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

fax to (714) 966-4667; or by calling (714) 966-4625. Include the

time, date and location of the event, as well as a contact phone

number.

TODAY

American Legion Post 291 in Newport Beach will begin a Memorial

Day Observation at 10 a.m. at Pacific View Memorial Park, 3500

Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. The event will conclude at the

post’s building at 215 15th St., Balboa Peninsula. Information: (949)

673-5070.

The 51st annual Memorial Day services are being held by Veterans

of Foreign Wars Post 3536 of Costa Mesa at 11 a.m. at Harbor Lawn

Memorial Park, 1625 Gisler Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

646-6302.

TUESDAY

“Mud Meals and Soil Stories” for home-schooled children is a

two-hour program that provides students with hands-on explorations of

wetland and upland soil. Students make discoveries about bay animals

through exhibit activities, learn about the mud flat habitat and use

microscopes to observe mud organisms. This educational program is

designed to meet second-grade California state science content

standards.

Held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive

Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. Cost is $5 per child,

ages 7 and up. Information: (949) 923-2275 -- pre-registration is

required.

WEDNESDAY

“A SEAA of Memories: Our Changing Southeast Asian American

Communities” is an exhibit showcasing the Southeast Asian American

experience. Exhibit will continue through October during normal

library hours. Lecture starts at 5:30 p.m. with a reception at 6:30

p.m. at the Langson Library, UC Irvine campus. Free and open to the

public. Limited seating; reservations required. Information: (949)

824-5300 or (949) 824-7227.

THURSDAY

“Globalization, Language and Human Rights,” a panel discussion,

will be presented by UC Irvine’s International Center for Writing and

Translation. The event will also include a screening of the film

“Chocolat” and begins at 4 p.m. in the Humanities instructional

building, UC Irvine campus. Free and open to the public. Information:

(949) 824-1948.

“Natalie’s Wish,” the annual Cystinosis Research Foundation

fundraising event, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Four Seasons

Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

809-2400.

JUNE 4

An Artist reception and book-signing, featuring impressionist S.

Sam Park, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at June’s Fine Art Gallery,

36 Marine Ave., Balboa Island. Information: (949) 673-0939 or

https://www. junesfineartgallery.com.

A Light In The Window, serving families in Costa Mesa, is hosting

the Hawaiian Night of Light at 6 p.m. at the Newport Elks club. Cost

is $55 per person. Information: kathyalightinthewindow.org.

The 24th annual Corona del Mar Scenic 5K race, 2-mile Fun Walk and

1K Kids Dolphin Dash begins along the bluffs overlooking the ocean

and will proceed through the beautiful residential streets of Corona

del Mar. Separate races for men and women are limited to 1,500

participants each. Children ages 3 to 10 can compete in the 1K

Dolphin Dash. Registration fees are $25 for the run/walk in advance,

$30 day of event and $10 for the Dolphin Dash (includes breakfast

from local restaurants.) Information: (949) 644-3151, (949) 673-4050

or https://www.active.com.

JUNE 5

The Balboa Island Parade, with more than 5,000 Balboa Island

residents, merchants and friends marching down Marine Avenue along

with the star-spangled floats, kids on festooned tricycles, live

bands, antique cars full of dignitaries, fire trucks, decked-out golf

carts, and bedazzled dogs, begins at 11 a.m. Information:

https://www.balboa-island.net.

JUNE 6

Registration begins today for 2005 youth flag football, for boys

and girls ages 8 to 13. The program starts Sept. 26 and ends Dec. 3.

This program provides youth in the community the opportunity to

participate in a noncompetitive flag football league. Participants

will learn the basics, meet new friends and have fun. Register in

person Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Balearic

Community Center, 1975 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa. Registration

closes on Sept. 23, is taken on a first-come, first-served basis and

will fill up fast. Information: (714) 754-5158.

JUNE 6 -- 10

A sun skincare fair is being sponsored by Millennium Medical Spa

for Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Week. Don’t be one of the one

in five Americans affected by skin cancer. Find out all you need to

know about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the

burning days of summer. Doors will be open Monday through Friday 9

a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4341 Birch St., Suite 101, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 863-1667 or https://www.weightlossandskincare.com.

JUNE 10

Join the Assistance League of Newport-Mesa as it celebrates 65

years of service from 4 to 5 p.m. at the League’s headquartersThe

Assistance League of Newport-Mesa is located at 2220 Fairview Road,

Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 645-6929 or https://www.alnm.org.