker. The reading will be at 5 p.m.
at the Humanities Instructional Building, Room 135, UCI, followed by
a reception at 5:45 p.m. and a film screening at 7 p.m. in the
Humanities Instructional Building, Room 100, UCI. Tickets cost $5.
Information: (949) 824-1948.
Newport Dunes Resort will host the fifth annual Antique Travel
Trailer Rally. There will be more than 100 RVs made before 1970. Some
of the models will include Airstream Clippers, West Crafts, and
Silver Streak Clippers. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 729-3863,
https://www.newportdunes.com.
The Glass Slipper Guild will host an evening of shopping and
socializing, which will include fine wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Children’s Hospital of Orange County will receive 10% of all sales.
The event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2908 E. Coast Highway, Corona
del Mar. Information and reservations: dawnhewitt@cox.net.
FRIDAY
The Rusty Barn Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in building
No. 10 at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $8. Information: (801) 463-1200.
The Friends of the Newport Beach Library will host a preview for
members only of its used book sale from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Friends
meeting room at 1000 Avocado Ave. Hardbacks will be priced at two for
$1, and paperbacks will be six for $1. Information: (949) 759-9667.
Newport Dunes Resort will host the fifth annual Antique Travel
Trailer Rally. There will be more than 100 RVs made before 1970. Some
of the models will include Airstream Clippers, West Crafts, and
Silver Streak Clippers. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 729-3863.
SATURDAY
Newport Dunes Resort will host the fifth annual Antique Travel
Trailer Rally. There will be more than 100 RVs made before 1970. Some
of the models will include Airstream Clippers, West Crafts, and
Silver Streak Clippers. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 729-3863,
https://www.newportdunes.com.
The Rusty Barn Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in building
No. 10 at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $8. Information: (801) 463-1200.
The Friends of the Newport Beach Library will host a used book
sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Friends meeting room at 1000
Avocado Ave. All books will be priced at $1 a bag. Information: (949)
759-9667.
Pet Pro Life will have cats, kittens, dogs and puppies available
for possible adoption as part of Be Kind to Animals Week from noon to
4 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa.
(714) 432-7854.
The 10th annual Balboa Island Artwalk will feature 120 local and
regional artists exhibiting and selling their original artwork such
as paintings, fine jewelry, sculpture, blown glass, photography and
ceramics. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. along the South
Bayfront promenade on Balboa Island. Information: https://www.balboa
islandartwalk.com.
Howard Johns, author of “Palm Springs Confidential,” will sign his
book at 2 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe, South Coast Plaza,
3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-7854.
Randy Meyers, author of the wacky end-of-the-world thriller for
young adults, “Jesus, the Computer and New York City,” will sign his
book at 2 p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 1890 Newport Blvd.,
Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-8661.
Jessica Inclan will discuss and sign her new book, “One Small
Thing,” at 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Booksellers at Metro Pointe,
901-B South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 444-0226.
MONDAY
Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host story time with Miss Kathy
at 10 a.m. at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
631-8661.
The America Cancer Society will host “When You Look Good, You Feel
Better,” a class that teaches cancer patients makeup, wig and turban
tips to help hide the ravages of radiation and chemotherapy. The
event will be from 10 a.m. to noon at Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive,
Newport Beach. (949) 261-9444.
The Orange County Sierra Singles will host a newcomers
informational meeting about the Sierra Singles. The meeting will be
held at 6:30 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave.
The cost is $2 for dinner. Bring your own eating utensils and
beverages. Information: (714) 963-6345.
TUESDAY
Hoag Hospital will offer a community education class on “Advanced
Care Planning: Making Your Wishes Known “ at 6 p.m. at the Hoag
Hospital Conference Center in Newport Beach. Information and
reservations: (800) 514-4624.
WEDNESDAY
Childhelp USA’s Costa Mesa chapter will present its 22nd annual
golf tournament at 11:30 a.m. at Strawberry Farms Golf Club,
Strawberry Farms Road, Irvine. Former Los Angeles Rams all-pro
offensive center Rich Saul will host the event. The event will
feature a silent and live auction, cocktail reception, dinner and an
awards ceremony. Tickets cost $50 for dinner only and $400 for an
all-inclusive package. Information: (949) 548-4228.
MAY 13
Hoag Hospital will present a community education class on how
strength and balance exercises can help older adults reduce their
risk of serious falls. The class is presented by physical therapist
Kristin DeMars at 6 p.m. at the Hoag Hospital Conference Center in
Newport Beach. Information and reservations: (800) 514-4624,
https://www.hoaghospital.org.
MAY 14
Extreme Motorsports Expo will be from 5 to 10 p.m. in buildings
No.10, No. 12, Parade of Products and the main mall at the Orange
County Fair and Exposition Center. Tickets cost $10. Information: (714) 708-1553.
MAY 15
The Waldorf School of Orange County will host its annual May Faire
from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa. The event
will feature traditional dancing and singing around a maypole, craft
making, international food and handmade creations from local
artisans. Information: (949) 574-7734.
Extreme Motorsports Expo will be from 9 to 6 p.m. in buildings No.
10, No. 12, Parade of Products and the main mall at the Orange County
Fair and Exposition Center. Tickets cost $10. Information: (714)
708-1553.
MAY 16
Extreme Motorsports Expo will be from 9 to 6 p.m. in buildings No.
10, No. 12, Parade of Products and the main mall at the Orange County
Fair and Exposition Center. Tickets cost $10. Information: (714)
708-1553.
MAY 17
Dr. David Hubel, professor of neurobiology at Harvard Medical
School and a 1981 Nobel laureate, will speak on “Eye, Brain and
Perception” at 4:15 p.m. in Tamkin Lecture Hall, UC Irvine.
Information: (949) 824-5264.
MAY 18
Hoag Women’s Health Services will offer a community education
class on “Maybe a Baby.” Dr. Stephanie Ricci will present the class
at 6 p.m. in the Hoag Hospital Conference Center in Newport Beach.
Information and reservations: (800) 514-4624,
https://www.hoaghospital.org.
MAY 20
Hoag Hospital will offer a community education class on “Spinal
Fusion.” The class will be presented by Dr. Michael Gordon at 6 p.m.
at the Hoag Hospital Conference Center in Newport Beach. Information
and reservations: (800) 514-4624, https://www.hoaghospital.org.
MAY 23
The Strawberry Sunday Fun Fest and Classic Car Show will spotlight
red and strawberry-color classic cars, trucks and motorcycles but
will be opened to all makes, colors and models. The event will be
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair
Drive. Entry fees are $15 for pre-registration or $20 the day of the
event. Red cars can be entered free. Information: (714) 966-8422,
(714) 267-4657.
MAY 25
Hoag Hospital will offer a community education class on “Epilepsy
After 50.” The class will be presented by Dr. Barbara Swartz at 6
p.m. at the Hoag Hospital Conference Center in Newport Beach.
Information and reservations: (800) 514-4624,
https://www.hoaghospital.org.
MAY 26
Hoag Women’s Health Services will offer a community education
class on “Maybe a Baby After 35.” Dr. Jonathan Wheeler will present
the class at 6 p.m. in the Hoag Hospital Conference Center in Newport
Beach. Information and reservations: (800) 514-4624,
https://www.hoaghospital.org.
MAY 27
Harbor View Elementary School will celebrate its 50th anniversary
with music, cake and festivities from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 900
Goldenrod Ave., Corona del Mar. Information and reservations:
https://www.hv50.com.
MAY 29
The United Scottish Society will host the Scottish Festival from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center.
Tickets cost $2 to $20. Information: https://www.united
scottishsociety.com.
MAY 30
The United Scottish Society will host the Scottish Festival from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center.
Tickets cost $2 to $20. Information: https://www.united
scottishsociety.com.
JUNE 3
Hoag Hospital will offer a community education class on “Arthritis
of the Knee.” The class will be presented by Dr. Alan Beyer at 6 p.m.
at the Hoag Hospital Conference Center in Newport Beach. Information
and reservations: (800) 514-4624, https://www.hoaghospital.org.
JUNE 5
Childhelp USA’s Costa Mesa chapter will host Ferragasto at 5:30
p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s courtyard in Fashion Island, 701 Newport
Center Drive, Newport Beach. The event will include an Italian
buffet, dancing, live music, opportunity drawings and live auction.
Tickets cost $65 to $75. Information: (949) 548-4228.
ONGOING
The Newport Center Toastmaster’s Club can help you improve your
public speaking skills or polish your business presentations. Members
come from a variety of professional disciplines and backgrounds. The
group meets every Monday morning from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at 610 Newport
Center Drive, Newport Beach. Validated parking is available in the
parking structure next to 24 Hour Fitness. Guests are welcome.
Information: (949) 721-5732.
The Newport Beach Walking Club meets at the corner of Superior and
Hospital Road in Newport Beach at 9:15 a.m. Monday through Saturday
and 7 p.m. everyday. Information: (949) 650-1332.
The Newport-Mesa cribbage club meets on the second and fourth
Wednesdays of every month from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at Oasis Senior Center,
800 Marguerite Ave. in Corona del Mar. The cost is $2. Information:
(949) 646-5293.
The ACLU of Orange County meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of
every month at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1259 Victoria St.
in Costa Mesa. Each month’s meeting will feature a different speaker
on issues relating to the Bill of Rights. Information: (714)
957-6107.
Yoga classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to
12:40 p.m. for nine weeks at West Newport Community Center.
Registration is $54 for one class each week or $100 for two days a
week over nine weeks for Newport Beach residents. Others pay an
additional $5. Information: (949) 644-3151.
Costa Mesa’s Recreation Division will provide a three-hour theme
birthday party for up to 20 guests at the Balearic Community Center
weekdays from 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4 to 7
p.m.; and Sundays from 4 to 7 p.m. Parties for children 5 to 12 will
consist of lunch/dinner, games, crafts, prizes, cake with ice cream
and supervision by staff. Parties cost from $250 to $300.
Information: (714) 754-5158.
A variety of private, semi-private and group swim lessons will be
offered this summer at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center at Corona
del Mar High School. Options include one-on-one instruction on
Saturdays and a Monday-through-Thursday program for all ages and
levels. For session dates, times and costs, call (949) 644-3151, or
register in person at Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services,
at 3300 Newport Blvd.
Professional and licensed soccer trainers with the All-England
Soccer Academy are available for one-on-one, small group and large
group training. Information: (949) 395-5103.
Jewish Family Service is sponsoring a teen support group for high
school students that meets Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tarbut
V’Torah Upper School in Costa Mesa. For information or to register,
call (714) 445-4950.
The First Page -- Fine Children’s Books, at 270 E. 17th St., No.
10 in Costa Mesa, offers free story time Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays
and Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; and Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 4 to 5 p.m. Information: (949) 645-5437.
Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach offers wine tasting every
Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for $15 per person, featuring five
new wines each week. Information: (949) 721-1222.
Green Systems International shows you everything that you wanted
to know about orchids and repotting during a free seminar at 2 p.m.
every Saturday. An orchid and tropical plant sale is held from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at the 20362 Birch St. facility. Information: (949)
756-1211.
Discover the secrets of Carbon Canyon Regional Park as you walk
through groves of beautiful Coastal Redwood trees every Saturday at
8:30 a.m. Parking is $4. Information: (714) 996-5252.
Team Survivor, a nonprofit organization encouraging women who have
been through cancer treatment to exercise, hosts Walk and Talk at 10
a.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month in front of
NIKEgoddess store in Fashion Island. Members meet for lunch after at
Atrium court. It is free, and all fitness levels are welcome.
Information: (949) 275-3888.
Newport Community Counseling Center offers a way to stop the cycle
of domestic violence through the support group In S.A.F.E. Hands.
S.A.F.E. stands for safety, awareness, faith and empowerment. The
group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Free. Information: (949)
721-8079.
The Newport Beach Cake Decorating Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursdays at Superior and Hospital Road in Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 650-1332.
The Spanish Speaking Club meets to learn Spanish quick and easy.
Information: (949) 650-1332.
The Assn. of Business Services hosts a networking meeting that
deals with education connections from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the second
Tuesday of every month at the Holiday Inn at 3131 Bristol St., Costa
Mesa. Information: (949) 805-0011.
Free tours of the Orange County Performing Arts Center take guests
to the dressing rooms, performer’s lounge, backstage and on stage at
10:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. Group tours can be held by special arrangement. (714)
556-ARTS, ext. 833.
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