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event, as well as a contact phone number.

UNTIL AUG. 27

Share Our Selves is seeking donations of new and gently used

backpacks and schools supplies to distribute to low-income families

before school starts. Information: (949) 642-3451.

UNTIL 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. Her exhibit features landscapes and

portraits created with acrylics and oils. Information: (949)

717-3870.

UNTIL SEPT. 23

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

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

in person Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Balearic

Community Center, 1975 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

754-5158.

AUG. 24

Join a park ranger to explore the games Native American children

of the Back Bay might have played and to make authentic toys to take

home from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive

Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. Cost is $7 per child,

ages 7 and older. Information: (949) 923-2275, pre-registration is

required.

AUG. 25

Wellington Rogers, Orange County chapter president of the American

Cetacean Society, is hosting an evening of whales and dolphins with

his videos and slides at 7:30 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood

Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa.

AUG. 26

A night hike, at which people can learn about the wonders

nighttime brings to the nature preserve, will take place from 7 p.m.

to 9 p.m. (barring rain) at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive

Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. The cost is $5 per

person, ages 5 and older. Information: (949) 923-2275,

pre-registration is required.

AUG. 27

3-D pop artist Charles Fazzino will appear at Wentworth Gallery

in Newport Beach from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m, 271 Newport Center Drive,

Fashion Island, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 760-9554.

Astronomy Night with members of the Orange County Astronomers will

be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive

Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. A donation of $2 per

participant is suggested. Information: (949) 923-2275.

The Orange County Friends of St. Jude are hosting the third annual

Orange County event “Endless Summer: New England Clam Bake”

benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the Newport Dunes

in Newport Beach. The master of ceremonies will be St. Jude

Professional Advisory Board member Jamie Farr from the hit series

“MASH.” The Surfaris, and guitar legend Dick Dale and his 13-year-old

son, Jimmy Dale will play their golden fender guitars as the featured

entertainment. Information: (800) 846-2640.

The UC Irvine Arboretum is hosting its annual summer bulb sale

from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the arboretum, south of Campus Drive and

Jamboree Road in Irvine. Admission is $2, children 12 and under free.

Information: (949) 824-5833.

The Halecrest and Hall of Fame Homeowners Assns. are hosting a

chili cook off from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Donegal Cul-de-sac, off

Loren Lane in Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 678-2078.

The Sons of the American Legion, Newport Harbor Squadron 291 will

present the 8th Annual Blues on the Bay music festival from 11 a.m.

to 9 p.m., featuring music from Porter House Bob & Down to the Bone,

Luke and the Locomotives, Blues BBQ, the Wildcats, 3rd Degree, and

Bernie Pearl. American Legion Hall, 215 15th St., Newport Beach. $20

per person. Information: o7www.bluesonthebay.usf7.

AUG. 28

A free seminar and book-signing on “Heal yourself Mind, Body and

Spirit” with Marcia Kamph will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at

Mother’s Market, 225 17th St. East, Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

631-4741.

The 6th Annual Elvis Fest, featuring Elvis tribute artists and

impersonators, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orange

County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa.

Admission is $2. Information: (949) 723-6660 or

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The Lizard Wizard, where attendees can see live iguanas, pythons,

tortoises and spiders and learn the facts and myths about these

creatures, will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Peter and Mary Muth

Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. The cost

is $10 per person, ages 5 and older. Information: (949) 923-2275,

pre-registration is required.

The City Arts Commission presents Concerts in the Parks featuring

Kahuna Cowboys Jug Band playing Western Swing, Bluegrass and

authentic Southern Jug Band music from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Irvine

Terrace Park, Seadrift Drive and Evita Drive, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 717-3870 or o7www.city.newport-beach.ca.us.

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James E. Person and Earl Hamner f7will sign copies of “Earl

Hamner: From Walton’s Mountain to Tomorrow,” from noon to 4 p.m. at

Barnes & Noble, 901 B. South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 444-1653.

SEPT. 3

John J. Ziegler will sign copies of his book “The Death of Free

Speech: How Our Broken National Dialogue Has Killed the Truth and

Divided America,” at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, Metro Pointe, 901

South Coast Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 444-0226.

SEPT. 10

The second annual “Celebration for Peace” will be held from 11

a.m. to 6 p.m. at Fairview Park, between Adams and Wilson on

Placentia Avenue in Costa Mesa. Singer/guitarist Mark Wood will be

the major headliner at the concert. Also appearing on stage with a

six-piece jazz/blues band are Jami Lula, Faith Rivers, Ali Handal and

Harold Payne.

The event culminates with a drum circle, bringing everyone

together to celebrate and pound out their passion for peace.

Celebration for Peace, sponsored by Peace Centers Inc., is in

partnership with local nonprofit organizations, interfaith groups and

volunteers to promote peace within families, schools and communities.

Information: o7www.celebrationforpeace.comf7.

SEPT. 11

The All American Boys Chorus will perform at the Festival of

Children event in South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court at 1:30 p.m. and

3:30 p.m. The month-long Festival of Children highlights the many

organizations serving children.

The boys chorus, a Costa Mesa-based, nonprofit organization of

boys ages 8 to 15, will be performing Americana-style music with a

patriotic theme. The event is free and open to the public.

Information: o7www.allamerican boyschorus.orgf7 or (714) 708-1670.

SEPT. 17

Chris Holmes will sign copies of his book “The Garden of Evil” at

2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, Metro Pointe, 901 South Coast Drive, Costa

Mesa. (714) 444-0226.

Heather Reider and Mary Goulet of Moms Town will be promoting

their new book “Moms Guide To Getting It All” from 2 to 4 p.m. at

Book Soup, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information: (818) 762-8353.

SEPT. 18

The City Arts Commission presents Concerts in the Parks featuring

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

Bob Henry Park, Dover Drive and 16th Street, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 717-3870 or o7www.city.newport-beach.ca.us.

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SEPT. 22

The Orange County Substance Abuse Prevention Network is holding

its annual showcase of community resources from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30

p.m. at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center. The showcase

features more than 50 agencies that provide a variety of prevention,

intervention and treatment services to Orange County families and

youth. Cost is $65 before Aug. 31 and is $85 through Sept. 22.

Information: (949) 757-1096, ext. 288, or o7www.ocprevention.orgf7.

ONGOING

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

tumors and parents of children with brain tumors, is held from 7 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, no registration necessary. Information: (949) 764-5542

Private, semi-private and group swim lessons for all levels are

offered at Halecrest Park, 3107 Killybrooke Lane, Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 836-6714.

Ballroom dancing classes are offered from 7 to 8 p.m. every Friday

in the Tee Room of the Newport Beach Golf Course. Lessons cost $5.

Information: (714) 540-3339.

Creating Is Genius: Enliven your personal creative practice,

whether in the arts or sciences. Discuss your work and participate in

experiential activities. Groups forming now. Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m.

and 7 to 9 p.m.; Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m. Classes are held at 509 31st

St., Suite 202, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 584-1512 or

www.creatingisgenius.com.

Chapter 178 of TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) meets every

Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church,

420 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Visitors and new members welcome.

Information: (714) 557-4364.

Lupus international support groups meet the first Monday of every

month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Corona del Mar. For information and

meetings, call (888) 532-2322, ext. 4.

There will be free story time and refreshments every Thursday at

11 a.m. at Teddy Bears and Teacups, 225 Marine Ave., Balboa Island.

Information: (949) 673-7204.

Divorce: A New Beginning, a workshop for people in the process of

divorcing or who are newly divorced, is held the third Saturday of

each month. The workshops are from 10 a.m. to noon at 180 Newport

Center Dr., Newport Beach. The fee is $50. Information: (949)

644-6435.

Centennial Farm is held every Monday through Friday from 1 to 4

p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orange

County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 708-1916.

Farmer’s Market is held every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in

the main lot of the Orange County Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair

Dr., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 573-0374.

Orange County Marketplace is held every Saturday and Sunday from

7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the main lot of the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88

Fair Dr., Costa Mesa. Admission is $2. Information: (949) 723-6660 or

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Tappercize classes will be offered at West Newport Community

Center Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. Information:

(949) 722-1301.

Relieve stress through meditation meets every Monday from 8:00 to

8:40 a.m. begin your day refreshed in the Center for Spiritual

Discovery, 2850 Mesa Verde Dr. East, Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

754-7399.

A course in miracles meets Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at

the Center for Spiritual Discovery, 2850 Mesa Verde Dr. East, Costa

Mesa. Information: (949) 510-6379.