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* Send AROUND TOWN items to the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay St., Costa

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

Hoag Hospital will present a community education class on how

strength and balance exercises can help older adults reduce their

risk of serious falls. The class is presented by physical therapist

Kristin DeMars at 6 p.m. at the Hoag Hospital Conference Center in

Newport Beach. Information and reservations: (800) 514-4624,

https://www.hoaghospital.org.

Club Monaco will host Martinis and Manicures, an event featuring

music, complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and complimentary

manicures by Georgette Klinger. The store will donate 15% of its

sales to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County. Customers will

receive 20% off their purchases. The event is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 544-7773.

FRIDAY

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host the 25th Annual Les

Miller Scholarship Recognition Breakfast from 7:15 to 9 a.m. at the

Hilton Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $20.

Information: (714) 885-9090.

Extreme Motorsports Expo

will be from 5 to 10 p.m. in buildings No.10, No. 12, Parade of

Products and the main mall at the Orange County Fair and Exposition

Center. Tickets cost $10. Information: (714) 708-1553.

The Scarlet Sisters Circus

will host a “Fun-Raiser” for Family Support Network at 7:15 p.m.

at the Starlight Theater, 1125 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost

$12. Information: (949) 631-1148, [email protected].

Mother’s Market will host “Hormone Imbalance: Natural Alternatives

to Hormone Replacement,” a free seminar by Life-Flo and Marsh

Hochman, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Patio Cafe. The market is

located at 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information and reservations:

(800) 595-6667.

SATURDAY

The Waldorf School of Orange County will host its annual May Faire

from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa. The event

will feature traditional dancing and singing around a maypole, craft

making, international food and handmade creations from local

artisans. Information: (949) 574-7734.

The Parrot Education and Adoption Center, a nonprofit

organization, will have a seminar on preventing and curing screaming

behavior in parrots. From 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Balearic Community

Center, 1075 Balearic Drive, Costa Mesa. Cost is $15.00 for

nonmembers. All proceeds benefit rescued parrots. Information: (949)

631-3606; https://www.peac.org.

Extreme Motorsports Expo

will be from 9 to 6 p.m. in buildings No. 10, No. 12, Parade of

Products and the main mall at the Orange County Fair and Exposition

Center. Tickets cost $10. Information: (714) 708-1553.