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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.
TODAY
The Cat Fanciers Assn. will have a championship and household pet
cat show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Fair & Exposition
Center. The event will feature up to 225 of the world’s finest
pedigreed cats will be there along with rescue cats and kittens
looking for a home. Information: (858) 455-9390.
Piecemakers’ annual Christmas Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dec. 6 and 7. There will be more than 175 booths of top artists with
unique handcrafted items including live music, food and
entertainment. Information: (714) 641-3112,
https://www.piecemakers.com.
The Costa Mesa Men’s Club will sponsor the Fairview Developmental
Tournament benefiting Fairview Developmental Center at the Costa Mesa
Golf & Country Club. The entrance fee will be $75. Information: (949)
645-2886,(949) 903-9090
The seventh annual Balboa Island Walking Holiday Home Tour will
be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Balboa Island. Tickets cost $20.
Information: (949) 673-4280.
The city of Newport Beach’s 14th annual Winter Wonderland will
take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grant Howald Park, 5th and Iris
avenues. There will be more than 30 tons of snow dumped onto the
grounds. There will be winter carnival games, and Santa will be
there. Information: (949) 644-3151.
TUESDAY
The Dorothy Waffarn Memorial Lecture presents “The Epidemic of
Childhood Obesity and What Can Be Done?” with Dr. Floyd Culler,
professor of pediatrics at UC Irvine; “Pediatric Neurology: What’s
New?” with Dr. Steve Philips, neurologist at Children’s Hospital
Orange County; and “The 50th Anniversary of the Double Helix:
Projecting the Future of Genomic Medicine” with Dr. Edward McCabe,
chair of pediatrics at UCLA. These lectures will begin at 6 p.m. at
the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center, 100 Academy Way. Information:
(949) 824-8202.
WEDNESDAY
Body Design will offer a free seminar and demonstration on the
latest technology on cellulite treatments from 7 to 8 p.m. at 100
Newport Center Drive. The event is presented by Mary Dellene, a
massage therapist. Information and registration: (949) 722-3555,
Hoag Hospital will have an evening lung cancer support group
discussion about “Coping with the Holidays” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
the Hoag Cancer Center, Conference Room A. Information (949)
760-5542.
Jonathan Moreno, professor and director of the Center for
Biomedical Ethics at the University of Virginia, will present “The
History and Ethics of Human Experiments from the Nazis to the U.S.
Military” at 4 p.m. at the McDonnell Douglas Auditorium, at UC
Irvine. Information and reservations: (949) 824-9296.
THURSDAY
The Campus Colleagues of Orange Coast College will hold a luncheon
to raise funds for the OCC Disabled Students Center from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. at OCC. There will be entertainment provided by Tyler Hoff and
Kiro Kiro, who will be playing with the Harry and Grace Steele
Children Center. The cost is $9.50 per person. Information:
The Thursday Morning Senior Women’s Club will present its
Christmas party luncheon and a musical show at 11 a.m. at the Newport
Beach Radisson Hotel, 4545 MacArthur Blvd. This will be $23.
Information and reservation: (714) 842-5863.
FRIDAY
Fashion Island and Star 98.7 Radio will host a holiday toy drive
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. Customers are
encouraged to drop off an unwrapped new toy to be placed under the
Fashion Island Christmas tree. Information: (949) 721-2000.
https://www.shopfashion island.com.
The Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy friends support group will meet
at 7 p.m. at Cocos, 2750 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (949)
650-1212, (714) 491-9400.
SATURDAY
Sharky’s Wood-fired Mexican Grill will have a grand opening
celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help Newport Coast Cares raise
funds for La Hacienda de la Inmaculada, a small orphanage in Tijuana.
The cost will be $10 for adults and $5 for children. Sharky’s is at
21119 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast Shopping Center.
Information: (949) 433-7879.
The City of Costa Mesa and Torelli Realty are sponsoring the
city’s annual Holiday Snow Hill, which will be from 9 a.m. to noon at
the Balearic Community Center, 1975 Balearic Drive. The event will
include 60 tons of snow, hay rides and a special visit by Santa.
Santa will arrive at 10:30 a.m. by helicopter Information: (714)
754-5158.
Orange County People for Animals will have a silent auction, live
music, a guest speaker, and OCPA’s annual “Peace for Animals”
community ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at the Ayers Country Inn & Suites
Hotel, at 325 S. Bristol St. The cost is $40 for members and $50 for
nonmembers. Information: (714) 751-6272, https://www.ocpausa.org.
The merchants of Balboa invite you to watch the students of
Newport Elementary School as they participant in the annual merchant
Christmas painting program from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Fun Zone area
Balboa Village in front of the Ferris wheel. Information: (949)
675-0501, https://www.balboanewport beach.com.
Costa Mesa High School will have a communitywide campus cleanup
day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2650 Fairview Road. People will meet
inside the main entrance by the Lyceum. Adults and teens are welcome.
Information: Ricardo Dence (714) 751-9856.
DEC. 14
Halecrest Park will be hosting a holiday boutique from 8 a.m. to
6 p.m. at 3107 Killybrook Lane, Costa Mesa. There will be handmade
crafts, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Avon Cosmetics and
more. Child care will be available. Information: (714) 557-7234.
Martha’s Bookstore will have a champagne book signing for the
“Silent Screen Cookbook” by Joanabell Lewis from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
308 1/2 Marine Ave., Balboa Island. Information: (949) 673-7185.
Judging will begin for Balboa Island’s annual holiday home
decorating contest. Judging will go on until 10 p.m. each day through
Dec. 16. Some of the categories are traditional, most original and
best animated. Homes are all judged by volunteers. Information:
Joanie Cooper, (949) 675-4441, (949) 673-8700.
DEC. 15
Judging will continue for Balboa Island’s annual holiday home
decorating contest. Judging will go on each day until 10 p.m. through
Dec. 16. Some of the categories are traditional, most original and
best animated. Homes are all judged by volunteers. Information:
Joanie Cooper, (949) 675-4441, (949) 673-8700.
DEC. 16
Judging will continue for Balboa Island’s annual holiday home
decorating contest. Judging will go on each day until 10 p.m. through
Dec. 16. Some of the categories are traditional, most original and
best animated. Homes are all judged by volunteers. Information:
Joanie Cooper, (949) 675-4441, (949) 673-8700.
Costa Mesa High School will host a book fair fundraiser from 4 to
8 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Triangle Square, 1870-B
Harbor Blvd. A book fair voucher is required for a percentage of the
purchase to be given to Costa Mesa High School. Vouchers may be
obtained at the school’s front office or they may be received by fax.
Information: [email protected]
DEC. 18
The Young Executives of America will host Paul A. Motenko,
chairman of the board and co-CEO of Chicago Pizza & Brewery Inc.,
during its breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the Pacific Club, 4110
MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. The cost is $16 for members and $25
for nonmembers. Information: (949) 721-8686.
DEC. 20
“Divorce: A New Beginning” is a workshop for men and women in the
process of divorcing or recently divorced from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at 180 Newport Center Drive. The cost is $40. Information:
(949)644-6435.
DEC. 21
Fashion Island will host its annual menorah lighting ceremony at
3 p.m. at Bloomingdale’s Courtyard. The event will be hosted by Rabbi
Reuven Mintz of the Chabad Jewish Center in Newport Beach.
Information: (949) 721-2000, https://www.shopfashion island.com.
DEC. 22
The Orange County Market Place will hold its Holiday Market Place
from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds. Admission
will be free. There will be artisans’ and crafters’ corner, photos
with Santa Claus and seasonal entertainment.
The Environmental Nature Center will present a holiday craft
workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday
season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from
9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)
645-8489.
DEC. 23
The Environmental Nature Center will present a holiday craft
workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday
season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from
9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)
645-8489.
DEC. 24
The Environmental Nature Center will present a holiday craft
workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday
season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from
9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)
645-8489.
DEC. 26
The Environmental Nature Center will present a holiday craft
workshop in which participants can create their own special holiday
season gifts for family and friends using a variety of materials from
9 a.m. 3 p.m. The cost is $140 per student with a 10% discount for members. There will be a $25 materials fee. Information: (949)
645-8489.
ONGOING
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. at 610 Newport
Center Drive, Newport Beach. Validated parking is available in the
parking structure next to 24 Hour Fitness. Guests are welcome. For
more information, call (949) 721-5732.
Sole Comfort and Laura’s House have teamed up to help those in
need by collecting shoes from Dec. 1 through 31 at Sole Comfort,
Corona del Mar Plaza, 836 Avocado Ave. Laura’s House is committed to
ending the cycle of domestic violence and strengthening families.
Information: (949) 644-5939.
The Newport Beach Public Library is holding its holiday food
drive through Dec. 12. There will be Share Our Selves bins at the
library for donations of canned goods and non-perishables. Donations
can be dropped off during regular library hours: from 9 a.m. to 9
p.m. Monday through Thursday; from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: (949) 717-3801.
South Coast Plaza will have its Santa’s Village through Dec. 24
at Carousel Court. Shoppers can make crafts at the Alpine Wood Shop,
Holiday Trimmings Shop and the Village Bake Shop. The cost varies per
craft. Information: (714) 435-2083, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.
South Coast Plaza will have its famous carousel transformed from
horses to Santa’s reindeer until Dec. 28. The cost for a ride is $1.
Information: (714) 435-2083, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.
South Coast Plaza will have Santa’s Express Train running through
Jan. 4 at the Crate & Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing on Level 2.
Information: (714) 435-2083, https://www.southcoastplaza.com.
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.
Pastor Hein Austin leads a Bible study on “How to Become a
Contagious Christian” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 377 W. Wilson
St., No. 15 in Costa Mesa. All are welcome to come and meet new
friends. Information: (949) 722-7498.
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.
Macy’s in Costa Mesa invites Orange County nonprofit
organizations that provide services and programs to the HIV/AIDS
community to apply for participation in Macy’s South Coast Plaza’s
Passport In Store fund-raiser. This year’s event will be held on Oct.
4. To receive an application to participate, call (714) 556-0611,
ext. 4231.
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. For more information, call (949) 644-3151.
Costa Mesa’s Recreation Division will provide a three-hour theme
birthday party for up to 20 guests at the Balearic Community Center
weekdays from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4 to 7
p.m. and Sundays from 4 to 7 p.m. Parties for children 5 to 12 will
consist of lunch/dinner, games, crafts, prizes, cake with ice cream
and supervision by staff. Parties cost $250 or $300. For more
information, call (714) 754-5158.
Five new wines will be served on Bayside Restaurant’s terrace
overlooking Newport Harbor every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The
cost is $15 per person. For more information, call (949) 721-1222.
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.
Children, teens and adults can now register for summer
recreational boating classes offered through Newport Beach Recreation
Services. Classes begin July 12. Fees vary. Call (949) 644-3151, or
visit the Newport Beach Recreation and Senior Services a 3300 Newport
Blvd. for more information.
Professional and licensed soccer trainers with the All-England
Soccer Academy are available for one-on-one, small group and large
group training. For more information, call (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. Pre-registration is required.
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., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4
to 5 p.m. For more information, call (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. For more information, call (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. Call (714) 996-5252 for more information.
Team Survivor, a nonprofit organization encouraging women who have
been through cancer treatment to exercise, hosts “Walk and Talk” at
10 a.m. the second and fourth Friday of the month in front of
NIKEgoddess store in Fashion Island. Members meet for lunch after at
Atrium court. It is free, and all fitness levels are welcome. For
more information, call (949) 275-3888.
Newport Community Counseling Center offers a way to stop the cycle
of domestic violence through the support group In S.A.F.E. Hands.
S.A.F.E. stands for safety, awareness, faith and empowerment. The
group meets Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. For more information,
call (949) 721-8079.
Teens in seventh through ninth grades are invited to drop by the
city of Costa Mesa Recreation Center from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through
Friday for sports and other activities. The center is at 1860 Anaheim
Ave. For more information, call (714) 327-7560.
The Newport Beach Walking Club meets at the corner of Superior and
Hospital Road in Newport Beach at 9:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. everyday. For
more information, call (949) 650-1332.
The Newport Beach Cake Decorating Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m.
Thursday nights at Superior and Hospital Road in Newport Beach. For
more information, call (949) 650-1332.
The Spanish Speaking Club meets to learn Spanish quick and easy.
For more information, call (949) 650-1332.
The Assn. of Business Services hosts a networking meeting that
deals with education connections from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the second
Tuesday of every month at the Holiday Inn at 3131 Bristol St., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call (949) 805-0011.
“Divorce: A New Beginning,” a workshop for men and women divorced
or getting divorced, is held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 180
Newport Center Drive on the third Saturday of every month. Cost is
$40. For more information, call 644-6435.
Free tours of the Orange County Performing Arts Center take guests
to the dressing rooms, performer’s lounge, backstage and on stage at
10:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at 600 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa. Group tours can be held by special arrangement. For more
information, call (714) 556-ARTS, ext. 833.
The Newport Beach Newcomers Club holds a general meeting on the
third Wednesday of every month. The organization is open to all women
residents in Newport Beach who have lived in the area fewer than five
years. For more information, call (949) 645-9922, or visit
https://www.newcomers- newportbeach.org.
Oasis Senior Center holds a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m.
on the second Saturday of every month. Breakfast includes pancakes,
sausage, coffee and orange juice for $3, $1 for children. The center
is at 800 Marguerite, Corona del Mar. For more information, call
(949) 644-3244.
Interfaith couples with one Jewish partner are invited to
participate in a discussion group at the Jewish Family Service of
Orange County office. Call to schedule date and time. The office is
at 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. (714) 445-4950.
Women 50 and older can join a discussion group coordinated by
Jewish Family Services to address issues such as anxiety, depression,
relationships, loneliness and family. The group meets from 10 to
11:30 a.m. Mondays at the agency offices, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G,
Costa Mesa. Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.
Friends of the Newport Beach Public Library Used Book Store are
asking for patrons to donate books to replenish the dwindling stock.
Books may be left at any of the three branch libraries -- Balboa,
Mariners, or Corona del Mar -- or in the book closet next to the
Friends Book Store, at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. All
hardcover and paperback donations, with the exception of magazines
and law books, will be accepted and are tax deductible. (949)
759-9667.
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