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TODAY

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.

SATURDAY

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.

The Premiere Cinema Guild of Newport Beach will hold its annual

fundraiser, “Under the Stars,” at 6:30 p.m. at 1980 Main St., Irvine.

The event benefits the Newport Beach Film Festival and includes

cocktails, dining and musical entertainment. Tickets are $75.

Information: (949) 253-2880.

SUNDAY

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.

Information: (909) 725-2579.

MONDAY

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.

WEDNESDAY

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 Breast Cancer Information Network luncheon and award

presentation, “Mission Accomplished!” begins at noon at the Turnip

Rose, 1901 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. The celebration will recognize

the achievements of the women of High Priority, an Orange County

breast health organization that began raising awareness for the

disease 20 years ago. A reception begins at 11 a.m. The cost is $35

and the event is open to the public. Information: (714) 289-8093.

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.

THURSDAY

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 will be 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

The 13th annual Komen Orange County Race for the Cure, for runners

and walkers of all ages, will be held at Fashion Island in Newport

Beach. Events include women’s and co-ed 5K runs and walks and a

one-mile fun walk. A prize purse of $5,000 will be awarded to the

top-10 finishers in the women’s 5K. The event supports local

education, research screening and treatment programs at the Orange

County affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Information: (714) 957-9165 or https://www.occure.com.

A CM900 Wine Tasting and Auction will be 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.

A Redevelopment and Residential Rehabilitation Committee Meeting

to discuss the Consolidated Plan will begin at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall

Conference Room 1A, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

754-4892.

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 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. (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 Orange County Substance Abuse Prevention Network will present

“A Showcase of Community Resources” for Drug, Alcohol, Violence and

Tobacco Awareness Week, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Costa Mesa

Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. The cost

is $5, which includes lunch and a resource directory. (714) 327-1061.

The Sugar Plum Festivals’ “Arts and Crafts Show” will be 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.

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.