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TODAY

Acupuncturist Grant Collins will conduct a free oriental medical

screening, which will give participants a complete evaluation of the

bio-energetic state of their body. The event will be from 11 a.m. to

2 p.m. at the Health Emporium, 3347 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.

Information: (949) 673-2244.

SATURDAY

The United Scottish Society will host the Scottish Festival, which

will feature Scottish culture, food and music from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa

Mesa. Tickets cost $2 to $20. Information: https://www.

unitedscottishsociety.com.

The United Scottish Society will host “Ceilidh,” an event that

will feature the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band along with kitchen

piping and drumming. The event will be from 8 to 11 p.m. in the

Catalina room at the Hilton Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

Information: https://www.unitedscottish society.com.

John Hicks, a Los Angeles city firefighter, paramedic and author

will sign his new book for young adults titled “My Buddypack,” at 2

p.m. at Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 3333 Bear St., South Coast

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

Hara Glen will sign her new book, “Woman’s Journey to Wholeness,”

at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Metro Pointe, 901 South

Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 444-0226.

SUNDAY

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.

MONDAY

Pacific View Memorial Park will host its 46th annual Memorial Day

service with presentations by members of the American Legion Newport

Harbor Post 291. Music will be provided by Celebration USA. The event

will begin at 11 a.m. at 3500 Pacific View Memorial Park 3500 Pacific

View, Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 644-2700

Harbor Lawn-Mount Olive Memorial Park will host its 50th annual

Memorial Day services with a floral wreath presentation and music by

the All American Boys Chorus. The event will begin at 11 a.m. at 1625

Gisler Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 540-5554.

TUESDAY

Orange County’s United Way will host its 2004 Campaign

Celebration, which will honor the top individual and corporate donors

to health and human services. The event will at 7 p.m. at the Balboa

Bay Club and Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Tickets

cost $75. Information: (949) 263-6176.

WEDNESDAY

The Friends of the Newport Beach Library will host its annual

meeting along with a complimentary lunch. Linda Katsouleas, library

services director, will speak at the event. The event will be at 11

a.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at the Newport Beach Central

Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information and

reservations: (949) 646-4131.

The Mariners Joint Use Library Committee will host a new Mariners

Branch Library community open house, which will feature architectural

renderings, elevations and site plans for the new Donna and John

Crean Mariners Branch Library. Starbucks coffee will be provided. The

event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2005 Dover Drive, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 702-6600, (949) 644-3078.

The Banning Ranch Park and Preserve Task Force, which is dedicated

to preserving Banning Ranch, will host a meeting to present its

vision for turning Banning Ranch into a public park. The event will

be at 7 p.m. in the Victoria Room at the Costa Mesa Community

Neighborhood Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. Information:

https://task force.sierraclub.org/banning ranch.

THURSDAY

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.

The Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions Club will host its annual Fish

Fry and carnival, which will include the club’s famous fried cod,

coleslaw, fries, musical entertainment and the Miss Costa Mesa Beauty

Contest. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Lions Park, 570

W. 18th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 645-1600, (949) 574-0337,

https://www.geocites.com/lions fishfry.

Sur La Table will host its annual Bridal Fair that will include

informal modeling, bridal coordinators, photographers, and drawings

for prizes. The event will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at Sur La Table, 832

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 640-0200.

The Environmental Nature Center will host a birding walk with

expert birder Maya Decker. The event will be from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

at the Environmental Center on 16th Street in Newport Beach. The cost

is $5 for nonmembers. Information: (949) 645-8489.

The Camp will host “Made in Costa Mesa,” a pottery bazaar

featuring ceramic art by local student artists, from 2 to 5 p.m. at

2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 966-6661,

https://www.thecampsite.com.

The Health Emporium will host a free osteoporosis screening by

Lane Labs Bone Mineral Assessment System. The event will be from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3347 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Information:

(949) 673-2244.

JUNE 6

The Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions Club will host its annual Fish

Fry and carnival, which will include the club’s famous fried cod,

coleslaw, fries, musical entertainment and the Miss Costa Mesa Beauty

Contest. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Lions Park, 570

W. 18th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 645-1600, (949) 574-0337,

https://www.geocites.com/lions fishfry.

JUNE 9

Sherman Library and Gardens will host “Patio Gardening” with Wade

Roberts, director of gardening. Roberts will provide information on

container gardening, soil mixes, watering schedules, fertilizing and

pest control. The vent will be at 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del

Mar. The cost is $30 Information and registration: (949) 673-2261.

JUNE 10

The Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 8

p.m. in Building No. 10 at the Orange County Fair and Exposition

Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (562) 598-0857,

https://www.sugarplum crafts.com.

Macy’s and In Style Magazine will host “On Impulse” a fashion

presentation from designers such as BCBG Max Azria, Laundry by Shelli

Segal and Marc Jacobs. The event will also feature music, cocktails,

makeovers and skin treatments. Participants must be 21 years of age

or older. The event benefits the Newport Beach Film Festival and will

be from 7 to 9 p.m. at Macy’s Impulse department, South Coast Plaza,

3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The cost is $10. Information: (714)

556-0611, ext. 4231.

The Newport Beach Public Library will host a groundbreaking

celebration for the new Donna and John Crean Mariners Branch Library

at 1 p.m. next to Mariners Elementary School, 2100 Mariners Drive,

Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-3078.

Someone Cares Soup Kitchen will honor Anton Segerstrom at its

annual Flag Day Dinner and Silent Auction from 6 to 9 p.m. at 720 W.

19th St., Costa Mesa. The event will feature Chef Leon Matthews. The

cost is $45. Information and reservations: (949) 548-8861.

JUNE 16

Sherman Library and Gardens will host a short history of Corona

del Mar’s “China House” with Dr. William O. Hendricks, the director

of the library. The event will be at 7:30 p.m. at 2647 E. Coast

Highway, Corona del Mar. Information and reservations: (949)

673-2261.

JUNE 20

The 5th annual Top Banana Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show

will feature a yellow car theme with best import, best graphics, best

woody, best motorcycle and other categories. There will also be

activities such as a banana split building and eating contests, ‘50s

and ‘60s musical entertainment. Non-yellow vehicles may also enter

the contest. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orange

County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Registration fee for non-yellow vehicles is $15 to $20. Information

(949) 723-6663, https://www.automotiveroadof dreams.com.

JUNE 21

Swimming lessons including levels one through five will be offered

at Halecrest Park, 3107 Killybrooke Lane, Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 557-7234.

JUNE 23

8minuteDating will host a gathering for Orange County singles at

7:08 p.m. at the Hard Rock Cafe, 451 Newport Center Drive.

Information: (949) 307-2451, https://www.8minute dating.com.

JULY 10

The 4th annual Orange Crush Demolition Derby will be from 2 and 8

p.m. at the Citizens Business Bank Arena, Orange County Fair and

Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (619)

424-3348.

ONGOING

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.