* WHAT: Christopher Hitchens Distinguished Speakers Series...

* WHAT: Christopher Hitchens Distinguished Speakers Series lecture

* WHERE: Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave.

* WHEN: 2 p.m.

* INFO: Hitchens will discuss his new book “Love, Poverty and War:

Journeys and Essays” and the impact of literature in the 21st

century. The cost is $20 and includes refreshments.

* WHAT: Local schools exhibit

* WHERE: Costa Mesa Historical Society, 1870 Anaheim St.

* WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

* INFO: The exhibit will showcase the generations that have gone

through Costa Mesa schools. Christening gowns and local sports

memorabilia will also be on display. (949) 631-5918.