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* Send AROUND TOWN items to the Daily Pilot, 1375 Sunflower Ave.,

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.

JUNE 6 -- SEPT. 23

Registration for the 2005 Youth Flag Football, for boys and girls

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

program provides youth in the community the opportunity to

participate in a noncompetitive Flag Football league. Participants

will learn the basics of Flag Football, 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. Registration is taken on a

first-come, first-serve basis and will fill up fast. Information:

(714) 754-5158.

JUNE 27 -- AUG. 6

The 2005 Summer Playground Program is being offered at three

locations in Costa Mesa. The program is offered Monday through Friday

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Balearic Community Center, Downtown

Recreation Center, and Wakeham Park. This is a free drop-in

recreational program, designed for children ages 6 to 12. Recreation

Leaders are available at each site to provide games, sports, arts and

crafts, and other fun summer activities in a safe and positive

environment. Some local fee-based excursions will be planned

throughout the summer. Children are not required to sign-in or out

and may come and go freely. Information: (714) 754-5158.

JUNE 27 -- SEPT. 2

Girls Incorporated of Orange County offers two summer programs to

teach girls to become strong, smart, and bold. The program for girls

4 1/2- to 12-years-old. The full-day program includes weekly field

trips and optional daily trips, plus age-appropriate classes

including economic literacy, science, math, computers, sports, arts

and crafts, cultural exploration, the Girls’ Bill of Rights, and

personal safety. A Eureka! Program us offered for girls entering the

7th, 8th and 9th grades, which gives girls the opportunity to enjoy a

sense of achievement and exposes them to economic literacy, science

and technology through fun, hands-on activities. Girls participate in

sports activities that promote teamwork and that challenge each girl

to give her best. Girls Inc. is located at 1815 Anaheim St., Costa

Mesa. There is a one-time $40 registration fee and a $100 weekly fee.

The registration fee for the Eureka! program is $25 and the program

fee is $175. Information: (949) 646-7181.

TODAY

The Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort 4th of July Celebration

produces a spectacular seaside fireworks display in Orange County.

Each year promises to be the biggest in its 46 year history. There is

also an afternoon of fun and activities. Information: (800) 765-7661

or https://www.newportdunes.com.

Independence Day Family Celebration at Mariners Park will host the

33rd Annual 4th of July Celebration featuring carnival games, a craft

boutique, and activities for all ages organized by Barnaby the Clown.

Local restaurants will be on site selling their most popular dishes.

Information: (949) 644-3151.

JULY 6

“Hungry Animals” is the topic for Toddler Time, held from 10:30

a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center,

2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. For children ages 3 to 4. Cost

is $5. Pre-registration is required. Information: (949) 923-2275.

“The Special Inhabitants of the Back Bay,” a campfire program,

will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Peter and Mary Muth

Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. For

children ages 8 and older. Cost is $4. Pre-registration is required.

Rain cancels. Information: (949) 923-2275.

JULY 7

Natural Cure and Prevention of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s and

Wellness Principle #6: The Body Needs Sunlight will be this week’s

topic of “10 Weeks of Wellness,” held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at

Priestley Chiropractic, 2600 Coast Highway East, suite 150, Corona

del Mar. Information: (949) 640-7030.

A Taste of the Fair, a preview to kick-off the 2005 OC Fair, will

be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Amphitheatre, 88 Fair Dr., Costa

Mesa. Admission and parking are free. Information:

https://www.ocfair.com.

JULY 9

Plein Aire Painting, painting sessions with demonstrations by Jean

Marie, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Peter and Mary Muth

Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. Open to

all ages. Cost is $15 for children and $20 for adults, includes all

materials. Pre-registration is required. Information: (949) 923-2275.

The Allure of Summer art show, a collection of works from artists

Kenn Backhaus, John Budicin, Patti Clifton, Debra Huse, and Junn

Roca, will open with a reception from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Debra

Huse Gallery, 229 Marine Avenue, Balboa Island. Information: (949)

723-6171 or https://www.debrahuse.com.

A Back Bay Bat Walk will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the

Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive,

Newport Beach. For ages 8 and older. Cost is $7. Pre-registration is

required. Information: (949) 923-2275.

JULY 10

A workshop on fun and creative nature journaling will be held at

the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive,

Newport Beach. Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by an

adult. Cost is $5. Pre-registration is required. Information: (949)

923-2275.

JULY 12

Concerts in the Park -- The city of Costa Mesa’s sixth annual

Concerts in the Park series features the Dooh-Wah Riders at 6:15 p.m.

at Fairview Park, 2525 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 754-5300.