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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.

TODAY - 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.

TODAY - 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.

TODAY - SEPT. 2

Girls Incorporated of Orange County offers two summer programs 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 is offered for girls entering the

7th, 8th and 9th grades, which exposes them to economic literacy,

science and technology through fun, hands-on activities.

Girls participate in sports activities that promote teamwork.

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 for seventh, eighth

and ninth graders is $25 and the program fee is $175. Information:

(949) 646-7181.

TODAY - SEPT. 2

The Newport Beach City Arts Commission presents an art exhibition

by local artist Marilou Hogeboom at the Newport Beach City Hall

Gallery, 3300 Newport Blvd. A native Californian, Hogeboom entered

the world of art after retiring from a career in education.

Her exhibit features landscapes and portraits created with

acrylics and oils. Her background includes work with clay, ceramics

and sculpting. Information: (949) 717-3870.

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

Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach Chapter will hold a benefit at

the Lido Summer Surf Series. The legendary surf film “Big Wednesday”

kicks off the Surf Series at 10:30 a.m. at the Lido Theater, 3459 Via

Lido, Newport Beach. Tickets are $7. Information: (949) 673-8350 or

https://www.regencymovies.com.

As part of the 2005 Concerts in the Park series, the City Arts

Commission presents Orange County’s Pacific Symphony Orchestra in a

very special evening of music and community fun. Bring a picnic

dinner and enjoy the free concert, beginning with a delightful

“Musical Playground” for the children at 4 p.m. and the concert from

6:30 p.m. at Eastbluff Park in Newport Beach. Information: (949)

717-3870 https://www.city.newport-beach .ca.us.

American Idol runner-up Kimberly Locke will be at Lane Bryant, as

part of her seven-city tour to show plus-size women that they can

look fashionable. Locke will model Seven7 jeans, which come in sizes

14 to 28, from noon. to 2 p.m. at Lane Bryant in South Coast Plaza,

3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 540-7717.

Plein-air 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.

JULY 19

Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach Chapter will meet at 7 p.m. at

Newport Rib Co., 2196 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Learn about local

water quality issues and see “Coastal Clash,” a look at the impact of

a growing population on our coast. Information:

https://www.surfrider.org/newport beach.

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

Concerts in the Park series features the The Kid and Nic Show at 6:15

p.m. at Fairview Park, 2525 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 754-5300.

A free seminar on the benefits of reflexology with Internationally

Certified Reflexologist John V. Black will be held at 6:30 p.m. at

Mother’s Market, 225 17th St. East, Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 631-1741.