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Costa Mesa, CA 92626; by e-mail to

[email protected]; by fax to (714) 966-4667; or by calling (714) 966-4625. Include the time, date and location of the

event, as well as a contact phone number.

TILL OCT. 22

Project Playhouse, a six-week event with elaborate kid-size

playhouses on display and sold at public auction, will be held at

Fashion Island Center in Newport Beach. All the playhouses will be on

display, with village tours on the weekend and an open house Sept.

17. The auction is scheduled for Oct. 22. Info: (949) 553-9510 or

o7www.projectplayhouse.org. f7

TILL NOV. 9

The Costa Mesa Cultural Arts Committee is seeking local artists to

display their work at the Artist Showcase, a new event created

specifically to support the local artistic community. The event is

scheduled at 6 p.m., Nov. 10 at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community

Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. There is no charge to participate

and the event will be open to the public. Interested artists should

call Jana Ransom at (714) 754-5300.

TODAY

The California Kidsfaire, featuring pop solo performer Chris

Trousdale and the wholesome pop/hip-hop group Savvy, is scheduled

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair

Drive, Costa Mesa. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 2

through 12. Info: o7www.thekidsfaire.com.

f7The tall ship Lynx will be available for tours from 9 a.m. to

12 p.m. and adventure sails from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Newport Harbor

Nautical Museum, 151East Coast Highway, Newport Beach. Tours cost $5;

children under age 12 are free. Adventure sails cost $50; $25 for

children under age 12. Info: (866) 446-5969.

The Country Store Piecemakers is holding its Fall Harvest Festival

-- featuring entertainment, 100 booths of handmade arts and crafts,

and food -- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1720 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa.

Info: (714) 641-3112 or o7www.piecemakers.com.

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“A Musical Journey” with the Azzoni Duo -- featuring pianist

Christine Azzoni Dow and violinist, Sandra Azzoni Wood, performing

selections from Vivaldi, Beethoven, Chopin, and Kreisler. The concert

is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at the Newport Beach Central Library,

1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. Admission is free. Info: (949)

717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org.

A hurricane relief cut-a-thon will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

at Studio 6 salon, 2400 West Coat Highway, suite 6, Newport Beach.

Shampoo and haircut costs $25; all proceeds go to a hurricane relief

fund. Info: (949) 631-2411.

A seminar on meditation is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in

the clubhouse of Park Newport Apartments in Newport Beach. Info:

(949) 644-4566 or (949)929-3079.

MONDAY

The Sierra Club National Sustainable Consumption Committee

explains “The True Cost of Food” with a discussion about diet, health

and the environment from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Costa Mesa Community

Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. $3 donation. Info: (714) 963-6345

or www.angeles.sierraclub.org/ocss

TUESDAY

The 32nd Annual Corona del Mar Home Tour -- featuring six homes in

the communities of Pelican Point, Pelican Crest, Cameo Highlands, and

Corona del Mar -- is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with early

morning refreshments at 8:30 a.m. at Rouge Restaurant, Newport Beach.

All proceeds will be contributed to Corona del Mar High School and

Middle School PTA’s. Tickets cost $60 and are pre-sale only. Info:

(949) 222-4622 or o7www.cdmhometour.com.

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Judith Todero will present a free seminar on beating bronchitis

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

Mesa.

Info: (949) 631-4741.

Dr. James Pick will speak about urban issues confronting cities in

the United States and abroad. His new book, co-authored with Dr.

Richard Greene, has analyzed the trends in cities and urban areas

utilizing new techniques and the most recent Info.

The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Friends Meeting Room of the

Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach.

Info: (949) 644-3296.

WEDNESDAY

The Newport Beach Public Library Manuscript Discussion Group will

discuss “Sister Age,” by M.F.K Fisher -- a collection of stories

drawn from the author’s encounters with the realities of aging. The

discussion will begin at 9:15 a.m. at the Newport Beach Central

Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach. The Manuscripts Book

Discussion Group is open to the public and there is no charge to

attend. Info: (949) 717-3800 or www.newportbeachlibrary.org.