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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.

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 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 8 -- 10

Orange Coast College photography and digital media arts students’

work will be on a display in a special exhibition, titled “Natural

Wonders,” at the CAMP, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 432-5725.

JULY 9

Plein-air ainting 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.

A free seminar on caring for your circulation with Clinical

Nutritionist Judith Todero will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Mother’s

Market, 225 17th St. East, Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-1741.

JULY 13

Plein-air 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.

“Sneaky Snakes” is the topic for Toddler Time, held from 9 to 9:45

a.m. for 2- and 3-year-olds and from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for 3- and

4-year-olds at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301

University Drive, Newport Beach. Cost is $5. Pre-registration is

required. Information: (949) 923-2275.

A free seminar on how to slow the aging process with Nutritional

Consultant Valerie Hall will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market,

225 17th St. East, Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-1741.

JULY 14

Natural Cures for Attention Deficit Disorder and Wellness

Principle #7: The Body Needs Acid and Alkaline Ph Balance 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.

Learn all about ladybugs and beetles from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at

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

Newport Beach. For children ages 3 to 4. Cost is $10. For children ages 5 and up. Pre-registration is required. Information: (949)

923-2275.

JULY 16

The Parrot Education and Adoption Center will hold a seminar from

1 to 3 p.m. at the Balearic Community Center, 1975 Balearic Drive,

Costa Mesa.

This seminar provides in-depth information on companion-parrot

care for the prospective or current owner and is required for

adoption.

Information: https://www.peac.org or (619) 287- 8200.

JULY 17

Plein-aire painting sessions with demonstrations by Jean Marie,

will be held from 1 to 4 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.