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Costa Mesa, CA 92626; by e-mail to lindsay.sandham@latimes.com; by

fax 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.

TODAY

Plein Aire Painting for all levels: Enjoy a wonderful afternoon

painting the Back Bay with family and friends. The front patio of the

Interpretive Center provides a beautiful setting with panoramic

views. Jean Marie will demonstrate and present traditional Plein Aire

techniques and you’ll return home with your completed original oil

painting. If it rains, we’ll move indoors and paint from photographs.

All materials are provided. Cost is $15 per child, ages 8 to 18 and

$20 per adult. Lessons will be from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Peter and Mary

Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 923-2275, pre-registration is required.

The Costa Mesa Antique Show will last from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in

buildings #10 and #12 at the Orange County Fair and Exposition

Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa. Admission is $8 for adults over 17.

Information: (800) 943-7501 or https://www.calendarshows.com.

MONDAY

“The four deadliest diseases,” a free seminar and book-signing by

the “Herbal Pharmacist” David J. Foreman will be held from 6:30 to 8

p.m. at Mother’s Market, 222 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information:

(949) 631-4741.

Global Water Issues will be the topic of the Great Decisions

discussion. Scarcity of water in many regions creates problems and

conflict for large numbers of the world’s population. What policies

should be adopted to ensure water quality? What international actors

or governments will make the greatest impact on improving water

governance? The discussion will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St.

Mark Presbyterian Church, 2100 Mar Vista, Newport Beach. Information:

(949) 760-1691.

TUESDAY

A Council on International Education Exchange Information Session

will begin at 7 p.m. at Newport Center Methodist Church, 1601

Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. Anyone who would consider hosting a

high school exchange student is welcome. Information: (562)440-8400.

High School Senior Day at Orange Coast College, an event where

local high school seniors can receive counseling, orientation and

financial aid materials related to OCC, will begin at 11 a.m. in the

Robert B. Moore Theatre, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 432-5726.

The UCI Libraries’ Speaker Series presents author Walter B. Stahr

in a program and book signing to celebrate the publication of “John

Jay:Founding Father.” Stahr, an author and international lawyer in

Washington, D.C., will discuss his new biography on the life of one

of America’s greatest statesmen at 4 p.m. in the Langson Library,

Room 570, UCI campus. Information: (949) 824-5300.

A free seminar on maintaining the immune system, given by A.J.

Lanigan of Transfer Point, will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at

Mother’s Market, 222 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

631-4741.

WEDNESDAY

The Big Canyon Reservoir Cover Project Dedication will begin at

8:30 a.m. Congressman Christopher Cox will be honored for his

valuable support of the project. The event will be held at 3300

Pacific View Dr., Corona Del Mar. Information: (949) 644-3011.

The 21st Annual High School Dance Day is today at Orange Coast

College. The event is hosted by OCC’s dance department and is

designed to encourage high school students to consider further study

in the field of dance. Activities run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2701

Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-5506.