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date and location of the event, as well as a phone number.

TODAY

The Newport Beach Newcomers Club meets the third Wednesday of

every month. This month, fashion designer Christine Richey will

showcase the Yearsley Collection’s fall fashions, including clothing

and accessories, at 10 a.m. at the Sea Island Clubhouse. Lunch will

be served. Information: (949) 673-7601.

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. The discussion is free, and reservations are required.

Information: (800) 514-HOAG.

Museum volunteer Roger Freely will speak about the importance of

saving the states’ museums at a 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Costa Mesa

Historical Society, 1870 Anaheim Ave., Costa Mesa. Doors open at 7

p.m. Information: (949) 631-5918.

THURSDAY

Ed Selich of the Newport Planning Commission will present the

Corona del Mar PCH Median Landscaping Plans at the October meeting of

the Corona del Mar Residents Assn. The free meeting will begin at

7:30 a.m. at the Newport Beach Country Club, 1000 Quail St., Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 721-0132.

Environmental Nature Center founder Robert House will host a free

tour of the center and talk about its plant communities from noon to

1:30 p.m. at 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. Information: (949)

645-8489.

Dr. Michael Schwartz will host a free seminar, “Cardiovascular

Health,” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Patio Cafe, 225 E. 17th

St., Costa Mesa. (949) 631-4741.

FRIDAY

Gad Rennert will speak on “Cancer in Israel -- What’s Different?”

at 4 p.m. at UC Irvine’s Sprague Hall. Information: (949) 824-8202.