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

THURSDAY

The third annual Festival of Children is held from 6 to 9 p.m. in

the Nordstrom Parking Lot at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 546-0110.

SATURDAY

The Orange County Cruisin’ Assn. “Great Labor Day Car Cruise” runs

from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and Sunday at the Orange County Fair and

Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Admission is $10 for

adults and free for children under 12. Information: (714) 826-1948.

Former UCLA basketball coach John Wooden will sign his new book,

“Inches and Miles,” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Borders South Coast Plaza,

3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-7854.

SUNDAY

The Zen Center of Orange County is offering an “Introduction to

Zen” workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. at 120 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa. The

workshop combines experience in Zen meditation with small group

instruction. The cost is $60. Information: (949) 722-7818.

SEPT. 8

A Manuscripts book discussion group will meet at 9:15 a.m. in the

Friends Meeting Room of the Newport Beach Public Library, 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The free discussion will focus on Edward

P. Jones’ “The Known World.” Information: (949) 717-3800 or

https://www.newport beachlibrary.org.

A free math workshop, “Becoming Math Confident,” will be held from

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 29 at Orange Coast

College’s Re-Entry Center, Room 106, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 432-5162.

SEPT. 9

Traditional Jewelers’ annual Watch Fair is held from 5 to 9 p.m.

at 203 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

721-9010.

SEPT. 10

Professional inventor George Margolin will present “Tips for the

Independent Inventor” and “How Our Endangered Patent System Leads to

an Endangered Economy” at 7:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College’s Science

Lecture Hall 101, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The cost is $5 for

members and $15 for nonmembers. Information: (714) 540-2491.

SEPT. 11

A “Celebration for Peace” begins at 10 a.m. at Newport Dunes

Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. The day’s festivities

include live music, guest speakers, games, food, vendors and beach

activities. Admission is $15 for adults, $5 for teens and $3 for

children 12 and under. Information: (714) 736-7222.

South Coast Repertory’s annual “Playing to a Muse” Gala Ball and

fundraiser runs from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Hyatt Regency

Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway,

Huntington Beach. Information: (714) 708-5504.

The Crystal Cove Alliance’s second annual “Tropical Gala on the

Beach” begins at 6 p.m. today and Sept. 12 at Crystal Cove State

Park, 8471 Pacific Coast Highway. Proceeds benefit restoration of the

cove and its education programs. Tickets are $150. Information: (949)

640-5220.

Newport Harbor High School’s class of 1964 will celebrate its 40th

high school reunion from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Harborside

Restaurant, 400 Main St., Balboa. (949) 676-4663.

Corona del Mar High School’s class of 1964 will celebrate its 40th

high school reunion from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Harborside

Restaurant, 400 Main St., Balboa. Information: (949) 676-4663.

SEPT. 12

A special welcome and orientation for Hebrew and Sunday school at

Temple Bat Yahm begins at 9 a.m. at 1011 Camelback St., Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

UC Irvine’s Macular Degeneration Partnership and the department of

ophthalmology will hold an educational seminar on macular

degeneration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beckman Conference Center, UC

Irvine. Events include a vision fair from 9 to 10 a.m., presentations

by specialists from 10 a.m. to noon and a vision fair from noon to 1

p.m. Reservations are required. Information: (888) 430-9898.

SEPT. 13

A free “Look Good ... Feel Better” class to teach cancer patients

makeup, wig and turban tips for hiding the damage of radiation and

chemotherapy treatment will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at Hoag

Hospital Cancer Center, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Information:

(949) 261-9446.

Hatha yoga classes meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 4

in the Youth Lounge at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport

Beach. The cost is $15 for a single class or $45 for the series.

Information: (949) 553-1625.

Colon/rectal surgeon Daniel Ng will speak on “Surgical Treatment

of GI Cancer” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Hoag Cancer Center’s Radiation

Oncology Library, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Admission is free.

Information: (949) 760-5542.

SEPT. 14

A preview of the Cruise 2004 Collection runs from 10 a.m. to 3

p.m. at CHANEL Boutique, South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa

Mesa. Information: (714) 754-7455.

A charity fashion show, “Design of a Decade,” begins at noon at

the Five Crowns Restaurant, 3801 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.

The show includes lunch and a silent auction and features clothes and

accessories from various designers modeled by New Directions for

Women. Tickets are $50. Information: (949) 548-5546.

SEPT. 15

Newport Beach Recreational Services will present an eight-week

series of drawing and painting workshops featuring individual

instruction for beginning through advanced students. The classes are

held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Sept. 15 through Nov.

3 at Vince Jorgensen’s Center, 2005 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. The

cost is $66 for all eight classes. Information: (949) 644-3151.

A free math workshop, “Becoming Math Confident,” will be held from

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 29 at Orange Coast

College’s Re-Entry Center, Room 106, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 432-5162.

SEPT. 17

The Sand Sports Super Show is held from 5 to 10 p.m. today, from 9

a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the

Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa.

Admission is $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under.

Information: (714) 990-5107 or https://www.sand sportsupershow.com.

SEPT. 18

The city of Costa Mesa will host the 23rd biannual “Neighbors for

Neighbors” community clean-up from 8 a.m. to noon. The program aims

to assist low-income homeowners maintain the beauty of their homes

and neighborhoods. Donations are welcome. Information: (714)

754-4892.

A custom trunk show featuring new fall fabrics is held from 11

a.m. to 7 p.m. at Loro Piana South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-1301.

SEPT. 19

The Coastline Car Classic, featuring 250 exotic show cars, live

entertainment and food, is held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Crystal

Cove State Beach, Coast Highway and Los Trancos. Admission is $5,

free for kids 12 and under. Parking is $10. Information: (949)

673-4050.

The Orange County People for Animals 2004 Write-In is from 2 to 6

p.m. at the Wyndham Garden Hotel, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa

Mesa. The event includes dinner, dessert, a silent auction and

entertainment. The cost is $60 for members and $70 for nonmembers.

(909) 725-2579.

SEPT. 22

The Orange County Activity Directors Assn.’s Senior Games are held

from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Building 10 at the Orange County Fair and

Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

376-6169.

A free math workshop, “Becoming Math Confident,” will be held from

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 29 at Orange Coast

College’s Re-Entry Center, Room 106, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 432-5162.

Hoag Hospital Dr. Mark Kan, OB/GYN, will discuss risks, symptoms

and treatment options for individuals and couples regarding

infertility at 6 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One Hoag Drive,

Newport Beach. The discussion is free, but reservations are required.

Information: (800) 514-HOAG.

SEPT. 23

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

Foundation will pay tribute to the sponsors of its 13th annual Komen

Orange County Race for the Cure, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Turnip Rose,

1901 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. The race begins Sept. 26 at Fashion

Island, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 957-9157.

SEPT. 24

The “Golden Meditation Retreat,” hosted by James Golden, offers

spiritual practices such as meditation, chanting, contemplation and

prayer. The retreat meets today and Sept. 25 and 26 at the Center for

Spiritual Discovery, 2850 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. The cost

is $145, which includes five vegetarian meals. Reservations are

required. Information: (714) 754-7399, Ext. 23.

SEPT. 25

The fifth annual “Cruisin’ for a Cure” hot rod show and fundraiser

for prostate cancer is held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange

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

least 3,100 classic cars will be displayed, and men 40 and over can

receive a free prostate cancer screening. In addition, the event

features a Herman Munster look-alike and the original Munster Coach

from the 1960s TV show “The Munsters.” Admission is $10 for adults

and kids under 12 are free. Information: (949) 588-8777.

The Access Fund’s fifth annual public “Adopt-a-Crag” cleanup will

run from 8 to 11 a.m. at Corona del Mar State Beach’s Pirate’s Cove,

in a parking lot near Ocean Boulevard and Iris Avenue. Participants

will clear trash and debris from the area and will be invited to

rock-climb when finished. Information: (714) 543-4142.

Relationship expert and educator Jim Collister will deliver an

educational seminar based on his new book, “The Last Relationship

Book You’ll Ever Need,” from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday and

from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Marriott Hotel, Fashion Island,

Newport Beach. The cost is $295 per person or $495 per couple.

Breakfast and lunch for the first two days are included. Information

(877) 378-0378.

SEPT. 26

A CM900 Wine Tasting and Auction is from 1 to 4 p.m. at South

Coast Plaza Village, Bear Street and Sunflower Avenue, Costa Mesa.

Information: (800) 782-8888.

SEPT. 28

Hoag Hospital family practitioner Chris Matthews will discuss

low-carb diets, their effects on the body and the sustainability of

their results at 6 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One Hoag Drive,

Newport Beach. The discussion is free and reservations are required.

Information: (800) 514-HOAG.

SEPT. 29

A free math workshop, “Becoming Math Confident,” will be held from

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College’s Re-Entry Center, Room

106, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-5162.

Orthopedic surgeon Stephen Mikulak will discuss the latest

surgical techniques used to reduce recovery time and hospital stays

at 6 p.m. at Hoag Hospital’s Conference Center, One Hoag Drive,

Newport Beach. The discussion is free and reservations are required.

Information: (800) 514-HOAG.

PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author T.C. Boyle will discuss and sign

his upcoming book, “The Inner Circle,” at 7 p.m. in the Friends

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

Newport Beach. The cost is $12, or $10 for Library Foundation members

and $5 for students. Information: (949) 717-3890.

SEPT. 30

Salvatore Ferragamo’s “A Love Affair with Shoes” runs through Oct.

10 in Jewel Court at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

The display highlights the history of the fashion company’s shoes.

Information: (714) 979-7654.

The first “Italian Luxury and Design” event begins today and runs

through Oct. 24 at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

The center-wide festival will showcase Italian fashions, food and

furnishings. Information: (714) 435-2115.

The Sugar Plum Festivals’ “Arts and Crafts Show” is from 9 a.m. to

8 p.m. today and Oct. 1 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3 in

Building 10 at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair

Drive, Costa Mesa. Admission is free. Information: (562) 598-0857 or

https://www.sugarplumcrafts.com.

Hoag Hospital Heart Failure Program nurse practitioner Kathleen

Furlong will speak on new therapies in congestive heart failure at

6:30 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.

The discussion is free and reservations are required. Information:

(800) 514-HOAG.

OCT. 2

Share Our Selves, a Costa Mesa-based nonprofit organization that

provides relief to those in need, will host the 14th annual

“Celebrity Chefs” dinner at 6 p.m. at Park Prive (formerly the Robert

Mondavi Wine & Food Center), 1570 Scenic Ave., Costa Mesa. Eleven

featured chefs will prepare a five-course dinner, and each course

will be paired with specialty wines. The cost is $175 per person.

Information: (714) 969-6558.

OCT. 3

The Orange County Children’s Book Festival runs from 9:30 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

The festival will feature books, authors, illustrators, exhibitors

and entertainment. Admission is free. Information: (714) 432-5707.

The Zen Center of Orange County is offering an “Introduction to

Zen” workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. at 120 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa. The

workshop combines experience in Zen meditation with small group

instruction. The cost is $60. Information: (949) 722-7818.

OCT. 5

A free six-week class for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer

and for others who want to learn more about the disease will be held

from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 9 at Hoag Conference

Center’s Conference Room A, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 7-CANCER.

Hoag Hospital family practitioner Ronald Young will discuss

preventive screenings that men should have regularly to maintain good

health, at 6:30 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One Hoag Drive,

Newport Beach. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.

OCT. 7

A “Food, Wine & Micro-Brew Fest” is held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at

the Crate and Barrel and Macy’s Home Store wing of South Coast Plaza,

3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Live entertainment will also be

provided. All proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange

County. Information: (714) 435-2171.

Senior insurance specialist Sue Tarvin will discuss senior

healthcare plans at 1 p.m. at Hoag Hospital’s Conference Center, One

Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. The discussion is free and reservations

are required. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.

OCT. 10

The first Easy Ride for Autism will begin at 10 a.m. at Bartel’s

Harley-Davidson, 4141 Lincoln Blvd., Marina Del Rey and concludes at

Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. The event

features Grand Marshal Peter Fonda and a lunch concert by “Louie,

Louie” crooners The Kingsmen at Newport Dunes. Registration begins at

9 a.m. Information: (818) 505-1104.

OCT. 11

Hoag Hospital cardiologist Neala Hunter will discuss the signs and

symptoms of heart rhythm irregularities at 6 p.m. at Hoag Conference

Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. The discussion is free and

reservations are required. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.

OCT. 12

Hoag Hospital orthopedic surgeon Steven Gausewitz will speak on

ceramic joint replacement at 6 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One

Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. The discussion is free and reservations

are required. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.

OCT. 13

Hoag Hospital OB/GYN Deborah Grouse will speak about pregnancy

after 35 at 6:30 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One Hoag Drive,

Newport Beach. The discussion is free and reservations are required.

Information: (800) 514-HOAG.

MSNBC.com online columnist Peter Greenburg will sign and discuss

his new book, “Hotel Secrets from the Travel Detective,” at 7 p.m. in

the Friends Meeting Room at Newport Beach Central Library, 1000

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The cost is $12, or $10 for Library

Foundation members and $5 for students. Information: (949) 717-3890.

OCT. 14

New York playwright and theater director Moises Kaufman will speak

at 1:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College’s Robert B. Moore Theater, 2701

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Admission is free. The lecture will be

followed by an interdisciplinary panel discussion featuring OCC

faculty members. Information: https://www.occ. cccd.edu.

Chef Richard Reilly will demonstrate low-fat, low-salt cooking for

flavorful and easy meal preparation at 6 p.m. at Hoag Conference

Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. The discussion is free, and

reservations are required. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.

OCT. 18

Hoag Hospital cardiologist Richard Haskell will discuss the latest

advances in the treatment of heart disease at 6 p.m. at Hoag

Conference Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (800)

514-HOAG.

OCT. 20

U.S. Medicare and Medicaid Operations official Donna Dymon will

speak on the Medicare-approved Drug Discount Card, enrollment in the

discount card program and how to determine which card is right for

you, at 3:30 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport

Beach. Information: (800) 514-HOAG.