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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

complete listing is available at www.dailypilot.com.

WEDNESDAY

The UC Irvine Observatory will host Visitor Night from 9 to 11

p.m., offering views of Mars, which will be at its closest point to

Earth in 60,000 years. Amateur astronomers are encouraged to bring

their own telescopes. The event, which may be canceled if it rains,

is free. Information: (949) 824-6455.

THURSDAY

A free seminar, “Performance Nutrition for Strength and

Longevity,” will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market,

225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. For reservations, call (800) 595-MOMS.

The Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its Newport Sunset

Networking Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rusty Pelican, 2735 W. Coast

Highway. Attendance is free for chamber members, $10 for potential members. For more information, call (949) 729-4400.

FRIDAY

Teddy Bears and Tea Cups on Balboa Island, 225 Marine Ave., will

host “Pajama Night” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Information: (949) 673-7204.

SUNDAY

To honor Katharine Hepburn, Oasis Senior Center will present “On

Golden Pond,” the last of five free screenings in August, at 1 p.m.

All are invited to enjoy the movies and free popcorn at the center’s

Hepburn Film Fest, at 800 Marguerite Ave. in Corona del Mar. For more

information, call (949) 644-3244.

SEPT. 2

Visions and Dreams in Costa Mesa will host a free feng shui

seminar at 7 p.m. P.K. Odle, a worldwide instructor for the American

Feng Shui Institute, will explain how elemental remedies are

implemented as elegant accessories that complement decor to improve

health, relationships and prosperity. Visions and Dreams is at 2482

Newport Blvd. Reservations are required: (626) 288-1669.

SEPT. 4

Shakespeare fans are invited to join performing artist Dorene

Ludwig for “Shakespeare’s Ladies” at 7 p.m. at the Newport Beach

Central Library. Co-sponsored with the California Center for the

Book, the free program will include dramatic readings featuring the

dialogue of witches, wenches, virgins and queens in Shakespeare’s

plays. The library is at 1000 Avocado Ave. Information: (949)

717-3816.