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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.

TODAY

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.

TUESDAY

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.

WEDNESDAY

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.

THURSDAY

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.

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(800) 595-6667.

The Environmental Nature Center will host a walk with Robert

House, the center’s founder. The event will be at noon at 1601 16th

St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 645-8489.

FRIDAY

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.newportbeachlibrary. org,

dsls@western-direct.com.

SATURDAY

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.cleanwaternewport. 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.newportbeachlibrary. org,

dsls@western-direct.com.