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to (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.
SATURDAY
The Moses Fund will host a yard sale to raise money for their
January 2005 trip to Africa to help children. The sale will be from
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 975 Paularino Ave. Donations will be accepted
through Friday at African Corner, 2584 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa.
Information: (949) 650-7993 or e-mail africanc@pacbell.net.
An orientation session for new volunteers will be held at the UC
Irvine Arboretum. No gardening experience will be necessary to
volunteer. The session will begin at 2 p.m. The UC Irvine Arboretum
is at the corner of Campus Drive and Jamboree Road. Information:
(949) 824-5833.
“Rose Pruning” will the subject of a 9:30 a.m. morning program at
Sherman Library and Gardens. Garden Director Wade Roberts and Manager
of Horticulture John Bishop will demonstrate correct rose pruning and
discuss the cultural needs for growing
healthy roses. Sherman Library and Gardens is at 2647 East Coast
Highway, Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 673-2261.
Saturday Night at the Jewish Movies will present “Trembling Before
G_d” at 7 p.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 644-1999.
Living Fitness will celebrate its one year anniversary with an
Open House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 21139 Newport Coast Drive,
Newport Coast. Information: (949) 640-2300.
TUESDAY
A free problem-solving seminar will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30
p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information:
(714) 963-6667.
WEDNESDAY
A series of drawing and painting workshops will be offered by
Newport Beach Recreational Services. Individual instruction for
beginning to advanced students will be given for eight consecutive
Wednesdays. Classes will meet from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Vince
Jorgensen Center, adjacent to the Mariner’s Branch Library, 2005
Dover Drive, Newport Beach. Registration will cost $66. Information:
(949) 644-3151.
“Floral Design Using Tropicals” will be the theme of a floral
design class where students will create an arrangement using tropical
flowers and plants. The 9 a.m. class will be at the Sherman Library
and Gardens, 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Registration
will cost $45. Information: (949) 673-2261.
An Epilepsy Education Event will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
Marriott Suites, 500 Bayview Circle, Newport Beach. Information:
(281) 228-7293.
Wheat- and gluten-free living will be the topic of a free seminar
offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 E. 17th St.,
Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 963-6667.
THURSDAY
A fundraiser to aid tsunami victims will benefit Save the
Children. Great Legs Wine and the Bacchus Society of Newport Beach
will sponsor the event. The 5 to 8 p.m. fundraiser will be at
Great Legs Wine, 2901 West Coast Highway, Suite 100, Newport
Beach. Admission will cost $35, $20 of each wine tasting will be
donated to Save the Children. Donations may also be mailed to Great
Legs Wine. Information: (949) 515-8466.
Learning to shop for specialized or regular diets will be the
focus of a guided tour that will be given from 10 to 11 a.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714)
963-6667.
JAN. 14
Harpist Michelle Temple and flutist Cindy Ellis from Orange
County’s Pacific Symphony perform a 1 p.m. concert at the Oasis
Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. Information:
(949) 644-3244.
A home remodeling and redecorating show will be held from noon to
8 p.m. in buildings 10 and 12 and the Parade of Products at the
Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.
Information: (818) 557-2950.
The Tex*us Guitar Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in
Building 14, Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive,
Costa Mesa. Information: (918) 288-2222.
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