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@latimes.comf7; 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.

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.

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 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. 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 and 3:30

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

organizations serving children. The boys chorus, a Costa Mesa-based

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.allamericanboyschorus.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. 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.