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TODAY

“Tin Can Metaphor” is an exhibit featuring a collection of works

from six artists. The artists -- Joseph Banuelos, Michelle Banuelos,

Barbara Schuppe, Rob Sexton, Bill Thompson and DeAnne Williamson --

will interpret the meaning of the title, each in different media. The

show will take place from 6 p.m. to

9 p.m. at the Bradford Gallery, 355 Old Newport Blvd., Newport

Beach.

“A Day in the Park,” the Orange County Assn. for the Education of

Young Children, along with the city of Costa Mesa’s Child Care and

Youth Services Committee, present a day filled with storytelling, art

and games, children’s performances and community resources from 10

a.m. to 1 p.m. at TeWinkle Memorial Park, 970 Arlington Ave., Costa

Mesa. Information: (714) 575-5923.

The Orange Coast College Marine Science Department

is hosting a public open house

to show off its large cold and warm-water aquariums.

Exhibits and presentations

will include oceanographic instruments and equipment;

live animals from the sea; question and answer sessions with

students; demonstrations; displays of scuba gear, sharks, marine

mammals and fish

and live “touch tanks.” Activities will begin at 10 a.m. in the

Marine Science Lab, Room 117

of OCC’s Lewis Center for

Applied Science, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

432-5062.

The Newport Beach City Arts Commission presents a retrospective

look at the late, great “Master of Animation” Chuck Jones with an art

exhibit and lecture by his daughter, Linda Jones, at 3 p.m. at the

Newport Beach Public Library, Friends Meeting Room, 1000 Avocado

Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 717-3870.

The American Indian Student Assn. presents their fourth annual

Pow-wow at UC Irvine from noon to 10 p.m. at Mesa Field on the corner

of Campus Drive and University, Irvine. Entry fees are $1 per person.

Information: (949) 824-2223.

An Orange County Trigeminal Neuralgia Assn. Support Group will be

held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Hoag Cancer Center, 100 Hoag Dr.,

Newport Beach. Information: octngroup @yahoo.com.

SUNDAY

As part of its series of Sunday Musicales, the Newport Beach

Public Library presents “The Scarborough Trio,” featuring flutist

Erin Lesser, bassoonist Gina Valvano and pianist Tom Cuffari, playing

variations of classic themes from Rossini to Gershwin. The event

begins at

3 p.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library in the Friends Meeting

Room, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Admission is free.

Information: (949) 717-3800 or https://www.newport beachlibrary.org.

MONDAY

The Community Grants Workshop, sponsored by the Susan G. Komen

Breast Cancer Foundation, will give an overview of the mission of the

foundation, guidelines for receiving Komen funding, explain Request

for Proposals instructions, provide grant-writing tips and offer an

opportunity to discuss the review and decision-making process with

Komen Orange County board members. The event will be held from 6 to 8

p.m. at the Komen Orange County Affiliate office, 3191-A Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 957-9157, ext. 25.

Orange Coast College’s Fashion Design Program will host its fifth

annual fashion fundraiser, referred to as a “Shop-O-Rama.” Top

designers Paul Frank and Hurley International will sell men’s and

women’s fashions at wholesale prices, with all proceeds going to

support OCC’s fashion program. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to

3 p.m. in OCC’s quad, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $2

or three for $5. Information: (714) 432-5725.

Look good...feel better, classes sponsored by the American Cancer

Society, the National cosmetology Assn. and the Cosmetic, Toiletry

and Fragrance Assn., teach cancer patients makeup and wig techniques

to help hide the ravages of radiation and chemotherapy treatment. A

class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hoag Hospital Cancer

Center, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (800) ACS-2345.

The Newport Beach Public Library presents Pajama Storytime with

City Manager Homer Bludau for children 3 to 7 at 7 p.m. at the

Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949)

717-3830.

Hostelling in America, join Stephanie Rizzi from Hostelling

International for an interesting and exciting slide presentation to

find out about some of the 110 hostels in the U.S. She’ll take you on

a visual journey from New York, to Boston, to Chicago, to Seattle and

of course to our own golden state of California, with its own 22

hostels ranging from Redwood National Park to San Diego and the

wonders of Yosemite and Death Valley. Slide show starts at 6:30 p.m.

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

Costa Mesa. Cost is $2. Optional potluck. Bring your own eating

utensils and beverage. Information: (714) 963-6345 or

https://www.angeles.sierraclub .org/ocss.

TUESDAY

A free seminar on the drugless ways to cope with high stress will

be presented by Clinical Nutritionist Judith Todero from 6:30 to 7:30

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

(949) 631-4741.

The Newport Beach Public Library presents “Afterschool Movies,”

featuring “Looney Tunes” cartoon classics with animated characters

created by Chuck Jones. The event will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in

the Friends Meeting Room at the Newport Beach Central Library, 1000

Avocado Ave. Information: (949) 717-3830.

The Newport Beach Public Library will host a Teen Poetry Slam,

where teens can take part by performing their own work or listening

to others. For students in grades 7 through 12. The event will begin

at 7 p.m. at the central library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 717-3808.

A discussion on the latest advances in knee replacement will be

presented by Hoag ortho- pedic surgeon Steven Gausewitz. Information:

(800) 514-HOAG.

A champagne and East Coast oyster tasting will be held at

6:30 p.m. at the Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant, 630 Lido Park

Drive, Newport Beach. Cost is $29.95 per person. Information: (949)

378-0845.

WEDNESDAY

A free seminar and book-signing will be presented by Health

Journalist Bill Sardi, author of “The Anti-Aging Pill,” from

6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mother’s Market, 225 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa.

Information: (949) 631-4741.

Plein Aire painting: enjoy a wonderful morning painting the Back

Bay with family and friends. The front patio of the Interpretive

Center provides a beautiful setting with panoramic views. Jean Marie

will demonstrate and present traditional Plein Aire techniques from 9

a.m. to noon

at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University

Drive, Newport Beach. All materials are provided. Cost is $15 per

child and $20 per adult. Information: (949) 923-2275 --

pre-registration is required.

“Traffic: What’s being done

about it?,” will be the topic of the monthly Speak Up Newport

general membership meeting. Public Works Director, Steve Badum, will

discuss the current local traffic situation with a focus on the

recent Traffic Synchronization Study and plans for implementing the

changes recommended as a result of the study. Questions and answers

will follow the presentation. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. at the

Newport Beach Yacht Club, downstairs in the Commodores’ Room, at

Bayside Drive and Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

224-2266.