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TODAY

“Globalization, Language and Human Rights,” a panel discussion,

will be presented by UC Irvine’s International Center for Writing and

Translation. The event will also include a screening of the film

“Chocolat” and begins at 4 p.m. in the Humanities Instructional

Building, UC Irvine Campus. Free and open to the public. Information:

(949) 824-1948.

“Natalie’s Wish,” the annual Cystinosis Research Foundation

fundraising event, will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Four

Seasons Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. Information:

(949) 809-2400.

FRIDAY

The Newport Beach Chamber and City of Newport Beach will celebrate

Chamber Member Seymour Beek’s lifetime of service at the Citizen of

the Year Gala. Guests will enjoy a no-host cocktail reception with

hors d’oeuvres, a three-course dinner prepared by The Four Seasons

Newport Beach, and dancing to The Jay Sterling Band. Former Citizen

of the Year recipients and Chamber outgoing and incoming Board Chairs

will also be honored at the event, which begins at 6 p.m. at the

Pelican Hill Golf Club, 22651 Pelican Hill Road South, Newport Coast.

Cost is $150. Information: (949) 729-4400.

SATURDAY

The Lido Isle Yacht Club will host CPR and First Aid classes. The

registration is at 9:30 a.m., CPR class is from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

and First Aid is from 1 to 4 p.m. at 701 Via Lido Soud, Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 675-5881.