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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 -- 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 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 -- 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 23

The Newport Harbor High School class of 1985 is holding its

20-year reunion for the Hand in Hand Foundation and St. Vincent

DePaul Society from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Mesa Verde Country Club,

3000 ClubHouse Road, Costa Mesa. Cost is $100 per person. We are

raising money in memory of two classmates who lost battles to

different forms of cancer. A donation will be made to the Hand in

Hand Foundation, which was started in memory of classmate Suzy

Leider. A separate donation will be made to The St. Vincent DePaul

Society, in memory of another classmate Terry Denigan. Information:

(310) 540-7760 or https://www.sarcomaalliance.org.

JULY 24

The 14th annual Medallion Debutante Ball is presented by

Assistance League of Newport-Mesa to honor 13 high school seniors for

their service and dedication to the community. This black-tie event

begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort in the Grand

Ballroom, 1221 Coast Highway West, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

645.6929 or https://www.alnm.org.

Gypsy’s Kiss, a five-member traditional Irish band based in Orange

County, will perform Irish and Celtic music at The Harp Inn Irish Pub

and Restaurant, 130 17th St. East, Costa Mesa. Admission is free.

Information: (949) 646-8855.

JULY 26

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

Concerts in the Park series features the Brian Young at 6:15 p.m. at

Fairview Park, 2525 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

754-5300.

JULY 27

A free seminar on herbal tonics for energy with Carol Sing,

marathon hall of fame swimmer, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Mother’s

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

The governing board of KOCE-TV will meet at 11 a.m. in the Main

Studio of KOCE-TV, located at 15751 Gothard Street, in Huntington

Beach. The public is invited to attend the open portion of the

meeting beginning at 1 p.m. Information: (714) 895-5623.

Cathy and Scott Palmer, fellows of Sherman Library and Gardens,

will give a presentation on “Twenty Days in Africa.” Join the Palmers

for an evening of African flora and fauna, cultural revelations, and

new meaning to the words “roughing it.” This program is part of an

Evening Lecture Series. The discussion and slide presentation will be

given at 7:30 p.m. at Sherman Library and Gardens, 2647 coast Highway

East, Corona del Mar. It is free and open to the public. Information:

(949) 673-2261.

JULY 28

Enzyme Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Principle #9: The Body

Needs Nature’s Nutrition 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 surf film “The North Shore” will be screened as part of the Lido

Summer Surf Series to benefit Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach

Chapter at 8:30 p.m. at the Lido Theater, 3459 Via Lido, Newport

Beach. Tickets are $7 with special group rates. Information: (949)

673-8350 or https://www.regencymovies.com.

Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist Nancy Siskowic

will present “Maximizing Mid-Life: Options in Menopausal Therapy,”

the second of a four-part series of Women In Health Luncheons at the

Balboa Bay Club and Resort. The luncheon will be held from 12 p.m. to

1:30 p.m. at the Bay Club, 1221 Coast Highway West, Newport Beach.

Admission is $25, with proceeds benefiting the American Heart Assn.

Information: (949) 885-1525.

JULY 30

Artists, photographers, and sculptors from the local community

will be featured at “CANVAS at NEWPORT-MESA,” an art exhibition,

photo gallery, and sculpture/ceramics exhibit. CANVAS will take place

from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Gathering Place, an open-air patio on

the campus of Vanguard University. CANVAS will also feature local

jazz saxophonist Rick Arbuckle. Exhibitors will sell selected works

and will donate a portion of the proceeds to Local and Global

Outreach Ministries of Newport Mesa. The community is invited to

share the enjoyment of the event at no charge. The Gathering Place is

located across the street from the Orange County Fairgrounds at 2599

Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 966-0454 or

https://www.newportmesa.org.

AUG. 2

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

Concerts in the Park series features the Orange Colored Sky at 6:15

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

(714) 754-5300.

The City Arts Commission presents an exclusive Southern California

performance by the Russian National Orchestra Wind Quintet at 6:30

p.m. at Grant Howald Park (5th and Iris) in Corona del Mar. Bring a

picnic dinner and enjoy the free concert. The quintet will be

performing its special arrangement of “Peter and the Wolf” to benefit

the Children’s Outreach program in Newport Beach. Information: (949)

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

AUG. 4

Anti-aging Medicine and Longevity and Wellness Principle #10: The

Body Needs Physical Activity 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 surf film “Billabong Odyssey” will be screened as part of the

Lido Summer Surf Series to benefit Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach

Chapter at 8:30 p.m. at the Lido Theater, 3459 Via Lido, Newport

Beach. Tickets are $7 with special group rates. Information: (949)

673-8350 or https://www.regencymovies.com.

AUG. 5 -- 7

A Gem, jewelry and bead show will be held Friday from 12 p.m. to 7

p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5

p.m. at the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive,

Costa Mesa. Admission is $5 for adults, children under 12 are free.

Information: (714) 708-3247.

AUG. 6

The City Arts Commission presents Shakespeare by the Sea

performing “Merry Wives of Windsor” at 7 p.m. at Grant Howald Park

(5th and Iris), Corona del Mar. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the

free show. Everyone is welcome. Information: (949) 717-3870 or

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

AUG. 7

The City Arts Commission presents Shakespeare by the Sea

performing “Othello” at 7 p.m. at Grant Howald Park (5th and Iris),

Corona del Mar. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the free show.

Information: (949) 717-3870 or https://www.city.newport-beach .ca.us.

AUG. 9

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

Concerts in the Park series features El Soul at 6:15 p.m. at Fairview

Park, 2525 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 754-5300.

AUG. 11

A surf film “Riding Giants” will be screened as part of the Lido

Summer Surf Series to benefit Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach

Chapter at 8:30 p.m. at the Lido Theater, 3459 Via Lido, Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 673-8350 or https://www.regencymovies.com.

AUG. 16

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

Concerts in the Park series features The Answer at 6:15 p.m. at

Fairview Park, 2525 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

754-5300.

AUG. 21

Sunday Fun-Day in the Park -- The 2nd Annual Fun Day at Bonita

Canyon Sports Park will feature live music, raffles, games and more.

Food will be on sale to benefit local youth sport groups. The event

will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the corner of Bonita Canyon

Drive and Mesa View Drive. Information: (949) 644-3151.

AUG. 28

The City Arts Commission presents Concerts in the Parks featuring

Kahuna Cowboys Jug Band playing music from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at

Irvine Terrace Park (Seadrift Drive and Evita Drive), Newport Beach.

Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the free concert. Everyone is

welcome. Information: (949) 717-3870 or https://www.city.newport-beach

.ca.us.

SEPT. 18

The City Arts Commission presents Concerts in the Parks featuring

the big band swing music of Moonlight Express from 5 p.m. to 6:30

p.m. at Bob Henry Park (Dover Drive and 16th Street), Newport

BeachInformation: (949) 717-3870 or https://www.city.newport-beach

.ca.us.

ONGOING

Inner Rhythms -- Gentle yoga is offering a first class for only $5

for May and June. Classes are Mondays at 8:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 9

a.m. at 471 Old Newport Blvd., Room 103, Newport Beach. Classes are

also held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

548-4059.

A Brain Tumor Support Group, a discussion for adults with brain

tumors and parents of children with brain tumors, is held from 7 p.m.

to 8:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month at the Hoag

Cancer Center Auditorium, One Hoag Drive, Building 41, Newport Beach.

Free of charge, no registration is necessary. Information: (949)

764-5542