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1. A good old-fashioned campfire with s’ mores and a movie are all

part of Newport Dunes’ Hot August Nights Free Family Flicks series

tonight. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs to sit back and

enjoy the free event. This week’s feature film is the PG-rated “Matilda.”

The movie will begin at dusk, parking is $7 per car. (949) 729-DUNE.

2. Back-to-school fashions and pet adoptions will take place as

children from PADRE (Pediatric Adolescent Diabetes Research and

Education) model the latest clothing trends and the Irvine Animal Care

Center hosts pet adoptions at 1 p.m. Saturday at Macy’s South Coast Plaza

Home Store, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa.

3. Get a flavor of the outdoors as Backpacker Magazine’s Get Out More

Tour 2001 makes its way into Costa Mesa at 6 p.m. Sunday at The North

Face, 1870-A Harbor Blvd., Triangle Square, Costa Mesa. The international

tour educates the public on ways to get out and enjoy the outdoors. (949)

646-0909.