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TODAY
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 Friends of the Newport Beach Library will hold a used book
sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at the Central
Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949)
759-9667.
A two-hour walking tour of the Back Bay will be given by a trained
naturalist beginning at 9:30 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.
Randy Myers will sign his book, “Jesus, The Computer and New York
City,” at noon at Barnes & Noble, Metro Pointe, 901 South Coast
Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 444-0226.
Tigers of the Sky is a course that teaches the habit and methods
of various airborne predators of the Southern California skies,
including the owl. It includes a live bird presentation from the
Orange County Birds of Prey Center and an owl pellet dissection.
Beginning at 1 p.m., the cost is $5 per person, and registration is
required. Information: (949) 923-2275.
Author John DePuy will discuss and sign his new book, “Building
Business in the 21st century,” at 2 p.m. at Borders, South Coast
Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-8661.
The Back Bay Science Center will hold 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.
SUNDAY
Interfaith Cafe will hold a seminar on “Resolving Conflicts with
Family, Friends and Neighbors: Religion and Spirituality Today” from
1:30 to 5 p.m. at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, 1259
Victoria St., Costa Mesa. A $10 donation is suggested. Students with
ID get in free. Information: (949) 661-3087 or https://www.religious
diversityfaire.org.
A reception for House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Chris
Cox (R-Newport Beach) is held from 2 to 5 p.m. at the home of Barry
and Debra Allen, 1021 White Sails Way, Corona del Mar. Refreshments
will be served. RSVP to Evelyn Hart at (949) 645-9127.
Sunday Fun-Day is held from 3 to 10 p.m. at Bonita Canyon Sports
Park, Bonita Canyon and Mesa View drives in Newport Beach. The event
will feature live music, games, activities and an 8:30 p.m. showing
of “The Cat in the Hat” on the grass. The first 1,000 kids receive a
free gift. Information: (949) 644-3151.
MONDAY
“Storytime with Miss Kathy” begins at 10 a.m. at Borders, 1890
Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-8661.
A Jazzercise open house runs through Aug. 28 at the Costa Mesa
Senior Center, 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. The event starts at 6
p.m. today, 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 9
a.m. Saturday. Free classes and door prizes will be awarded.
Information: (949) 642-8408.
TUESDAY
Toddler Time, “Ocean Adventure,” is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the
Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. Parents
and children 2 to 4 are welcome. The cost is $5 per child.
Information: (949) 645-8489.
Orange Coast College’s Transfer Center is hosting a workshop to
show students how to fill out applications for California State
University campuses at 12:30 p.m. OCC is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa
Mesa. The CSU application-filing period for the spring of 2005 begins
Aug. 1. Admission is free, but appointments are required.
Information: (714) 432-5894.
A free SAT and college admissions seminar hosted by the Princeton
Review begins at 6:30 p.m. at Borders, 1890 Newport Blvd., Costa
Mesa. Information: (949) 631-8661.
Authors Allyson Shaw and Richard Emidio Melo will sign their
books, “The Bon-Bon and Love Token” and “Jokerman 8,” at 7 p.m. at
Book Soup South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Suite 2400, Costa
Mesa. Information: (714) 689-2665.
THURSDAY
A daytime lung cancer support group, “Radiation Therapy for Lung
Cancer,” will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hoag Cancer Center
Conference Room “A”, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Admission is free
and no registration is required. Information: (949) 760-5542.
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