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

TODAY

Orange County’s United Way will host its 2004 Campaign

Celebration, which will honor the top individual and corporate donors

to health and human services. The event will at 7 p.m. at the Balboa

Bay Club and Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Tickets

cost: $75. (949) 263-6176.

WEDNESDAY

The Friends of the Newport Beach Library will host its annual

meeting along with a complimentary lunch. Linda Katsouleas, library

services director, will speak at the event. The event will be at 11

a.m. in the Friends Meeting Room at the Newport Beach Central

Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information and

reservations: (949)646-4131.

The Mariners Joint Use Library Committee will host a new Mariners

Branch Library community open house, which will feature architectural

renderings, elevations and site plans for the new Donna and John

Crean Mariners Branch Library. Starbucks coffee will be provided. The

event will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2005 Dover Drive, Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 702-6600, (949) 644-3078.

The Banning Ranch Park and Preserve Task Force will host a meeting

to present its vision for turning Banning Ranch into a public park.

The event will be at 7 p.m. in the Victoria Room at the Costa Mesa

Community Neighborhood Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa.

Information: https://taskforce.sierraclub.org/ banningranch.

THURSDAY

Hoag Hospital will offer a community education class on “Arthritis

of the Knee.” The class will be presented by Dr. Alan Beyer at 6 p.m.

at the Hoag Hospital Conference Center in Newport Beach. Information

and reservations: (800) 514-4624, https://www.hoaghospital.org.

SATURDAY

Childhelp USA’s Costa Mesa chapter will host Ferragasto at 5:30

p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s courtyard in Fashion Island, 701 Newport

Center Drive, Newport Beach. The event will include an Italian

buffet, dancing, live music, opportunity drawings and live auction.

Tickets cost $65 to $75. Information: (949) 548-4228.

The Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions Club will host its annual Fish

Fry and carnival, which will include the club’s famous fried cod,

coleslaw, fries, musical entertainment and the Miss Costa Mesa Beauty

Contest. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Lions Park, 570

W. 18th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 645-1600, (949) 574-0337,

https://www.geocites.com/lions fishfry.

Sur La Table will host its annual Bridal Fair that will include

informal modeling, bridal coordinators, photographers, and drawings

for prizes. The event will be from 1 to 5 p.m. at Sur La Table, 832

Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 640-0200.

The Environmental Nature Center will host a birding walk with

expert birder Maya Decker. The event will be from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.

at the Environmental Center, 16th St., Newport Beach. The cost is $5

for nonmembers. Information: (949) 645-8489.

The Camp will host “Made in Costa Mesa,” a pottery bazaar

featuring ceramic art by local student artists will be from 2 to 5

p.m. at 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 966-6661,

https://www.the campsite.com.

The Health Emporium will host a free osteoporosis screening by

Lane Labs Bone Mineral Assessment System. The event will be from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3347 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. Information:

(949) 673-2244.

SUNDAY

The Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Lions Club will host its annual Fish

Fry and carnival, which will include the club’s famous fried cod,

coleslaw, fries, musical entertainment and the Miss Costa Mesa Beauty

Contest. The event will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Lions Park, 570

W. 18th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 645-1600, (949) 574-0337,

https://www.geocites.com/lions fishfry.

The 11th annual Balboa Island Parade “Remember When” will feature

such things as the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, antique cars,

floats, fire trucks and notable guests. The parade is dedicated to

the Battalion 1st Marines, Camp Pendleton, adopted by the city of

Newport Beach. The event will begin at 11 a.m. Information: (949)

723-4177.

JUNE 9

Sherman Library and Gardens will host “Patio Gardening” with Wade

Roberts, director of gardening. Roberts will provide information on

container gardening, soil mixes, watering schedules, fertilizing and

pest control. The event will be at 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del

Mar. The cost is $30. Information and registration: (949) 673-2261.

JUNE 10

The Sugar Plum Arts and Crafts Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 8

p.m. in Building No. 10 at the Orange County Fair and Exposition

Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (562) 598-0857,

https://www.sugarplumcrafts.com.

Macy’s and In Style Magazine will host “On Impulse” a fashion

presentation from designers such as Max Azria, Shelli Segal and Marc

Jacobs. The event will also feature, music, cocktails, makeovers and

skin treatments. Participants must be 21 or older. The event benefits

the Newport Beach Film Festival and will be from 7 to 9 p.m. at

Macy’s Impulse department, South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa

Mesa. The cost is $10. Information: (714) 556-0611, ext. 4231.

The Newport Beach Public Library will host a groundbreaking

celebration for the new Donna and John Crean Mariners Branch Library

at 1 p.m., next to Mariners Elementary School, 2100 Mariners Drive,

Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-3078.

Someone Cares Soup Kitchen will honor Anton Segerstrom at its

annual Flag Day Dinner and Silent Auction from 6 to 9 p.m. at 720 W.

19th St., Costa Mesa. The event will feature Chef Leon Matthews. The

cost is $45. Information and reservations: (949) 548-8861.

JUNE 16

Sherman Library and Gardens will host a short history of Corona

del Mar’s “China House” with Dr. William O. Hendricks, the director

of the library. The event will be at 7:30 p.m. at 2647 E. Coast

Highway, Corona del Mar. Information and reservations: (949)

673-2261.

JUNE 20

The 5th Annual Top Banana Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show

will feature a yellow car theme with best import, best graphics, best

woody, best motorcycle among other categories. There will also be

activities such as a banana split building and eating contests, ‘50s

and ‘60s musical entertainment. Non-yellow vehicles may enter the

contest. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orange County

Fair and Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Registration

fee for non-yellow vehicles cost is$15 to $20. Information (949)

723-6663.

JUNE 21

Swimming lessons including levels one through five will be offered

at Halecrest Park, 3107 Killybrooke Lane, Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 557-7234.

JUNE 23

8minuteDating will host a gathering for Orange County singles at

7:08 p.m. at the Hard Rock Cafe, 451 Newport Center Drive.

Information: https://www.8minutedating.com.

JULY 10

The 4th annual Orange Crush Demolition Derby will be from 2 to 8

p.m. at the Citizens Business Bank Arena, Orange County Fair and

Exposition Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (619)

424-3348.

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.

Information: (949) 721-5732.

The Newport Beach Walking Club meets at the corner of Superior and

Hospital Road in Newport Beach at 9:15 a.m. Monday through Saturday

and 7 p.m. everyday. Information: (949) 650-1332.

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.

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.

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. Information: (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 from $250 to $300.

Information: (714) 754-5158.

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.

Professional and licensed soccer trainers with the All-England

Soccer Academy are available for one-on-one, small group and large

group training. Information: (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.

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.; and Tuesdays and Thursdays

from 4 to 5 p.m. Information: (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. Information: (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. Information: (714) 996-5252.

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.

Information: (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 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Free. Information: (949)

721-8079.

The Newport Beach Cake Decorating Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m.

Thursdays at Superior and Hospital Road in Newport Beach.

Information: (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. Information: (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

$50. Information: (949) 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.

Information: (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. Information: (949) 645-9922.