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Costa Mesa, CA 92626; by e-mail to andrew.edwards@latimes

.com; by fax to (714) 966-4679; or by calling (714) 966-4617.

Include the time, date and location of the event, as well as a

contact phone number.

TODAY

“The Corner Window: Christmas Eve at Rock Harbor,” will be a

musical drama of the Christmas story. The show will be performed at

noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Rock Harbor Church is at 345

Fischer Ave., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 384-0914.

MONDAY

“Survivors,” a workshop at the Environmental Nature Center, will

teach students to learn to live like early Native Americans by using

flint rocks, wood, clay, bark, palm leaves, deer antlers and shells.

The 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. workshop will run through Dec. 31 at the

Environmental Nature Center, 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. The cost

for the workshop will be $175. Information: (949) 645-8489.

TUESDAY

“A “Before and After Sale” will be held by The American Cancer

Society of Corona del Mar, 2600 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona

del Mar. Call for hours. Information: (949) 640-4777.

WEDNESDAY

“A “Before and After Sale” will be held by The American Cancer

Society of Corona del Mar, 2600 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona

del Mar. Call for hours. Information: (949) 640-4777.

The Single Gourmet will hold a dinner event for single

professionals beginning at 7 p.m. at Park Prive, 1570 Scenic Ave.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 854-6552.

THURSDAY

“A “Before and After Sale” will be held by The American Cancer

Society of Corona del Mar, 2600 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona

del Mar. Call for hours. Information: (949) 640-4777.

JAN. 6

A free women’s workshop on hormonal balance will be offered from

6:30 to 7 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 963-6667.

JAN. 8

An orientation session for new volunteers will be held at the UC

Irvine Arboretum. No gardening experience is necessary to volunteer.

The session will begin at 2 p.m. The UC Irvine arboretum is at the

corner of Campus Drive and Jamboree Road, UC Irvine Campus.

Information: (949) 824-5833.

Saturday Night at the Jewish Movies will present “Trembling Before

G_d” at 7 p.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 644-1999.

JAN. 11

A free problem solving seminar will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30

p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information:

(714) 963-6667.

JAN. 12

Wheat and gluten free living will be the topic of a free seminar

offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 East 17th St.,

Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 963-6667.

JAN. 13

Learning to shop for specialized or regular diets will be the

focus of a guided tour from 10 to 11 a.m. at Mother’s Market, 225

East 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 963-6667.

JAN. 17

A women’s health-awareness seminar titled “Weighing Your Options

... a Delicate Balancing Act” will be held at 7 p.m. at Balearic

Park, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 549-0878.

JAN. 19

“The History of SWAT” will be a focus of Costa Mesa Police Chief

John D. Hensley’s address at the annual Installation Dinner of the

Costa Mesa Historical Society. At the dinner, Margaret “Peg” Peterman

and Doris “Billie” Reeg will be presented with the society’s Living

Memorial Award. The 6 p.m. dinner will be at the Captain’s Table

Restaurant at Orange Coast College, 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

Admission will cost $15; reservations must be made by Jan. 12.

Information: (949) 631-5918.

Tonics for health, vitality and energy will be discussed at a free

seminar that will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mother’s Market,

225 East 17th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 963-6667.