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646-4170; or by calling (949) 574-4298. Include the time, date and

location of the event, as well as a contact phone number.

MAY 8

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.balboaisland

artwalk.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.

The Women’s Auxiliary of the Arthritis Foundation, Orange County

Branch will host “Springtime Serenade,” a silent auction, luncheon

and fashion show. The honored guest will be Sharon Linkletter, the

daughter of Art Linkletter. The event will be at 10:30 a.m. at the

Hilton Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The cost is $65.

Information:(714) 731-4953.

MAY 9

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.

MAY 10

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. Information: (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.

MAY 11

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, https://www.hoaghospital.org.

UC Irvine’s Discover the Physical Sciences Breakfast Lecture

Series will host Douglas Tobias, associate professor of chemistry at

UCI. Tobias will discuss computer modeling used by scientists to

understand complex chemical reactions. The event will be from 7:30 to

9 a.m. at the Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences

and Engineering, 100 Academy Way, UCI. Information and reservations:

(949) 824-4613, https://www.uci.edu/campusmap/.

Mother’s Market will host “Safe and Sensible Sinus Solutions,” a

free seminar by Judith Todero, 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: (800) 595-6667.

Mutt Lynch’s restaurant will host its eighth annual charity golf

tournament benefiting Orange County Habitat for Humanity. The event

will be at 11:30 a.m. at Strawberry Farms Golf Club, 11 Strawberry

Farms Road, Irvine. Tickets cost $200. Information: (949) 675-1556.

MAY 12

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.

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host story time, “Singing

Rounds,” with Miss Laura at 10 a.m. at 3333 Bear St., South Coast

Plaza, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-7854.

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

free seminar by Herb Lewis, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Patio Cafe.

The market is located at 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information and

reservations: (800) 595-6667.

John Bishop will host “Plant Your Own Fuchsia Basket,” a workshop

at 9 a.m. at Sherman Library and Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway,

Corona del Mar. Tickets cost $35. Information: (949) 673-2262.

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.

The Scarlet Sisters Circus will host a “Fun-Raiser” for Family

Support Network at 7:15 p.m. at the Starlight Theater, 1125 Victoria

St., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $12. Information: (949) 631-1148,

jenld68@yahoo.com.

Mother’s Market will host “Hormone Imbalance: Natural Alternatives

to Hormone Replacement,” a free seminar by Life-Flo and Marsh

Hochman, 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:

(800) 595-6667.

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.

The Parrot Education and Adoption Center, a nonprofit

organization, will have a seminar on preventing and curing screaming

behavior in parrots. From 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Balearic Community

Center, 1075 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa. Cost is $15.00 for

nonmembers. All proceeds benefit rescued parrots. Information: (949)

631-3606; https://www.peac.org.

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.

Shape-Up Fitness Center will host a “Shape-Up for Summer,” a live

music spin class with the “Lost Boys” to raise funds for the Susan G.

Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The event will be at 9 a.m. at 2101

E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar. The cost is $50. Information: (949)

760-9335.

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.

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 Henry Samueli School of Engineering will host “California:

Prosperity Through Technology,” a symposium of industry leaders who

will discuss the businesses sectors essential to California’s and the

nations future prosperity. The keynote speaker will be John H.

Marburger III, director of the U.S. Office of Science and Technology

Policy. The event will be from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets cost

$50 to $100. Information and registration: (949) 824-1540.

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.

Mother’s Market will host “Feeling Frazzled? A Mood Disorder May

Be The Reason,” a free seminar by Andrea Purcell, 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: (800) 595-6667.

MAY 19

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host story time, “What Do You

Hear,” with Miss Laura at 10 a.m. at 3333 Bear St., South Coast

Plaza, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-7854.

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.

Mother’s Market will host “Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free Baking” a

free seminar and taste demo by Jan Chermus and Bob’s Red Mill, 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: (800) 595-6667.

MAY 21

The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation’s Distinguished

Speaker and Lecture Series welcomes former ambassador to the United

Nations Nancy Soderberg. She will address the controversial and

timely topic “The Role of the United Nations in World Affairs.” A

buffet dinner will be part of the event. The event will begin at 7

p.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library, Friends Meeting Room, 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Tickets cost $55. Information: (866)

301-2411, https://www.newportbeach

library.org, dsls@western-direct.com.

MAY 22

The city of Newport Beach will host the “Adopt-A-Beach” kickoff

campaign to take ownership of one square block of the beach and

assist in ongoing efforts at beach and bay cleanups. The event will

be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Balboa Pier. Information: (949)

718-1994, https://www.cleanwater

newport.com.

The Costa Mesa Historical Society will host an “Open House” which

will feature the history of several businesses including the Harbor

Boulevard of Cars and the boating industry. The event will be from 10

a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Historical Society, 1870 Anaheim

St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-5918.

The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation’s Distinguished

Speaker and Lecture Series welcomes Nancy Soderberg, a former

ambassador to the United Nations. She will address the controversial

and timely topic “The Role of the United Nations in World Affairs.”

Refreshments will be provided at the event. The event will begin at 2

p.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library, Friends Meeting Room, 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Tickets cost $18. Information: (866)

301-2411, https://www.newportbeach

library.org, dsls@western- direct.com.