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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
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