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TODAY

Financial advisor Laura Tarbox will hold a free “It’s Your Money”

seminar from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library,

1000 Avocado Ave. Refreshments will be provided. Information: (949)

717-3890.

Herbologist Mark Kaylor will host a free seminar, “Digestion --

The Foundation for Health and Healing,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at

Mother’s Patio Cafe, 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

631-4741.

The Surfrider Foundation’s Newport Beach chapter will hold a

meeting, “Campaign Against the Plastic Plague,” at 7 p.m. at

Margaritaville, 2332 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Information:

(310) 849-1964.