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TODAY

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 Dr., 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

each 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 Dr., Newport Beach. Information: (800) ACS-2345.

The Newport Beach Public Library presents Pajama Storytime with

City Manager Homer Bludau for children ages three to seven 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 United States. She’ll

take you on a visual journey from New York to Chicago to Seattle and,

of course, to our own golden state, 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 p.m. 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 Preschool Storytime with

Local Leaders, featuring Councilman Don Webb at 10:30 a.m. at

Mariners Branch Library, 2005 Dover Dr., Newport Beach, and City

Councilman Tod Ridgeway at 10:30 a.m. at the Balboa Branch Library,

100 East Balboa Blvd., Balboa. Information: (949) 717-3830.

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 p.m. 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 orthopedic 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 Dr.,

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 Dr., 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.

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY

The 16th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show welcomes

garden enthusiasts to view creative outdoor living spaces, dining

rooms and entertaining areas created by landscape architects,

designers and horticulture students. Purchase unique items from more

than 75 garden lifestyle vendors and hear top experts share their

garden secrets and debut their garden books. Children will enjoy

viewing the miniature landscapes designed by children, making crafts

and watching animal shows. The event is being held at South Coast

Plaza in Costa Mesa. Parking and admission are free. Information:

(714) 435-2000.

THURSDAY

Parkinson’s Resource Organization will host Rachel Roseman of

Mylan-Bertek who will be presenting information on the new drug

Apokyn. Elizabeth Cochrane will lead a discussion on how one could

train a dog specific to their needs. The meeting will be held at 7

p.m. at the Oasis Senior Center, 800 Marguerite, Corona del Mar.

Information: (877) 775-4111.

Share Our Selves, an organization that benefits those living in

poverty in Orange County, is holding its 12th Annual Wild and Crazy

Taco Night fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 1550 Superior Ave.,

Costa Mesa. Tickets cost $40, advance sale only. Information: (714)

960-0534 or https://shareourselves.org.

FRIDAY

Orange Coast College’s Ornamental Horticulture Department is

hosting a spring sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in OCC’s Horticulture

Garden Nursery, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

432-0202, ext. 26533.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

The “World’s Largest Pet and Pet Product Expo” will be held Friday

from 1 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Dr., Costa

Mesa. General admission is $10, $8 for seniors and children under 12

are free. Information: (800) 999-7295 or https://www.petexpooc.com.

SATURDAY

Three Southern California guitarists will perform in “Triple Play

Concert: Guitars!” The community concert is open to the public. The

performance will feature Jon Minei on classical guitar, Peter Dobson

on blues guitar and John Bilezikjian on oud. The event begins at 7

p.m. at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, 1259 Victoria

St., Costa Mesa. Free child care is available during the concert.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door, children 12 and under

are free. Information: (949) 646-4652 or https://www.ocuuc.org.

An “Ace Your Next Job Interview” workshop will be held from 9 a.m.

to noon at Orange Coast College Business Education Room 106, 2701

Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 432-5880 ext. 1 or

https://www.occtickets.com.

The 27th annual “Celebrate UCI” Fair, an all-day campus open

house, welcomes all ages with events that include an Earth Day

celebration, a classic car show and a medieval festival in Aldrich

Park. Campus tram tours and information sessions will be held

throughout the day to introduce prospective students and their

families to academic life at UC Irvine. Activities are scheduled to

begin at 9 a.m. at the UC Irvine campus. Admission and parking are

free. Information: (949) 824-5182 or https://www.uci.edu/celebrate.

SUNDAY

The Ecophilians, the environmental stewardship committee at St.

Mark’s Presbyterian Church, will present a display of energy-saving

vehicles as part of the church’s annual Earth Day Sunday. The cars

owners’ will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. to answer

questions at the church, 2100 Mar Vista Dr., Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 644-1341.

The third in a three-concert series of the Harmonia Baroque

Players, Orange County’s only professional baroque chamber music

group, will take place at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798 Dover

Dr., Newport Beach. General admission is $12, $10 for students.

Information: (714) 970-8545.

Plein Aire painting: enjoy a wonderful afternoon 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 1

p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301

University Dr., Newport Beach. All materials are provided. Cost is

$15 per child and $20 per adult. Information: (949) 923-2275 --

pre-registration is required.

APRIL 19

The Surfrider Foundation Newport Beach Chapter will meet at 7 p.m.

at Newport Rib Company, 2196 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. Learn about

the “Ocean Friendly Gardens” campaign. Tom Ash, Director of

Conservation Alliances, will talk about climate controlled watering

systems. Information: (949) 631-2110 or https://www.surfrider.

org/newportbeach.

APRIL 20

The Friends of Orange Coast College’s Norman E. Watson Library are

hosting a spring book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the

college’s temporary library facility, 2701 Fairview Rd., Costa Mesa.

Information: (714) 432-0202, ext. 21058.

The Newport Beach Newcomers Club will meet at 10 a.m. at Sherman

Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar. Director and Historian

William Hendricks will describe the history of the area that

attendees can share with their visitors. Information: (949) 673-7601.

Toddler Time “Crazy Coyotes”: Join a Park Ranger for this parent

and child playtime with a coyote theme. Enjoy stories, movement and

hands on fun. Held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. for 2 to 3 year olds or from

10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for 3 to 4 year olds at the Peter and Mary Muth

Interpretive Center, 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach. Cost is $5

per child, ages 2 to 4. Information: (949) 923-2275 --

pre-registration is required.