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TILL DEC. 30

“IMPRESSIONS OF WATER” ART EXHIBIT

The Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., is showing an exhibit of oil paintings by Balboa artist Linda White, featuring patterns and colors of sun reflecting on the water. An artist’s reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at the library. Call (949) 717-3870 or go to www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

DINNER SPECIAL

Sol Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach is offering a three-course prix-fixe menu from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Entrée choices include herb-roasted chicken and glazed salmon for $25 per person. For reservations, call (949) 729-4160.

TILL DEC. 31

2006 CALIFORNIA BIENNIAL

The Orange County Museum of Art presents the 2006 California Biennial, an event with more than 150 works, including installations, sculpture, paintings, works on paper, wall drawing, photographs, film and video art. The exhibition is at 850 San Clemente Drive, in Newport Beach, and in Costa Mesa at 3333 Bear St. Hours vary. www.ocma.net.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE

The Automobile Club of Southern California’s Costa Mesa office is hosting its annual holiday toy and fundraising drive to benefit children with debilitating illnesses through the end of the year. The office, at 3350 Harbor Blvd., will be collecting unwrapped toys and books, as well as accepting cash donations. Call (714) 427-5950.