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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.
SEPT. 17 - OCT. 22
Project Playhouse, a six-week event with elaborate kid-size
playhouses on display and sold at public auction, will be held at
Fashion Island Center in Newport Beach. All the playhouses will be on
display, with village tours on the weekend and an open house Sept.
17. The auction is scheduled for Oct. 22. Information: (949) 553-9510
or o7www.projectplayhouse.org. f7
SEPT. 27
Little Naturalists -- Down by the Pond, a parent and child
playtime with a pond theme, is scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. at the
Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. For
children ages 3 to 5. Cost is $5. Information: (949) 645-8489.
An artist’s reception for Adele Crawford, whose work is on display
at the Newport Beach Central Library through Oct. 31, is scheduled to
begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at the Central
Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Crawford’s collection
includes colorful landscapes and beach scenes. Information: (949)
717-3870.
A free seminar on whole-body detoxification, featuring Albert
Trujillo, is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225
East 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-4741.
SEPT. 29
A free seminar on back-to-school health tools, featuring clinical
nutritionist Steve Holmes, is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at
Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
631-4741.
A 40th Anniversary Concert in the Park -- As part of UC Irvine’s
40th anniversary celebration, the university and the City of Irvine
will host a concert in the park with the Fabulous Thunderbirds. The
event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on the Commencement Lawn at
Aldrich Park, UC Irvine campus. Admission and parking after 4 p.m.
are free. Bring blankets and beach chairs. Information: (949)
824-5252.
SEPT. 29 - OCT. 1
The Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in
building #10 at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa
Mesa. Information: (562) 598-0857 or o7www.sugarplumcrafts.com.
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OCT. 1
The 3rd Annual Habitat for Humanity “Building on a Dream” Gala is
scheduled from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Palm Garden Ballroom at the
Four Seasons Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. The gala
will raise funds to build more affordable ownership homes for
hardworking, low-income families. Information: (714) 434-6200, ext. 0
or o7www.habitatoc.org.
f7Eileen Fisher is hosting a special day of shopping from 12 to 5
p.m. -- 10% of proceeds benefit the Orange County affiliate of the
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Light refreshments will be
served. Enjoy $25 off and a gift with purchase, while supplies last.
Enter a raffle to win special prizes, including a $200 gift
certificate to the store. Eileen Fisher is located in South Coast
Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 437-3111.
Newport Harbor High School’s 19th Annual Harbor Heritage Run, a
family-friendly community event to raise funds for the school, is
expected to have more than 1,000 runners participating in a 2K and a
5K race, as well as the Kids Klassic Races for children ages 5 to 7
and 8 to 10. There will also be a Fitness Fair and loads of live
entertainment from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Newport Harbor High School
Stadium, 600 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 515-6611.
OCT. 2
The “Let’s Do Launch” Beach Party, the centennial kick-off event
featuring music by the Beach Boys, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. at the Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. There
will also be games, volleyball, bounce houses, hula hoops, a dunk
tank, boat rides, exhibits, dancing, food and beverages. Tickets cost
$15. Information: (949) 718-1856 or o7www.newportbeach100.com.
f7The 2nd Annual Orange County Children’s Book Festival -- an
event designed for children from preschool through high school,
featuring dozens of authors, illustrators, exhibitors, and activities
-- is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College,
2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Admission is free. Information: (714)
432-5707.
OCT. 4
The All American Boys Chorus, a local nonprofit organization, is
holding its recruitment information night at 7:15 p.m. at the Orange
County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The event is to inform
parents and boys ages 8 to 10 who are interested in learning about
the many benefits of the choir’s vocal music program. There is no
charge for membership, and no previous musical training is required.
Information: (714) 708-1670 or o7www.allamerican boyschorus.org.
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OCT. 8
The Hoag Sandpipers’ 9th Annual Benefit Concert will feature pop
music group the Association -- known for 1960s hits such as
“Cherish,” “Never My Love,” “Along Comes Mary” and “Windy.” The
event, which raises money for the Patty & George Hoag Cancer Center,
is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a VIP dinner beginning at 5
p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Outdoor Amphitheater, 1107 Jamboree Road,
Newport Beach. General admission is $55, VIP $150. Information: (949)
764-7212.
“Broadway Our Way,” a cabaret-style show featuring the Newport
Harbor High School’s Theatre Arts Department students, is raising
money for the department to help fund productions and activities. The
evening will include a silent auction before the show and a dessert
buffet following the show. The event is scheduled to begin at 6:30
p.m. at the Oasis Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar.
Tickets are $10 to $20. Information: (949) 852-9548.
“Ocean in Motion,” an interactive program by the Ocean Institute
of Dana Point, will be presented by the Newport Beach Public Library.
The program is geared for all ages and focuses on how to be a good
steward of the ocean and its inhabitants by presenting an opportunity
for up-close encounters with a variety of live sea creatures --
including sea cucumbers, sea stars, urchins, hermit crabs and more.
There will also be crafts for children, refreshments and displays.
The program is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at the Balboa Branch
Library 100 East Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Information: (949)
644-3076 or o7www.newportbeachlibrary.org.
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OCT. 9
“A Musical Journey” with the Azzoni Duo -- featuring pianist
Christine Azzoni Dow and violinist, Sandra Azzoni Wood, performing
selections from Vivaldi, Beethoven, Chopin and Kreisler. The concert
is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library,
1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Admission is free. Information:
(949) 717-3800 or o7www.newportbeachlibrary.orgf7.
ONGOING
The Thursday Morning Women’s Club is seeking new members to join
for fun and friendship. Monthly entertainment luncheons, bridge,
golf, walkers, arts and crafts are just some of the exciting things
featured in this club. Information: (714) 546-2244.
Cocaine Anonymous meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in suite J of the
Center for Spiritual Discovery, 2850 Mesa Verde Dr. East, Costa Mesa.
Information: (714) 754-7399.
A “Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement” workshop will
be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 16 at Orange Coast
College’s Science Room 169, and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through
Nov. 11 at the college’s Business Education Room 102, 2701 Fairview
Road, Costa Mesa. The cost is $69. Information: (714) 432-5880 or
o7https://f7o7www.occtickets.comf7.
The Inter-generational Troupe of Actors workshop meets from 3:15
to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse, 611 Hamilton
St., Costa Mesa. The free workshop is comprised of people of all ages
who want to perform and study drama. Interviews are required.
Information: (714) 841-1733 or o7www.friendsofoasis.org/
tsplayersf7.
The Newport Beach Cake Decorating Club meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays
at the Versailles Apartments, Hospital Road and Superior Avenue.
Information: (949) 650-1332.
The Newport Beach Spanish Club meets at 1 p.m. Mondays and
Saturdays at the Versailles Apartments, Hospital Road and Superior
Avenue. Information: (949) 650-1332.
“Storytime with Miss Kathy” begins at 10 a.m. Mondays at Borders,
1890 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-8661.
Champagne brunches are held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays at
the Sutton Place Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Costa Mesa. The cost is
$39, plus tax and gratuity, and the price includes house champagne.
The champagne of the month is an additional $15. Information: (949)
476-2001.
“Friday Nights Unplugged” are held from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays
in the Sutton Place Hotel’s Trianon Lounge, 4500 MacArthur Blvd.,
Newport Beach. Gerald Ishibashi and guests perform weekly.
Information: (949) 476-2001.
A “Lobster Cookout” is held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays at The
Sutton Place Hotel’s Calypso Cafe, 4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport
Beach. The cost is $55, plus tax and gratuity. Information: (949)
476-2001.
Private tutoring and English as a Second Language instruction is
available for K-12 and college students in the Newport-Mesa area.
Call for rates. Information: (949) 294-9462.
Alcoholics Anonymous men’s meetings are held at 8 p.m. Tuesdays at
the Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa.
Information: (949) 645-2356.
The Newport Center Toastmaster’s Club can help you improve your
public speaking skills or polish your business presentations. Members
come from a variety of professional disciplines and backgrounds. The
group meets every Monday morning from 7 to 8:30 a.m. in the main
lobby conference room at 610 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach.
Guests are welcome. Information: (949) 480-0743 or
o7www.newportcenter
toastmasters.org.
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The Newport Beach Walking Club meets at the corner of Superior and
Hospital Road in Newport Beach at 9:15 a.m. Monday through Saturday
and 7 p.m. everyday. Information: (949) 650-1332.
The Newport-Mesa cribbage club meets on the second and fourth
Wednesdays of every month from 6:45 to 9 p.m. at Oasis Senior Center,
800 Marguerite Ave. in Corona del Mar. The cost is $2. Information:
(949) 646-5293.
The ACLU of Orange County meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of
every month at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1259 Victoria St.
in Costa Mesa. Each month’s meeting will feature a different speaker
on issues relating to the Bill of Rights. Information: (714)
957-6107.
Yoga classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to
12:40 p.m. for nine weeks at West Newport Community Center.
Registration is $54 for one class each week or $100 for two days a
week over nine weeks for Newport Beach residents. Others pay an
additional $5. Information: (949) 644-3151.
A variety of private, semi-private and group swim lessons will be
offered this summer at the Marian Bergeson Aquatic Center at Corona
del Mar High School. Options include one-on-one instruction on
Saturdays and a Monday-through-Thursday program for all ages and
levels. For session dates, times and costs, call (949) 644-3151, or
register in person at Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services,
at 3300 Newport Blvd.
Professional and licensed soccer trainers with the All-England
Soccer Academy are available for one-on-one, small group and large
group training. Information: (949) 395-5103.
Jewish Family Service is sponsoring a teen support group for high
school students that meets Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Tarbut
V’Torah Upper School in Costa Mesa. For information or to register,
call (714) 445-4950. Preregistration is required to attend the group.
The First Page -- Fine Children’s Books, at 270 E. 17th St., No.
10 in Costa Mesa, offers free story time Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays
and Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; and Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 4 to 5 p.m. Information (949) 645-5437.
Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach offers wine tasting every
Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for $15 per person, featuring five
new wines each week. Information: (949) 721-1222.
Green Systems International shows you everything that you wanted
to know about orchids and repotting during a free seminar at 2 p.m.
every Saturday. An orchid and tropical plant sale is held from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at the 20362 Birch St. facility. Information: (949)
756-1211.
Discover the secrets of Carbon Canyon Regional Park as you walk
through groves of beautiful Coastal Redwood trees every Saturday at
8:30 a.m. Parking is $4. Information: (714) 996-5252.
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