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Mesa, CA 92627; by e-mail to jeff.benson@latimes.com; or by calling

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TODAY

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

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

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.

Information: (714) 327-1061.