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Mesa, CA 92627; by e-mail to [email protected]; by fax to

(949) 646-4170; or by calling (949) 574-4298. Include the time, date

and location of the event, as well as a contact phone number. A

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TODAY

Newport Dunes Resort’s “Movies on the Beach” series offers “Alice

in Wonderland” starting at dusk on the Newport sand. Parking costs $8

per car. Campfires will also be available for s’mores. The resort is

at 1131 Back Bay Drive. For more information, call (949) 729-DUNE.

What’s Cooking? Bistro & Lounge in Newport Beach will have a

farewell party celebrating its 27 years and Grandma Vallera’s 90th

birthday from 5 p.m. to closing. This will be patrons’ last

opportunity to taste Grandma Vallera’s famous pasta. There will be

two “Memory Albums” in which attendees can leave a short note, photo

or story of memories at the bistro. The cost will be $28 per person

plus tax and gratuity. For reservations, call (949) 644-1820.

Triangle Square in Costa Mesa invites the community to attend “A

Fair at the Square” for the sights, sounds and great deals in the

outdoor marketplace while taking advantage of storefront specials

from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SUNDAY

The Commodores Club of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce is

proud to host the 68th annual Flight of the Lasers at 1 p.m. at the

Newport Harbor Yacht Club, 720 West Bay Ave., Newport Beach. Join

Laser enthusiasts of all ages as you sail to win prizes like best

costume, best decorated boat, first parent/child team, and first

married couple. Information: (949) 673-7730.

Hornblower’s two-hour champagne brunch cruise features a lavish

brunch buffet, free-flowing champagne and juice service and great

views while you cruise Newport Harbor. Boarding begins at 11:30 a.m.

at 2431 W. Pacific Coast Highway for the noon cruise. For

reservations, call (949) 631-2469.

MONDAY

Mature drivers can sharpen their driving skills in this eight-hour

class held during two sessions, at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. at

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Costa Mesa July 28 and 29. The

$10 classes are limited to 30 students. Advanced registration is

required. Information: (714) 557-3340.

Children entering first through sixth grades are invited to “A

Radical Science Show” at 10:30 a.m. at the Newport Beach Central

Library. The free program will be repeated at 3 p.m. July 30 at the

Mariners branch and at 10:30 a.m. July 31 at the Balboa branch. For

more information, call (949) 717-3816.

WEDNESDAY

Children entering first through sixth grades are invited to “A

Radical Science Show” at 3 p.m. at the Mariners branch of the Newport

Beach Public Library. The free program will be repeated at 10:30 a.m.

July 31 at the Balboa branch. For more information, call (949)

717-3816.

All who are in search of a little romance are invited to “Winners

of the Golden Heart Award” from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Vincent Jorgensen

Center next to Mariners Branch Library. The free program will feature

local writers Susan Squires, Shannon Donnelly and Debra Holland, each

of whom launched her writing career with a Golden Heart Award from

the Romance Writers of America. The annual honor recognizes

unpublished authors. For more information, call (949) 717-3816.

A free seminar, “Pet Nutrition Pawsibilities,” will be offered by

Coco’s Canine Cuisine from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225

E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Reservations: (800) 595-MOMS.

Join Corona del Mar in organizing its 2004 Centennial Celebration

at a public meeting running from 7 to 8 p.m. at Sherman Library and

Gardens. Attendees are asked to enter from the back parking lot at

2647 E. Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. For more information, call

(949) 422-4210.

THURSDAY

Children entering first through sixth grades are invited to “A

Radical Science Show” at 10:30 a.m. at the Balboa branch of the

Newport Beach Public Library. For more information, call (949)

717-3816.

The monthly Career Networking Resource meeting for the unemployed,

sponsored by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, will run from 7:30 to

9 p.m. in the church’s chapel. All monthly meetings are open to all

for free, and reservations aren’t necessary. Information: (949)

574-2236.

AUG. 2

Hornblower Cruises and Events offers a three-hour cruise of

Newport Harbor, a gourmet three-course meal, live entertainment and

award-winning service from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Boarding starts at 7

p.m. at 2431 W. Pacific Coast Highway. For reservations, call (949)

631-2469.

The annual Newport to San Diego Coastal Race will set off.

Sponsored by the Bahia Corinthian and San Diego yacht clubs, it is an

enjoyable, challenging race with parties on both ends. The $60 entry

fee will be accepted until Friday at 5 p.m. Entry and Notice of Race

forms are available at www.bcyc.org. For more information, call (949)

644-9530.