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

TODAY

There will be a Home Remodeling and Decorating Show from 10 a.m.

to 8 p.m. in building No. 10 and the Parade of Products at the Orange

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

cost is $3 to $6.75. Information: (818) 557-2950.

Opera Pacific is presenting a free concert under the direction of

Maestro John DeMain. “Opera Under the Stars” will show at 8 p.m. at

the Pacific Amphitheatre on the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair

Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (800) 34-OPERA.

https://www.operapacific.org

The Golden Truffle Restaurant will host a barbecue cooking class

with Alan Greenley from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1767 Newport Blvd.,

Costa Mesa. Tickets are $65 per adult and $30 per child. Information:

(949) 645-9970.

Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring a loan

signing agent seminar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Orange Coast College,

2701 Fairview Road. Registration is $154. Information: (714)

432-5880, option 1. Register online at: https://www.occtickets.com.

Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring

Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at

Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road. Registration is $65.

Information: (714) 432-5880, option 1. Register online at:

https://www.occtickets.com.

There will be a roots restoration effort in the Back Bay that will

help to maintain and allow people to learn about the natural ecology

at the same time. The project runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Reservations

are required for groups of five or more, and refreshments and tools

are provided. Information: (949) 640-0286.

SUNDAY

There will be a home remodeling and decorating show from 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m. in building No. 10 and the Parade of Products at the Orange

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

cost is $3 to $6.75. Information: (818) 557-2950.

The City of Costa Mesa Human Relations Committee is holding its

third annual community picnic at Fairview Park from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at

2525 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Admission is free and is open to all

Costa Mesa residents. Information: (714) 754-5011.

MONDAY

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host Storytime with Miss Kathy.

Reading begins at 10 a.m. at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 631-8661.

WEDNESDAY

BMW and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation have joined

together for the Ultimate Drive in California, a program devoted to

raising $1 million in 2004 for breast cancer research. The fundraiser

will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sterling BMW, 3000 West Coast

Highway, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 645-5900.

JULY 3

Auditions for the Royal Ballet’s production of “Cinderella” will

be held at Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts

Center beginning at 2 p.m. at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 556-2787.

A two-hour walking tour of the Back Bay will be given by a trained

naturalist beginning at 9 a.m. There is no cost, and no reservations

are needed. Information: (949) 923-2269.

JULY 4

The American Legion Yacht Club is sponsoring “Sharing the American

Spirit” Fourth of July Boat Parade. The 53-year-old tradition begins

with breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Post 291,

215 15th St., Newport Beach. Cost is $6 per person. Information and

applications for entering boats into the parade are available by

contacting the American Legion Newport Harbor Post office.

Information:(949) 673-5070.

Hornblower Cruises and Events is sponsoring a three-hour dinner

cruise celebrating Fourth of July, featuring a traditional-style

barbecue dinner including roasted chicken, barbecue-style beans, corn

on the cob, cole slaw and more. Leaving from Newport Harbor, boarding

begins at 6:30 p.m. and runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $79.95 per

person. Information: (949) 631-2469.

Piecemakers’ Country Store will host a Fourth of July event, which

will feature a barbecue, demonstrations, live music, an ice cream

social and a presentation on “The History of the Car.” The event will

be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1720 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 641-3112.

JULY 5

A Back Bay Bat Walk will be hosted by bat expert Stephanie

Remington beginning at dusk. The cost is $7 per person for ages 8 and

up and pre-registration is required. Information: (949) 923-2275.

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host Storytime with Miss Kathy.

Reading begins at 10 a.m. at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 631-8661.

JULY 6

A six-week educational series begins for women newly diagnosed

with breast cancer and others wanting to learn about the disease.

Dates are July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 11 and 25 and they’re being held

at Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach, Conference Room A.

Though the series is free, preregistration is required. Information:

(949) 7-CANCER.

JULY 7

Auditions for the Royal Ballet’s production of “Giselle” will be

held at Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center

beginning at noon. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 556-2787.

Mother’s Market will host “Intestinal Health, Major Key to

Longevity,” a free seminar given by Priscella Cordray, a nutritional

consultant, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The market is located at 225 E. 17th

St., Costa Mesa. Information and reservations: (800) 595-6667.

Sherman Library and Gardens is holding a Flemish, garden-style

design course at 9 a.m. Held at 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del

Mar, the event cost is $45 ($40 for “Friends”). Information: (949)

673-2261. https://www.slgardens.org.

“All About Hawks” is a parent-child learning experience with story

time and hands-on activities from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. The cost is $5

per child ages 3 and 4. Space is limited and registration is

required. Information: (949) 923-2275.

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host Nickelodeon Summer Camps

for kids, featuring songs, games, crafts and more. Beginning at 11

a.m., the camp is limited to 20 and registration in advance is

required. The camp is at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information:

(949) 631-8661.

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host Storytime with Miss Laura

and the theme: Yummy Food. Reading begins at 10 a.m. at 1890 Newport

Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-8661.

JULY 8

The Orange County Fair will host a preview reception of this

year’s fair, which will feature the Fab Four with the Orange County

Pacific Symphony, fireworks, opportunity drawing, roaming

entertainers and light food and beverages. The event will be from 7

to 8:45 p.m. at the Pacific Amphitheatre, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 708-1529.

Mother’s Market will host “Women’s Support Workshop,” a free

workshop given by Cheri Schatz from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The market is

at 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information and reservations: (800)

595-6667.

Pacific Amphitheatre is holding Taste of the Fair from 7 to 8:45

p.m. Admission is free. The Pacific Amphitheatre is at the Orange

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

Information: (714) 708-3247. https://www.ocfair.com.

JULY 9

The Orange County Fair will offer free admission and parking from

10 to 11 a.m. for “Jam into the Fair” to kick off the 21-day event.

88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information:(714) 708-1546.

JULY 10

The fourth annual Orange Crush Demolition Derby will be from 2 to

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

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

424-3348.

The Newport Beach Public Library is celebrating the 10th

anniversary of the Central Library with cocktails, dinner and

speakers, including emcee Ed Arnold and Los Angeles Times columnist

Patt Morrison. Starting at 7 p.m., the event is being held at the

Newport Beach Marriott, 900 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, and

costs $125 per person. Information: (949) 644-3296, option 1.

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host Marvin Mixon at a book

signing for his new book “Accidental Murder.” Beginning at 2 p.m.,

the signing will be held at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 432-7854.

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host Jina Bacarr at a book

signing for her new book, “The Japanese Art of Sex: How to Tease,

Seduce and Pleasure the Samurai in Your Bedroom.” Beginning at 2

p.m., the signing will be held at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 631-8661.

JULY 11

The Newport Beach Public Library and the City Arts Commission are

presenting a reception for artist Raymond D. Otis that will include a

musical performance by the Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra at 1 p.m.

in the Friends Meeting Room at the Central Library, 1000 Avocado

Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-3800, option 2.

https://www.newport beachlibrary.org.

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host Jina Bacarr at a book

signing for her new book, “The Japanese Art of Sex: How to Tease,

Seduce and Pleasure the Samurai in Your Bedroom.” Beginning at 1

p.m., the signing will be held at 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 432-7854.

JULY 12

Hoag Cancer Center is holding another in the Gastrointestinal

Cancer Patient Education Series called “Strategies and Resources for

coping with GI Cancer.” It will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hoag

Hospital (Radiation Oncology Library-1st floor), 1 Hoag Drive,

Newport Beach. The event is free, but registration is required.

Information: (949) 760-5542.

Hoag Hospital and the American Cancer Society, in association with

the National Cosmetology Assn. and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and

Fragrance Assn., present “Look Good ... Feel Better” from 10 a.m. to

noon at Hoag Hospital, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. The event is

free, but registration is required. Information: (949) 261-9556.

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host Storytime with Miss Kathy.

Reading begins at 10 a.m. at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 631-8661.

JULY 13

The Newport Beach Public Library will present Teen Night with

music by Y Not, hosted by the Young Adult Advisory Council. Beginning

at 7 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at the Central Library, 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-3800.

https://www.newportbeach library.org.

Mother’s Market will host “The Test of a True Thyroid,” a free

seminar given by Judith Todero, a clinical nutritionist, from 6:30 to

7:30 p.m. The market is at 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information

and reservations: (800) 595-6667.

JULY 14

The Newport Beach Public Library presents An Evening with Huell

Howser, host and producer of “California’s Gold” on PBS at 7 p.m. in

the Friends Meeting Room at the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.,

Newport Beach. The event is free, but tickets are required and can be

obtained at the Central Library starting June 19 at 9 a.m. There’s a

limit of two per person. Information:(949) 644-3296, option 2.

https://www. newportbeachlibrary.org.

Mother’s Market will host “The Dangers of and Imbalanced pH,” a

free seminar given by Jake Kevorkian from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The

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

reservations: (800) 595-6667.

Sherman Library and Gardens is holding a Shade Gardening class

beginning at 9 a.m. The class is being held at 2647 E. Coast Highway,

Newport Beach, and costs $45 ($40 for “Friends”). Information: (949)

673-2261, https://www.slgardens.org.

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host Nickelodeon Summer Camps

for kids, featuring songs, games, crafts and more. Beginning at 11

a.m., the camp is limited to 20 and registration in advance is

required. The camp is at 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information:

(949) 631-8661.

Borders Books, Music and Cafe will host Storytime with Miss Laura

and the theme: Fun on the Farm. Reading begins at 10 a.m. at 1890

Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-8661.

The Orange County Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer

Foundation will hold a team captain orientation for all new and

returning team captains for the 13th annual Komen Orange County Race

for the Cure from noon to 1:30 p.m. There is no charge, but

reservations are required for the event held at 3191-A Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 957-9165.

JULY 15

The Orange County Fair will host Mary Sue Milliken and Susan

Feniger, owners of Border Grill restaurants. The couple will have a

one-hour cooking demonstration, answer session and a book sale and

autograph signing from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the Heritage Stage at the

Orange County Fair, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

708-3247, https://www.ocfair.com.

The Newport Beach Public Library will present “Mysterious Women,”

a panel of female authors including Barbara Seranella, Patricia

Guiver and Denise Hamilton at 7 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at

the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information:

(949) 717-3800, option 2. https://www.newportbeach

library.org.

JULY 16

The Newport Beach Public Library will present “Coffee with Duvall

Hecht, Founder of Books on Tape” at 9:30 a.m. in the Friends Meeting

Room at the Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 717-3800, option 2. https://www.newport

beachlibrary.org.

The Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center will present the

third annual Men with Heart Bachelor Auction from 7 to 11 p.m. at the

Terraces at the Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd., Costa

Mesa. Admission is $50 per person before Firday ($65 per person

after) and $75 for VIP tickets. Men are invited to join the ladies

for dancing after 9:30 p.m. for $25. An after-party will be at Prego

Ristorante, 18420 Von Karman, Irvine, from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Information and tickets: (714) 543-4333.

JULY 17

The Newport Beach Public Library presents “Children’s Day.” Events

include storytelling, crafts and various theatrical and musical

performances by Flights of Fancy Story Theatre, Greggy Lee, We Tell

Stories and local authors Nancy Robinson, Robin Preiss-Glasser and

David Giddings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central Library, 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Scholastic Book Sale, with proceeds

benefiting library programs, will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Information: (949) 717-3807. https://www.newport

beachlibrary.org.

Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring the course

“Beginning Medicare: What to Do and When” from 9 a.m. to noon at

Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road. Registration is $50 per

person, $80 per couple. Information: (714) 432-5880, option 1.

Register online at: https://www.occtickets.com.

Orange Coast College Extended Education is sponsoring the course

“Making a Fortune Buying Distressed REO Foreclosures” from 9 a.m. to

5:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road. Registration

is $69 per person, $99 per couple. Information: (714) 432-5880,

option 1. Register online at: https://www.occtickets.com.

Costa Mesa High School’s class of 1984 will celebrate its 20th

high school reunion from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Hard Rock Cafe, 451

Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 640-8844.

Hoag Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, UC Irvine

Medical Center and Epilepsy Foundation present the second annual

Orange County Epilepsy Symposium from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event

is held at the Hoag Conference Center, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.

Though there is no cost, and registration is required. Information:

(800) 514-4624.

Sherman Library and Gardens presents “Painting in the Garden” with

Stanley Marlin from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the first of two

days of the course to be held at 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del

Mar and costs $35 ($30 for “Friends”). Information: (949) 673-2261,

https://www.slgardens.org.

A two-hour walking tour of the Back Bay will be given by a trained

naturalist beginning at 9 a.m. There is no cost and there are no

reservations needed. Information: (949) 923-2269.

A two-hour electric boat tour of the Back Bay will be given by a

trained naturalist beginning at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per person

and reservations are required. Information: (949) 923-2269.

Marine biologists age 8 and older are invited to join the marine

discovery expedition in Newport Bay from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children

under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $10 per person

and reservations are required. Information: (949) 642-5031.

The Back Bay Science Center is holding an evening marsh prowl,

where a naturalist will demonstrate plant and wildlife in the Back

Bay at dusk. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., the cost is $15 per person and

requires reservations. Information: (949) 923-2269.

Volunteer at Newport Bay is an opportunity to help and learn at

the same time by assisting in habitat restoration or in kayak, canoe,

walking or school tours. Training begins at 9 a.m. and lasts to 4

p.m. Reservations are required. Information: (949) 923-2295.