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(714) 966-4679; or by calling (714) 966-4617. Include the time, date

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

SUNDAY

A Swedish Christmas Fair will showcase Scandinavian Christmas

traditions and visits by Santa Claus and St. Lucia, “the Queen of

Light.” The 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. event will be at the Costa Mesa

Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. Admission

will cost $5 for adults and $2 for children under 15. Information: e-mail orangecounty@swea.org.

A Sunday champagne brunch cruise will be hosted by Hornblower

Cruises and Events. Boarding time will be 11:30 a.m. at 2431 W. Coast

Highway, Newport Beach. Tickets will cost $41.95 for adults, $37.75

for seniors and military personnel, and $20.95 for children.

Information: (888) 467-6256.

MONDAY

The annual tree-lighting ceremony at South Coast Town Center will

feature a performance by the All-American Boys Chorus and a visit

from Santa Claus. The 6 p.m. event will be at Town Center Park, next

to South Coast Plaza, which is at 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 435-2100.

TUESDAY

A representative from UCLA will visit the Orange Coast College

Transfer Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The college is at 2701

Fairview Road. Information: (714) 432-5894.

The Macular Degeneration Partnership will present a free

patient-education seminar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beckman

Conference Center, 100 Academy Way, UC Irvine. Information: (888)

430-9898.

WEDNESDAY

A winter awareness and snow sports training session will include

information on staying safe in the snow. The 6:45 p.m. meeting will

be conducted by the Sierra Club at the Costa Mesa Community Center,

1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. Admission will cost $10. Information: (714) 963-6345 or https://angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss.

Rabbi Mark S. Miller will conduct his annual Lunch and Learn

program with the Women of Temple Bat Yahm at 10 a.m. The temple is at

1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

THURSDAY

The Single Gourmet will host a dinner for single professionals.

The 7 p.m. event will be at Five Crowns, 3801 E. Coast Highway,

Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 854-6552.

“Celebrations: Chanukah!” a program for families beginning to

establish holiday traditions in their home, will be led by Rabbi

Rayna Gevurtz at 6 p.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

FRIDAY

“Stage Door,” a comedy about 16 young actresses living in 1940s

New York City, will be performed by Estancia High School students.

The 7:30 p.m. show will be at Barbara Van Holt Theatre, Estancia High

School, 2323 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Tickets will cost $8 in

advance and $10 at the door. Information: (949) 515-6537.

Student-made pottery will be on sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in

Room 113 of the Orange Coast College Arts Center, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-5843.

DEC. 4

A charitable golf tournament will be held to benefit the Fairview

Developmental Center. The 33rd annual Steve Pappas Friends “Fore”

Fairview contest will be at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf

Course Drive, Costa Mesa. The cost to play will be $70, or $135 to

play Dec. 4 and 5. Call to set up a tee time. Information: (714)

957-5188 or (949) 645-2886.

“Inside the Writer’s Room of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’” will be an

interactive discussion with the sitcom’s creator and writers. The 8

p.m. event will be at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive,

UC Irvine. Admission will cost $32. Information: (949) 854-4646.

The Maine Attraction Cat Fanciers show will be a tribute to the

Maine Coon cat, the largest breed recognized by the Cat Fanciers

Assn. The 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. show will be at the Orange County Fair

and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (858)

455-9390.

“Stage Door,” a comedy about 16 young actresses living in 1940s

New York City, will be performed by Estancia High School students.

The 7:30 p.m. show will be at Barbara Van Holt Theatre, Estancia High

School, 2323 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Tickets will cost $8 in

advance and $10 at the door. Information: (949) 515-6537.

The Mrs. Claus Candy Kitchen event will be a fundraiser for the

Down Syndrome Assn. of Orange County. Children at the event will be

able to decorate gingerbread houses and play in the snow. Decoration

times will be 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The event will be at the

Ayres Suites Hotel, 325 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

549-0300.

Parents will be able to meet teachers and students at an

admissions open house for Sage Hill School, a private high school.

The 1 p.m. event will be at Sage Hill School, 20402 Newport Coast

Drive, Newport Coast. Information: (949) 219-0100.

Handcrafted gifts will be on sale at Piecemakers’ annual Christmas

fair. More than 175 artists will have booths at the event. The fair

will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Piecemakers, 1720 Adams Ave., Costa

Mesa. Information: (714) 641-3112.

Student-made pottery will be on sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in

Room 113 of the Orange Coast College Arts Center, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-5843.

DEC. 5

A battle sail reenactment will pit The Lynx of Newport Harbor

against The Spirit of Dana Point. The fight will be from 1 to 5 p.m.

and will be hosted by the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum, 151 E.

Coast Highway. Tickets will cost $50 for adults, $25 for children.

Information: (949) 673-7863.

A charitable golf tournament will be held to benefit the Fairview

Developmental Center. The 33rd annual Steve Pappas Friends “Fore”

Fairview contest will be at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf

Course Drive, Costa Mesa. The cost to play will be $75. Call to set

up a tee time. Information: (714) 957-5188 or (949) 645-2886.

The Maine Attraction Cat Fanciers show will be a tribute to the

Maine Coon cat, the largest breed recognized by the Cat Fanciers

Assn. The 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. show will be at the Orange County Fair and

Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (858)

455-9390.

Handcrafted gifts will be on sale at Piecemakers’ annual Christmas

fair. More than 175 artists will have booths at the event. The fair

will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Piecemakers, 1720 Adams Ave., Costa

Mesa. Information: (714) 641-3112.

A Christmas concert by the St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Choir and

Orchestra will include works by Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky and a

Christmas Carol sing-along. The 4 p.m. concert will be at St.

Andrew’s Church, 600 St. Andrew’s Road, Newport Beach. Tickets will

cost $10. Information: (949) 574-2284.

A magic show is scheduled as part of a library open house.

Illusionist David Skale will perform from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The open

house, which will include face painting and other children’s

activities, will be at the Corona del Mar Branch Library, 420

Marigold Ave., Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 644-3075.

DEC. 7

A Menorah Lighting Ceremony will be led by Rabbi Reuven Mintz of

the Chabad Jewish Center in Newport Beach. The 5:30 p.m. event will

be in the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard, Fashion Island, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 721-2000 or https://www.shopfashionisland. com.

A representative from Vanguard University will visit Orange Coast

College from 3 to 6 p.m. The college is at 2701 Fairview Road, Costa

Mesa. Information: (714) 432-5894.

A lecture on 18th century fantasy literature will be led by

Michael Mandelkern, dean of Orange Coast College’s Literature and

Languages Division. The 7 p.m. lecture will be at the Lido Isle

Clubhouse, 701 Via Lido Soud, Lido Island. Admission will be $5, or

free for members of the Friends of Orange Coast College’s Norman E.

Watson Library. Information: (714) 432-5087.

DEC. 10

Children will be able to play in

the snow at the 11th annual Lighting of the Bay Ceremony. The

event will end with Santa Claus flipping the switch for several

electric Christmas trees. The 6 p.m. ceremony will be at the Newport

Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

729-DUNE.

“Stage Door,” a comedy about 16 young actresses living in 1940s

New York City, will be performed by Estancia High School students.

The 7:30 p.m. show will be at Barbara Van Holt Theatre, Estancia High

School, 2323 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Tickets will cost $8 in

advance and $10 at the door. Information: (949) 515-6537.

The Single Gourmet will host a dinner for single professionals.

The 7 p.m. event will be at Turner New Zealand, 650 Anton Blvd.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 854-6552.

A Christmas luncheon will be hosted by the Newport Harbor

Republican Women. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at The Pacific

Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd. Admission will cost $25. Information:

(949) 644-0539.

A poinsettia sale will held by the Orange Coast College Ornamental

Horticulture Department. The 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. sale will be at the

Horticulture Garden, Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road.

Information: (714) 432-5748.

DEC. 11

“Stage Door,” a comedy about 16 young actresses living in 1940s

New York City, will be performed by Estancia High School students.

The 7:30 p.m. show will be at Barbara Van Holt Theatre, Estancia High

School, 2323 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Tickets will cost $8 in

advance and $10 at the door. Information: (949) 515-6537.

The “Holiday PIGnic,” sponsored by Orange County Cavy Haven Guinea

Pig Rescue, will include Guinea pig races and photo sessions. The 2

to 6 p.m. event will be at the Newport Riviera Pavilion, 350 Riviera

Drive. Information: (714) 242-7548 or https://www.cavyhaven.org.

Jim Gamble’s Holiday Puppet Show will return to Newport Beach with

three free shows. The first two shows of “Twas the Night BEARfore

Christmas” will be presented at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. at the Newport

Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave, Newport Beach. The final

performance will be at 3:30 p.m. at the Mariners Branch Library, 2005

Dover Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-3830 or

https://www.newport beachlibrary.org.

DEC. 12

A Christmas concert by the St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Choir and

Orchestra will include works by Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky and a

Christmas Carol sing-along. The 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. concerts will be at

St. Andrew’s Church, 600 St. Andrew’s Road, Newport Beach. Tickets

will cost $10. Information: (949) 574-2284.

DEC. 14

A “Holiday Brunch” will be held by the Friends of Orange Coast

Interfaith Shelter to raise money to aid homeless families. The 11

a.m. to 1 p.m. event will be at a home in Newport Beach. Admission

will cost $45 plus an unwrapped gift for a homeless family. Call for

the exact location. Information: (949) 640-8828.

DEC. 19

A Christmas concert by the St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Choir and

Orchestra will include works by Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky and a

Christmas Carol sing-along. The 4 p.m. concert will be at St.

Andrew’s Church, 600 St. Andrew’s Road, Newport Beach. Tickets will

cost $10. Information: (949) 574-2284.

DEC. 22

Donations of food, money and toys will be collected by the Costa

Mesa Police Department to be given to needy families. Donations will

be accepted from 3 to 8 p.m. at the West Side Substation, 567 West

18th St. Information: (714) 327-7450.

ONGOING

“Dr. M.P.” will discuss love skills at 7 p.m. on the first and

third Tuesdays of the month at University Towers, 4199 Campus Drive,

Suite 550, Irvine. Information: (949) 725-3366.

Life drawing workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to

4 p.m. Saturdays at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa

Mesa. The cost is $5 per session. Information: (714) 432-5880 or

https://www.occtickets.com.

A “Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement” workshop will

be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 16 at Orange Coast

College’s Science Room 169, and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through

Nov. 11 at the college’s Business Education Room 102, 2701 Fairview

Road, Costa Mesa. The cost is $69. Information: (714) 432-5880 or

https://www.occtickets.com.